Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026

Bank of Baroda has released the SO Recruitment 2026 notification for regular appointments across multiple departments. The recruitment is being conducted by the Bank of Baroda for 206 vacancies across 22 positions. Eligible candidates who meet the required education and age criteria can apply online within the notified dates.

The advertisement (No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15) proposes 206 vacancies across 22 positions in departments including Digital Banking, Facility Management, Information Security, Security, Enterprise Data Management, and Corporate Accounts & Taxation Planning. Online registration begins on 2026-08-06 and closes on 2026-08-26, with fee payment also required by the same date. The selection process may include application scrutiny, an online test, a psychometric test, and/or a personal interview, depending on the requirement of the Bank.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for a total of 206 vacancies across 22 positions. The notification indicates that the roles are distributed across departments such as Digital Banking, Facility Management, Information Security, Security, Enterprise Data Management, and Corporate Accounts & Taxation Planning. Post-wise vacancy breakup is not provided in the supplied information.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold the prescribed qualification for the specific post and grade, from a recognized university or institution. The notification states that qualifications vary by position and may include the following:

• Digital Banking posts: B.E./B.Tech in relevant streams, or Graduation, or Post-Graduation with relevant certifications.
• Facility Management posts (Civil/Electrical Engineers): BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Information Security posts: BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/IT related streams along with mandatory certifications such as CEH, CISM, CISSP, or CISA.
• Security post: Graduate with an Army/Navy/Air Force, Police, or Paramilitary service background.
• Enterprise Data Management posts: BE/B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or related fields.
• Corporate Accounts & Taxation posts: Chartered Accountant/ICWA, or Graduation in Economics/Commerce for Investor Relations.

Age Limit

The age limit varies by post and grade, ranging from 23 years to 43 years as on 2026-08-01. Candidates can claim age relaxation as per government rules by submitting valid supporting documents during document verification.

Application Fee

The application fee is category-based and must be paid through online mode while submitting the application. The fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded under any circumstances, irrespective of whether an online test is conducted or the candidate is shortlisted.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official Bank of Baroda website: www.bankofbaroda.bank.in.
2. Open the Career section and navigate to Current Opportunities.
3. Register using your basic details and create your login ID and password.
4. Fill the online application form with your personal details, educational details, and category information.
5. Upload the required documents such as a recent passport-size photograph, signature, resume, and other documents in the prescribed format.
6. Review all entered details carefully before submitting the form.
7. Pay the application fee using the online payment mode.
8. Submit the application form. After submission, changes are not allowed.
9. Download and print the submitted application form and the fee receipt for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be paid as per the applicable pay scale for their grade under the industry-level bipartite settlement. The salary range mentioned in the notification is from 48480 (JMG/S-I) to 120940 (SMG/S-IV). The notification also states that candidates will be on probation for 12 months and will be required to execute a service bond to serve a minimum of 3 years in the Bank.

Selection Process

The selection process for Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 may include application scrutiny, an online test, a psychometric test, and/or a personal interview, as decided by the Bank. The online test pattern provided includes four sections: Reasoning (25 questions, 25 marks), English Language (25 questions, 25 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions, 25 marks), and Professional Knowledge (75 questions, 150 marks). The total is 150 questions for 225 marks, with a duration of 150 minutes. The notification specifies minimum qualifying marks for the personal interview (PI) as 60% for General/EWS and 55% for other reserved categories. Sections 1, 2, and 3 are qualifying in nature, and there is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements should complete their online registration and fee payment before the last date, i.e., 2026-08-26, to avoid last-minute issues.