BANK OF BARODA (BOB)
BOB Local Bank Officer (JMG/S-I) Recruitment 2026
Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 : Short Details of Notification |
IMPORTANT DATES
- Online Application Start Date : 18/08/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 07/09/2026
- Online Examination Date : To be announced
- Admit Card Available Date : Before Exam
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APPLICATION FEE
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates : Rs. 850/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women Candidates : Rs. 175/-
- Pay the Examination Fee Online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI Fee Mode.
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Age Limit (As on 01/08/2026)
- Minimum Age Limit : 21 Years
- Maximum Age Limit : 30 Years
- Age Relaxation : 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), 10 to 15 years for PwBD, and 5 to 10 years for Ex-Servicemen as per Bank of Baroda Rules.
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BOB Local Bank Officer Vacancy, Scale of Pay & Qualification Details
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| Post Name & Grade |
Total Vacancy & Pay Scale |
Educational Qualification, Experience & Language Criteria |
Local Bank Officer (LBO)
(Junior Management Grade / Scale-I – JMG/S-I) |
2,482 Posts
Pay Scale: JMG/S-I
Rs. 48,480 – 85,920/-
+ Allowances & Benefits |
- Educational Qualification: Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) in any discipline from a recognized University / Institution.
- Mandatory Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI (Clerical cadre experience not eligible).
- Language Proficiency: Must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the specified local language of the applied State.
- Desirable Certifications: IC 38, NISM Series V-A, NISM Series XXI-A, or NISM Series XIII.
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| Total Vacancies |
2,482 Total Posts (GEN-981, OBC-600, SC-358, EWS-303, ST-240 | PwBD-130) |
State-Wise Vacancy & Local Language Details
| State Name |
Local Language |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
GEN |
Total |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Telugu |
12 |
5 |
22 |
8 |
33 |
80 |
| Arunachal Pradesh |
English |
1 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
12 |
20 |
| Assam |
Assamese / Bodo |
9 |
4 |
11 |
3 |
13 |
40 |
| Goa |
Konkani |
3 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
9 |
21 |
| Gujarat |
Gujarati |
173 |
99 |
281 |
156 |
476 |
1185 |
| Jammu & Kashmir |
Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri |
1 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
8 |
15 |
| Karnataka |
Kannada |
58 |
32 |
109 |
58 |
161 |
418 |
| Kerala |
Malayalam |
12 |
6 |
11 |
4 |
16 |
49 |
| Maharashtra |
Marathi |
28 |
40 |
51 |
28 |
71 |
218 |
| Manipur |
Manipuri / Meitei |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
9 |
15 |
| Meghalaya |
Garo / Khasi |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
9 |
15 |
| Mizoram |
Mizo |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
15 |
| Nagaland |
English |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
15 |
| Odisha |
Odia |
15 |
10 |
28 |
9 |
38 |
100 |
| Punjab |
Punjabi |
5 |
5 |
9 |
3 |
12 |
34 |
| Sikkim |
Nepali / Sikkimese |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| Tamil Nadu |
Tamil |
20 |
12 |
36 |
12 |
52 |
132 |
| Telangana |
Telugu |
8 |
3 |
14 |
5 |
20 |
50 |
| Tripura |
Bengali / Kokborok |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
8 |
| West Bengal |
Bengali / Nepali |
6 |
5 |
11 |
4 |
16 |
42 |
| Total Posts Across All States |
358 |
240 |
600 |
303 |
981 |
2,482 |
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BOB Local Bank Officer Selection Process & Exam Scheme
- Selection Process : Online Examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI)
- Document Verification & Pre-Joining Medical Examination.
- Structure of Online Examination (Total 120 Questions | 120 Marks | 120 Minutes) :
• Section 1: English Language: 30 Questions (30 Marks) – 30 Minutes (Qualifying in Nature only; marks will not be added to Final Merit List)
• Section 2: Banking Knowledge: 30 Questions (30 Marks) – 30 Minutes (Bilingual: English & Hindi)
• Section 3: General / Economic Awareness: 30 Questions (30 Marks) – 30 Minutes (Bilingual: English & Hindi)
• Section 4: Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions (30 Marks) – 30 Minutes (Bilingual: English & Hindi)
- Negative Marking : 0.25 (1/4th) mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT) Exemption : Candidates producing 10th or 12th standard marksheets/certificates evidencing having studied the specified local language as one of the subjects are exempted from LPT.
- Service Bond & Probation : Selected candidates undergo a 12-month active service probation period and must execute a 3-Year Service Bond (or pay 3 months’ Gross Salary up to Rs. 2 Lakhs). Selected officers will be posted in the applied State for the initial 12 years.
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How to Fill Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Online Form 2026
- Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda at bankofbaroda.bank.in under the “Careers -> Current Opportunities” tab.
- Click on “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers on Regular Basis (Advt No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16)”.
- Register yourself with basic personal details, working email ID, and mobile number.
- Select the desired State (a candidate can apply for ONLY ONE State) and fill in educational qualification and banking officer experience details.
- Upload scanned documents: Resume (PDF <500 KB), Date of Birth Proof (PDF <500 KB), Educational Degree/Mark-Sheets (Single PDF <500 KB), Work Experience Certificate / Salary Slips (PDF <500 KB), Category/Disability Certificate (if applicable), Passport Photograph (20–50 KB), Live Photograph Capture, Signature (Black ink 10–20 KB), Left Thumb Impression (20–50 KB), and Hand-Written Declaration (50–100 KB).
- Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the application form on or before 07 September 2026 and print out the completed application form along with the E-Receipt.
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FAQ
Q1. What is the last date to apply online for BOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting online application forms and paying application fees is 07 September 2026.
Q2. What is the minimum experience required for Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer?
Candidates must possess at least 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI.
Q3. Can a candidate apply for multiple states?
No, a candidate can apply for only one State. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest completed application will be considered.
Q4. Are English Language section marks counted in the final merit list?
No, the English Language section in the Online Examination is qualifying in nature only.
Q5. What is the pay scale for Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer (Scale-I)?
The pay scale is JMG/S-I: Rs. 48,480 – 85,920/- plus one advance increment for work experience and admissible bank allowances.
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