What are the basic eligibility criteria for Bangladesh Bank job vacancies?

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I am a Bangladeshi citizen and a recent Master’s graduate in Finance from Dhaka University, with a CGPA of 3.5. I’m keen on applying for officer-level or entry-level job vacancies at Bangladesh Bank, such as in the general cadre or specialized departments like IT or research. Could you please outline the basic eligibility criteria for these positions, including requirements for age, nationality, educational qualifications, minimum marks/CGPA, physical fitness, experience (if any), and any other key prerequisites like exams or quotas?

Basic Eligibility Criteria for Bangladesh Bank Job Vacancies

Bangladesh Bank (BB), the central bank of Bangladesh, publishes job circulars periodically on its official website (www.bb.org.bd) and in national newspapers for various positions such as Officer, Assistant Director, Senior Officer, IT Officer, Economist, and specialized roles in departments like Forex Reserve, Payment Systems, Financial Inclusion, and IT. Eligibility criteria vary slightly by post and circular but follow a standard framework governed by BB’s recruitment policy, emphasizing merit-based selection through MCQ, written exams, and viva voce. Below are the core/basic eligibility criteria, compiled from recent circulars (e.g., 2023-2024 recruitments for General/ Officer Cadre, IT Cadre, etc.). Always check the latest circular for exact details, as they supersede general norms.

1. Nationality/Citizenship

  • Must be a Bangladeshi citizen by birth or descent.
  • Dual citizenship holders are ineligible.
  • Quota reservations: 10% for Freedom Fighters’ children/grandchildren (certified), 10% for tribal/ethnic minorities, 5% for persons with disabilities (approved by appropriate authorities), and 80-97% merit-based (varies by circular).

2. Age Limit

  • General Entry-Level (e.g., Officer/Assistant Director): Maximum 30 years as of the circular’s reference date (e.g., 21 June 2024 for recent circular).
  • Relaxations:
    | Category | Relaxation Period |
    |—————————|——————-|
    | Freedom Fighters’ sons/daughters | Up to 5 years |
    | Sons/daughters of Freedom Fighters/martyred Freedom Fighters | Up to 10 years |
    | Widows/divorced women (unmarried) | Up to 5 years |
    | 3rd/4th class Govt. employees | Up to 5 years |
    | Persons with disabilities | Up to 10 years |
  • Upper age limit does not apply for certain contractual/specialized roles.
  • Age proof: SSC/HSC certificates or national ID.

3. Educational Qualifications

  • Minimum Requirement: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from a recognized public/equivalent university.
  • Specifics by cadre (CGPA on 4.0 or class/division system):
    | Position/Cadre | SSC/HSC (Min) | Bachelor’s/Master’s (Min) | Relevant Subjects/Notes |
    |—————————|—————|—————————|————————-|
    | General Officer | GPA 3.00/3.50 each | Master’s GPA 3.00 overall | Any discipline; preference for Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, Math, Statistics. No 3rd division/class in any exam. |
    | Assistant Director | GPA 3.00 each | Master’s GPA 3.00 (or CGPA 2.50 in Honors + Master’s) | Economics/Business preferred; from UGC-approved universities. |
    | IT Officer/Specialist| GPA 3.00 each | Bachelor’s in CSE/ECE/Equivalent + Master’s preferred | Min 3 years experience for seniors; certifications (e.g., CCNA, Oracle) add advantage. GPA 3.25 in Bachelor’s. |
    | Economist/Research | GPA 3.50 each | Master’s/PhD in Economics (GPA 3.25) | Publications/research experience prioritized. |
    | Law Officer | GPA 3.00 each | LLB/LLM (GPA 3.00) | Bar Council enrollment mandatory. |
  • Equivalence: Degrees from national/international universities equated by UGC/BB. No allowances for O/A levels/foreign boards unless equated.
  • Cumulative Issues: No 3rd division in more than one exam; GPA calculated excluding 4th subject/additional subjects.
  • Foreign degrees: Must be verified by UGC/BB.

4. Experience

  • Entry-Level: Not always required (0-2 years).
  • Mid/Senior-Level (e.g., Joint Director): 3-8 years in banking/central banking/finance sector.
  • Preference for experience in scheduled banks, govt. financial institutions, or international orgs (e.g., IMF, World Bank).

5. Physical Fitness and Standards

  • Medically fit, certified by a registered physician/govt. hospital.
  • Height/Physical for Certain Posts (e.g., Officer Cadre):
    | Gender | Height (Min) | Chest Girth (Male only) |
    |————–|————–|————————|
    | Male | 5’4″ (162.56 cm) | 31″ (normal) – 33″ (expanded) |
    | Female | 5’0″ (152.4 cm) | N/A |
  • Good eyesight (6/6 with/without glasses); no color blindness.
  • No physical deformities or chronic diseases.

6. Other Essential Criteria

  • Language Proficiency: Excellent command of Bangla and English (tested via exams). Computer literacy (MS Office, typing) mandatory.
  • Moral Character: No criminal record; must submit character certificate from Gazetted Officer/previous employer.
  • Marital Status: Not a criterion, except relaxations for widows/divorcees.
  • Application Fee: BDT 500-1000 (non-refundable), paid via bank draft/pay order/SMS/online.
  • No Govt. Employment: Cannot hold another govt./semi-govt. job simultaneously.

7. Selection Process and Qualifying Marks

  • MCQ Exam: 100 marks (1 hour), 30-40% qualifying (e.g., 35% for Officer).
  • Written Exam: 200-400 marks (subjects: Bangla, English, Math, GK, Professional), 40-50% qualifying.
  • Viva Voce: 100-200 marks, 40% minimum.
  • Final merit list based on aggregate (MCQ 20-30%, Written 50%, Viva 20-30%).
  • Negative marking in MCQ (0.25 per wrong answer).

8. Application Process

  • Online via www.bb.org.bd/career (hard copies not accepted).
  • Recent examples: 684 posts (2024 Officer Cadre), 150+ IT posts (2023).
  • Deadlines: 21-30 days from publication.

Variations and Notes

  • Contractual Jobs: Relaxed criteria (e.g., age up to 62, experience-based).
  • Deputation: For serving officers from other banks.
  • Probation: 2 years for new recruits.
  • Salary Scale: 16th NWP (BDT 22,000-53,060 basic) to 22,000+ allowances (total ~BDT 60,000-1,50,000).
  • Criteria updated per circular; e.g., 2024 circular (Ref: BB/Per/HRD/2024/01) emphasizes digital skills and anti-corruption pledge.

For the most current details, refer to the latest circular on Bangladesh Bank’s website or contact HRD Division (hrm@bb.org.bd).

Published: November 28, 2025