Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,482 Local Bank Officer Posts
Bank of Baroda (BOB) has officially released a recruitment notification (Advt No: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16) for the hiring of 2,482 Local Bank Officers (LBO) in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMG/S-I). This recruitment drive aims to fill regular vacancies across 20 states in India.
Eligible candidates with a graduate degree and a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank can register online through the official website.
Key Highlights & Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Scale / Grade | Junior Management Grade / Scale-I (JMG/S-I) |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Period | August 18, 2026 – September 07, 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | August 01, 2026 |
| Official Website | bankofbaroda.bank.in |
Important Dates
- Online Registration Starts: August 18, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee: September 07, 2026
- Cut-Off Date for Age & Experience: August 01, 2026
- Online Test Date: To be announced separately
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Out of the 2,482 vacancies, 1,300 are new vacancies and 1,182 are carried-forward (unfilled) vacancies.
| S.No. | State | Local Language | Total Vacancies |
| 1 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 1,185 |
| 2 | Karnataka | Kannada | 418 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 218 |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 132 |
| 5 | Odisha | Odia | 100 |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 80 |
| 7 | Telangana | Telugu | 50 |
| 8 | Kerala | Malayalam | 49 |
| 9 | West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 42 |
| 10 | Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 40 |
| 11 | Punjab | Punjabi | 34 |
| 12 | Goa | Konkani | 21 |
| 13 | Arunachal Pradesh | English* | 20 |
| 14 | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri | 15 |
| 15 | Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 15 |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 15 |
| 17 | Mizoram | Mizo | 15 |
| 18 | Nagaland | English* | 15 |
| 19 | Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 10 |
| 20 | Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 8 |
| Total | 2,482 |
*Note: For Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, English is accepted only if the candidate studied English in a school located within the respective state.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
- Preferred Certifications: IC 38, NISM Series V-A (Mutual Funds), NISM XXI-A (PMS Distributors), or NISM XIII (Common Derivatives).
2. Work Experience
- Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank (listed under the 2nd Schedule of the RBI).
3. Local Language Proficiency
- Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state they choose to apply for.
4. Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Upper Age Relaxation:
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 to 15 years (depending on category)
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Salary & Compensation Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in JMG/S-I pay scale:
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – ₹85,920
- Increments: One advance increment will be provided to candidates having 1 or more years of officer work experience.
- Allowances: DA, HRA, CCA, Special Allowance, medical benefits, and perquisites as per bank norms.
Selection Process
The selection procedure comprises the following stages:
1.Online Written Test:120 Questions | 120 Minutes.
- English Language: 30 Questions (30 Marks) — Qualifying only
- Banking Knowledge: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- General/Economic Awareness: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
2.Language Proficiency Test (LPT):Mandatory unless exempted.
Conducted for state-wise local language evaluation unless the candidate has studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard.
3.Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI):Final Evaluation.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for GD and/or PI (Minimum qualifying mark: 60% for General, 55% for Reserved categories).
4.Psychometric Test & Document Verification:Final Merit List.
Assesses behavioral traits, followed by document validation and biometric/Aadhaar verification.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850/- (Inclusive of GST) + Gateway Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / ESM | ₹175/- (Inclusive of GST) + Gateway Charges |
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
How to Apply Online
- Go to the official website: www.bankofbaroda.bank.in.
- Click on the Careers tab and navigate to Current Opportunities.
- Select “Recruitment of Local Bank Officer 2026”.
- Register by filling in your basic credentials to obtain your Registration Number and Password.
- Complete the online form with your personal details, educational background, and banking work experience.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, resume, identity proof, educational certificates, and experience documents.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online.
- Submit the application form and keep a printed copy for future reference.
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