Bank of Baroda (BoB), a leading public sector bank under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 dated 06 August 2026, inviting online applications from eligible experienced professionals for 206 Specialist Officer / Managerial posts on a Regular Basis across six departments – Digital Banking (19), Facility Management Civil and Electrical (88), Information Security (16), Security (54), Enterprise Data Management Office/EDMO (14) and Corporate Accounts and Taxation Planning (15). Posts are spread across four scales – JMG/S-I, MMG/S-II, MMG/S-III and SMG/S-IV – with pay scales ranging from Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 1,20,940. The online registration opened on 06 August 2026 and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 26 August 2026 at the official Bank of Baroda careers portal bankofbaroda.bank.in. Candidates with relevant B.E./B.Tech/MCA/CA or graduation and post-qualification experience of 2 to 10 years (as per post) in Banking/BFSI/FinTech/IT/relevant field can apply. A 3-year service bond applies and postings will be anywhere in India as per Bank’s requirement.
Important Note: Four things every applying professional must verify before 26 August 2026. First, the experience requirement varies significantly by post and scale – from 2 years for Junior Manager posts to 10 or more years for Senior Manager and Chief Manager positions. Experience in Clerical cadre is not counted, and experience of less than 6 months in any single role is also not counted (except the current employment). Read the detailed notification PDF carefully for the exact experience requirements of each post. Second, the Online Test is optional – the Bank reserves the right to conduct it or skip it based on the number of applications and other factors. If conducted, it carries 150 questions for 225 marks with a 0.25 negative marking. Third, the Facility Management department has the largest number of vacancies (88 posts) covering Technical Officer, Manager and Senior Manager in Civil and Electrical streams – candidates with B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Electrical Engineering and relevant experience should note this specifically. Fourth, a 3-year service bond is applicable – candidates who resign or are terminated within 3 years of joining will be required to pay a bond amount as specified in the appointment order.
Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bank of Baroda (BoB), Ministry of Finance, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 |
| Notification Date | 06 August 2026 |
| Posts | Specialist Officer / Managerial Posts (JMG/S-I to SMG/S-IV) |
| Total Vacancies | 206 |
| Departments | Digital Banking, Facility Management, Information Security, Security, EDMO, Corporate Accounts and Taxation |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 48,480 – Rs. 1,20,940 (scale-wise) |
| Age Limit | 23 to 43 years (as on 01 August 2026; varies by post) |
| Experience | 2 to 10 years post-qualification (varies by post) |
| Application Mode | Online only – bankofbaroda.bank.in |
| Application Opens | 06 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 August 2026 |
| Age / Experience Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Probation Period | 12 months |
| Service Bond | 3 years |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | bankofbaroda.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 06 August 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 06 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fee | 26 August 2026 |
| Age and Experience Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details – Department-wise
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Facility Management (Civil and Electrical) | 88 |
| Security | 54 |
| Digital Banking | 19 |
| Corporate Accounts and Taxation Planning | 15 |
| Information Security | 16 |
| Enterprise Data Management Office (EDMO) | 14 |
| Total | 206 |
Posts across departments include – Technical Officer, Manager (Civil / Electrical / Information Security / Digital Product / Taxation / Data Scientist / Security), Senior Manager (Civil / Electrical / Information Security / Product Manager / BI and Dashboard), Chief Manager (Data Scientist / Investor Relations / Data Profiling / DQ Analyst) and Product Manager – Digital Lending, among others. Refer to the official notification PDF at bankofbaroda.bank.in for the complete post-wise, scale-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup.
Educational Qualification and Experience (General Guidelines)
Qualification and experience requirements vary significantly by post and scale. General guidelines are as follows:
| Post/Department | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Banking posts | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics or MCA or relevant degree; MBA preferred for some posts | 2 to 8 years in Banking/FinTech/Digital Products |
| Facility Management (Civil) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering | 3 to 10 years in construction, maintenance, project management |
| Facility Management (Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | 3 to 10 years in electrical systems, maintenance |
| Information Security | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics or MCA + relevant certifications (CISSP/CISM/CEH preferred) | 3 to 8 years in Information/Cyber Security |
| Security posts | Graduate + experience in armed forces/paramilitary/police | As specified per rank/post |
| EDMO (Data/Analytics) | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in relevant field | 3 to 8 years in data management, analytics, BI |
| Corporate Accounts and Taxation | CA/ICWA (CMA) or relevant qualification | 2 to 8 years in taxation, accounts, investor relations |
Clerical cadre experience is not counted. Experience of less than 6 months in any single role is not counted, except the current employment. Age reckoning date and experience cut-off date: 01 August 2026.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
| Scale / Level | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| JMG/S-I (Junior Manager) | 23 years | 30 years (approx.) |
| MMG/S-II (Manager) | 25 years | 35 years (approx.) |
| MMG/S-III (Senior Manager) | 28 years | 40 years (approx.) |
| SMG/S-IV (Chief Manager) | 30 years | 43 years (approx.) |
Overall range: 23 to 43 years (varies by post and scale). Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Widows/Divorcees and other eligible categories as per Government of India and Bank of Baroda rules. Refer to the official notification PDF for post-wise exact age limits.
