The Central Bank of India has officially announced the exam date for the recruitment of Credit Officers under the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). As per the latest notification, the online examination will be conducted on April 5, 2025 (Saturday). The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will administer the exam on behalf of the bank.
This recruitment drive aims to fill 1000 Credit Officer vacancies. Candidates were selected based on their applications submitted earlier this year, and the admit cards were released on March 28, 2025.
Highlights: Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025
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Organization Name: Central Bank of India (CBI)
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Post: Credit Officer (JMGS-I)
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Total Vacancies: 1000
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Exam Date: April 5, 2025
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Admit Card Release Date: March 28, 2025
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Selection Process: Online Exam (Objective + Descriptive) and Interview
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Salary Range: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
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Official Website: centralbankofindia.co.in
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
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| General | 405 |
| OBC | 270 |
| SC | 150 |
| ST | 75 |
| EWS | 100 |
| Total | 1000 |
Important Dates for CBI Credit Officer 2025
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Notification Release: January 30, 2025
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Reopen of Online Application: February 6, 2025
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Last Date to Apply: February 10, 2025
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Last Date to Print Applications: March 25, 2025
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Admit Card Release: March 28, 2025
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Exam Date: April 5, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following conditions:
Educational Qualification:
Graduation in any discipline with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD), from a recognized university.
Age Limit (As on November 30, 2024):
Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 30 years
Candidate should be born between November 30, 1994, and November 30, 2004.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
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| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10–15 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 40 years |
Application Fee
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SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹150
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All Other Categories: ₹750
The fee was payable through debit/credit cards, UPI, and internet banking.
Selection Process
The recruitment process comprises:
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Online Examination: Includes both Objective (120 marks) and Descriptive (30 marks) papers.
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Personal Interview: Carries 50 marks.
Minimum qualifying marks:
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General/EWS: 50%
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SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 45%
Final selection will be based on combined performance in the online test and the interview.
CBI Credit Officer Exam Pattern 2025
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 30 | 25 minutes |
| General Awareness (Banking) | 30 | 30 | 15 minutes |
| Objective Total | 120 | 120 | 100 mins |
| Descriptive (Essay + Letter) | 2 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Grand Total | 122 | 150 | 130 mins |
Salary Structure
The basic salary begins at ₹48,480. The pay scale progresses as follows:
JMGS-I Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹2,000 (7 years) – ₹62,480 – ₹2,340 (2 years) – ₹67,160 – ₹2,680 (7 years) – ₹85,920
The gross monthly salary ranges between ₹55,000 and ₹1,00,000 depending on location and allowances.
How to Apply
The application process was available online. Candidates had to:
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Visit the official portal centralbankofindia.co.in
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Go to the Recruitment section and select the “Credit Officer PGDBF” link
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Register and fill in personal details
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Upload documents including a photo, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration
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Submit the application and pay the fee online
FAQs
Q1. When is the CBI Credit Officer exam?
The exam will be conducted on April 5, 2025 (Saturday).
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There are a total of 1000 vacancies.
Q3. What is the selection process?
Selection is based on an online examination followed by a personal interview.
Q4. What is the pay scale for Credit Officer posts?
The basic pay starts from ₹48,480 and goes up to ₹85,920.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the online exam?
No, there is no mention of negative marking in the official notification.
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