Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026- Apply for 2482 Posts
Bank of Baroda has released the Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for appointment of Local Bank Officers on a regular basis. A total of 2,482 vacancies are available across 20 States and Union Territories under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16. Candidates with a Graduation degree in any discipline and at least one year of post-qualification officer-level experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank can apply. Applicants must also possess proficiency in the local language of the State for which they apply. The online application process will remain open from 18 August 2026 to 07 September 2026. Selection will involve an online examination followed by Local Language Proficiency Test, Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview or other assessment methods as decided by the Bank.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions Required Documents FAQs| Organisation | Bank of Baroda |
| Advertisement Number | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer |
| Grade / Scale | JMG/S-I |
| Total Vacancy | 2482 |
| Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Experience | Minimum 1 Year Post-Qualification Experience as Officer in Scheduled Commercial Bank |
| Language Requirement | Proficiency in Local Language of Applied State |
| Selection Process | Online Test, LPT, GD/PI and/or Other Selection Methods |
| Exam Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Exam Questions | 120 |
| Exam Marks | 120 |
| Application Fee | ₹850 / ₹175 |
| Pay Scale | ₹48480 - ₹85920 |
| Official Website | www.bankofbaroda.bank.in |
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Local Bank Officer - JMG/S-I | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University / Institution recognized by the Central Government. Candidates must have proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the State / UT for which they apply. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years as on 01 August 2026. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be a Citizen of India or fall under the other eligible nationality categories specified in the notification. |
| Local Language Requirement | Candidate must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the State / UT applied for. |
| Educational Qualification Cut-off | Candidate must possess the prescribed graduation qualification as on 01 August 2026. |
| Experience Cut-off | Required post-qualification banking experience must be available as on 01 August 2026. |
Candidates must be Indian citizens or persons belonging to the other eligible nationality categories specified by the Government of India. Applicants must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution and must have minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in any 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 local language of the State for which they apply. The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026, with applicable relaxation for reserved and other eligible categories.
| Particular | Details |
| English Language | 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes |
| General / Economic Awareness | 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 Questions, 30 Marks, 60 Minutes |
| Total | 120 Questions, 120 Marks, 120 Minutes |
| English Language | Qualifying in nature; marks will not be considered for final merit |
| Other Tests | Questions available in English and Hindi |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Local Language Proficiency Test | Qualifying test for the local language of the State / UT applied for |
The Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer online examination consists of four sections: English Language, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness and Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude. Each section contains 30 questions carrying 30 marks. The total examination consists of 120 questions for 120 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes. English Language is qualifying in nature and its marks are not considered for the final merit list. The other sections are available in English and Hindi. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
| State / UT | Local Language |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Assam | Assamese / Bodo |
| Goa | Konkani |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei |
| Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi |
| Mizoram | Mizo |
| Nagaland | English |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali |
| Total | All States / UTs |
Bank of Baroda has announced 2,482 Local Bank Officer vacancies on a regular basis under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16. Vacancies are distributed across 20 States/UTs and include both new vacancies and unfilled vacancies from previous Local Bank Officer recruitment exercises. Candidates can apply for vacancies of one State/UT only.
| Stage 1 | Online Examination |
| Stage 2 | Shortlisting for Local Language Proficiency Test |
| Stage 3 | Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) |
| Stage 4 | Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview / Other Assessment Method |
| Stage 5 | Final Selection based on prescribed merit and eligibility |
| Stage 6 | Document Verification and Medical Examination |
The selection process comprises an online examination followed by the Local Language Proficiency Test for shortlisted candidates and Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview or other assessment methods as decided by the Bank. Candidates must qualify the online examination and the subsequent selection stages and secure sufficiently high merit for final selection. The Bank reserves the right to conduct psychometric tests, descriptive tests, case studies, multiple interviews or other selection methodologies.
| Particular | Details |
| Post | Local Bank Officer |
| Scale | JMG/S-I |
| Basic Pay Scale | ₹48,480 - 2,000/7 - ₹62,480 - 2,340/2 - ₹67,160 - 2,680/7 - ₹85,920 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480 |
| Maximum Basic Pay | ₹85,920 |
| Advance Increment | One advance increment for candidates having one year or more experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank |
| Allowances | Applicable allowances, benefits, perquisites and other facilities as per Bank rules and applicable industry-level settlement / Joint Note |
| Posting | Initially within the State / UT for which the candidate is selected, subject to the prescribed service conditions |
Selected Local Bank Officers will be appointed in JMG/S-I with a pay scale of ₹48,480 - ₹2,000/7 - ₹62,480 - ₹2,340/2 - ₹67,160 - ₹2,680/7 - ₹85,920. One advance increment is granted to candidates having one year or more experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. In addition to basic pay, candidates will receive applicable allowances, benefits, perquisites and other facilities according to Bank policies and applicable industry-level banking settlements.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850 including GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM / Women | ₹175 including GST / intimation charges |
| Payment Gateway Charges | Applicable charges to be borne by the candidate |
| Refund | Application fee / intimation charges are non-refundable |
General, EWS and OBC candidates are required to pay ₹850 including GST plus applicable payment gateway charges. SC, ST, PwBD, ESM/DESM and Women candidates are required to pay ₹175 including GST/intimation charges plus applicable transaction charges. The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable.
