Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Notice Out: 2,482 Local Bank Officer Vacancies Announced

• Bank of Baroda has announced 2,482 Local Bank Officer (JMG/S-I) vacancies across 20 states.
• Graduates with at least one year of officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank and the required local language proficiency can apply.
• Online applications are open from August 18 to September 7, 2026; the age limit is 21 to 30 years as of August 1.

The Bank of Baroda has announced recruitment for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16. The vacancies are distributed across 20 states, with candidates required to apply for a specific state and possess proficiency in its prescribed local language.

The Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 online application process opened on August 18 and will continue until September 7, 2026. Applicants must be graduates and have at least one year of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, in addition to meeting the local language requirement.

Selected candidates will be appointed on a regular basis in the pay scale of ₹48,480–₹85,920. The selection process includes an online examination, Local Language Proficiency Test and Group Discussion/Personal Interview, followed by document verification and medical examination.

Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification

Bank of Baroda released Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 on August 18, 2026 for recruitment of Local Bank Officers in JMG/S-I. A total of 2,482 vacancies have been announced. Gujarat has the largest allocation with 1,185 vacancies, followed by Karnataka with 418 and Maharashtra with 218 posts.

Bank of Baroda LBO State-wise Vacancy 2026

The 2,482 vacancies are distributed across 20 states. Candidates must possess proficiency in the language specified for their chosen state.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Candidates must possess a graduation degree and have at least one year of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.

Applicants must also meet the prescribed local language proficiency requirement for the state for which they are applying.

Candidates should ensure they have documentary evidence of their required banking experience, as the experience certificate forms part of the supporting documentation for the application and subsequent verification.

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age.

The cut-off date for determining age is August 1, 2026.

Age relaxation for eligible reserved and other categories will be provided according to the applicable recruitment rules.

Bank of Baroda LBO Salary 2026

Local Bank Officers will be appointed in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I with the following pay scale:

₹48,480-2,000/7-62,480-2,340/2-67,160-2,680/7-85,920.

The applicable allowances and other benefits will be governed by Bank of Baroda rules.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid through the prescribed online payment facility during the application period.

BOB Local Bank Officer Selection Process 2026

The supplied recruitment information specifies the following stages for selection:

1. Online Written Examination
2. Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
3. Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

The local language requirement is particularly relevant because recruitment is being conducted against state-wise vacancies. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process will need to demonstrate the required language proficiency as prescribed by the Bank.

Mandatory Service Bond

Candidates selected as Local Bank Officers must execute a service bond requiring them to complete a minimum of three years of active service with Bank of Baroda after joining.

Candidates leaving the Bank before completing the mandatory three-year period will be liable to pay an amount equivalent to three months’ gross salary, subject to a maximum of ₹2 lakh.

Important Dates

Download Form & Apply Here

• BOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
• BOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link
• Bank of Baroda Official Website

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Bank of Baroda website and open the Careers section.
2. Go to Current Opportunities and locate the Recruitment of Local Bank Officers 2026.
3. Open the online registration facility and enter the required basic information, mobile number and email address.
4. Use the generated credentials to complete the application form.
5. Select the state for which you are applying and provide the required local language details.
6. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, bio-data, Class 10 marksheet, graduation documents and certificate showing the required one year of banking officer experience.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online using the available payment method.
8. Preview the completed application and verify all information before final submission.
9. Submit the application by September 7, 2026 and save the application summary and fee receipt for future reference.

Candidates should verify their graduation, banking experience, age and state-specific language eligibility before submitting the application, as these are key requirements for the Local Bank Officer posts.