Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 15 Assistant General Manager (Scale V) vacancies in Specialist Category under Risk Management, Finance & Accounts, and Credit. Eligible candidates can apply online from 30 April 2026 to 17 May 2026 through the official website centralbank.bank.in.
Latest Update: The online registration for Central Bank of India AGM Specialist Recruitment 2026 is now open. The online examination is tentatively scheduled in June 2026. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria should apply at the earliest and avoid waiting till the last date.
Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online Specialist Officer Vacancy
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Central Bank of India |
| Post Name | Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Specialist Category |
| Scale | Scale V (SMG Scale V) |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Departments | Risk Management, Finance & Accounts, Credit |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Mumbai (Initially); Transferable Anywhere in India |
| Application Start Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 May 2026 |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | June 2026 |
| Interview Date (Tentative) | June 2026 |
| Official Website | centralbank.bank.in |
Central Bank of India is one of India’s leading Public Sector Banks with a PAN India branch network of more than 4,500 branches, total business exceeding Rs. 8,12,000 Crores, and a workforce of over 33,000 employees. This AGM Specialist Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for experienced banking professionals looking for a senior-level Central Government bank job in the fields of Risk Management, Finance, and Credit.
Central Bank of India AGM Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise & Post-Wise Distribution
| Sr. No. | Post Name | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| 1(i) | Risk Management | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1(ii) | Compliance / Risk Management | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1(iii) | Asset Liability Management | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1(iv) | Digital Risk & Analytics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Finance & Accounts | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | Credit Officer | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 | |
The number of vacancies is provisional and may change based on actual administrative requirements of the Bank. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates will be applicable as per Government of India guidelines. Reserved category candidates may also apply against UR vacancies if they meet the general eligibility criteria.
Age Limit – Central Bank of India AGM Specialist Recruitment 2026
The age criteria are applicable as on 31 March 2026:
- Minimum Age: 33 Years
- Maximum Age: 45 Years
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (Divyangjan) | 10 Years (15 years for SC/ST PwBD; 13 years for OBC PwBD) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
| 1984 Riot Victims (Children/Family) | 5 Years |
Note: The upper age limit in any case shall not exceed 56 years as on the cut-off date of 31.03.2026. OBC candidates in the Creamy Layer will be treated as General category and will not get any age relaxation.
Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification & Experience (Post-Wise)
1. AGM – Risk Management (Scale V)
- Education: Full-time B.Sc. in Statistics or Economics / Bachelor’s in Analytical fields (Statistics, Applied Maths, Data Science) OR Full-time MBA Finance/Banking/PGDBM/IPGD-Risk Management — with 55% aggregate from AICTE/UGC approved institute.
- Mandatory Certification: FRM (GARP, USA) / CFA (CFA Institute, USA) / PRM (PRMIA, USA).
- Preferred Certifications: SPSS/SAS, R, Python advanced programming.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in Banking (Officer Cadre), with at least 5 years in Risk Management in a Scheduled Commercial Bank having more than 2,000 branches. Current role must be Chief Manager or equivalent (minimum 1 year), OR minimum 4 years as Senior Manager.
- Desirable: Forex, Compliance, or Risk Management exposure in Foreign Banks or IFSC Banking Units.
2. AGM – Compliance / Risk Management (Scale V)
- Education: Same as Risk Management post above — B.Sc. Statistics/Economics / MBA Finance/Banking with 55% from AICTE/UGC approved institute.
- Mandatory Certification: FRM / CFA / PRM.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in Banking (Officer Cadre), with at least 5 years in Risk Management or Compliance in a Scheduled Commercial Bank having more than 2,000 branches. Current role must be Chief Manager or equivalent (minimum 1 year), OR minimum 4 years as Senior Manager.
- Job Focus: KYC/AML compliance, IFSCA regulatory compliance, IBU operations, PMLA reporting (STR/CBWTR), AML monitoring, currency risk management, and stakeholder communication with RBI, FIU-IND, and IFSCA.
3. AGM – Asset Liability Management (Scale V)
- Education: Full-time BE/B.Tech OR Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Business Management / Banking / Finance / Chartered Accountant.
- Mandatory Certification: FRM (GARP) / PRM (PRMIA) / CFA (CFA Institute).
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in Banking (Officer Cadre), with at least 5 years in Risk Management in a bank with more than 2,000 branches. Chief Manager role for minimum 1 year OR 4 years as Senior Manager.