| Application Mode | Candidates must apply online through the Bank of Baroda website under Career → Current Opportunities. No other mode of application will be accepted. |
| Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment | The application registration is complete only after successful online payment of the application fee on or before the last date. |
| Application Restriction | A candidate can apply for one State only and must not submit more than one application. |
| Multiple Applications | If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid completed application will be retained and fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited. |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026, subject to applicable category-wise relaxation. |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University / Institution is mandatory. |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI is mandatory. |
| Clerical Experience | Experience in the Clerical cadre will not be considered for determining eligibility. |
| Local Language | Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the State for which they apply. |
| Local Language Test | Candidates shortlisted in the Online Examination must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test before appearing for Personal Interview, unless they provide 10th / 12th standard proof of having studied the specified local language. |
| State Selection | Candidature will be considered only against vacancies in the State for which the candidate has applied. Merit lists will be drawn State-wise and category-wise. |
| Posting | Selected candidates will be posted within the State for which they apply for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier. Thereafter, they may be posted anywhere in India at the Bank's discretion. |
| Probation | Selected candidates will remain on probation for 12 months of active service from the date of joining. |
| Service Bond | Selected candidates must execute a Service Bond requiring them to serve the Bank for a minimum of 3 years or pay an amount equivalent to three months' gross salary, subject to a maximum of ₹2 lakh, if they leave before completing 3 years of active service. |
| Bond Conditions | The bond duration and amount payable for breach may be revised according to the Bank's prevailing policies and will be communicated in the offer letter. |
| Application Details | Candidates must carefully verify all details before submission because no change will be permitted after clicking the SUBMIT button. |
| Email and Mobile Number | Candidates must maintain an active personal email ID and contact number throughout the recruitment process. |
| Call Letter | Call letters must be downloaded from the Bank's website. No hard copy of the call letter or Information Handout will be sent by post or courier. |
| Identity Proof | Candidates must carry the call letter and photocopy of a valid photo identity proof bearing the same name as the call letter. |
| Ration Card | Ration Card will not be accepted as valid identity proof. |
| Name Change | Candidates whose name has changed must produce the original Gazette notification, original marriage certificate or original affidavit mentioning the changed name. |
| Category Change | No change of category will be permitted after registration of the online application. |
| Category Certificates | SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD candidates must submit the prescribed certificates issued by the competent authority. |
| OBC Certificate | OBC candidates must satisfy the Non-Creamy Layer requirements and produce the prescribed valid certificate. |
| EWS Certificate | EWS candidates must produce the prescribed Income and Asset Certificate issued by the competent authority. |
| Experience Verification | Candidates must produce employer-certified experience documents. If the declared job profile does not substantially match the required Scale-I Officer profile, candidature may be rejected. |
| Application Fee | The application fee / intimation charges are non-refundable even if the online test is not conducted or the candidate is not shortlisted. |
| Examination Devices | Mobile phones, pagers, communication devices and calculators are not permitted inside the examination premises. |
| Examination Consequence | Violation of examination-device instructions may result in cancellation of candidature and disciplinary action including a ban from future examinations. |
| Document Verification | Candidates must produce relevant original documents along with photocopies during interview or any subsequent stage when required. |
| NOC | Candidates serving in Government, Quasi-Government offices or Public Sector Undertakings, including Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions, must produce an NOC from their employer at the time of interview. |
| No Direct Documents | Candidates should not send documents directly to the Bank before or after the interview unless specifically instructed by the Bank. |
| Bank Updates | Candidates should regularly check the Bank of Baroda website and their registered email for recruitment updates, call letters, corrigenda and other communications. |
The online application process starts on 18 August 2026 and closes on 07 September 2026. Candidates can apply for one State/UT only and must submit only one application. The eligibility cut-off date is 01 August 2026. Candidates must possess the prescribed graduation qualification and minimum one year of post-qualification officer-level banking experience. Selected candidates will initially be posted within the State for which they apply for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier, after which they may be posted anywhere in India. Candidates must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test unless they provide proof of having studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard.
