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The Central Bank of India has started the application process for a total of 350 posts of Marketing Officer and Foreign Exchange Officer. Let's look at the details...

The Central Bank of India has announced recruitment for two important positions at the beginning of 2026. The bank has invited applications from eligible and experienced candidates for the posts of Marketing Officer and Foreign Exchange Officer. A total of 350 posts will be filled through this recruitment. Of these, 300 posts are for Marketing Officers, and 50 posts are for Foreign Exchange Officers. The online application process started on January 20, 2026, allowing interested candidates to apply within the stipulated time.

Under this recruitment, a total of 350 posts have been divided into different categories. 50 posts are reserved for Foreign Exchange Officers, while 300 posts are available for Marketing Officers. Separate seats have been reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and unreserved categories. Some posts have also been reserved for candidates with disabilities.

Who can apply?

For the Foreign Exchange Officer (Scale-III) position, candidates must have a full-time graduation degree from a recognized institution. Candidates with CFA, CA, or MBA qualifications will be given preference in the selection process. A certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance is also mandatory for this post. In addition, at least five years of experience in the relevant field is required.

For the Marketing Officer (Scale-I) position, candidates must have an MBA, PGDBM, or a postgraduate degree in Business Management. A minimum of two years of experience is required for this post. The bank has clarified that the selection for both positions will be based on the candidates' educational qualifications and experience.

What will be the exam pattern?

An online examination will be conducted by the bank for this recruitment. The exam will be entirely objective. A total of 100 questions will be asked, and all questions will carry 100 marks. The exam duration will be 60 minutes.

The paper will consist of 70 questions on subjects related to the candidate's chosen position, while 30 questions will be from Banking Knowledge, Current Affairs, and General Knowledge. A ​​relief for candidates is that there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in this exam.

How will the selection process work?

After the written examination, successful candidates will be called for further processing. This may include an interview or other stages, details of which will be provided by the bank in due course. The final selection will be based on the candidate's performance in the examination, experience, and interview.