Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026
Local Bank Officer (LBO) - Junior Management Grade Scale-I
| Key Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 |
| Grade / Scale | JMG/S-I |
| States | 20 |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
Notification at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 |
| Post | Local Bank Officer (LBO), Junior Management Grade Scale-I |
| Grade / Scale | JMG/S-I |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| States | 20 |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Eligibility Cut-off | 01.08.2026 |
| Application Window | 18.08.2026 to 07.09.2026 |
| Selection Mode | Online Test → Language Proficiency Test → GD / Personal Interview |
| Posting | Within the applied State for the first 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is considered as on 01.08.2026.
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution approved by the Government of India or AICTE.
Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI.
Experience in the clerical cadre is not counted.
Age Limit
Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 30 years. Category-wise relaxation applies as prescribed.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the State for which they apply.
Exclusion: Serving Bank of Baroda officers or contract staff, and candidates who exited an officer-grade post in the previous three years, cannot apply.
Preferred Certifications
The following certifications are not mandatory, but Bank of Baroda lists them as preferred qualifications for the LBO post.
- IC 38: Insurance Institute of India insurance agents certification.
- NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination.
- NISM Series XXI-A: Portfolio Management Services Distributors Certification.
- NISM Series XIII: Common Derivatives Certification Examination.
Experience Rule: Post-qualification experience of less than six months in any organisation is not counted unless it forms part of the candidate's current employment.
State-wise Vacancies
| State | Local Language | New Vacancies | Unfilled Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 34 | 6 | 40 |
| Goa | Konkani | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 400 | 785 | 1,185 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 130 | 288 | 418 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 40 | 9 | 49 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 180 | 38 | 218 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Nagaland | English | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Odisha | Odia | 96 | 4 | 100 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 30 | 4 | 34 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 128 | 4 | 132 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 40 | 2 | 42 |
Unfilled vacancies have been carried forward from previous LBO recruitment exercises.
Grand Total: 2,482 vacancies. Gujarat has the highest number of vacancies with 1,185 posts.
English is accepted as the local language in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland only if English was studied as a subject in a school of that State.
Category-wise Reservation
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | 981 |
| OBC | 600 |
| SC | 358 |
| EWS | 303 |
| ST | 240 |
| Total | 2,482 |
PwBD Reservation
| PwBD Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| LD - Locomotor Disability | 42 |
| HI - Hearing Impaired | 37 |
| VI - Visually Impaired | 26 |
| Other Categories | 25 |
| Total PwBD Posts | 130 |
PwBD reservation is horizontal within the overall 2,482 vacancies.
There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Officers' Cadre.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| PwBD - General / EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD - OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD - SC / ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen with minimum 5 years of service - General / EWS | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen with minimum 5 years of service - OBC | 8 years |
| Ex-Servicemen with minimum 5 years of service - SC / ST | 10 years |
The maximum age of 30 years applies to General category candidates as on 01.08.2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 850/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM / Women | Rs. 175/- |
The fee is inclusive of GST. Payment gateway charges are additional.
The application fee is non-refundable.
Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Online Test Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes | English |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes | Bilingual |
| General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes | Bilingual |
| Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes | Bilingual |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
- Separate Timing: Every section has its own 30-minute time limit.
- English is qualifying only: Marks obtained in the English Language section are not counted in the final merit list.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
- There is no penalty for unattempted questions.
Selection Process
- Online Test: The test carries 120 marks. Candidates must meet sectional cut-offs as well as the overall cut-off decided by the Bank.
- Language Proficiency Test: This is mandatory for shortlisted candidates. Candidates are exempted if their Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet shows the local language as a subject.
- Group Discussion / Personal Interview: Minimum qualifying marks are 60% for General candidates and 55% for Reserved category candidates.
- Document Verification: Candidates must produce original documents along with self-attested copies at the interview stage.
- Medical Examination: Selected candidates must undergo a pre-joining medical test at their own expense before joining formalities.
Merit List: The merit list is prepared State-wise and category-wise. If candidates are tied at the cut-off, they are ranked by age in descending order.
Pay Scale, Probation and Service Bond
JMG/S-I Pay Scale
Rs. 48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920
One advance increment is granted for one year or more of officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
| Service Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Probation | 12 months of active service from the date of joining the Bank |
| Service Bond | 3 years, or payment of 3 months' gross salary subject to a maximum of Rs. 2 lakh if leaving earlier |
| Posting | Within the applied State for 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier |
Allowances, perquisites, and other benefits are governed by the applicable industry-level bipartite settlement and Joint Note for banking officers.
How to Apply
- Apply online only at www.bankofbaroda.bank.in under Careers → Current Opportunities.
- Register using a valid personal email address and mobile number and keep both active until the recruitment process is completed.
- Upload the required bio-data, photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI and print the e-receipt.
Documents to Upload
- Resume in PDF format
- Date of Birth proof such as Class 10 marksheet or certificate
- All educational certificates combined in a single PDF
- Work experience certificate or job profile
- Caste or category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Latest salary slips and CTC break-up
Upload Specifications: All documents must be A4-size PDFs under 500 KB. Photograph size should be 20–50 KB and signature size should be 10–20 KB. A signature written in capital letters is not accepted.
Quick Revision
| Point | Remember |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 across 20 States |
| Largest Share | Gujarat with 1,185 posts |
| Application Window | 18.08.2026 to 07.09.2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years |
| Experience Required | 1 year as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank |
| Online Examination | 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| GD / PI Qualifying Marks | 60% for General and 55% for Reserved categories |
| Service Bond | 3 years or 3 months' gross salary, capped at Rs. 2 lakh |
Important: All updates and corrigenda are published only on www.bankofbaroda.bank.in. Candidates should regularly check the Current Opportunities page.