- Desirable: Exposure in Asset Liability Management, Interest Rate Risk, and Liquidity Risk management.
4. AGM – Digital Risk & Analytics (Scale V)
- Education: Full-time Bachelor’s in Mathematics/Statistics OR B.E./B.Tech in Data Science / IT / Computer Science / Software Engineering. Preferred: MBA/PGDM in Finance, Statistics, Economics, or Econometrics.
- Preferred Certifications: FRM by GARP, RAI by GARP, PRM, CFA, CQF, and any certification in ML/AI/Natural Language Processing or Neural Networks.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in Banking (Officer Cadre) with at least 5 years in Risk Management in a bank with 2,000+ branches. Chief Manager minimum 1 year OR 4 years as Senior Manager.
- Desirable: Digital Risk, Vendor Risk, IT Risk, or Model Validation experience.
5. AGM – Finance & Accounts (Scale V)
- Education (Mandatory): Full-time Graduation AND Final exam passed of ICAI with active membership as Chartered Accountant (CA).
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in a Scheduled Commercial Bank with 2,000+ branches. Of this, at least 7 years must be at Head Office/Administrative Office handling Corporate Taxation, GST, TDS, Balance Sheet, IFRS, Ind AS, Regulatory Reporting, and Capital Raising. Current role: Chief Manager for at least 1 year OR 4 years as Senior Manager.
6. AGM – Credit Officer (Scale V)
- Education: Chartered Accountant / Chartered Financial Analyst / CMA-ICWA from a recognized institute OR Two-year full-time Post Graduation Degree in Banking/Finance/Credit-related field from a recognized university.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience as an officer, with at least 7 years in Corporate Credit / Project Finance / Mid & Large Credit in a Scheduled Public Sector or Private Sector Bank with 2,000+ branches. Current role: Chief Manager minimum 1 year OR 4 years as Senior Manager.
Pay Scale – Central Bank of India AGM Scale V Salary 2026
| Post | Scale of Pay (Basic) |
| Assistant General Manager (Scale V) | ₹1,20,940 – 3360/2 – ₹1,27,660 – 3680/2 – ₹1,35,020 |
In addition to the basic pay, perquisites and allowances will be provided as per the Bank’s policy. The final in-hand salary will be significantly higher than the basic pay after including Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, and other applicable benefits.
Application Fee – Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026
| Category | Fee Amount (Inclusive of GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD (Divyangjan) / Women Candidates | ₹175 (Intimation Charges only) |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 (Application Fee + Intimation Charges) |
| Payment Mode | Online Only – Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / IMPS |
| Fee Payment Window | 30 April 2026 to 17 May 2026 |
The application fee is non-refundable. Once submitted, the application cannot be withdrawn and the fee will not be refunded or held for any future examination. Bank transaction charges, if any, must be borne by the candidate.
Selection Process – Central Bank of India AGM Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
The selection for the Central Bank of India AGM posts will be conducted through two main stages — Online Examination and Personal Interview. Both stages carry independent qualifying marks.
Online Examination Pattern:
| Test Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Stream / Category Specific Questions | 70 | 70 | 60 Minutes (Composite) |
| Banking, Present Economic Scenario & General Awareness | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
- There is NO penalty for wrong answers in the objective test.
- Qualifying marks in Online Test: 50% for General/EWS candidates; 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
- Candidates who qualify the online test will be called for Interview (up to 4 times the number of vacancies).
- Interview carries 100 marks. Qualifying marks: 50% for General/EWS; 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
- Final merit will be prepared in the ratio of Online Test 70% + Interview 30%.
- In case of equal final marks, the candidate senior in age will be placed higher in the merit list.
Important Dates – Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 30 April 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 30 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 17 May 2026 |
| Fee Payment Window | 30 April 2026 – 17 May 2026 |
| Tentative Online Exam Date | June 2026 |
| Tentative Interview Date | June 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 March 2026 |
Other Important Conditions – CBI AGM Specialist Vacancy 2026
- Probation: Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years from the date of joining.
- Place of Posting: Initially at Mumbai Corporate Office; liable to be transferred anywhere in India as per the Bank’s transfer policy.
- Bond: An indemnity bond of ₹3,00,000 must be executed. If the selected candidate leaves the Bank within 3 years of joining, this amount is payable to the Bank.
- CIBIL / CIC Score: Candidates must have a minimum CIC (Credit Information Company) score of 650. Candidates with credit defaults or financial indiscipline in their CIC report will not be eligible. Consent for credit report retrieval must be provided.
