Central Bank of India AGM Bharti 2026: Senior Specialist Banking Roles for CAs and Risk Professionals
Central Bank of India has issued a fresh recruitment notification for 15 Assistant General Manager (AGM, Scale V) Specialist Cadre Officer posts across Risk Management, Finance & Accounts and Credit verticals. This is a senior banking role with a strong basic pay scale of ₹1,20,940 to ₹1,35,020 per month plus perquisites — one of the most senior openings on GovtJobsAlert.in for experienced professionals.
The online application window runs from 30 April 2026 to 17 May 2026 at the IBPS-hosted recruitment portal. Tentative online examination and interview are scheduled for June 2026. If you are a Chartered Accountant, MBA Finance, FRM / CFA / PRM holder with at least 10 years of post-qualification banking experience in officer cadre, this could be your career-defining move. Browse more banking jobs for parallel openings.
Key Highlights — Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026
Central Bank of India is one of the country’s oldest public-sector banks. Posting will be at corporate office Mumbai initially, with PAN-India transfer liability. The recruitment is being conducted by the bank’s HCM (Recruitment & Promotion) division, Central Office.
- Post Name: Assistant General Manager (Specialist) — Scale V
- Total Vacancies: 15 posts
- Pay Scale: ₹1,20,940 – ₹1,35,020 per month plus perquisites
- Eligibility: 10 years post-qualification banking experience
- Job Location: Mumbai initially; transferable PAN India
- Last Date to Apply: 17 May 2026
Central Bank AGM Vacancy Breakdown 2026
The 15 posts span six specialist verticals. Category-wise reservation is SC 2, ST 1, OBC 3, EWS 1 and UR 8.
| Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| AGM Finance & Accounts | 5 |
| AGM Credit Officer | 5 |
| AGM Risk Management | 2 |
| AGM Compliance / Risk Management | 1 |
| AGM Asset Liability Management | 1 |
| AGM Digital Risk & Analytics | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Central Bank AGM Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
The qualification varies stream by stream. Eligibility is checked as on 31 March 2026.
- Risk Mgmt / Compliance / ALM: Full-time B.Sc. Statistics or Economics, OR Bachelor’s in Statistics / Applied Maths / OR / Data Science with 55%, OR full-time MBA Finance / Banking or PGDBM / IPGD-Risk Management with 55%. Mandatory: FRM (GARP) / CFA (CFA Institute) / PRM (PRMIA) certification.
- Digital Risk & Analytics: Full-time Bachelor’s in Maths / Statistics, OR B.E. / B.Tech in Data Science / IT / Computer Science / Software Engineering. PG in Statistics / Maths / Economics / Econometrics preferred.
- Finance & Accounts: Full-time graduation plus must have passed final exam of ICAI and be enrolled as CA member.
- Credit Officer: CA / CFA / CMA-ICWA, OR two-year full-time PG degree in Banking / Finance / credit-related field.
Experience Required
- Minimum 10 years post-qualification banking experience in officer cadre at scheduled commercial banks with more than 2,000 branches
- Minimum 5 years in Risk Management for Risk streams; 7 years for Finance & Accounts at HO or AO; 7 years in corporate / project / mid & large credit for Credit Officer
- Must currently be Chief Manager (minimum 1 year) OR have completed minimum 4 years as Senior Manager
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 33 years
- Maximum age: 45 years (as on 31 March 2026)
- Relaxation: SC / ST 5 years; OBC 3 years; PwBD 10 years (max 15 SC/ST, 13 OBC); 1984 riots victims 5 years; Ex-servicemen 5 years (relaxation only, no reservation)
- Maximum age cap: 56 years for PwBD candidates
What is the Salary for Central Bank AGM 2026?
The Scale V basic pay structure is ₹1,20,940 – 3360/2 – 1,27,660 – 3680/2 – 1,35,020 per month, plus perquisites and allowances as per the bank’s policy.
- Basic Pay Range: ₹1,20,940 to ₹1,35,020 per month
- Perquisites: HRA, lease accommodation, special allowance, transport allowance, medical, leased vehicle, club, mobile, newspaper
- Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Pension, Leave Fare Concession, performance-linked incentives, contribution to NPS
Total cost-to-company at Scale V entry typically lands in the ₹25 to ₹30 lakh per annum range — one of the strongest banking packages for specialist roles in India.
The role carries a 2-year probation and an indemnity bond of ₹3,00,000 if the candidate exits within 3 years of joining. A minimum CIC (credit) score of 650 is also required.
What is the Selection Process for Central Bank AGM 2026?
Selection is a clean two-stage process — Online Test followed by Interview. Final merit weightage is 70:30 between the test and interview.
- Online Test — 100 marks composite test of 60 minutes total: 70 stream / category-specific questions (70 marks) plus 30 questions on Banking, Economic Scenario and General Awareness (30 marks). No negative marking.
- Interview — 100 marks for shortlisted candidates after the online test.
- Final Selection — based on combined Online Test plus Interview score with 70:30 weightage.
Qualifying Marks
- Online Test & Interview: 50% for General / EWS, 45% for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD
- Interview Call Ratio: Up to 4× advertised vacancies
Exam Centres
Online exam centres are spread across all states, NCR and the North-East region. Specific centres will be allotted in the admit card.
How to Apply Online for Central Bank AGM 2026?
Applications are accepted only through the IBPS-hosted Central Bank of India recruitment portal. Keep all certificates and recent photograph and signature scans ready.
- Visit the apply portal listed in Essential Links below
- Click “New Registration” and complete basic registration
- Log back in using your registration number and password
- Fill detailed personal, educational, professional and experience information
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, ID proof and qualifying certificates
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI or Wallets
- Submit the form and download the system-generated acknowledgement
Important Dates — Central Bank AGM 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | 30 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 May 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Tentative Online Examination | June 2026 |
| Tentative Interview | June 2026 |
Central Bank AGM Application Fees 2026
The fee is GST-inclusive and non-refundable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | ₹175 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹850 |
Payment is online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI or mobile wallets are accepted.
Essential Links — Central Bank of India AGM Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Central Bank AGM 2026
- Visit Central Bank of India Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are a CA, MBA Finance or risk-certified banker with a decade-plus career in scheduled commercial banks, Central Bank of India AGM 2026 is one of the most rewarding senior-grade openings of this year. Submit early and prepare for the June test. For more parallel openings, see post-graduate govt jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.