Bank of Baroda has issued the Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 notification for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies in the JMG/Scale-I grade, spread across 20 states. This large recruitment drive is aimed at candidates who already have at least one year of experience as an officer in a scheduled commercial bank and who are proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for.
Under Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026, candidates are selected through an online test followed by a group discussion or personal interview and, where required, a local language proficiency test. Since the deadline was extended to accommodate more applicants, interested candidates should complete their online registration and fee payment at the earliest to avoid last-minute rush.
Overview of Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Bank of Baroda (BOB)
Post Name
Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMG/S-I
Total Vacancies
2,482
Advertisement Number
BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
Application Mode
Online
Last Date to Apply
17 September 2026 (Extended)
Cut-off Date
1 August 2026
Official Website
bankofbaroda.bank.in
Eligibility Criteria
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university/institution.
Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the state applied for.
Preferred certifications: IC 38, NISM Series V-A, NISM Series XXI-A and NISM Series XIII.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026): 21 to 30 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10–15 years for PwBD candidates.
Pay Scale
JMG/S-I: Rs. 48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920, with one advance increment for candidates having 1 year or more of prior banking officer experience.
Selection Process
Online Test (120 minutes, 120 marks) covering English Language (qualifying), Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness and Reasoning/Quantitative Aptitude.
Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview.
Psychometric test and, where applicable, a local language proficiency test.
Final merit based on qualifying marks of 60% (General) or 55% (Reserved categories) in GD/PI.
Application Fee
Category
Fee (incl. GST)
General/EWS/OBC
Rs. 850
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women
Rs. 175
How to Apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026
Visit www.bankofbaroda.bank.in and go to the Career section.
Click “Current Opportunities” and register for the Local Bank Officer post.
Fill in the application form and upload your photograph, signature, resume and relevant certificates.
Select only one state for which you are applying, since multiple applications forfeit extra fees.
Pay the applicable fee online and submit before 17 September 2026.
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Q1: How many vacancies are there in Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 2,482 Local Bank Officer vacancies have been notified across 20 states.
Q2: What experience is required for the LBO post?
A: Candidates need a minimum of 1 year of experience as an officer in a scheduled commercial bank.
Q3: What is the application fee for general category candidates?
A: General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs. 850, while SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen and women pay Rs. 175.
Q4: Can a candidate apply for more than one state?
A: No, candidates can apply for only one state; applying for multiple states leads to forfeiture of extra fees.
Q5: What is the extended last date to apply?
A: The application deadline has been extended to 17 September 2026.
Serving bank officers who meet the one-year experience requirement should apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 in their chosen state and prepare thoroughly for the online test and interview stages.
