Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026: Last Date Extended for 2,482 Posts

Bank of Baroda (BOB) has reportedly extended the online application deadline for its Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026. Eligible banking professionals can now submit their online application and pay the required fee up to 17 September 2026 for a total of 2,482 JMG/S-I Local Bank Officer vacancies.

This is a significant opportunity for graduates who already have officer-level banking experience and meet the local-language requirement for the state they choose. Applicants should not wait until the final date, as the registration is considered complete only after successful payment of the applicable online fee.

BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Overview

The vacancy total includes 1,300 fresh vacancies and 1,182 backlog/unfilled vacancies from previous recruitment exercises. Candidates may apply for only one state, and the merit list is expected to be drawn separately for each state and category.

State-Wise Vacancies

The recruitment is being conducted across 20 states and Union Territories. Key vacancy details include:

For Telugu-speaking candidates, the notification includes 80 posts in Andhra Pradesh and 50 posts in Telangana. Since this is a Local Bank Officer recruitment, candidates need to ensure they satisfy the prescribed language requirement of the state for which they are applying.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must check the complete advertisement before applying. The principal eligibility conditions reported for the recruitment are below.

Educational qualification

Candidates should hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute. Integrated Dual Degree holders are also eligible. Professional qualifications such as CA, Cost Accountant, Engineering, and Medical qualifications are accepted where specified in the notification.

Age limit

The applicant should generally be between 21 and 30 years as on 1 August 2026. Age relaxation applies to eligible reserved categories according to Government and Bank of Baroda rules.

Reported relaxations include:

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years.
• PwBD candidates: up to 10, 13, or 15 years depending on category.
• Eligible ex-servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs: relaxation as prescribed in the official notification.

Banking experience

A candidate must have at least one year of post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or an eligible Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India. Clerical-cadre experience alone is not counted for this officer-experience condition.

Local language proficiency

Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the state selected in their application. Those shortlisted after the online exam may need to clear a Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT).

However, candidates who studied the relevant local language as a subject in Class 10 or Class 12 and can produce the required marksheet/certificate may be exempted from taking the LPT. For Andhra Pradesh and Telangana applicants, Telugu-language proof in the prescribed educational documents can therefore be important.

Application Fee

The online application fee is as follows:

The fee must be paid online within the extended deadline. Candidates should retain the fee-payment acknowledgement and the completed application form for future reference.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The reported selection stages are:

1. Online examination.
2. Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable.
3. Psychometric assessment.
4. Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview.

The online test is expected to contain 120 questions for 120 marks, with a total duration of 120 minutes. Each section has a separate time limit of 30 minutes.

A penalty of 0.25 mark is reported for each incorrect answer, while unanswered questions do not attract a deduction. The English Language paper is qualifying in nature and its score is not counted for final merit, according to the earlier recruitment details.

How to Apply Online

Candidates should apply only through Bank of Baroda’s official website and should use a personal, active mobile number and email address.

1. Visit the Bank of Baroda official website.
2. Open the Careers section.
3. Select Current Opportunities.
4. Find the notification titled Recruitment of Local Bank Officer (LBO) on Regular Basis, Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16.
5. Click Apply Now and complete new registration.
6. Enter personal, educational, banking-experience, and state-preference details carefully.
7. Upload the required scanned photograph, signature, and documents in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the applicable fee online.
9. Recheck all information before final submission.
10. Download and print the submitted application form and payment receipt.

Candidates are advised to verify the extended deadline, vacancy preference, language eligibility, document specifications, and all conditions directly through the detailed Bank of Baroda notification before final submission. The online registration deadline has been reported as 17 September 2026, but applicants should apply immediately rather than relying on last-day access.