- NOC: Candidates serving in Govt./PSU/Nationalized Banks must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of Interview.
- No TA/DA: No travelling allowance will be paid to candidates appearing for the interview. However, SC/ST candidates who are unemployed will be paid actual 2nd Class rail/bus fare for attending the interview, as per Government guidelines.
How to Apply Online – Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website centralbank.bank.in and go to the Career section.
- Click on the link “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE” for AGM Specialist Recruitment 2026.
- Direct Application Link: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cbiagmapr26/
- Register by entering your name, contact details, and email ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated.
- Fill the online application form carefully with correct details.
- Upload required scanned documents: Passport-size Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm), Signature (black ink), Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration in English.
- Also capture and upload a live photograph through webcam or mobile phone as required.
- Pay the application fee online through Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / IMPS.
- Preview the complete application form and click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” after verifying all details.
- Take a printout of the e-receipt and online application form for future reference.
Important Note: Once the “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” button is clicked, no changes will be permitted under any circumstances. Signature and Hand-written Declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted. Candidates should not submit multiple applications — only the latest valid application will be considered.
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Important Links – Central Bank of India AGM Notification & Apply Online
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Notification | centralbank.bank.in |
| Official Website | centralbank.bank.in |
FAQs – Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026?
The last date to complete the online registration is 17 May 2026. The application window opened on 30 April 2026. Candidates are strongly advised not to wait till the last date as the Bank’s website may experience heavy traffic near the deadline. No extension will be granted under any circumstances, and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in Central Bank of India AGM Specialist Recruitment 2026?
A total of 15 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant General Manager (Scale V) in Specialist Category. These are spread across Risk Management (5 posts — Risk Management, Compliance/Risk Management, Asset Liability Management, and Digital Risk & Analytics), Finance & Accounts (5 posts), and Credit Officer (5 posts). The vacancy count is provisional and may be revised by the Bank as per administrative needs.
Q3. What is the eligibility and experience required for the Central Bank of India AGM post?
Eligibility varies by specialization, but in general, all posts require a minimum of 10 years of banking experience in Officer Cadre, with at least 5 to 7 years in the specific domain (Risk Management, Finance, or Credit) in a Scheduled Commercial Bank with more than 2,000 branches. The candidate’s current role must be at the Chief Manager level (minimum 1 year) or they must have completed 4 years as Senior Manager. Educational qualifications range from B.Sc./MBA with 55% marks to CA/CFA/CMA depending on the post.
Q4. What is the selection process for Central Bank of India AGM Specialist Recruitment 2026?
The selection involves two stages. First, an Online Examination of 100 marks (100 questions in 60 minutes) covering stream-specific questions (70 marks) and Banking/General Awareness (30 marks). Candidates qualifying the exam will be shortlisted for a Personal Interview of 100 marks. The final merit is calculated as a weighted combination of 70% (Online Test) and 30% (Interview). Qualifying marks are 50% for General/EWS and 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates in both stages.
Q5. What is the salary for Central Bank of India AGM Scale V post?
The basic pay for the AGM Scale V post starts at ₹1,20,940 per month and goes up through increments. Apart from the basic pay, candidates will receive Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other perquisites as per the Bank’s policy. The overall gross salary package at Scale V level is quite competitive in the public sector banking segment and is one of the most attractive compensation packages among PSU banks in India.
Q6. Is there any bond or service agreement for selected candidates?
Yes. Selected candidates are required to execute an Indemnity Bond of ₹3,00,000 (Three Lakh Rupees). This bond is meant to protect the Bank in case the selected candidate voluntarily leaves the service within 3 years of joining. This amount becomes payable to the Bank if the candidate exits before completing 3 years of service from the date of appointment.
Q7. What is the minimum CIBIL score required for Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a minimum Credit Information Company (CIC) score of 650 as on the date of document verification. There should be no credit default, loan default, or financial indiscipline visible in the CIC report. Candidates who fail to meet the required CIC score may be disqualified or have their appointment cancelled. Consent for retrieval and review of credit information by the Bank must be provided as part of the application process.
Q8. What is the application fee for Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is ₹850 for General/OBC/EWS candidates (inclusive of intimation charges and GST). For SC/ST/PwBD (Divyangjan) and Women candidates, the fee is ₹175 (Intimation Charges only). Payment must be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or IMPS. The fee is completely non-refundable and cannot be transferred to any other examination or future recruitment.
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