Bank of India (BOI) Recruitment 2026

Organization Details

Recruitment Overview

Job Location Details

Salary, Remuneration and Allowances

Important Dates

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant should be a retired Bank Officer.
• The retired Bank Officer should not be more than 64 years of age as on 15.04.2026.
• Retired Bank Officers having a background of rural credit and branch exposure will be given preference.
• Ex-Servicemen may be considered in case no application is received from retired Bank Officer.
• The applicant should have retired on attaining superannuation from Bank's service as officer in Scale I and above for working as counsellor of FLC.
• The post will be contractual in nature.
• Candidate should preferably be resident of the local area in which the FLC is located.
• His / her integrity should not have been doubtful during his / her service in the bank.
• Counsellors are expected to counsel the public in all issues related with financial institutions.
• Proficiency in local language, including reading, writing, speaking and understanding, is essential.
• The applicant should have right aptitude / flair for training and rural development activities.
• Educational qualification should be Graduate / Post Graduate degree from a UGC recognized University.
• The applicant should possess satisfactory service certificate from the previous employer.
• The applicant should be well conversant in the local language.
• Application should be submitted in bank's prescribed format and should be submitted with employer bank certificate.

Age Limit

Educational Qualification

The notification prescribes that the applicant should possess a Graduate or Post Graduate degree from a UGC recognized University.

Experience and Preference Conditions

• Preference will be given to retired Bank Officers having background of rural credit and branch exposure.
• Ex-Servicemen may be considered only in case no application is received from retired Bank Officer.
• The candidate should preferably be a resident of the local area where the Financial Literacy Centre is located.
• The applicant should possess aptitude for training and rural development activities.
• The candidate must have satisfactory service certificate from previous employer.
• The candidate must have good command over the local language.

Working Schedule and Nature of Duties

Selection Process

1. Eligible applications will be scrutinized by the Bank.
2. Candidates found suitable as per eligibility and prescribed format may be considered for interview.
3. Selection will be made on the basis of performance in the interview.
4. The final decision of the Bank shall be final and binding.
5. The date of interview will be decided after due consultation with higher authorities.

Reservation Details

The application form contains a category field with options such as SC, ST, OBC and General. However, no vacancy-wise reservation breakup, horizontal reservation, vertical reservation, or category-wise seat allocation has been specified in the notification.

Application Fees

Step by Step Application Process

1. Visit the official website of Bank of India.
2. Go to the career section where the application form and detailed notification are made available.
3. Download the prescribed application form.
4. Fill in all required particulars carefully in the prescribed format.
5. Attach self-attested papers / documents related to proof of identity, address, educational qualifications and other required records.
6. Submit the application along with employer bank certificate where required.
7. Place the completed application in a closed envelope.
8. The top of the envelope should clearly mention: Application for the Post of Financial Literacy Counsellor - Wardha & Chandrapur.
9. Send or deliver the completed application to: The Zonal Manager, Bank of India, Vidarbha Zonal Office, 1 & 2 Floor, Bank of India Building, Opp. Mahavir Udyan, Ramnagar, Wardha - 442001.
10. Ensure that the application reaches the office on or before 15.04.2026 by 05:00 PM.

Documents and Information Required in Application Form

The application form requires the applicant to furnish the following information and enclose self-attested documents related to identity, address, educational qualifications and other relevant records.

Applicant Declaration in Application Form

• The applicant has to declare that no case of CBI or other law enforcement agency or any proceedings in any court of law is pending against him / her.
• The applicant has to declare that he / she is physically fit to carry out duties of the FLC including continuous visits of villages and / or other places as per requirement of the Bank.
• The applicant has to declare that he / she has gone through the job profile, engagement condition and remuneration of FLC and the same is unconditionally acceptable.
• The applicant has to certify that the information stated above is complete, true and correct to the best of his / her information, knowledge and belief.
• The applicant has to accept that if any information is found untrue or incorrect at any stage or if he / she does not satisfy any eligibility criteria of Bank of India, the candidature is liable to be cancelled.

Additional Information Required for Retired Employee of Public Sector Bank

In case the application is submitted by a retired employee of a Public Sector Bank, and the age should not be more than 64 years as on 15.04.2026, the following additional information is required:

Declaration Required from Retired Employee of Public Sector Bank

• The applicant has to declare that he / she retired from the concerned Bank on superannuation / voluntary retirement.
• The applicant has to declare that no punishment / penalty was inflicted on him / her during the last five years of service in the Bank preceding retirement / VRS.
• The applicant has to declare that no case of CBI or other law enforcement agency or any proceedings in any court of law is pending against him / her.
• The applicant has to declare that he / she is physically fit to carry out duties of the FLC including continuous visits of villages and / or other places as per requirement of the Bank.
• The applicant has to declare that he / she has gone through the job profile, engagement condition and remuneration of FLC and that the same is unconditionally acceptable.
• The applicant has to certify that the information stated is complete, true and correct to the best of his / her information, knowledge and belief.
• The applicant has to accept that in the event of any information being found untrue or incorrect at any stage or in case of not satisfying any eligibility criteria of Bank of India, the candidature is liable to be cancelled.

Employer Bank Certificate Requirement

The notification provides a separate employer bank certificate format for applications submitted by retired employees of Public Sector Banks.

The certificate is to certify that the information furnished by the applicant has been verified with his / her service records and found correct while in the Bank's service, that his / her integrity was beyond doubt, and that there is nothing on record that may render the candidate prima facie ineligible for the post of Financial Literacy Counsellor at Chandrapur / Wardha district.

The certificate must be signed and sealed by the competent authority.

The notification further specifies that the certifying officer should not be below the rank of Chief Manager in the HR department of the Regional / Zonal Office / Local Head Office or Head Office of the Employer Bank.

Important Notes and Conditions

• Last date for submission of application is 15.04.2026.
• The duly completed application form should reach the prescribed address in a closed cover by 05:00 PM on or before 15.04.2026.
• The envelope must clearly mention Application for the Post of Financial Literacy Counsellor - Wardha & Chandrapur.
• Partially filled or unfilled applications will be summarily rejected.
• The Bank will not be held responsible for any postal delay or non-delivery of any communication.
• Bank of India reserves the right to cancel or postpone the advertisement / selection process without any prior notice.
• If any candidate is selected, he / she should not be attached to any Government / Private / any other organization on permanent / temporary / contractual basis as on the date of issue of engagement order.
• The date of interview will be decided after due consultation with higher authorities.

Contract Terms and Review Conditions

Helpline Number and Contact Information

Official Website Link

https://www.bankofindia.co.in