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Central Bank of India Zonal Based Officer (ZBO) Notification 2025
The Central Bank of India has published the Zonal Based Officer (ZBO) Notification 2025 on its official website. This recruitment is for 266 vacancies for the ZBO posts. The official notification PDF contains detailed information on eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, and other relevant details.
Click the link below to download the full Central Bank of India ZBO Notification 2025 PDF:
Central Bank of India ZBO Recruitment 2025
| Organization Name | Central Bank of India (CBI) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Zonal Based Officer (ZBO) |
| Total Vacancy | 266 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| CBI ZBO Exam Date 2025 | 15th March 2025 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920 |
| Official Website | www.centralbankofindia.co.in |
CBI ZBO Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply online | 9th February 2025 |
| Last date to fee payment | 9th February 2025 |
| Closure for editing application details | 9th February 2025 |
| Last date for printing your application | 24th February 2025 |
| CBI ZBO Admit Card 2025 | 8th March 2025 |
| CBI ZBO Exam Date 2025 | 15th March 2025 |
Central Bank of India ZBO Admit Card 2025
Central Bank of India ZBO Vacancy 2025
| Zones | States | Language | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 51 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 123 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala | Tamil & Malayalam | 26 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 5 | 58 |
| Guwahati | Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram & Tripura | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Khasi, Mizo, Kokborok | 19 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 43 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka | Telugu, Kannada | 19 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 42 |
| Total | 266 | |||||||
Steps to Apply Online for Central Bank ZBO Recruitment 2025
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Visit the Official Website | Go to the official website of the Central Bank of India (CBI): www.centralbankofindia.co.in |
| 2. Navigate to the Recruitment Section | On the homepage, click on the Recruitment section. This will redirect you to the recruitment page. |
| 3. Search for the Zonal Based Officer Recruitment | On the recruitment page, search for the “Recruitment of Zonal Based Officer in Junior Management Grade Scale I in Mainstream on a Regular Basis.” Click on the link that says “Link to Apply.” |
| 4. Redirect to IBPS Online Application Portal | You will be redirected to the official IBPS online application portal: https://ibpsonline.ibps.in/cbijan25/ |
| 5. New Registration | On the application portal, click on “New Registration”. Fill in the required personal details, including your mobile number, email ID, and other basic information. |
| 6. Complete the Application Form | After successful registration, complete the application form by entering all your educational qualifications and other details as required. |
| 7. Upload Documents | Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed formats. Ensure the images meet the specified size and resolution requirements mentioned in the notification. |
| 8. Online Fee Payment | After completing the application form, proceed to the Online Fee Payment section. Pay the application fee according to your category (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, etc.). |
| 9. Submit Application | After payment, submit the completed application form. |
| 10. Download and Print Application | Download the Central Bank of India ZBO application form for future reference. Take a printout of the application for your records. |
Application Fee for Central Bank ZBO Recruitment 2025
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Schedule Caste (SC), Schedule Tribe (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD), Women | Rs. 175 + GST |
| Other Applicants (General, OBC, EWS) | Rs. 850 + GST |
CBI ZBO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have completed Graduation in any discipline or an equivalent qualification (Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant) recognized by the Central Government, including Integrated Dual Degree (IDD). Candidates should also be proficient in reading, writing, and understanding any one of the specified local languages of the applied Zone.
Candidates’ minimum age should not be less than 21 years, and the maximum age should not be more than 32 years. The candidate must have been born between 01.12.1992 and 30.11.2003 (both days inclusive).
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) {OBC-NCL} | 3 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 years |
| Children/Family members of those who died in the 1984 riots | 5 years |
Candidates must have experience in Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs)/ Scheduled Cooperative Banks (Urban & State)/ Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) with a minimum asset size of at least Rs. 500 crores operating in India:
- For Officer/Supervisory Cadre: 1 year experience
- For Clerical Cadre: 3 years experience
Selection Procedure for CBI Zonal Based Officer Recruitment in 2025
| Stage | Description | Qualifying Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Written Exam | The written exam for the CBI Zonal Based Officer will be administered online. Candidates who pass the online test will be selected to participate in an interview. | General Category: 50% SC/ST/OBC/PwBD Categories: 45% |
| Stage 2: Interview | Qualified candidates who pass the written exam will be called for an interview. The interview will be conducted for a total of 100 marks. | General Category: 50% SC/ST/OBC/PWD Categories: 45% |
Exam Pattern for the Central Bank ZBO in 2025
The Central Bank Zonal Based Officer (ZBO) exam consists of 120 objective-style multiple-choice questions, worth a total of 120 marks. The subjects tested include English language proficiency, banking knowledge, computer proficiency, current economic conditions, and general awareness. Each subject has a specified duration for answering questions.
Details of Subjects, Number of Questions, Marks, and Duration
| Name of Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 20 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Knowledge of Banking | 60 | 60 | 35 minutes |
| Knowledge of Computers | 20 | 20 | 15 minutes |
| Current Economic Situation and General Knowledge | 20 | 20 | 15 minutes |
Total: 120 Questions, 120 Marks, 80 minutes
The qualifying scores are 45% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories and 50% for the general category.
Click to view the Central Bank of India ZBO Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern.
2025 CBI Zonal Based Officer (ZBO) Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Zonal Based Officer (ZBO) | Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 | D.A., H.R.A./Lease accommodation, C.C.A., Medical benefits, etc. |
Central Bank Zonal Based Officer (ZBO) Exam Centres 2025
| S. No. | Exam Centre | S. No. | Exam Centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar | 16 | Hyderabad |
| 2 | Surat | 17 | Bangalore |
| 3 | Rajkot | 18 | Guntur/Vijayawada |
| 4 | Jamnagar | 19 | Hubli/Dharwad |
| 5 | Baroda | 20 | Vishakhapatnam |
| 6 | Bhavnagar | 21 | Warangal |
| 7 | Chennai | 22 | Bhopal |
| 8 | Coimbatore | 23 | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| 9 | Ernakulam | 24 | Delhi/New Delhi/NCR |
| 10 | Madurai | 25 | Kolkata/Greater Kolkata |
| 11 | Thiruvananthapuram | 26 | Lucknow |
| 12 | Trichy | 27 | Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR |
| 13 | Guwahati | 28 | Patna |
| 14 | Silchar | 29 | Pune |
| 15 | Dibrugarh | 30 | Raipur |
FAQs
The Central Bank of India ZBO Exam 2025 will generally follow the pattern below (subject to changes, refer to the official notification):
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Number of Sections: Typically 4 sections
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness (related to banking and financial knowledge)
- English Language
Candidates from outside India can apply for the Central Bank of India ZBO Exam 2025, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification. However, they must ensure they meet the requirements set for the exam in terms of qualifications, age limit, etc.
The Central Bank of India ZBO Exam 2025 will generally follow the pattern below (subject to changes, refer to the official notification):
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Number of Sections: Typically 4 sections
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness (related to banking and financial knowledge)
- English Language