Pay Scale
| Scale | Pay Band |
|---|---|
| JMG/S-I | Rs. 48,480 – Rs. 85,920 |
| MMG/S-II | Rs. 64,820 – Rs. 93,960 |
| MMG/S-III | Rs. 85,920 – Rs. 1,05,280 |
| SMG/S-IV | Rs. 1,02,300 – Rs. 1,20,940 |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), medical benefits, leave benefits and other perquisites as per Bank of Baroda rules. Performance-linked incentives/variable pay may also be applicable for certain posts.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
| SC / ST / PwD / ESM / DESM / Women | Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
Payment mode: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI). No other mode is accepted. Fee once paid is not refundable.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Online Test (if conducted) | Objective type; 150 questions; 225 marks; 150 minutes. Bank reserves the right to conduct or waive the online test. |
| Stage 2 – Psychometric Test / Group Discussion / Personal Interview | As decided by the Bank based on the post applied for. |
| Stage 3 – Document Verification | Verification of educational qualification, experience, category and other certificates. |
Online Test Pattern (if conducted):
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 75 minutes (Sections 1-3 combined) |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 75 | 150 | 75 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 225 | 150 minutes |
Sections 1-3 (Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude) are qualifying in nature. Section 4 (Professional Knowledge) is the substantive section carrying 150 of the 225 marks. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies. Final selection is based on overall performance across all stages.
Service Bond
Selected candidates will be required to execute a 3-year service bond with Bank of Baroda. Candidates who resign or whose services are terminated within 3 years of joining due to reasons attributable to them will be required to pay the bond amount as specified in the appointment order.
How to Apply for Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Bank of Baroda careers portal – Click Here
- Click on the link for “Recruitment of Professionals/Specialist Officers – 2026 (Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15)”.
- Complete registration using your name, valid email ID and mobile number. Note down the Registration Number and Password generated.
- Log in and fill the online application form accurately with personal, educational, experience and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature and required documents as per specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee online (Rs. 850 or Rs. 175 as applicable) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Verify all details before final submission – errors in experience, qualification or personal details can affect selection.
- Submit the form before 26 August 2026.
- Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference at document verification.
Important Instructions
- Apply online only at bankofbaroda.bank.in – no other mode of application is accepted.
- Experience in Clerical cadre and experience of less than 6 months in any role (except current employment) will not be counted.
- A 3-year service bond is mandatory. Resignation within 3 years requires payment of a bond amount.
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India based on Bank’s operational requirements.
- Probation period is 12 months from the date of joining.
- The Bank reserves the right to cancel, modify or restrict the recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.
- Legal jurisdiction for all disputes: Vadodara, Gujarat.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – Bank of Baroda Careers Portal | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15) | Click Here |
| Bank of Baroda Official Website | Click Here |
Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a recruitment drive by Bank of Baroda (BoB) under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 for 206 Specialist Officer / Managerial posts on a Regular Basis across six departments – Digital Banking (19), Facility Management (88), Information Security (16), Security (54), EDMO (14) and Corporate Accounts and Taxation (15) – at scales JMG/S-I to SMG/S-IV.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 26 August 2026 at bankofbaroda.bank.in. The application window opened on 06 August 2026.
Q3. Which department has the most vacancies?
✅ Facility Management (Civil and Electrical) has the highest vacancies at 88 posts, requiring B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Electrical Engineering with relevant experience in construction, maintenance or project management.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
✅ Qualification varies by post – B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline (for most technical posts), MCA, CA/ICWA for taxation/accounts posts, and Graduate + relevant experience for some security and management posts. Minimum 2 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in Banking/BFSI/IT/relevant field is mandatory.
Q5. What is the age limit?
✅ Overall range is 23 to 43 years as on 01 August 2026, varying by post and scale – younger limits for JMG/S-I and progressively higher for MMG/S-II, MMG/S-III and SMG/S-IV. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India and Bank rules.
Q6. What is the pay scale?
✅ JMG/S-I: Rs. 48,480 – Rs. 85,920; MMG/S-II: Rs. 64,820 – Rs. 93,960; MMG/S-III: Rs. 85,920 – Rs. 1,05,280; SMG/S-IV: Rs. 1,02,300 – Rs. 1,20,940; plus DA, HRA, CCA, medical and other allowances as per Bank rules.
Q7. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 850/- (including GST) for General/EWS/OBC candidates and Rs. 175/- (including GST) for SC/ST/PwD/ESM/DESM/Women candidates, plus payment gateway charges. Online payment only.
Q8. What is the selection process?
✅ Selection involves an Online Test (if conducted) with 150 questions for 225 marks in 150 minutes (including Professional Knowledge as the dominant section at 75 questions/150 marks), followed by Psychometric Test/Group Discussion/Personal Interview and Document Verification as decided by the Bank.
Q9. Is there a service bond?
✅ Yes. A 3-year service bond is applicable. Candidates who resign or are terminated within 3 years of joining due to reasons attributable to them must pay the bond amount specified in the appointment order.
Q10. Can I apply for multiple posts?
✅ Refer to the official notification PDF at bankofbaroda.bank.in for the Bank’s specific policy on multiple applications. Candidates should carefully read the notification to understand if applications for multiple posts under different departments are permitted and whether a separate fee is required for each.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official Bank of Baroda Specialist Officer/Professionals Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15) dated 06 August 2026, as available on the official Bank of Baroda careers portal bankofbaroda.bank.in. Post-wise exact qualification, experience, age limit and vacancy breakup are detailed in the official notification PDF – candidates must download and read it in full before applying. All links above lead only to the official Bank of Baroda careers portal.
