Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 — 2482 Posts, Apply Online by 17 Sep (All India)

Bank of Baroda (BOB), a leading Public Sector Bank under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has released the Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (JMG/S-I) vacancies on a regular basis, spread across 20 states and Union Territories of India. Is Bank of Baroda LBO 2026 out? Yes — this is one of the largest state-wise banking officer recruitment drives of the year, combining 1,300 new vacancies with 1,182 unfilled vacancies carried forward from previous LBO recruitment exercises, making it a major sarkari naukri opportunity for experienced bank officers seeking a state-specific posting close to home. Selected Local Bank Officers will be posted within the state they apply for, handling core banking, credit, and customer relationship functions at Bank of Baroda branches in that state, with the state-linked posting continuing for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV grade, whichever comes earlier. Unlike a typical fresher-eligible PO exam, LBO 2026 selection is restricted to graduates with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in any RBI Second Schedule Scheduled Commercial Bank, along with proficiency in the local language of the state applied for. The selection process for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 consists of an Online Test covering English Language (qualifying only), Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness, and Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude (120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes), followed by Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview, a Psychometric Test, and a Local Language Proficiency Test where applicable. The Local Bank Officer 2026 salary is ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920 under the JMG/S-I scale, plus DA, HRA, and other allowances as per the bipartite settlement, with one advance increment for candidates already holding relevant banking-officer experience. The Bank of Baroda LBO 2026 online application is available at ibpsreg.ibps.in/bobjul26/, with registration having opened on 18 August 2026. The last date to apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 is 07 September 2026, alongside the last date for fee payment. Application fee is ₹850 plus GST for General/EWS/OBC candidates, and ₹175 plus GST for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women candidates. Candidates must read the complete official Bank of Baroda LBO 2026 notification PDF before applying, since a candidate may apply for only one state, and selected officers must execute a service bond to serve a minimum of 3 years or pay an amount equivalent to three months' gross salary (up to ₹2 lakh) if they exit early.

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University/Institution
• Minimum 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
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state applied for (English accepted only for Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, and only for candidates who studied English as a subject at a school in that state)
• Preferred certifications: IC 38 (Insurance Institute of India), NISM Series V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), NISM Series XXI-A (PMS Distributors), NISM Series XIII (Common Derivatives)
• Candidates who resigned from an officer-grade position in Bank of Baroda, or exited the Bank on contract within the last 3 years as on the cut-off date, are not eligible; current BOB officer-cadre or contract employees are also not eligible

• Minimum 21 years, Maximum 30 years, as on the cut-off date of 01.08.2026
• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years relaxation
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities — Gen/EWS 10 years, OBC 13 years, SC/ST 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers (ECOs/SSCOs) with 5+ years military service — Gen/EWS 5 years, OBC 8 years, SC/ST 10 years
• No reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Officers' cadre — only the age relaxation above applies. OBC candidates in the "creamy layer" get no OBC reservation or age relaxation

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University/Institution
• Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank (RBI Second Schedule) — this is an experienced-hire drive, not open to fresh graduates
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state applied for; English accepted only for Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland candidates who studied English at a school in that state
• Age 21 to 30 years as on the cut-off date of 01.08.2026, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as detailed in the Age Limit field
• Nationality: Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with intent to permanently settle in India
• Candidates who resigned from an officer-grade role in Bank of Baroda, or exited on contract within the last 3 years as on the cut-off date, are not eligible; current BOB officer-cadre/contract employees are also not eligible
• Candidates may apply for only one state — multiple applications result in forfeiture of fees for the extra registrations, and no change of category is permitted after registration
• Selected candidates are posted within the applied state for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV grade, whichever is earlier, and undergo 12 months of probation
• Selected candidates must execute a Service Bond to serve a minimum of 3 years, or pay an amount equivalent to three months' gross salary (not exceeding ₹2 lakh) if they leave early
• Online Aadhaar verification, biometric data, and IRIS scan will be captured and verified at various stages of the recruitment process

• General/EWS/OBC: ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges
• SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/DESM/Women: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges
• Fee is non-refundable, payable regardless of shortlisting or whether the online test is conducted

• JMG/S-I Pay Scale: ₹48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920
• One advance increment for candidates with 1+ years of experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank
• Salary and allowances governed by the industry-level bipartite settlement and Joint Note applicable to bank officers, plus bank-specific perquisites

1. Visit the official Bank of Baroda website, bankofbaroda.bank.in
2. Go to the Career section and click on "Current Opportunities"
3. Register online and fill in the application form for Local Bank Officer, selecting your one state of application carefully
4. Upload the required documents — scanned photograph, signature, resume, date of birth proof, educational certificates, work experience certificates, and caste/PwBD certificate if applicable
5. Verify all details carefully before submission, as no changes are allowed after clicking Submit
6. Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI
7. Take a printout of the completed application form and fee receipt for future reference
8. Retain your registration number and password for accessing the admit card later
9. Ensure your Aadhaar card is valid and ready, since online Aadhaar verification will be conducted at multiple stages
10. Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process for official communication