Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026: 2482 Vacancies – Apply Online
Summary
Bank of Baroda has released a recruitment notification for Local Bank Officer (LBO) Junior Management Grade / Scale-I (JMG/S-I) (2,482 vacancies). Eligible candidates need Graduation (Bachelor's degree) in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized by the Government of India or AICTE with Minimum 1 year Post-Qualification Experience as an Officer, age limit is 21-30 Years, the pay scale is 48,480 - 85,920. Apply online, for posts based in Within applied State for initial 12 years / up to SMGS-IV promotion, from 18-08-2026 to 07-09-2026.
Overview
| Name of the Organization | Bank of Baroda |
|---|---|
| Department Name | Banking |
| Advertisement No | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Recruitment Name | Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) Junior Management Grade / Scale-I (JMG/S-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 |
| Application Method | Online |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | 48,480 - 85,920 |
| Age Limit | 21-30 Years |
| Job Place | Within applied State for initial 12 years / up to SMGS-IV promotion |
| Exam Fees (General/OBC/EWS) | 850 |
| Exam Fees (SC/ST/PwBD) | 175 |
| Application Start Date | 18-08-2026 |
| Application End Date | 07-09-2026 14 days left |
| Status | Active |
| Official Link | Official Website |
| Last Updated |
Bank of Baroda has released the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 2,482 regular vacancies in Grade JMG/S-I. Eligible candidates holding a degree with one year of banking officer experience can submit applications. Apply online through the official portal before the last date on 7 September 2026.
Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026
- Advertisement Number: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
- Job Cadre: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMG/S-I)
- Employment Type: Regular Basis
- Cut-Off Date for Eligibility: 01 August 2026
- Application Mode: Online via official website (www.bankofbaroda.bank.in)
- Probation Period: 12 Months (1 Year) of active service
- Service Bond: 3 Years service or 3 months’ Gross Salary (capped at ₹2,000,000)
Bank of Baroda LBO Vacancy 2026 Details
Total 2,482 vacancies are distributed across 20 States including both fresh and backlog/unfilled seats.
Category-Wise Overall Breakup
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 240 | 600 | 303 | 981 | 2,482 |
- Horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): LD – 42, HI – 37, VI – 26, d&e – 25.
State-Wise Vacancy & Local Language Matrix
| S.No. | State | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 12 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | English* | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 20 |
| 3 | Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 9 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40 |
| 4 | Goa | Konkani | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 173 | 99 | 281 | 156 | 476 | 1,185 |
| 6 | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| 7 | Karnataka | Kannada | 58 | 32 | 109 | 58 | 161 | 418 |
| 8 | Kerala | Malayalam | 12 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 49 |
| 9 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 28 | 40 | 51 | 28 | 71 | 218 |
| 10 | Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 11 | Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| 12 | Mizoram | Mizo | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nagaland | English* | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| 14 | Odisha | Odia | 15 | 10 | 28 | 9 | 38 | 100 |
| 15 | Punjab | Punjabi | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 34 |
| 16 | Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 17 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 20 | 12 | 36 | 12 | 52 | 132 |
| 18 | Telangana | Telugu | 8 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
| 19 | Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 20 | West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 42 |
| Total | 358 | 240 | 600 | 303 | 981 | 2,482 |
*Note: For Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, English is accepted as the local language provided the candidate studied and passed English as a subject from a school located in that respective State.
BOB LBO Notification 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Registration Starts | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 07 September 2026 (up to 23:59 IST) |
| Last Date for Editing Form Details | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Online Form | 22 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be notified separately on website |
| Online Examination Date | To be notified separately |
BOB LBO Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC Candidates | ₹850/- + Applicable Payment Gateway Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women Candidates | ₹175/- + Applicable Payment Gateway Charges |
- Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Refund Policy: Non-refundable under all circumstances.
Bank of Baroda LBO Eligibility Criteria
All eligibility criteria are calculated as of the cut-off date: 01 August 2026.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years (Candidate must not be born later than 01.08.2005)
- Maximum Age: 30 years (Candidate must not be born earlier than 02.08.1996 for General Category)
Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation Granted |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (Gen/EWS) | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (OBC) | 8 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (SC/ST) | 10 Years |
Nationality / Citizenship
- Must be a Citizen of India, a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962, or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) migrated from specified nations with permanent settlement intent (holding GOI eligibility certificate).
Selection Process
- Online Computer-Based Examination: 120 multiple-choice questions assessing English, Banking Knowledge, General Awareness, and Reasoning/Quant.
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Mandatory for candidates without 10th/12th local language certification. Qualifying in nature.
