Bank of Baroda has invited online applications for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies on a regular basis under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16. The online registration process started on 18 August 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications and pay the fee until 7 September 2026.
The Local Bank Officer post is in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMG/S-I). Applicants must be graduates with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. Candidates must also be proficient in the local language of the state for which they apply.
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Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bank of Baroda |
| Post | Local Bank Officer |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Vacancies | 2,482 |
| Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Probation | 12 months |
Bank of Baroda LBO Vacancy 2026
The 2,482 vacancies include both fresh vacancies and unfilled vacancies from previous LBO recruitment exercises.
| State | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 80 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 20 |
| Assam | 40 |
| Goa | 21 |
| Gujarat | 1,185 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 15 |
| Karnataka | 418 |
| Kerala | 49 |
| Maharashtra | 218 |
| Manipur | 15 |
| Meghalaya | 15 |
| Mizoram | 15 |
| Nagaland | 15 |
| Odisha | 100 |
| Punjab | 34 |
| Sikkim | 10 |
| Tamil Nadu | 132 |
| Telangana | 50 |
| Tripura | 8 |
| West Bengal | 42 |
| Total | 2,482 |
Gujarat has the highest number of vacancies at 1,185, followed by Karnataka with 418 and Maharashtra with 218.
A candidate can apply for only one state, and the state-wise and category-wise merit lists will be prepared separately.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a degree in any discipline from a university or institution recognised by the Government of India, government bodies, or the AICTE.
The notification also lists the following certifications as preferred, although they are not mandatory:
- IC 38 from the Insurance Institute of India
- NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification
- NISM Series XXI-A: Portfolio Management Services Distributors Certification
- NISM Series XIII: Common Derivatives Certification
Mandatory Work Experience
Applicants must have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India as on 1 August 2026.
Experience in the clerical cadre will not be considered.
Candidates will also have to provide an experience certificate and a job profile certified by their current or previous employer. The Bank may reject an application if the experience profile does not substantially correspond to the responsibilities of a Scale-I officer.
Bank of Baroda LBO Age Limit
Candidates should be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 1 August 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen – General/EWS | 5 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen – OBC | 8 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen – SC/ST | 10 years |
There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Officers’ cadre.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the specified local language of the state for which they apply.
Examples include Telugu for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Gujarati for Gujarat, Kannada for Karnataka, Marathi for Maharashtra, Tamil for Tamil Nadu and Bengali/Nepali for West Bengal.
Shortlisted candidates will normally have to qualify for a Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) before the personal interview.
However, candidates who can produce their Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet or certificate showing that they studied the prescribed local language as a subject will be exempted from the LPT.
For Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, English is accepted as the local language only where the candidate studied and passed English as a subject from a school located in the respective state.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC | ₹850 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, ESM/DESM and Women | ₹175 |
The stated fee is inclusive of GST, while applicable payment gateway/transaction charges are payable separately.
The fee is non-refundable, irrespective of whether an online examination is ultimately held or whether the applicant is shortlisted.
Bank of Baroda LBO Selection Process
The recruitment process may include:
- Online Test
- Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable
- Psychometric Test or other assessment
- Group Discussion, if conducted
- Personal Interview
- Document verification and pre-joining formalities
Bank of Baroda reserves the right to modify the selection methodology depending on recruitment requirements.
Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Pattern 2026
The tentative online examination consists of 120 questions carrying 120 marks, with a total duration of 120 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| General/Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
Except for the English Language, the tests will be available bilingually in English and Hindi.
The English Language section is qualifying in nature, and its marks will not be considered while preparing the final merit list.
Negative Marking
There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. No penalty will apply to unanswered questions.
The online examination date will be announced separately.
Interview and GD Qualifying Marks
Where Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview are conducted, the minimum qualifying marks are:
- General Category: 60%
- Reserved Categories: 55%
The Bank can revise the qualifying criteria at its discretion.
Final scores may be calculated based on performance in the online examination, GD, interview, and/or other recruitment assessment methods.
Bank of Baroda LBO Salary
The Local Bank Officer post falls under JMG/S-I, with the notified pay scale beginning at:
₹48,480 – ₹85,920
Selected candidates with at least one year of qualifying officer-level experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank will receive one advance increment.
In addition to basic pay, selected officers will receive applicable allowances, benefits, and perquisites in accordance with Bank policies and industry-level settlements.
Posting Policy
Selected candidates will be posted within the state for which they applied for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever occurs earlier.
After this period, they may be transferred to any Bank of Baroda branch or office anywhere in India at the Bank’s discretion.
Probation and Service Bond
Selected candidates will undergo a 12-month probationary period from their date of joining.
They will also have to execute a service bond requiring them to:
- Serve Bank of Baroda for at least 3 years, or
- Pay an amount equivalent to three months’ gross salary, subject to a maximum of ₹2 lakh, if they leave before completing the prescribed service period.
The bond terms remain subject to the Bank’s prevailing policies.
How to Apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online through the Career → Current Opportunities section of the Bank of Baroda website.
The application process broadly involves:
- Open the Bank of Baroda careers page.
- Select the Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Enter personal, educational, state and experience details.
- Upload the required bio-data, photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Upload the left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the applicable application fee online using a debit card, credit card, internet banking, or UPI.
- Check all entered information before final submission.
- Submit the form and save the generated e-receipt.
- Print or save the completed application form for future use.
No modification is permitted after final submission.
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Download Official Notification PDF Here
Documents to Upload
The notification requires candidates to upload documents, including:
- Resume
- Class 10 certificate/marksheet as DOB proof
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Work experience certificates
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
Supporting PDF documents should generally be in A4 format and not exceed 500 KB per file.
Handwritten Declaration
Candidates must write the prescribed declaration in English, in their own handwriting and using black ink. It should not be written in capital letters.
The declaration confirms that the information provided in the application is correct, true and valid and that supporting documents will be produced when required.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 1 August 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7 September 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | To be announced |
