Total Vacancies
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BOB
Bank of Baroda
BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 • Advt No: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
Bank of Baroda has invited online applications for 2,482 Local Bank Officer posts on regular basis in JMG/S-I across 20 States. Candidates need Graduation, at least one year of post-qualification Officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank and proficiency in the local language of the State applied for. Age limit is 21-30 years as on 1 August 2026. Applications are open from 18 August to 7 September 2026.
Total Vacancies
2,482
Age Limit
21–30 Years
As on 01 Aug 2026
Application Dates
18 Aug – 17 Sept 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
Multi State
Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a University/Institution recognised by the Government of India or approved by the competent regulatory body, together with minimum one year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India. Candidates must also be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the notified local language of the State applied for.
Salary / Stipend
JMG/S-I pay scale ₹48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920 plus applicable allowances, perquisites and banking-sector benefits. Selected candidates having at least one year of Officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank are eligible for one advance increment.
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Update | Revised Details |
|---|---|
Addendum Date | 07 September 2026 |
Original Last Date | 07 September 2026 |
Revised Last Date to Apply | 17 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
Revised Fee Payment Last Date | 17 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM |
Online Test | Tentatively scheduled in the first week of October 2026. |
Other Conditions | All other terms and conditions of Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 dated 18 August 2026 remain unchanged. |
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Bank | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
Post | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
Grade | Junior Management Grade / Scale-I (JMG/S-I) |
Total Vacancies | 2,482 |
States Covered | 20 notified States |
Nature of Appointment | Regular basis |
Application Mode | Online |
Current Status | Online application open - last date extended |
Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
Advertisement Date | 18 August 2026 |
Online Application Start | 18 August 2026 |
Original Application Last Date | 07 September 2026 |
Revised Application Last Date | 17 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
Revised Fee Payment Last Date | 17 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
Online Examination | Tentatively in first week of October 2026 |
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 850 inclusive of GST, plus applicable transaction/payment gateway charges. |
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM / Women | Rs. 175 inclusive of GST, plus applicable transaction charges. |
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a University or Institution recognized by the Government of India or approved by the competent regulatory body. |
Mandatory Experience | Minimum one year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India. |
Clerical Experience | Clerical cadre experience is not accepted toward the mandatory Officer experience requirement. |
Experience Cut-off | Experience and other eligibility conditions are reckoned as on 01 August 2026. |
Short Employment Stints | Individual post-qualification employment stints of less than six months are normally not counted unless they form part of the candidate's current employment. |
Category / Rule | Age Provision |
|---|---|
Basic Age Limit | 21 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026. |
SC / ST | 5 years upper-age relaxation. |
OBC-NCL | 3 years upper-age relaxation. |
PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Additional category-wise relaxation is applicable according to the detailed Bank of Baroda recruitment rules. |
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
State Language | Candidate must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the notified local language of the State applied for. |
Local Language Proficiency Test | Candidates shortlisted after the online examination are required to qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test unless exempt under the prescribed educational-certificate rule. |
Language Test Exemption | A candidate may be exempt if Class 10 or Class 12 proof shows that the notified local language of the applied State was studied as a subject. |
State Choice | A candidate can apply for only one State. |
Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
General | 981 |
OBC | 600 |
SC | 358 |
ST | 240 |
EWS | 303 |
Total | 2,482 |
Vacancy Type | Posts |
|---|---|
New Vacancies | 1,300 |
Unfilled Vacancies from Earlier LBO Recruitment | 1,182 |
Total | 2,482 |
State | Vacancies |
|---|---|
Gujarat | 1,185 |
Karnataka | 418 |
Maharashtra | 218 |
Tamil Nadu | 132 |
Odisha | 100 |
Andhra Pradesh | 80 |
Stage / Component | Details |
|---|---|
Online Examination | Tentatively scheduled for the first week of October 2026 as per the addendum dated 07 September 2026. |