- Psychometric Test / Group Discussion (GD): Conducted at the Bank’s discretion to evaluate personality and communication skills.
- Personal Interview (PI): Minimum qualifying marks are 60% for General Category and 55% for Reserved Categories.
- Document Verification & Biometric / IRIS Scan: Identity matching against call letter and original records.
- Pre-Joining Medical Examination: Fitness verification prior to formal appointment.
Important Documents Required
- Photograph: 20 KB – 50 KB (JPEG format, recent color photo).
- Signature: 10 KB – 20 KB (JPEG format, signed on white paper with black ink in running hand).
- Left Thumb Impression: 20 KB – 50 KB (JPEG format, on white paper with blue/black ink).
- Hand-Written Declaration: 50 KB – 100 KB (JPEG format, written in English on white paper with black ink).
- Date of Birth Proof: 10th Mark Sheet or Birth Certificate.
- Educational Qualification: Graduation mark sheets and Degree Certificate showing exact percentage/CGPA conversion.
- Experience Certificate: Proof of 1 year officer-level work experience, current/past salary slips, and job profile certificate.
- Category Certificate: Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate in prescribed GOI format issued by competent authority.
BOBO LBO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The online examination consists of 4 objective sections with separate sectional timings:
| Section | Name of Test | Questions | Max Marks | Duration | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language (Qualifying Only) | 30 | 30 | 30 Mins | English |
| 2 | Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 Mins | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 3 | General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 Mins | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 Mins | Bilingual (Eng/Hindi) |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 Mins (2 Hours) |
- Negative Marking: Penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
- Qualifying Rule: English Language marks are qualifying in nature and will not be added to the final merit list.
BOBO LBO Recruitment 2026 Syllabus
Detailed section-by-section syllabus is not itemized in the official notification — verify updates on the official website. The general scope covers:
- Banking Knowledge: RBI Functions, Monetary Policy, Banking Regulations, Credit & Lending, NPA Management, Priority Sector Lending, Financial Inclusion, Digital Banking Products.
- General / Economic Awareness: Current Affairs (National & International), Union Budget, Financial Sector Updates, Economic Terms, Important Banking Schemes.
- Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Data Interpretation, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency, Simplification, Number Series.
- English Language: Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Vocabulary, Sentence Improvement.
BOB Local Bank Officer Salary Details
Selected Local Bank Officers are appointed under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMG/S-I).
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2680/7 – ₹85,920.
- Advance Increment: One advance increment is granted for prior officer work experience of 1 year or more in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
- Emoluments: Basic Pay plus DA, HRA, CCA, Special Allowance, and other allowances per bipartite settlement.
Benefits
- Leased accommodation / Housing allowance as per bank rules.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance and hospitalization coverage for self and dependents.
- Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS) and Gratuity.
- Concessional loan facilities (Housing Loan, Car Loan, Personal Loan).
- Festival Advance, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and newspaper/cleaning reimbursements.
Job Profile
- Handling retail banking operations, credit processing, and branch administration.
- Cross-selling financial products including insurance, mutual funds, and PMS.
- Customer relationship management, loan recovery, and risk compliance.
- Implementing digital banking solutions and expanding local business presence.
Posting Location
- Selected candidates will be posted within the State applied for for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV Grade (whichever occurs earlier).
- Post 12 years or post-promotion, officers are liable for transfer anywhere in India at Bank discretion.
Preparation Tips
- Focus on core Banking Knowledge and RBI circulars relevant to Scale-I officers.
- Practice time-bound section-wise mocks to manage the strict 30-minute sectional limits.
- Revise economic awareness and current financial developments from the last 6 months.
- Ensure fluency in the selected local language for both the LPT and client communication.
Important Instructions
- Candidates can apply for only one State. Multiple applications lead to forfeiture of fees, and only the latest completed registration will be retained.
- Service Bond: Candidates must serve for a minimum of 3 years or pay 3 months’ Gross Salary (maximum ₹200,000).
- Probation: Active service probation of 12 months from joining date.
- Biometric Verification: Thumb impression and IRIS scan captured before exam, during GD/PI, and at joining.
Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026
- Scribe Guidelines: PwBD candidates with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) requiring a scribe get 20 minutes compensatory time per hour. Scribe details must be submitted online.
- Biometric Fraud Prevention: Any discrepancy in biometric thumb or IRIS verification will lead to disqualification and legal action under RPwD Act 2016.
- Legal Jurisdiction: Any dispute or legal proceeding arising out of Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 lies exclusively within the courts of Mumbai.
Eligibility Details
Mandatory: Graduation (Bachelor's degree) in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized by the Government of India or AICTE.
