Canara Bank SO Recruitment 2025

Canara Bank SO Recruitment is a hiring process for Specialist Officers in various professional domains such as IT, Law, Finance (CA), Risk Management, Marketing, HR, and Treasury. These are managerial-scale positions where officers apply their specialized expertise to specific departments within the bank. The recruitment is conducted directly by Canara Bank to fill critical technical and professional roles that support its operations, digital initiatives, compliance, and financial services, offering a corporate career within the public banking sector.

Eligibility varies by post. Generally, candidates need a postgraduate degree, CA, CFA, LLB, or engineering degrees (like B.E./B.Tech in IT/CS) from a recognized university. Age limits typically range from 20 to 35 years, with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per government norms. Most roles require relevant work experience (often 2-5 years) in the specialized field. Specific requirements for each post (like mandatory certification for IT roles) will be detailed in the official 2026 advertisement.

The selection process typically involves an Online Written Examination and/or a Personal Interview. The exam usually has two parts: a Professional Knowledge section specific to the discipline (e.g., IT, Law, Finance) and a General & Banking Awareness section covering current affairs, reasoning, English language, and quantitative aptitude. For some high-specialist posts like CA or Law, the selection may be based solely on interview and qualification marks, depending on the bank’s decision in the official notification.

The syllabus has two main components. Professional Knowledge: This is the most critical section, covering in-depth technical questions from the candidate’s specialist field (e.g., Networking for IT, Banking Regulations for Law, Accounting for Finance). General Section: Includes Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness with special emphasis on Banking/Financial current affairs, the Indian economy, and basic computer knowledge. The exact weightage will be specified in the 2026 exam pattern.

Selected Specialist Officers are placed in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS I) to Middle Management Grade Scale-III (MMGS III), depending on experience and post. The approximate starting basic pay scale ranges from ₹36,000 to ₹63,000 per month, with a total compensation package (including DA, HRA, CCA, and other allowances) ranging from ₹8 to ₹12 lakhs per annum initially. Career progression is through promotions to Senior Manager, Chief Manager, and other senior grades, with opportunities for vertical growth within the specialization or moving into general banking administration.