Local Language Proficiency Test | Applicable to shortlisted candidates unless exempt through prescribed Class 10/Class 12 local-language proof. |
Psychometric Test | May be used by the Bank as applicable under the notified selection procedure. |
Group Discussion | May be conducted as applicable. |
Personal Interview | May be conducted according to the Bank's selection procedure and shortlisting criteria. |
Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
Total | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
Rule | Details |
|---|---|
English Language | English Language section is qualifying in nature and its marks are not considered for final merit. |
Negative Marking | 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. |
GD / Interview Standard | Where GD/Personal Interview is conducted, the notified minimum qualifying standard is 60% for General candidates and 55% for Reserved-category candidates, subject to the Bank's right to modify selection criteria. |
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Grade | JMG/S-I |
Pay Scale | Rs. 48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920 plus applicable allowances, perquisites and benefits. |
Advance Increment | Selected candidates having at least one year of Officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank are eligible for one advance increment. |
Probation | 12 months. |
Service Bond | Minimum 3 years of service. Early exit can attract recovery equivalent to three months' gross salary, subject to a maximum of Rs. 2 lakh under the advertised policy. |
State Posting Commitment | Selected candidates ordinarily remain within the selected State for the first 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier, subject to Bank rules. |
Step | Procedure |
|---|---|
1 | Open Bank of Baroda's Current Opportunities / Recruitment page. |
2 | Open Recruitment of Local Bank Officers on Regular Basis and select the online application facility. |
3 | Select only one State after checking its vacancy position and required local language. |
4 | Enter personal, Graduation, Officer-experience, category, State and other required details carefully. |
5 | Upload the prescribed photograph, live photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and required supporting documents. |
6 | Pay the applicable application/intimation fee online on or before the revised deadline of 17 September 2026, 11:59 PM. |
7 | Preview the application carefully before final submission and retain the completed application form and e-receipt. |
Check | Details |
|---|---|
Use Revised Deadline | The old 07 September 2026 deadline has been superseded. The revised last date for online application and fee payment is 17 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. |
Online Test Update | The Bank has now indicated that the online test is tentatively scheduled for the first week of October 2026. Exact date, shift and centre will be communicated separately. |
Officer Experience Mandatory | Graduation alone is not sufficient. Minimum one year of eligible post-qualification Officer experience is mandatory. |
Clerical Experience | Clerical experience does not satisfy the mandatory Officer-experience condition. |
One State Only | A candidate can apply for only one State. The selected State determines the vacancy pool, local-language requirement, merit and posting. |
Local Language | Candidates must read, write, speak and understand the notified local language of the State applied for. |
English Section | English Language is qualifying only and its marks do not contribute to final merit. |
Negative Marking | 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in the online examination. |
Service Bond | Candidates should review the 3-year minimum service obligation and applicable bond recovery before joining. |
The last date for online application and payment of fees has been extended from 07 September 2026 to 17 September 2026 up to 11:59 PM.
As per the official addendum dated 07 September 2026, the online test is tentatively scheduled in the first week of October 2026. The exact examination date and other details will be communicated separately.
Bank of Baroda has advertised 2,482 Local Bank Officer vacancies across 20 States.
Candidates require Graduation in any discipline plus at least one year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in an eligible Scheduled Commercial Bank. Local-language proficiency for the State applied for is also mandatory.
No. Clerical cadre experience does not count toward the prescribed minimum one year of Officer experience.
The basic age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026, with applicable category-wise age relaxation.
The online examination has 120 questions for 120 marks and a total duration of 120 minutes. It covers English Language, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness, and Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude.
Yes. 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
It is applicable to shortlisted candidates unless the candidate qualifies for exemption by producing Class 10 or Class 12 proof showing the notified local language as a subject.
Local Bank Officer is appointed in JMG/S-I with pay scale starting at Rs. 48,480 and reaching Rs. 85,920, along with applicable allowances, perquisites and other banking benefits.
No. The official addendum states that all other terms and conditions of the original advertisement dated 18 August 2026 remain unchanged.
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