Bank of India Law Officer Recruitment 2026: 10 Vacancies, Apply by 25 September
Bank of India has invited online applications for 10 Law Officer posts in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) under its Specialist Officer recruitment drive. With a strong pay scale and nationwide posting, this is a high-value opportunity for law graduates with relevant experience. Here’s the complete breakdown.
Quick Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Bank | Bank of India (BOI) |
| Recruitment Project | 2026-27/02 |
| Post | Law Officer |
| Scale | MMGS-II (Specialist Officer) |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Window | 10 September – 25 September 2026 |
| Age Limit | 25 to 30 years (as on 1 August 2026) |
| Selection Process | Online Exam and/or Personal Interview |
| Application Fee | ₹175 (SC/ST/PWD) · ₹1,180 (General/EWS/OBC) |
| Pay Scale | ₹64,820 – 93,960 |
About Bank of India
Bank of India is a public sector bank headquartered in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Founded in 1906 and government-owned since nationalisation in 1969, BoI is a founding member of SWIFT, supporting global financial processing and communication.
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: 10 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 25 September 2026
- Fee Payment Window: 10–25 September 2026
- Relevant Date for Age/Qualification/Experience: 1 August 2026
- Online Examination: Date to be advised separately
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Experience: Specific requirements for the Law Officer post are laid out in Annexure-I to the notice dated 1 August 2026. Candidates must carefully verify they meet these before applying.
Minimum Marks: Where 60% is the stipulated minimum, SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates applying against reserved vacancies get a 5% relaxation (55% minimum). CGPA must be converted per university norms, and fractional percentages are rounded down (59.99% counts as below 60%).
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026): 25 to 30 years.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers: 5 years
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of Eligibility Criteria/Documents
- Online Examination (if conducted)
- Personal Interview
Documents supporting eligibility must be uploaded at the time of registration — no late submissions are entertained, and shortlisting/rejection is based solely on these uploads.
Online Examination Pattern
| Test | Marks |
|---|---|
| English Language (Qualifying only) | 25 |
| Professional Knowledge | 100 |
| Duration | 100 minutes (composite) |
Professional Knowledge is available bilingually (English/Hindi). Minimum qualifying marks: 35% per test for General/EWS, with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD. Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted per wrong answer; no penalty for unattempted questions.
Interview
- Maximum marks: 100
- Minimum qualifying: 50% (General/EWS), 45% (SC/ST/OBC/PWD in reserved vacancies)
- Candidates are typically shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio to vacancies
Note: BOI may also select candidates through interview alone, without an online exam, based on qualification, experience and suitability.
Final Merit Weightage
- Online Examination: 60%
- Personal Interview: 40%
Candidates must qualify in both stages (where both are conducted) to be eligible for final selection.
Salary & Benefits
Pay Scale (MMGS-II): ₹64,820 – 2,340(1) – 67,160 – 2,680(10) – 93,960, plus applicable allowances and perquisites.
Security Deposit: Selected candidates must deposit ₹2,00,000, refundable after 3 years of satisfactory service. It’s forfeited if the candidate exits before completing 3 years.
Place of Posting: BOI reserves the right to post/transfer officers anywhere in India — candidates should be prepared for pan-India postings.
How to Apply
- Visit bankofindia.bank.in and go to the “CAREER” section
- Open the notice: “Recruitment of Officers in various streams upto Scale IV – Project No. 2026-27/02”
- Click “APPLY ONLINE” → “Click here for New Registration”
- Enter your name, contact details and email to generate a Provisional Registration Number and password
- Complete the form and upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and declaration
- Preview and verify carefully — no edits allowed after final submission
- Pay the application fee online
- Save the printout for future reference (no need to send it to the Bank)
⚠️ Important: Only one application per candidate is allowed. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid one is retained, and fees paid on the others are forfeited.
Official Notification: Download PDF
Annexure-I (Eligibility Criteria): Download PDF
Direct Apply Link: Available from 10 September 2026 on the official BOI careers page
Key Takeaways
- 10 Law Officer vacancies in MMGS-II — a strong entry grade with solid pay
- Apply between 10–25 September 2026
- Age bracket is narrower here (25–30 years) than most other bank law postings
- Selection may be exam + interview, or interview-only at the Bank’s discretion
- ₹2,00,000 security deposit applies on selection, refundable after 3 years’ service
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