Preferred Professional Certifications:
IC 38 from Insurance Institute of India
NISM Series V A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification
NISM Series XXI-A: Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors Certification
NISM Series XIII: Common Derivatives Certification
Minimum Post-Qualification Experience: At least 1 year of experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed under the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Exclusions & Conditions: Clerical cadre experience will not be considered.
Experience of less than six months in any organization is excluded unless it forms part of current ongoing employment.
Current employees of Bank of Baroda (officer cadre or contract basis) and former BOB employees who resigned/exited from an officer role within the last 3 years are ineligible.
Candidates must be fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the official local language of the State applied for.
Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheets/certificates proving study of the specified local language as a subject are exempt from taking the Language Proficiency Test (LPT).
Selection Process
How to Apply
Step 1
Visit the official Bank of Baroda portal at www.bankofbaroda.bank.in.
Step 2
Navigate to the Careers section and click on Current Opportunities.
Step 3
Select the link titled "Recruitment of Local Bank Officers on Regular Basis – BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16".
Step 4
Click Apply Now to open the registration page and enter basic contact details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number).
Step 5
Log in using the generated Registration Number and Password.
Step 6
Complete the online form with personal details, educational qualifications, employment experience, and preferred State.
Step 7
Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Hand-written Declaration, and experience/educational documents.
Step 8
Pay the applicable registration fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
Step 9
Submit the application form and print out a copy of the e-receipt and finalized form for future reference.
Bank of Baroda has released the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 2,482 regular vacancies in Grade JMG/S-I. Eligible candidates holding a degree with one year of banking officer experience can submit applications. Apply online through the official portal before the last date on 7 September 2026.
Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026
- Advertisement Number: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
- Job Cadre: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMG/S-I)
- Employment Type: Regular Basis
- Cut-Off Date for Eligibility: 01 August 2026
- Application Mode: Online via official website (www.bankofbaroda.bank.in)
- Probation Period: 12 Months (1 Year) of active service
- Service Bond: 3 Years service or 3 months’ Gross Salary (capped at ₹2,000,000)
Bank of Baroda LBO Vacancy 2026 Details
Total 2,482 vacancies are distributed across 20 States including both fresh and backlog/unfilled seats.
Category-Wise Overall Breakup
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | 240 | 600 | 303 | 981 | 2,482 |
- Horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): LD – 42, HI – 37, VI – 26, d&e – 25.
State-Wise Vacancy & Local Language Matrix
| S.No. | State | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 12 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | English* | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 20 |
| 3 | Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 9 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40 |
| 4 | Goa | Konkani | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 173 | 99 | 281 | 156 | 476 | 1,185 |
| 6 | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| 7 | Karnataka | Kannada | 58 | 32 | 109 | 58 | 161 | 418 |
| 8 | Kerala | Malayalam | 12 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 49 |
| 9 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 28 | 40 | 51 | 28 | 71 | 218 |
| 10 | Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| 11 | Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| 12 | Mizoram | Mizo | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nagaland | English* | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| 14 | Odisha | Odia | 15 | 10 | 28 | 9 | 38 | 100 |
| 15 | Punjab | Punjabi | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 34 |
| 16 | Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 17 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 20 | 12 | 36 | 12 | 52 | 132 |
| 18 | Telangana | Telugu | 8 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
| 19 | Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 20 | West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 42 |
| Total | 358 | 240 | 600 | 303 | 981 | 2,482 |
*Note: For Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, English is accepted as the local language provided the candidate studied and passed English as a subject from a school located in that respective State.
BOB LBO Notification 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Registration Starts | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 07 September 2026 (up to 23:59 IST) |
| Last Date for Editing Form Details | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Printing Online Form | 22 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be notified separately on website |
| Online Examination Date | To be notified separately |
BOB LBO Notification 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC Candidates | ₹850/- + Applicable Payment Gateway Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women Candidates | ₹175/- + Applicable Payment Gateway Charges |
- Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Refund Policy: Non-refundable under all circumstances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The online registration window opened on 18 August 2026.
The final date to submit online applications and pay the fee is 07 September 2026.
A total of 2,482 vacancies are announced across 20 States.
Yes, candidates must have at least 1 year of post-qualification officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
No, experience in clerical cadre will not be considered.
The minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 30 years as of 01 August 2026.
The fee is ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) plus payment gateway charges.
The intimation charge is ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) plus gateway charges.
No, a candidate can apply for only one State.
No, the English Language section of the online test is qualifying in nature only.
Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 Selected candidates must execute a bond to serve for minimum 3 years or pay 3 months' gross salary (capped at ₹2 Lakhs).
The probation period is 12 months (1 year) of active service.
