Bank of Baroda has released recruitment for Local Bank Officer (Junior Management Grade Scale-I). This year, BOB has announced 2,482 posts for candidates who have one year of officer-level experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. The online application starts from 18 August 2026 to 17 September 2026. Candidates can apply online through the Bank of Baroda official website.
Bank of Baroda has released the BOB LBO notification 2026 for 2,482 Local Bank Officer posts in the JMG/S-I grade across 20 states. The candidate’s age limit is 21 to 30 years (as of August 1, 2026). If your dream is to become an officer, this article provides you with complete information. In this notification, we provide complete details of the eligibility criteria, state- and category-wise vacancies, exam pattern, salary, bond, posting, and more.
Application Status: The application window is now closed.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) (JMG/S-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 Posts |
| Salary | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920/- per month |
| Job Location | Across India (State-Wise) |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/ |
Important Dates
Online Application Starts: 18 August 2026
Application Form Last Date: 17 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 17 September 2026
Total Vacancies
The vacancies for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 have been allocated across 20 states.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment – State & Category-wise
1. Andhra Pradesh (Telugu)
SC-12, ST-5, OBC-22, EWS-8, GEN-33
Total – 80
PwBD: LD-1, HI-1, VI-1, d&e-0
2. Arunachal Pradesh (English)
SC-1, ST-3, OBC-2, EWS-2, GEN-12
Total – 20
PwBD: LD-1, HI-0, VI-0, d&e-0
3. Assam (Assamese / Bodo)
SC-9, ST-4, OBC-11, EWS-3, GEN-13
Total – 40
PwBD: LD-2, HI-2, VI-0, d&e-0
4. Goa (Konkani)
SC-3, ST-3, OBC-4, EWS-2, GEN-9
Total – 21
PwBD: LD-1, HI-0, VI-0, d&e-0
5. Gujarat (Gujarati)
SC-173, ST-99, OBC-281, EWS-156, GEN-476
Total – 1185
PwBD: LD-13, HI-15, VI-14, d&e-14
6. Jammu & Kashmir (Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri)
SC-1, ST-2, OBC-3, EWS-1, GEN-8
Total – 15
PwBD: LD-1, HI-0, VI-0, d&e-0
7. Karnataka (Kannada)
SC-58, ST-32, OBC-109, EWS-58, GEN-161
Total – 418
PwBD: LD-6, HI-5, VI-5, d&e-5
8. Kerala (Malayalam)
SC-12, ST-6, OBC-11, EWS-4, GEN-16
Total – 49
PwBD: LD-2, HI-2, VI-0, d&e-0
9. Maharashtra (Marathi)
SC-28, ST-40, OBC-51, EWS-28, GEN-71
Total – 218
PwBD: LD-2, HI-4, VI-4, d&e-4
10. Manipur (Manipuri / Meitei)
SC-1, ST-2, OBC-1, EWS-2, GEN-9
Total – 15
PwBD: LD-1, HI-0, VI-0, d&e-0
11. Meghalaya (Garo / Khasi)
SC-2, ST-2, OBC-1, EWS-1, GEN-9
Total – 15
PwBD: LD-1, HI-0, VI-0, d&e-0
12. Mizoram (Mizo)
SC-1, ST-2, OBC-2, EWS-2, GEN-8
Total – 15
PwBD: LD-1, HI-0, VI-0, d&e-0
13. Nagaland (English)
SC-1, ST-2, OBC-2, EWS-1, GEN-9
Total – 15
PwBD: LD-1, HI-0, VI-0, d&e-0
14. Odisha (Odia)
SC-15, ST-10, OBC-28, EWS-9, GEN-38
Total – 100
PwBD: LD-1, HI-2, VI-1, d&e-1
15. Punjab (Punjabi)
SC-5, ST-5, OBC-9, EWS-3, GEN-12
Total – 34
PwBD: LD-2, HI-1, VI-0, d&e-0
16. Sikkim (Nepali / Sikkimese)
SC-1, ST-2, OBC-1, EWS-1, GEN-5
Total – 10
PwBD: LD-1, HI-0, VI-0, d&e-0
17. Tamil Nadu (Tamil)
SC-20, ST-12, OBC-36, EWS-12, GEN-52
Total – 132
PwBD: LD-2, HI-2, VI-1, d&e-1
18. Telangana (Telugu)
SC-8, ST-3, OBC-14, EWS-5, GEN-20
Total – 50
PwBD: LD-1, HI-1, VI-0, d&e-0
19. Tripura (Bengali / Kokborok)
SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-1, GEN-4
Total – 8
PwBD: LD-1, HI-0, VI-0, d&e-0
20. West Bengal (Bengali / Nepali)
SC-6, ST-5, OBC-11, EWS-4, GEN-16
Total – 42
PwBD: LD-1, HI-2, VI-0, d&e-0
Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
The candidate must meet the specified age, education qualification, nationality, and work experience requirements.
