Bank of India (BOI), one of India’s preeminent Public Sector Banks, has officially announced a significant recruitment initiative for highly experienced IT professionals. Under Project No. 2024-25/05, the bank is inviting online applications for Officer positions up to Scale IV, with a specific focus on the pivotal role of Chief Manager – IT. This drive underscores BOI’s commitment to fortifying its technological backbone and accelerating its digital transformation journey.
The Role: Chief Manager – IT (Scale IV)
The Chief Manager position, classified under Scale IV (Specialist/SPL), is a senior-level, leadership role. Successful candidates will be expected to guide strategic technical decision-making, manage large-scale projects, and ensure the resilience, security, and scalability of the bank’s complex IT architecture. This role is crucial for integrating emerging technologies and maintaining operational excellence in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Focus Areas: The Specialist IT Streams
The recruitment is segmented across seven critical IT streams, each representing a vital function in the bank’s digital ecosystem. BOI is specifically seeking experts in:
- IT (Application Maintenance & Admin): Focusing on the continuous operation, lifecycle management, and performance tuning of core banking applications.
- IT (Cloud Operations): Driving the strategy, deployment, and management of cloud-based infrastructure to ensure flexibility and cost-efficiency.
- IT (Incident Manager): Establishing robust protocols and leading response teams to swiftly mitigate and resolve high-priority IT incidents, minimizing business impact.
- IT (Network): Managing, securing, and optimizing the bank’s extensive data network and communication infrastructure across all branches and data centers.
- IT (Database Administrator): Ensuring the high availability, integrity, and security of critical database systems that store sensitive financial and customer data.
- IT (Infra): Overseeing the core physical and virtual infrastructure, including servers, storage, and operating systems that underpin all banking services.
- IT (Digital Payments): Spearheading the development and integration of modern digital payment platforms, including UPI, mobile banking, and other fintech solutions.
Key Recruitment Timeline
Prospective applicants must ensure their qualifications and age meet the specified criteria as of the Relevant Date: October 1, 2025. The window for submission is tight and adherence to the following dates is mandatory:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Relevant Date for Age and Qualification | October 1, 2025 |
| Online Application Commencement | November 17, 2025 |
| Last Date for Submission of On-line Application | November 30, 2025 |
| Tentative Date of Online Examination | Will be advised separately |
Eligibility and Application Procedure
Given the seniority of the Scale IV post, candidates are expected to possess significant post-qualification experience in their respective IT stream, typically alongside a relevant technical degree (B.E./B.Tech/MCA or equivalent). Applicants are strongly advised to consult the complete official notification on the Bank of India website for detailed information regarding minimum educational qualifications, experience requirements, age limits, and the exact distribution of vacancies across all reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and GEN).
All applications must be submitted online through the bank’s recruitment portal before the final deadline of November 30, 2025.
An Inclusive Approach: Provisions for Candidates with Disabilities
The Bank of India is committed to an inclusive selection process. The official notice specifies provisions for candidates with disabilities who require assistance during the examination.
Candidates with limitations hampering their writing capability are permitted to use the support of a scribe. To avail this facility, candidates must provide a valid certificate from a medical authority (such as an Orthopedic/PMR specialist, Neurologist, or Clinical Psychologist).
It is important to note that this medical certificate for availing a scribe is valid for a maximum period of six months or less, as certified by the medical authority. This ensures that the bank accommodates the needs of all eligible applicants.
