Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released the official recruitment notification (Advt No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16) for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO - JMG/Scale-I) vacancies on a regular basis across 20 States and Union Territories. Eligible Graduates with minimum 1 year of experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank and local language proficiency can apply online through bankofbaroda.bank.in from 18 August 2026 to 17 September 2026 (Extended).
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 18 August 2026 |
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| Online Registration Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 17 September 2026 (Extended). |
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| Online Examination Date | To Be Announced |
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Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850/- (Inclusive of GST) |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women | ₹175/- (Inclusive of GST) |
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| Payment Mode | Online via Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking & UPI |
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| Fee Status | Non-Refundable |
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Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026)
| Minimum Age Limit | 21 Years |
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| Maximum Age Limit | 30 Years |
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| Age Relaxation | 5 Years for SC/ST, 3 Years for OBC (NCL), 10 Years for PwBD as per Government rules. |
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Pay Scale & Benefits
| Scale of Pay (JMG/Scale-I) | ₹48,480 - ₹85,920/- |
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| Additional Benefits | DA, Special Allowance, HRA, City Compensatory Allowance, Medical & Quarters as per Bank rules. |
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BOB LBO 2026: Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| General (UR) | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total Vacancies |
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| 981 | 600 | 358 | 240 | 303 | 2,482 Posts |
BOB LBO 2026: State-wise Vacancy & Local Language Matrix
| State / UT Name | Local Language | Total Posts | State / UT Name | Local Language | Total Posts |
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| Gujarat | Gujarati | 1185 | Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 15 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 418 | Mizoram | Mizo | 15 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 218 | Nagaland | English | 15 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 132 | Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 15 |
| Odisha | Odia | 100 | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Kashmiri/Dogri | 15 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 80 | Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 10 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 50 | Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 08 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 49 | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 20 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 42 | Goa | Konkani | 21 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 40 | Punjab | Punjabi | 34 |
| Total Vacancies Across 20 States / UTs | 2,482 Posts |
Eligibility Criteria & Online Exam Pattern
| Educational Qualification | Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. |
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| Mandatory Experience | Minimum 1 year experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI. |
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| Language Proficiency | Must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the official local language of the applied state. |
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| Online Test Pattern (120 Marks | 120 Minutes) | English Language: 30 Questions | 30 Marks (30 Minutes) Banking Knowledge: 30 Questions | 30 Marks (30 Minutes) General / Economic Awareness: 30 Questions | 30 Marks (30 Minutes) Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions | 30 Marks (30 Minutes) |
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How to Apply Online for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal of Bank of Baroda - www.bankofbaroda.bank.in.
- Go to “Careers → Current Opportunities” and select “Recruitment of Local Bank Officer (JMG/S-I) 2026”.
- Click on “Apply Online” and complete New Registration with your Name, Mobile Number, and Email ID.
- Fill in personal details, choose only one state to apply for, and enter educational & mandatory 1-year banking officer experience details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and experience certificates/service letter as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Preview the application form carefully, submit before 07 September 2026, and download/print the confirmation form.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
