Bank of Baroda (BoB) Recruitment 2026

Organization Details

Post and Designation Details

Job Location and State-Wise Posting

The recruitment is conducted on a State-wise basis. Candidates can apply for only one State. Selected candidates will generally be posted within the State for which they applied for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier.

States Covered Under the Recruitment

• Andhra Pradesh
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Assam
• Goa
• Gujarat
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Maharashtra
• Manipur
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• Odisha
• Punjab
• Sikkim
• Tamil Nadu
• Telangana
• Tripura
• West Bengal

Salary and Pay Scale

The scale of pay is subject to amendment from time to time. Salary and other emoluments will be governed by the applicable industry-level Bipartite Settlement and Joint Note.

Applicable allowances, benefits, Bank-specific allowances, perquisites and other facilities will be provided in accordance with the applicable Bank policies and service conditions.

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.

The qualification must be from a University/Institution recognized by the Government of India or an appropriate regulatory body.

Preferred Certifications

The following certifications are preferred:

• IC 38 from the Insurance Institute of India
• NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination
• NISM Series XXI-A: Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors Certification Examination
• NISM Series XIII: Common Derivatives Certification Examination

Work Experience

Candidates must have 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.

Experience in a clerical cadre will not be considered for fulfilling the required officer-level experience.

Experience of less than six months in any organization as on 1 August 2026 is generally not considered for eligibility, except where such experience forms part of the candidate's current employment.

The Bank will verify whether the candidate's actual job profile substantially matches that of a Scale-I Officer.

Local Language Proficiency

Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State for which they are applying. Proficiency includes all of the following:

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Understanding

Candidates shortlisted through the online examination will have to qualify the Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

Candidates who provide a Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet/certificate showing that they studied the specified local language of the State as a subject will not have to appear for the Language Proficiency Test.

Age Limit

The age of the candidate will be calculated as on the cut-off date of 1 August 2026.

Upper Age Relaxation

The ex-servicemen relaxation applies to eligible Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers, including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs) and Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs), who have rendered at least five years of military service and meet the release conditions specified in the notification.

Such candidates must have been released on completion of assignment, including candidates whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of applications, and must not have been released by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment.

Reservation Details

Category-Wise Vacancies

Horizontal PwBD Reservation

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) reservation is horizontal and operates within the overall vacancies.

Important Reservation Conditions

• OBC candidates belonging to the creamy layer are not eligible for OBC reservation or OBC age relaxation.
• EWS candidates must produce a valid Income & Asset Certificate.
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates must produce certificates in the prescribed Government of India format wherever applicable.
• The category selected by a candidate cannot be changed after submission of the application.
• Merit lists will be prepared State-wise and category-wise.
• A candidate can apply for only one State.
• There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Officers' Cadre, although the notification provides age relaxation for eligible Ex-Servicemen categories.

Application Fee

The applicable amount includes GST where specified in the notification. For SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM/Women candidates, the amount is treated as intimation charges.

Payment Mode

The application fee can be paid online through the available payment gateway options, including:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI
• Other payment gateway options made available during the application process

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the online application process. Applications are not to be submitted through offline mode.

1. Visit the official Bank of Baroda website.
2. Open the Careers section.
3. Go to the Current Opportunities section.
4. Select the recruitment for Local Bank Officers.
5. Register and complete the online application.
6. Enter the required personal, educational and work-experience details.
7. Select only one State for which the candidate wishes to apply.
8. Upload the required documents.
9. Upload the photograph and signature.
10. Upload the left thumb impression.
11. Upload the handwritten declaration.
12. Pay the applicable application fee online.
13. Submit the completed application form.
14. Save and/or print the submitted application form and e-receipt for future reference.

Candidates must have a valid personal email ID and mobile number and should keep them active throughout the recruitment process.

Documents Required

Candidates are required to keep the relevant documents available for the application and subsequent stages of the recruitment process.

• Resume
• 10th standard marksheet/certificate for Date of Birth
• Graduation certificate and marksheets
• Other relevant educational certificates
• Work experience certificates
• Caste/category certificate, wherever applicable
• PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
• Experience letter
• CTC breakup document
• Latest salary slips
• Photo identity document
• NOC for candidates working in Government/PSU/Nationalised Banks, wherever applicable

Candidates are required to produce original documents along with self-attested copies at the interview and/or subsequent verification stage, as applicable.

Selection Process

The selection process may consist of an online examination followed by the applicable language proficiency, interview and other assessment stages. The Bank reserves the right to modify the selection process in accordance with the recruitment requirements.

1. Online Examination
2. Language Proficiency Test (LPT), wherever applicable
3. Group Discussion (GD), if conducted
4. Personal Interview (PI)
5. Psychometric Test or other assessment, if required
6. Document Verification
7. Medical Examination
8. Final Selection

Online Examination Pattern

Online Examination Rules

• The English Language test is qualifying in nature.
• Marks obtained in the English Language test are not counted for the final merit list.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• No marks are deducted for questions that are left unanswered.

Group Discussion and Personal Interview

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the online examination may be called for Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview, as applicable.

The assessment may consider the following attributes:

• Personality
• Communication skills
• Clarity of thought
• Problem-solving ability
• Innovativeness
• Efficiency
• Sales aptitude
• Suitability for the post

Minimum Qualifying Marks for GD/PI

The Bank may modify the applicable qualifying criteria in accordance with the terms and conditions of the recruitment process.

Language Proficiency Test

Candidates shortlisted through the online examination will have to qualify the Language Proficiency Test (LPT), unless they are exempted based on documentary proof of having studied the applicable local language.

Candidates who submit a Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet/certificate demonstrating that they studied the specified local language of the State as a subject will not have to take the LPT.

