CBI ZBO Recruitment 2025: Central Bank of India has announced the recruitment of 266 Zone-Based Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale I JMGS I on a regular basis. Applications are invited from eligible and interested candidates for a total of 266 vacancies.
CBI ZBO Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Zone-Based Officer – ZBO |
| Total Posts | 266 Vacancy |
| Organization | Central Bank of India – CBI |
| Qualification | Graduated |
| Salary | Rs. 84,964/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 21 Jan – 9 Feb 2025 |
CBI ZBO Recruitment Post Details
Name of post: Zone-Based Officer – ZBO
Name of organisation: Central Bank of India – CBI
Total No of posts: 266 Posts
| Category | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes | 39 |
| Scheduled Tribes | 19 |
| Other Backward Classes | 71 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 26 |
| Unreserved | 111 |
| Total | 266 Vacancy |
Pay Scale: The pay scale is Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920. Thus, the starting basic pay is Rs.48,480/- (plus 4 advance increments)
CBI ZBO Education Qualification
- Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university (including dual degrees, medical, engineering, or accountancy).
- Other Qualification: such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, and Cost Accountant are eligible. Relevant work experience in scheduled commercial banks, cooperative banks, or NBFCs with a minimum asset size of Rs. 500 crores is required.
CBI ZBO Recruitment Age Limit
As of November 30, 2024, candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided for specific categories:
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be given to the reserved categories as given below.
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 10-15 years (depending on category)
Selection Process for CBI ZBO Recruitment
The recruitment process includes three main stages:
- Online Examination: Comprising tests in English, banking knowledge, computer knowledge, general awareness, and current economic scenarios.
- Interview: Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit from the written test.
- Language Proficiency Test: For the applied zone’s local language (for selected candidates).
CBI ZBO Recruitment Application Fee
The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 850/+ GST |
| SC/ST | Rs. 175/+ GST |
| PwBD | Rs. 175/+ GST |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Important Dates of CBI ZBO Recruitment
| Application Start Date | 21 January 2025 |
| Application End Date | 9 February 2025 |
| Exam Date | March 2025 |
How To Apply for CBI ZBO Recruitment
The stages of the online application are given below, and candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process.
- Scroll down, and check the Important Link section.
- Click on the Online Application Link.
- Now, an official web portal will load in the new tab of your browser.
- In that portal, you will get the option to register yourself.
- After registration, you have to provide all your required details.
- After that, you have to upload your documents.
- Now, you have to pay the examination fee.
- After successful payment, your application will be submitted.
- Also, you will receive an acknowledgement copy of your submission.
- Keep that acknowledgement copy for future use.
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