Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026

Bank of Baroda has released the Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16. The recruitment is for the post of Local Bank Officer (JMG/Scale-I) on a regular basis, with vacancies across multiple States and Union Territories. Eligible candidates can apply online through the Bank of Baroda careers website during the application window.

This recruitment drive offers a total of 2482 vacancies. The online application process starts on 2026-08-18 and closes on 2026-09-07 (including fee payment). Candidates must apply online only, and the selection is based on an Online Test followed by Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview for those who qualify. Since candidature is state-specific, applicants can choose only one state/UT for which they will be considered for the corresponding vacancies.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 includes 2482 vacancies distributed across 20 States/UTs. Candidates can apply for only one state/UT, and the merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise. Proficiency in the local language of the applied state/UT is mandatory for eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria

The Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 specifies eligibility conditions for age, educational qualification, and experience. All eligibility requirements are reckoned as on 2026-08-01 (cut-off date).

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution. The notification also mentions preferred certifications, including IC 38 (Insurance Institute of India), NISM Series V A, NISM Series XXI-A, and NISM Series XIII. In addition, applicants must have minimum post-qualification experience of 1 year as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI. Language proficiency is also mandatory: candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the applied state/UT.

Age Limit

Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 2026-08-01. Age relaxation is available as per category, as detailed below.

Application Fee

The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable and must be paid online. The fee is payable irrespective of whether the candidate is shortlisted for the online test or interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda at www.bankofbaroda.bank.in and go to the Career section, then Current Opportunities.
2. Register online and complete the application form by entering personal details, educational details, and experience details.
3. Upload the required scanned documents, including a photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and the hand-written declaration, as per the specifications mentioned in the notification.
4. Upload supporting documents such as bio-data, proof of date of birth, educational certificates, and category certificate (if applicable).
5. Pay the non-refundable application fee/intimation charges online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
6. Review all details carefully before final submission, because no edits are allowed after clicking Submit.
7. Save and print the system-generated application form and the e-receipt for future reference.
8. After submission, track updates and download call letters from the Bank’s website under Current Opportunities.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed in the JMG/Scale-I grade. The pay scale mentioned for this recruitment is:

Selection Process

The selection process for Bank of Baroda LBO 2026 includes an Online Test, followed by Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview for candidates who qualify. Shortlisting for GD/PI is based on performance in the Online Test, subject to minimum qualifying marks in each section and overall. Candidates must also qualify the Language Proficiency Test to be eligible for the Personal Interview. The GD/PI stage evaluates communication skills, clarity, problem-solving ability, sales aptitude, and overall suitability for the role. The final merit list is prepared using combined scores from the Online Test and GD/PI. The selection is provisional and subject to document verification, medical fitness, and biometric/Aadhaar verification.

Eligible candidates should complete their online application and fee payment between 2026-08-18 and 2026-09-07 to ensure they are considered for the state-wise vacancies.