Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released a recruitment notification for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts on a regular basis. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 for appointment in JMG/S-I.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 18 August 2026 to 07 September 2026. Candidates must possess a graduation degree, relevant banking experience and proficiency in the local language of the state for which they apply.
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bank of Baroda |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Grade / Scale | JMG/S-I |
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Job Location | Various States / UTs |
Vacancy Details
| State | Local Language | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 80 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 20 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 40 |
| Goa | Konkani | 21 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1,185 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri | 15 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 418 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 49 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 218 |
| Odisha | Odia | 50 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 215 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 87 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 330 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 227 |
| Other States / UTs | As specified | As per notification |
The total number of vacancies announced under the recruitment drive is 2,482. Vacancies are distributed state-wise and category-wise, and candidates can apply for only one state.
Educational Qualification
Candidates should possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
The graduation qualification must be completed by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification.
Experience Required
Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
The required experience must satisfy the conditions specified by Bank of Baroda and should be supported by appropriate experience documents at the time of verification.
Local Language Proficiency
Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the state for which they are applying.
The candidate's local language proficiency will be assessed through the prescribed Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT), wherever applicable.
Age Limit
The age of the candidate should be between 21 and 30 years as on 01 August 2026.
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible candidates belonging to reserved categories according to the Government of India guidelines and Bank of Baroda's recruitment rules.
Salary Details
The Local Bank Officer post is placed in JMG/S-I. The basic pay scale is Rs. 48,480 - 2,000/7 - 62,480 - 2,340/2 - 67,160 - 2,680/7 - 85,920.
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for applicable allowances and benefits according to the Bank's rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 850 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women | Rs. 175 |
The application fee includes applicable GST and candidates may also be required to pay applicable payment gateway or transaction charges.
Selection Process
The selection process for Local Bank Officer may include an online examination, other applicable tests, Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT), Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview, as prescribed for the recruitment.
The online examination consists of sections covering Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness / Banking Knowledge.
Candidates who qualify for the applicable selection stages will be considered for appointment subject to document verification and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Online Examination | To be notified separately |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should visit the official Bank of Baroda careers portal and open the Local Bank Officer recruitment link under the current opportunities section.
Candidates should complete the online registration using their valid mobile number and email address and enter their personal, educational and employment details carefully.
Applicants should upload their photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format. Candidates must select the state for which they are applying and ensure that they satisfy the corresponding local language requirement.
After completing the application form, candidates should pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment methods and submit the application before 07 September 2026.
After successful submission, candidates should save and print the completed application form and payment confirmation for future reference.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep their graduation certificate and marksheets, experience certificate, identity proof, date of birth proof, photograph, signature, category certificate where applicable and other required documents ready while completing the online application.
Important Information
Candidates can apply for only one state under this recruitment. The selected candidates will be posted in the state for which they have applied, subject to the conditions prescribed by Bank of Baroda.
The online application process will remain open until 07 September 2026. Candidates should complete both the application submission and fee payment within the prescribed deadline.