Bank of Baroda (BOB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has released Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 for the recruitment of 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts at JMG Scale-I (Junior Management Grade Scale-I) on a regular basis across 20 states and UTs of India. This is a regular (permanent) appointment, not a contractual engagement. Applications are open from 18 August 2026 to 7 September 2026 at the official portal through the IBPS registration platform. Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank is mandatory. Local language proficiency for the state applied for is also mandatory. Selected candidates are posted within the state they apply for, for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier. Application fee is Rs. 850 for General, EWS and OBC and Rs. 175 for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates. Selection is through an Online Test (120 marks, 120 minutes), Group Discussion or Personal Interview and Local Language Proficiency Test.
Important Note: Three things every banking professional must verify before applying. First, minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank is mandatory – experience as a clerk, contractual employee or in a non-banking entity does not qualify. Only officer-grade service in a bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India counts. Second, you can apply for only one state – and the local language of that state must be known to you (reading, writing, speaking and understanding). Candidates must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test before final appointment unless they have studied the local language at 10th or 12th standard level. Choosing a state where you genuinely know the language is essential. Third, current BOB employees in officer cadre or on contract, and candidates who resigned or exited BOB within the last 3 years as on 1 August 2026, are not eligible – this bar applies regardless of whether you now meet all other qualifications. If you left BOB within 3 years, do not apply.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Post | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Grade or Scale | JMG Scale-I (Junior Management Grade Scale-I) |
| Nature of Appointment | Regular (permanent) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 (across 20 states and UTs) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank (Second Schedule of RBI) |
| Local Language | Must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for |
| Application Mode | Online only through the IBPS portal |
| Application Fee | Rs. 850 (General, EWS, OBC); Rs. 175 (SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Women) |
| Application Opens | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Online Test Date | To be advised separately |
| Probation Period | 12 months |
| Service Bond | 3 years – penalty of 3 months’ gross salary or Rs. 2 Lakhs (whichever is less) for early exit |
| Posting | Within the state applied for (first 12 years or until SMGS-IV promotion) |
| Official Website | bankofbaroda.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Opens | 18 August 2026 (TODAY) |
| Last Date for Application and Fee Payment | 7 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Online Test Date | To be announced separately on bankofbaroda.bank.in |
State-wise Vacancy Distribution
| S. No. | State | Local Language | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 1,185 |
| 2 | Karnataka | Kannada | 418 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 218 |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 132 |
| 5 | Odisha | Odia | 100 |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 80 |
| 7 | Assam | Assamese or Bodo | 40 |
| 8 | West Bengal | Bengali or Nepali | 42 |
| 9 | Kerala | Malayalam | 49 |
| 10 | Punjab | Punjabi | 34 |
| 11 | Telangana | Telugu | 50 |
| 12 | Goa | Konkani | 21 |
| 13 | Arunachal Pradesh | English (state-studied) | 20 |
| 14 | Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu, Kashmiri or Dogri | 15 |
| 15 | Manipur | Manipuri or Meitei | 15 |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Garo or Khasi | 15 |
| 17 | Mizoram | Mizo | 15 |
| 18 | Nagaland | English (state-studied) | 15 |
| 19 | Tripura | Bengali or Kokborok | 8 |
| 20 | Sikkim | Nepali or Sikkimese | 10 |
| Total | 2,482 |
Category-wise total: SC-358, ST-240, OBC-600, EWS-303, General-981. PwBD reservations: LD-42, HI-37, VI-26, d and e category-25.
Pay Scale
| Grade | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| JMG Scale-I | 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
One advance increment is granted to candidates with 1 year or more of banking officer experience. Allowances as per industry-level bipartite settlement and Bank policy.
Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution (as on 1 August 2026) |
| Post-Qualification Experience | Minimum 1 year as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India (as on 1 August 2026) |
| Local Language | Must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the local language of the state being applied for. Must clear the Local Language Proficiency Test unless the local language was studied at 10th or 12th standard level |
| Nationality | Indian citizen or categories as specified in the official notification |
| Preferred Additional Certifications | IC 38 (Insurance Institute of India), NISM Series V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), NISM Series XXI-A (PMS Distributors), NISM Series XIII (Common Derivatives) |
Not Eligible:
- Current Bank of Baroda employees in officer cadre or on contract
- Candidates who resigned from BOB officer grade or exited BOB while on contract within the last 3 years as on 1 August 2026
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| General, EWS, OBC | Rs. 850 + payment gateway charges |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen or DESM, Women | Rs. 175 + payment gateway charges |
Payment through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. Fee once paid is non-refundable regardless of whether the online test is conducted or the candidate is shortlisted.
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General or UR | 21 years | 30 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 21 years | 33 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC and ST | 21 years | 35 years (5 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (General or EWS) | 21 years | 40 years (10 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 21 years | 43 years (13 years relaxation) |
| PwBD (SC and ST) | 21 years | 45 years (15 years relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen (General or EWS) | 21 years | 35 years (5 years relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 21 years | 38 years (8 years relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC and ST) | 21 years | 40 years (10 years relaxation) |
No reservation for Ex-Servicemen in officer cadre – only age relaxation applies.
