Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Out; Apply Online for 2482 Local Bank Officer Posts

Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026: Bank of Baroda (BOB) has published the recruitment notification (Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16) for the engagement of Local Bank Officers (LBO) in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMG/S-I) on a regular basis. A total of 2,482 vacancies are available across multiple states and union territories in India. Candidates possessing a graduation degree along with at least one year of banking officer experience can submit their online applications from 18 August 2026 to 07 September 2026 via the official portal.

BOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

BOB LBO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Bank of Baroda LBO Vacancy 2026: State-Wise & Category-Wise Post Distribution

BOB LBO Eligibility Criteria 2026: Education Details & Work Experience

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute approved by the Government of India or UGC/AICTE.
• Mandatory Experience: 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 (Clerical cadre experience is strictly not counted).
• Local Language Proficiency: Applicants must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the specified local language of the applied state.
• Preferred Certifications: Candidates holding certifications such as IC 38 (III), NISM Series V-A (Mutual Funds), NISM Series XXI-A (PMS), or NISM Series XIII (Derivatives) will be given preference.

Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Salary, Pay Scale & Service Bond Details 2026

• Pay Scale (JMG/S-I): ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – ₹85,920.
• Advance Increment: Selected candidates with 1 year or more of officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank will receive 1 advance increment upon joining.
• Emoluments & Perks: Basic Pay is supplemented by Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance, perquisites, and medical coverage under bipartite norms.
• Service Bond: Candidates must execute a Service Bond agreeing to serve the bank for at least 3 years or pay 3 months’ gross salary (subject to a maximum limit of ₹2 Lakhs).
• Probation Period: 12 months (1 year) of active service from the date of joining.

BOB LBO Age Limit & Category-Wise Age Relaxation 2026

• Minimum Age: 21 Years (as on 01/08/2026)
• Maximum Age: 30 Years (for General/UR category candidates)
• Upper Age Relaxations:
  • SC / ST: 5 Years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
  • PwBD Candidates: General/EWS – 10 Years, OBC – 13 Years, SC/ST – 15 Years
  • Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs: General/EWS – 5 Years, OBC – 8 Years, SC/ST – 10 Years

Bank of Baroda LBO Selection Process & Online Exam Pattern 2026

1. Online Objective Test: 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 120 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes (0.25 negative marking per wrong answer).
   • English Language: 30 Questions / 30 Marks (Qualifying in nature)
   • Banking Knowledge: 30 Questions / 30 Marks
   • General / Economic Awareness: 30 Questions / 30 Marks
   • Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions / 30 Marks
2. Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Mandatory assessment of local language skills (exempted for candidates who studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard).
3. Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI): Evaluates candidate communication, sales aptitude, banking aptitude, and behavioral competence.
4. Document Verification & Pre-Joining Medical Checkup: Thorough authentication of educational and banking experience credentials followed by medical clearance.

BOB Local Bank Officer Application Fee & Intimation Charges 2026

How to Apply Online for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

• Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda at www.bankofbaroda.bank.in.
• Navigate to Careers -> Current Opportunities and click on the link for “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers (BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16)”.
• Register on the portal by entering your basic personal details, active mobile number, and valid email ID.
• Fill in academic qualifications, bank officer experience records, and choose your preferred state and examination city.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents in PDF format (Resume, 10th DOB proof, Degree certificates, Experience letters, and Category/PwBD certificates; file size up to 500 KB).
• Upload the recent passport-size photograph (20–50 KB), live webcam photo, scanned signature in black ink (10–20 KB), left thumb impression (20–50 KB), and handwritten declaration (50–100 KB).
• Pay the non-refundable application fee online through the payment gateway.
• Preview all submitted information, make the final submission, and take a printout of the application form and e-receipt for future reference.

Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026: Official Notification & Apply Online Links