Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 — 14 Posts, Apply by 07 Oct

Bank of Baroda (BOB), Bengaluru Zone, has released Advertisement No. ZO/BLR/HRM/12/2/2026/16/1258 for the engagement of Guest Players on a Retainership Basis for the Bank's Sports Teams based at Bengaluru. The drive covers 14 vacancies across Cricket, Basketball, and Kabaddi, with applications accepted by e-mail only from 29 September 2026 until 07 October 2026. Male Indian citizens aged 18 to 30 years, who have passed at least 10th Standard and meet the prescribed local club-level sports qualifications, are eligible to apply. Selected Guest Players will represent Bank of Baroda's Sports Teams in tournaments and events as required, on a retainership basis for a period of 12 months — this engagement is purely temporary and contractual, and does not confer any right to regular employment in the Bank. The BOB Guest Player 2026 selection process comprises scrutiny/shortlisting of applications followed by Field Trials, assessing Physical Fitness & Endurance, Sport Specific Skills, and Behavioural Attributes, out of a total 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 50 marks. Monthly retainership for BOB Guest Player 2026 is ₹25,000, plus other financial benefits as may be admissible under the Bank's Sports Policy, with no application fee specified in the notification. Candidates for Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 must send their duly filled and signed application form (Annexure A) along with scanned supporting documents by e-mail, using the exact subject line "APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS GUEST PLAYER ON RETAINERSHIP BASIS - BENGALURU [CRICKET/BASKETBALL/KABADDI] TEAM", before the closing date of 07 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since eligible applicants will be called for Field Trials at a designated venue in Bengaluru at their own cost, and the Bank reserves the right to modify the number of Guest Players or role-wise requirement depending upon its needs.

Minimum 10th Standard Pass from a recognised Board, along with meeting at least one of the prescribed sports qualifications: representation of a State/UT or the country in National/International competition, Junior National Championship medal, Khelo India Youth/Winter/University Games medal, School Games Federation of India (SGFI) medal, Inter-University Tournament representation, or State/UT School Team representation in National Sports/Games for Schools, in the specific game applied for.

Minimum 18 years, Maximum 30 years, as on the date of the advertisement (29.09.2026)

• Cricket (8 posts: 4 Batsmen, 2 All-Rounders, 2 Spinner/Fast Bowlers) — 10th Standard Pass, plus prescribed sports qualification in Cricket
• Basketball (3 posts: 1 Point Guard/Shooting Guard, 1 Power Forward, 1 Centre) — 10th Standard Pass, plus prescribed sports qualification in Basketball
• Kabaddi (3 posts: 1 Raider, 1 All-Rounder, 1 Defender) — 10th Standard Pass, plus prescribed sports qualification in Kabaddi
• Sports Qualification (any one): Represented a State/UT or the country in National/International competition; medal in Junior National Championships; medal in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years)/Khelo India Winter Games/Khelo India University Games; medal in School Games Federation of India (SGFI); or represented a University in Inter-University Tournaments
• Age: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 30 years, as on the date of advertisement (29.09.2026) — no age relaxation mentioned
• Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible
• Application Fee: Not specified in the notification
• Job Type: Retainership basis, 12 months, temporary and contractual — does not confer any right to regular employment

Not specified in the notification

₹25,000 per month retainership, plus other financial benefits as per the Bank's Sports Policy

1. Read the official Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. ZO/BLR/HRM/12/2/2026/16/1258) carefully before applying.
2. Confirm you fulfil all eligibility criteria, including age, educational qualification and sports qualification, as on the stipulated cut-off date.
3. Fill in the application form in the prescribed format (Annexure A) and sign it.
4. Scan the requisite supporting documents, including photograph, proof of date of birth, 10th Standard certificate, photo ID proof, and sports achievement certificates.
5. Send the duly filled and signed application along with scanned documents by e-mail, using the exact subject line: "APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS GUEST PLAYER ON RETAINERSHIP BASIS - BENGALURU [CRICKET/BASKETBALL/KABADDI] TEAM".
6. Ensure the email is sent on or before 07 October 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference.
8. Await communication regarding Field Trials, to be held at a designated venue in Bengaluru, at your own cost.