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Central Bank of India Announces Recruitment of Zonal Based Officers (ZBO)

31/01/2025

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The Central Bank of India has announced the recruitment of Zone-Based Officers (ZBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale I (Mainstream) on a regular basis. This presents a significant opportunity for aspiring banking professionals across India.

Key Dates

Online Registration Starts: 21st January 2025
Online Registration Ends: 9th February 2025
Tentative Online Examination: March 2025
Interview Dates: To be announced

Vacancy Details

The bank is recruiting for multiple zones, with vacancies allocated across different states. Here are the key regions and their respective language requirements:

Zone	States Covered	Languages Required	Total Vacancies
Ahmedabad	Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu	Gujarati	123
Chennai	Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala	Tamil & Malayalam	58
Guwahati	Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura	Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Khasi, Mizo & Kokborok	43
Hyderabad	Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka	Telugu, Kannada	42

Total Vacancies: 266

Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality

Candidates must be:

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Citizens of India, Nepal, or Bhutan, OR
Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1st January 1962, OR
Persons of Indian origin who migrated from select countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

2. Age Limit (as on 30th November 2024)

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 32 years
Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen, and other special categories.

3. Educational Qualification & Experience (as on 30th November 2024)

Education: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates with degrees in Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy, and Cost Accountancy are also eligible.
Experience:
- Officer/Supervisory Cadre in Banks/NBFCs – Minimum 1 year
- Clerical Cadre in Banks – Minimum 3 years
- (Experience in insurance, government financial institutions, and cooperative societies is not considered.)

Selection Process

1. Online Examination

The selection process includes an online test covering:


English Language	20	20	15 min
Banking Knowledge	60	60	35 min
Computer Knowledge	20	20	15 min
Economic & General Awareness	20	20	15 min
Total	120	120	80 min

Qualifying Marks:
- General Candidates: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD Candidates: 45%

2. Interview

Candidates shortlisted from the written test will be invited for an interview.

Weightage: Written Test – 70%, Interview – 30%
Qualifying Marks for Interview:
- General: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 45%

3. Language Proficiency Test

Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking at least one of the specified languages for their chosen zone.

Salary & Benefits

Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (depending on experience and promotions)
Additional allowances and benefits as per the bank’s policies.

Probation & Bond

Probation Period: 2 years (extendable by 1 year based on performance).
Service Bond: ₹3,00,000 for a period of 3 years.

How to Apply?

Applications must be submitted online from 21st January 2025 to 9th February 2025.
Apply at: Central Bank of India Official Website
Application Fees:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates: ₹175 + GST
- Other Candidates: ₹850 + GST