Probation Period

The selected candidate will be on probation for a period of 12 months (1 year) of active service from the date of joining the Bank.

Service Bond

Selected candidates are required to execute a service bond in accordance with the applicable terms of the Bank.

The current requirement provides for a minimum service period of 3 years after joining.

If a candidate leaves before completing the required three years of active service, the current bond provides for payment equivalent to three months' Gross Salary, subject to a maximum of ₹2 lakh.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

The Local Bank Officer will be responsible for banking operations, customer service, credit administration, business development, compliance, relationship management and other functions assigned by the Bank.

• Manage day-to-day banking operations, including customer service, account management, cash operations, remittances and delivery of banking services in accordance with the Bank's policies and procedures.
• Process, appraise and administer credit proposals, including retail, agriculture, MSME and other loan portfolios, ensuring proper documentation, monitoring and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines, internal policies, KYC/AML norms, audit requirements, risk management standards and fraud prevention measures.
• Perform administrative and supervisory functions, including staff coordination, preparation of MIS and regulatory reports, and implementation of Bank initiatives.
• Drive business growth by mobilising deposits, acquiring new customers, marketing banking products and digital services, and achieving assigned business and cross-selling targets.
• Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships and acquire new customers through community engagement, customer referrals, local market outreach and need-based banking solutions.
• Coordinate with branch, business and operational units for efficient customer servicing, timely resolution of customer requirements and seamless execution of banking operations.
• Undertake customer visits, follow-ups and relationship management activities to strengthen customer engagement, enhance service quality and support business development.
• Leverage local language proficiency and knowledge of the local market to deepen customer relationships, promote financial inclusion and expand the Bank's business.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, local communities and other stakeholders while representing the Bank professionally and contributing to its overall business objectives.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Bank from time to time, including business, operational, administrative and customer service functions.
• Undertake any other work or role that may be assigned as per the Bank's extant guidelines.

Posting and Transfer Conditions

The selected candidates will generally be posted within the State for which they have applied for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier.

After completion of the applicable period or promotion to SMGS-IV, the Bank may post the employee anywhere in India at its discretion.

Nationality and Citizenship Eligibility

The recruitment notification permits applications from the following categories:

• Citizens of India
• Subjects of Nepal
• Subjects of Bhutan
• Certain Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962
• Certain persons of Indian origin who migrated from the specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India

For specified non-Indian categories, an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India is required.

Medical Examination

Provisionally selected candidates are required to undergo a pre-joining medical examination.

The expenses associated with the medical examination are to be borne by the candidate.

Joining will be permitted only after successful completion of the medical examination and other applicable joining and document-verification formalities.

Helpline and Contact Information

Recruitment-related communication will be made through the Bank of Baroda official website, the candidate's registered email ID and registered mobile number/SMS, wherever applicable.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the Current Opportunities section of the Bank of Baroda website for updates relating to the examination, call letter, interview, result and other recruitment stages.

Official Website

Candidates should use the official Bank of Baroda website for recruitment-related information and updates.

Bank of Baroda Official Website

The recruitment is available through the Bank of Baroda Careers / Current Opportunities section.

Official Notification PDF

The official recruitment notification can be accessed from the following Bank of Baroda PDF link:

Download / View Official Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Key Recruitment Details

Important Notes and Disclaimers

• Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment as Local Bank Officers.
• The recruitment is for Local Bank Officers on a regular basis.
• The cut-off date for age, qualification and other eligibility conditions is 1 August 2026 unless specifically stated otherwise.
• A candidate can apply for only one State.
• Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State they are applying for in reading, writing, speaking and understanding.
• Candidates who studied the specified local language as a subject in Class 10 or Class 12 and can provide documentary proof may be exempted from the Language Proficiency Test.
• The English Language section of the online examination is qualifying only and its marks are not counted for the final merit list.
• A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for every wrong answer in the online examination.
• No marks are deducted for unanswered questions.
• The application fee is non-refundable.
• Category selected in the application cannot be changed after final submission.
• Candidates must maintain an active personal email address and mobile number throughout the recruitment process.
• Candidates must produce original documents and self-attested copies during the applicable verification stages.
• The Bank reserves the right to modify the selection process, qualifying criteria and other recruitment conditions as permitted under the notification.
• Provisionally selected candidates must successfully complete the prescribed medical examination and joining formalities.
• Candidates should regularly check the official Bank of Baroda website for recruitment-related updates.
• All recruitment conditions, eligibility requirements, reservation provisions, posting conditions, service conditions and other terms are subject to the official recruitment notification issued by Bank of Baroda.

Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026: Frequently Important Information

Who can apply for Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates who meet the prescribed age, educational qualification, officer-level banking experience and local language proficiency requirements can apply, subject to all other conditions contained in the official notification.

What is the educational qualification?

The mandatory educational qualification is graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution.

What is the required work experience?

Candidates require at least one year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India.

What is the age limit?

The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 August 2026, subject to applicable category-wise age relaxation.

How many vacancies are available?

There are 2,482 vacancies for Local Bank Officers.

What is the starting basic salary?

The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 per month under the JMG/S-I pay scale, with the applicable pay progression up to ₹85,920 according to the stated scale.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for submission of the online application and payment of fees is 7 September 2026.

Is local language knowledge compulsory?

Yes. Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State for which they apply, including reading, writing, speaking and understanding, subject to the LPT exemption conditions specified in the notification.

Can a candidate apply for more than one State?

No. A candidate can apply for only one State.

What is the probation period?

The selected candidate will be on probation for 12 months, or one year, of active service from the date of joining the Bank.

Where will selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will generally be posted within the State selected at the time of application for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier. Thereafter, the Bank may post them anywhere in India at its discretion.

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