Education Qualification
- Graduation in any stream from a recognized University/Institute.
Experience
- Candidates must have one year of officer-level experience in a commercial bank after graduation.
- Clerical cadre experience will not be counted for this post.
Local Language
- The candidate must have proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state for which they are applying.
- Candidates living in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland can apply in English, but must have passed from a school in that state or board.
Who cannot apply?
- Employees who have resigned or left their officer positions at Bank of Baroda in the last three years.
- Employees working at Bank of Baroda as officers or contract-based employees.
Age Relaxation
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD – General/EWS: 10 years
- PwBD – OBC: 13 years
- PwBD – SC/ST: 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen – General/EWS: 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen – OBC: 8 years
- Ex-Servicemen – SC/ST: 10 years
Selection Process
The BOB LBO selection process consists of four stages:
- Online Examination
- Psychometric Test / GD (If the bank decides)
- Interview
- Local Language Proficiency Test (If required)
Online Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| General/Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 min |
The BoB exam will be conducted online; it will consist of 120 questions, with 30 minutes allotted for each section.
- 1 correct anwer = 1 marks
- 1 wrong answer = 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- 30 minutes will be allotted for each section.
- The English section will be of a qualifying nature; marks will not be included in the final merit list.
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Probation Period
- Probation: The probation period for the selected local bank officer will be 12 months and must be completed.
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (JMG/S-I). Candidates with one year or more of officer-level experience will be given an advance increment.
- Service Bond: The local bank officer will be required to serve the bank for three years under a bond. The selected candidate will have to work at the bank for at least three years. If they leave before then, they will have to pay three months’ gross salary (maximum ₹2,00,000).
- Posting: If a candidate is promoted to SMGS-IV at the bank before 12 years, the bank can transfer them to any branch or office (any branch in India).
Salary Details
After selection, the local bank officer will be appointed to the Junior Management Grade Scale-I, and the salary is:
| Post Name | Salary |
| Local Bank Officer | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920/- per month |
Required Documents
Candidates will need some important documents when filling out the form; the documents are:
- Resume
- Date of Birth proof & 10th marksheet or certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Work experience certificates
- Caste/category certificate
- PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
Important Documents (During Interview)
- Graduation marksheet & certificate
- Experience certificate (with a job profile)
- Caste / EWS / PwBD certificate (if required)
- Photo ID proof
Application Fee
| Post | Application Fee |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹850+GST |
| SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women | ₹175+GST |
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How To Apply Link
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Application Status | The job is closed. Last Date: 07 September 2026 |
How To Apply Online
- First, visit the official Bank of Baroda website and select the Career/Current Opportunities section.
- Click the ‘BOB LBO 2026 recruitment’ notification.
- Complete the registration with your mobile no and email.
- Fill in all the required details as mentioned in the form.
- Upload recent-size photographs, Left Thumb Impression, and a handwritten declaration in the proper format.
- Pay the application fee through the payment methods Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
- Submit the application form, download and keep a copy.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates should carefully read the official notification before applying. For the latest updates, keep checking the Bank of Baroda website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the total number of vacancies for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer?
There are a total of 2,482 vacancies for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026.
2. What is the age?
The minimum age is 21 to 30 years as on 1 August 2026. Age relaxation will be provided as per BOB rules and regulations.
3. What is the educational qualification?
The educational qualification for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer is graduation in any stream from a recognised university/institute.
4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The application fee for General, EWS and OBC candidates is ₹850/- and for SC, ST, PwBD, ESM/DESM and Women candidates is: ₹175/-.
5. What is the selection process?
The selection process is: Online Examination, Psychometric Test / GD (If the bank decides), Interview, Local Language Proficiency Test (If required). The candidate must clear every section.
6. What is the last date?
The last date to apply for Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 is 17 September 2026.
7. Is experience required for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer recruitment 2026?
Yes, Candidates must have one year of experience as an Officer in a Commercial Bank. Clerical cadre experience is not eligible for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer recruitment 2026.
Important Instructions
- Only the bank has the right to increase or decrease the vacancies.
- Candidates can apply only for one state. If a candidate applies for multiple states, only the first application will be considered.
- Admit card, roll number, and results will be available on the bank’s official website.
- Provide a valid mobile number, email ID, and address. Providing incorrect information may increase the chances of rejection.
- The candidate must fill out the form carefully. Once the form is submitted, no changes can be made.
- Carrying mobile phones, pagers, or calculators is not allowed during the exam.
- The candidate must complete a 12-month probationary period.