| Document | Purpose |
| Resume / Bio-data | Online Application |
| Date of Birth Proof | 10th Marksheet / Certificate or Birth Certificate |
| Graduation Marksheet / Certificate | Educational Qualification Verification |
| Other Educational Certificates | Qualification Verification |
| Other Certifications | Supporting Qualification / Eligibility |
| Work Experience Certificate | Proof of Required Post-Qualification Experience |
| Appointment Letter | Supporting Work Experience |
| Latest Salary Slips | Supporting Work Experience / Employment Details |
| Document Showing Break-up of CTC | Employment / Experience Verification |
| Caste / Category Certificate | SC / ST / OBC / EWS Reservation Benefit |
| PwBD Certificate | Persons with Benchmark Disability Category |
| GD / Interview Call Letter | Further Selection Process |
| Online Application Form | Application Verification |
| Photo Identity Proof | Identity Verification |
| NOC from Employer | Candidates serving in Government / Quasi Government / PSU / Nationalised Bank / Financial Institution |
| Eligibility Certificate | Candidates belonging to specified nationality categories requiring Government of India eligibility certificate |
| Ex-Serviceman Documents | Service / Discharge Book, Pension Payment Order and Rank Proof, wherever applicable |
Candidates must upload their resume, date of birth proof, educational certificates, work experience certificates where applicable, caste/category certificate where applicable and PwBD certificate where applicable. At the interview/further selection stage, candidates must produce the original documents with self-attested photocopies, including call letter, online application form, date of birth proof, photo identity proof, educational certificates and marksheets, category certificates, disability certificate where applicable, experience documents, NOC for serving Government/PSU employees and other documents supporting eligibility.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| What is Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026? | It is a regular recruitment drive conducted by Bank of Baroda for appointment of Local Bank Officers in JMG/S-I. |
| How many vacancies are available? | There are 2,482 Local Bank Officer vacancies across 20 States / Union Territories. |
| What is the application start date? | The online application process starts on 18 August 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | The last date for submission of the application and payment of fees is 07 September 2026. |
| What is the age limit? | The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories. |
| What is the educational qualification? | Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University / Institution. |
| Is banking experience required? | Yes. Candidates need a minimum of 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. |
| Can clerical banking experience be counted? | No. Experience in the Clerical cadre will not be considered for determining eligibility. |
| Is knowledge of the local language mandatory? | Yes. Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the State for which they apply. |
| Is there a Local Language Proficiency Test? | Yes. Candidates shortlisted from the Online Examination must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test unless they have studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard and provide the required proof. |
| How many States / UTs can a candidate apply for? | A candidate can apply for vacancies in one State only. |
| What is the selection process? | The selection process may include an Online Examination followed by Personal Interview and/or Group Discussion, Psychometric Test or other assessment methods as decided by the Bank. |
| What is the exam pattern? | The Online Examination consists of English Language, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness and Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude, with 120 questions for 120 marks and a total duration of 120 minutes. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. |
| What is the salary of a Local Bank Officer? | The JMG/S-I pay scale is ₹48,480 - ₹2,000/7 - ₹62,480 - ₹2,340/2 - ₹67,160 - ₹2,680/7 - ₹85,920, along with applicable allowances and benefits. |
| Is there an advance increment for banking experience? | Yes. One advance increment is granted to selected candidates having one year or more experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. |
| What is the probation period? | The selected candidate will be on probation for 12 months of active service from the date of joining. |
| Is there a service bond? | Yes. Selected candidates must serve the Bank for a minimum of 3 years or pay an amount equivalent to three months' gross salary, subject to a maximum of ₹2 lakh, if they leave before completing three years of active service. |
| What is the application fee? | General, EWS and OBC candidates must pay ₹850 including GST plus payment gateway charges. SC, ST, PwBD, ESM/DESM and Women candidates must pay ₹175 including GST plus payment gateway charges. |
| Where will selected candidates be posted? | Selected candidates will initially be posted within the State for which they applied for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier. Thereafter, they may be posted anywhere in India. |
| Will the Bank send the call letter by post? | No. Candidates must download the call letter from the Bank's website. No hard copy will be sent by post or courier. |
| Which identity proofs are accepted? | Accepted documents include PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter's Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, specified official photo identity proofs, recognized College/University ID, Aadhaar card with photograph and Employee ID. Ration Card is not accepted. |
| Can candidates change their application details after submission? | No. Candidates must verify all information before submission because changes will not be permitted after clicking the SUBMIT button. |
| What documents are required at the interview? | Candidates must produce the call letter, online application form, date of birth proof, photo identity proof, educational certificates and marksheets, category certificates where applicable, PwBD certificate where applicable, experience documents and other supporting eligibility documents. |