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Online Test (120 marks, 120 minutes)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| General or Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
English Language is qualifying only – marks are not counted for merit. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Shortlisted candidates proceed to GD or PI.
Stage 2 – Group Discussion (GD) and or Personal Interview (PI)
Minimum qualifying marks for GD or PI: 60% for General and EWS and 55% for reserved category candidates.
Stage 3 – Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Mandatory for candidates who have not studied the local language of the applied state at 10th or 12th standard level. LPT is qualifying in nature.
Stage 4 – Psychometric Test or Other Assessment (as decided by the Bank)
Important Conditions
- Only one state per candidate. Multiple applications lead to forfeiture of fee for extra registrations.
- No change of category after registration.
- 3-year service bond – early exit requires payment of 3 months’ gross salary or Rs. 2 Lakhs, whichever is lower.
- Probation: 12 months from date of joining.
- Posting within the applied state for the first 12 years or until SMGS-IV promotion.
- Biometric data, IRIS scan and photograph captured before exam, at GD or PI and at joining.
- Aadhaar is required for online verification at various stages.
- All legal disputes are subject to exclusive jurisdiction of courts or tribunals in Mumbai.
How to Apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Bank of Baroda website – Click Here – go to the Career section and click on “Current Opportunities”.
- Alternatively, go directly to the IBPS registration portal – Click Here
- Read the official notification PDF – Click Here
- Register with a valid email and mobile number. Fill the application form for Local Bank Officer.
- Upload the required documents – scanned photograph, signature, resume, date of birth proof, educational certificates, work experience certificates and caste or PwBD certificate if applicable.
- Verify all details before submitting – no changes are allowed after clicking Submit.
- Pay the applicable fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
- Print the completed application form and fee receipt.
Important Instructions
- 1 year of banking officer experience is mandatory – clerk or contractual experience does not count.
- Apply for only one state – choose carefully based on your local language proficiency.
- Current BOB employees and those who left BOB within 3 years are not eligible.
- The English section does not count for merit – marks from Banking Knowledge, General Awareness and Reasoning determine ranking.
- Local Language Proficiency Test is mandatory unless the local language was studied at 10th or 12th standard level.
- Maintain an active email ID and mobile number throughout the recruitment process.
- All updates are published only on bankofbaroda.bank.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Bank of Baroda Official Website | Click Here |
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 from Bank of Baroda for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts at JMG Scale-I on a regular (permanent) basis across 20 states and UTs of India. Both new vacancies and unfilled vacancies from previous LBO drives are included.
Q2. Is this a permanent posting?
✅ Yes. LBO is a regular appointment, not contractual. Selected candidates are placed on probation for 12 months. After successful completion of probation, they become permanent employees. Posting is within the applied state for the first 12 years or until SMGS-IV promotion.
Q3. Is 1 year of banking officer experience mandatory?
✅ Yes. 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 the RBI. Clerk or contractual experience does not count. Experience is assessed as on 1 August 2026.
Q4. When does the application open and what is the last date?
✅ Applications opened today, 18 August 2026 and close on 7 September 2026 at bankofbaroda.bank.in or ibpsreg.ibps.in/bobjul26/.
Q5. Which state has the most vacancies?
✅ Gujarat with 1,185 of 2,482 vacancies – nearly half the total. Karnataka (418) and Maharashtra (218) are the next largest. The local language required for Gujarat is Gujarati.
Q6. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 850 (inclusive of GST) plus payment gateway charges for General, EWS and OBC candidates. Rs. 175 (inclusive of GST) plus payment gateway charges for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Women candidates. Fee is non-refundable.
Q7. What is the selection process?
✅ Online Test (120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes – English qualifying only, no marks for merit), followed by Group Discussion or Personal Interview (minimum 60% for General and 55% for reserved), then Local Language Proficiency Test (if language not studied in school), then a Psychometric Test or other assessment. Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer in the online test.
Q8. Can I apply for more than one state?
✅ No. Each candidate can apply for only one state. Multiple applications result in forfeiture of fee for extra registrations. Choose the state where you are proficient in the local language.
Q9. What is the salary?
✅ JMG Scale-I pay scale: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920, plus allowances as per bipartite settlement. Candidates with 1 year or more of banking officer experience receive one advance increment.
Q10. Can current BOB employees apply?
✅ No. Current Bank of Baroda employees in officer cadre or on contract, and candidates who resigned or exited BOB within the last 3 years as on 1 August 2026, are not eligible to apply.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 issued by Bank of Baroda for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (JMG Scale-I) posts on a regular basis across 20 states and UTs of India, as published on the official Bank of Baroda website bankofbaroda.bank.in. Eligibility is assessed as on 1 August 2026. The official notification PDF on bankofbaroda.bank.in is the sole authoritative source. Vacancies may be modified. The English Language section of the online test is qualifying only and does not count for merit. Selected candidates must execute a 3-year service bond. All legal disputes are subject to courts and tribunals in Mumbai. All links above lead only to the official Bank of Baroda website and the official IBPS registration portal.
