Bank of Baroda (BOB) Local Bank Officer Online Form 2026

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Bank of Baroda
• Advertisement No.: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
• Post Name: Local Bank Officer (JMG/Scale-I)
• Total Vacancies: 2482
• Application Mode: Online
• Registration Starts: 18.08.2026
• Last Date to Apply: 07.09.2026

Important Dates

The date for the online test will be announced separately by the bank on its official website, along with the download link for call letters.

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. Candidates must pay this fee irrespective of whether the online test is conducted or whether they are shortlisted for interview.

Vacancy Details: State-Wise Breakup

A candidate can apply for one state only, and the merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise. The table below shows new vacancies and unfilled vacancies carried forward from earlier LBO recruitment drives for each state.

For Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, English will be accepted as the local language only for candidates who studied and passed English as a subject at a school located in that state. Category-wise, the 2482 vacancies are distributed as SC 358, ST 240, OBC 600, EWS 303 and General 981. Within these, 42 posts are reserved for Locomotor Disability, 37 for Hearing Impaired, 26 for Visually Impaired and 25 for the d and e category (autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness). The bank has reserved the right to modify the number of vacancies depending on its requirement.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution. Preferred certifications, though not mandatory, include IC 38 from the Insurance Institute of India, NISM Series V A (Mutual Fund Distributors), NISM Series XXI-A (Portfolio Management Services) and NISM Series XIII (Common Derivatives Certification).

Work Experience

Candidates need a minimum of 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 01.08.2026. Experience in the clerical cadre will not be considered for this requirement, and post-qualification experience of less than six months in any single organization will also not count, except where it forms part of current employment. If a candidate's job profile does not substantially match that of a Scale-I officer at Bank of Baroda, their application can be summarily rejected at any stage.

Language Proficiency

Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the state they are applying for. This is verified through a Language Proficiency Test after the online examination, unless the candidate has studied that language as a subject in Class 10 or Class 12.

Who Cannot Apply

Employees of Bank of Baroda who resigned from an officer-grade position, or exited the bank while serving on contract within the last three years as on the cut-off date, are not eligible. Employees currently working in the officer cadre or engaged on contract with Bank of Baroda are also not eligible.

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from certain specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in the latter categories need an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

Age Limit

As on the cut-off date of 01.08.2026, candidates must be a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 30 years old.

There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Officers' cadre, though age relaxation is still available to them as shown above.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in the JMG/Scale-I grade with the pay scale 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. One advance increment will be granted to selected candidates who have one year or more of work experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. In addition to basic pay, officers are entitled to allowances and benefits as per the bank's policies, governed by the industry-level bipartite settlement applicable to bank officers.

Probation and Service Bond

Selected candidates will be on probation for 12 months from the date of joining. They must also execute a service bond requiring them to serve the bank for a minimum of 3 years after joining, or pay an amount equal to three months' gross salary, subject to a cap of Rs.2 lakh, if they leave before completing three years of active service.

Location of Posting

Selected candidates will be posted within the state for which they applied for the first 12 years of service, or until their promotion to SMGS-IV grade, whichever comes first. After that, they may be posted by the bank to any branch or office in India at its discretion.

Selection Process

Selection is based on an online test, followed by a Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview for candidates who qualify in the online test. The bank may also conduct a psychometric test or any other assessment it deems suitable.

Online Test Pattern

The English Language section is qualifying in nature and its marks are not counted toward the final merit list. All other sections are available bilingually in English and Hindi, with separate timing for each section. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, while unattempted questions carry no penalty.

Group Discussion and Interview

Candidates shortlisted after the online test will be called for Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview based on the number of vacancies and cut-off criteria. The minimum qualifying marks for GD/PI are 60 percent for General category candidates and 55 percent for Reserved category candidates. Candidates not clearing the GD/PI stage will not be considered for final selection.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Bank of Baroda website at bankofbaroda.bank.in and go to the Career section, then click on Current Opportunities.
2. Register yourself online in the appropriate Online Application Format available on the Careers page for the Local Bank Officer post.
3. Fill in your bio-data, state preference, educational qualification, work experience and other personal details carefully, since no changes are allowed after submission.
4. Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per the specifications given in the notification.
5. Upload supporting documents including your resume, date of birth proof, educational certificates, work experience certificates, and caste or PWBD certificate if applicable, each within 500 KB in PDF format.
6. Pay the non-refundable application fee and intimation charges through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI using the integrated payment gateway.
7. After successful payment, print and retain the e-receipt and the system-generated application form for future reference.

Documents Required

Before applying, keep scanned copies of the following documents ready:

• Resume in PDF format
• Date of birth proof (10th marksheet or birth certificate)
• Educational mark sheets and certificates, including the final degree or diploma certificate, scanned as a single PDF
• Work experience certificates, appointment letter, salary slips and relieving letter, wherever applicable
• Caste or category certificate, if applicable, in the prescribed government format
• PWBD certificate, if applicable, issued by the District Medical Board
• Scanned passport-style photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm), signature, left thumb impression and a hand-written declaration in English

General Rules

• Candidates can apply for one state only. Multiple applications will result in only the last valid, complete application being retained; fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited.
• No change in category will be permitted at any stage after registration of the online application.
• Candidates serving in government, quasi-government offices or public sector undertakings, including nationalised banks, must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview.
• Provisionally selected candidates must undergo a medical examination, at their own expense, before joining the bank.
• The bank will capture and verify biometric data or IRIS scans and photographs at the time of the online examination, at the selection stage, and at the time of joining.
• Any legal proceedings related to this recruitment can only be instituted in courts or tribunals at Mumbai.
• All further announcements, addenda or corrigenda will be published only on the bank's official website under Career section, Current Opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How Many Vacancies Are There In Bob Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?

Bank of Baroda has announced 2482 vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer across 20 states, covering both new vacancies and unfilled vacancies carried forward from previous LBO recruitment exercises.

Q2. What Is The Last Date To Apply For Bob Local Bank Officer 2026?

The last date for submission of the online application and payment of fees is 07.09.2026. Online registration started on 18.08.2026.

Q3. What Is The Educational Qualification For Local Bank Officer Post?

Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution. Certifications such as IC 38, NISM Series V A, NISM Series XXI-A and NISM Series XIII are preferred but not mandatory.

Q4. Is Prior Banking Experience Required For This Post?

Yes. Candidates need a minimum of 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 01.08.2026.

Q5. What Is The Application Fee For Bob Local Bank Officer Recruitment?

The application fee is Rs.850 (inclusive of GST) plus payment gateway charges for General, EWS and OBC candidates, and Rs.175 (inclusive of GST) plus payment gateway charges for SC, ST, PWBD, ESM/DESM and Women candidates.

Q6. What Is The Age Limit For Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 30 years old as on the cut-off date of 01.08.2026. Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and Ex-servicemen candidates as per government norms.

Q7. What Is The Selection Process For This Recruitment?

Selection comprises an online test of 120 marks covering English Language, Banking Knowledge, General and Economic Awareness, and Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, followed by a Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview and a Language Proficiency Test.

Q8. Can A Candidate Apply For More Than One State?

No. A candidate can apply for only one state, and not more than one application should be submitted. If multiple applications are found, only the latest valid completed application will be retained and other fees will be forfeited.

Source

This article is based on the official Bank of Baroda advertisement BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 dated 18.08.2026 for recruitment of Local Bank Officers on regular basis.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is based on the official notification released by Bank of Baroda. Candidates are advised to read the full official advertisement on the bank's website before applying and to rely on the bank's official communication for any updates, corrigenda or changes to this recruitment process.