Bank of Baroda has released the official notification for Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 on a regular basis under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16. A total of 2,482 Local Bank Officer vacancies are available across various states. The online application process starts on 18 August 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the application fee is 7 September 2026.
Candidates having a graduation degree in any discipline along with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank can apply. Candidates must also possess proficiency in the local language of the state for which they are applying.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bank of Baroda |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Job Type | Regular Basis |
| Grade / Scale | JMG/S-I |
| Total Vacancies | 2482 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Cut-Off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21–30 Years |
| Qualification | Graduation in Any Discipline |
| Experience | Minimum 1 Year as Officer in Scheduled Commercial Bank |
| Selection Process | Online Test + LPT + GD/PI/Other Selection Method |
| Official Website | Bank of Baroda |
The notification specifies 2,482 vacancies for the Local Bank Officer post in JMG/S-I scale.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 September 2026 |
| Online Examination | To be notified separately |
| GD/Interview | To be notified |
The official advertisement states that online registration begins on 18 August 2026 and applications/payment close on 7 September 2026.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
| General | ₹850 + Payment Gateway Charges |
| EWS | ₹850 + Payment Gateway Charges |
| OBC | ₹850 + Payment Gateway Charges |
| SC | ₹175 + Payment Gateway Charges |
| ST | ₹175 + Payment Gateway Charges |
| PwBD | ₹175 + Payment Gateway Charges |
| ESM/DESM | ₹175 + Payment Gateway Charges |
| Women | ₹175 + Payment Gateway Charges |
The fee is non-refundable.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Vacancies & Qualification
Post-wise Vacancy
| Post | Vacancy | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer | 2482 | Graduation in Any Discipline | Minimum 1 Year as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank |
The degree must be from a recognized University/Institution. The notification also lists IC 38 and several NISM certifications as preferred certifications.
State-wise Vacancies
| State | Local Language | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 80 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English* | 20 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 40 |
| Goa | Konkani | 21 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1185 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri | 15 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 418 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 49 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 218 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 15 |
| Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 15 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 15 |
| Nagaland | English* | 15 |
| Odisha | Odia | 100 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 34 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 10 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 132 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 50 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 8 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 42 |
| Total | 2482 |
The notification’s vacancy table includes both new and unfilled vacancies from previous LBO recruitment exercises.
* For Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, English is accepted as the local language only for candidates who studied and passed English as a subject from a school located in the respective state.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The candidate’s age should be minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years as on 01 August 2026. The maximum age is for General category candidates.
Age relaxation is applicable as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen – General/EWS | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen – OBC | 8 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC/ST | 10 Years |
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Experience
Candidates 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 as on 01 August 2026.
Experience in the clerical cadre will not be considered. Candidates must submit an experience certificate/job profile certified by their existing or previous employer.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Salary
The Local Bank Officer will be appointed in JMG/S-I scale.
The basic pay scale mentioned in the notification is:
₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/1 – ₹64,820 – 2,680/1 – ₹67,500 – 2,680/1 – ₹70,180 – 2,680/1 – ₹72,860 – 2,680/1 – ₹75,540 – 2,680/1 – ₹78,220 – 2,680/1 – ₹80,900 – 2,680/1 – ₹83,580 – 2,680/1 – ₹86,260 – 2,680/1 – ₹88,940.
The selected candidate with one year or more experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank will receive one advance increment. Allowances and other benefits will be applicable as per Bank policies and the applicable banking-sector settlements.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process may include:
- Online Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Group Discussion (GD), wherever applicable
- Personal Interview (PI)
- Psychometric Test / Other Test, if decided by the Bank
The Bank reserves the right to modify the selection methodology, including conducting multiple-choice/descriptive tests, psychometric tests, GD, interviews or other assessment methods.
Candidates shortlisted in the online examination must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test. Candidates who have studied the specified local language in Class 10th or 12th and can produce the relevant marksheet/certificate are exempted from the LPT.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
| 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 |
The English Language test is qualifying in nature and its marks will not be considered for the final merit list. The other sections are available bilingually in English and Hindi. There is separate timing for each section.
Negative Marking
There will be a penalty for wrong answers. 0.25 marks of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer. No penalty will apply to questions left unanswered.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Job Location
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 is earlier. Thereafter, they may be posted anywhere in India at the Bank’s discretion.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Resume/CV in PDF format
- 10th Marksheet/Certificate as DOB proof
- Graduation marksheets and certificate
- Other educational certificates
- Work Experience Certificates
- Appointment Letter
- Salary Slips
- Relieving Letter, wherever applicable
- Caste/Category Certificate, if applicable
- EWS Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
- Ex-Serviceman documents, if applicable
- Valid Photo ID/Aadhaar Card
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), wherever applicable
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- Left Thumb Impression
- Handwritten Declaration
The notification specifically requires the resume, DOB proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate and PwBD certificate, where applicable, to be uploaded in PDF format.
How to Apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026
Candidates are required to apply online through the Bank of Baroda website under Career → Current Opportunities. Candidates should register using a valid personal email ID and mobile number, complete the application form, upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents, and pay the applicable fee through the online payment gateway.
Before submitting the form, candidates should carefully verify all details because changes/modifications are not permitted after final submission. The application is considered complete only after successful fee payment.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the Bank of Baroda official website.
- Go to Career → Current Opportunities.
- Select Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026.
- Register and complete the online application form.
- Enter personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the final application form and e-receipt for future reference.
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