Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,482 Local Bank Officer Posts

Bank of Baroda has issued the Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 notification for 2,482 regular vacancies in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMG/S-I). Eligible graduates who have at least one year of officer-level experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank can submit their online applications from 18 August 2026 to 7 September 2026.

This is a significant banking recruitment opportunity, particularly for experienced banking professionals who meet the state-specific local-language requirement. Candidates can apply for only one state, and the final merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise.

BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Overview

The recruitment includes 1,300 fresh vacancies and 1,182 unfilled vacancies from previous LBO recruitment exercises. The highest number of openings is in Gujarat with 1,185 posts, followed by Karnataka with 418 posts and Maharashtra with 218 posts.

State-Wise Vacancies

For Telugu-speaking candidates, the vacancies are available in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Applicants must be able to read, write, speak and understand Telugu for these states.

The category-wise breakup is 981 General/UR posts, 600 OBC posts, 358 SC posts, 303 EWS posts and 240 ST posts. The notification also provides PwBD reservations within the overall vacancy distribution.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should verify every condition before applying because selection and document verification are provisional at the application stage. Any mismatch in qualifications, experience, age, category or local-language eligibility can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution. The qualification must be recognised by the Government of India, AICTE or another relevant government regulatory authority.

Age Limit

Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years as on 1 August 2026. The upper-age relaxations include:

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years
• OBC candidates under the Non-Creamy Layer: 3 years
• PwBD candidates: 10 years for General/EWS, 13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC/ST
• Eligible ex-servicemen and certain commissioned officers: relaxation as specified in the detailed notification.

Required Experience

A candidate must have completed at least one year of post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India. Clerical-cadre experience will not be considered for eligibility. Candidates need to produce an experience certificate and job-profile details from their current or previous employer.

Local Language Requirement

The LBO role is state-specific. Therefore, candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state selected, including reading, writing, speaking and understanding it. For Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the prescribed language is Telugu.

Candidates may apply for only one state. Submitting multiple applications can result in only the latest valid application being retained, while fees paid for other applications may be forfeited.

Salary, Posting and Bond

Selected candidates will be appointed in JMG/S-I with a basic pay scale of: ₹48,480 – 2,000(7) – ₹62,480 – 2,340(2) – ₹67,160 – 2,680(7) – ₹85,920

Candidates selected with one year or more of officer-level experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank will receive one advance increment. In addition to basic pay, employees will receive eligible allowances, benefits and perquisites under Bank of Baroda and banking-industry rules.

The selected LBOs will generally be posted within the state for which they apply for the first 12 years of service, or until promotion to SMGS-IV grade, whichever comes first. After that, the bank may post employees anywhere in India as per its requirements.

The probation period is one year. Selected candidates must also execute a service bond requiring them to serve for at least three years. Leaving before completion of the bond period may require payment equal to three months’ gross salary, subject to a maximum of ₹2 lakh under the current policy.

Application Fee and Selection Process

The fee is non-refundable. An application is considered complete only after successful online fee payment before the deadline.

The selection process may involve:

• Online examination
• Psychometric test or another test as decided by the bank
• Local Language Proficiency Test, where applicable
• Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview
• Document verification and biometric verification.

The tentative online examination has 120 questions for 120 marks, with a total duration of 120 minutes. Each section has a separate 30-minute time limit.

English Language is qualifying in nature and its marks will not be counted for the final merit list. There is a penalty of 0.25 mark for every incorrect answer, while unattempted questions carry no penalty. The exam date will be announced separately by Bank of Baroda.

How to Apply Online

Follow these steps to apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official Bank of Baroda website and open the Careers or Current Opportunities section.
2. Locate the advertisement titled Recruitment of Local Bank Officers on Regular Basis, Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16.
3. Click the online application or “Apply Now” link.
4. Complete new registration using a valid mobile number and email address.
5. Fill in personal, academic, category, work-experience and state-preference details carefully.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
8. Review the entire form before final submission.
9. Save the acknowledgement number and download a copy of the submitted application form for future use.

Applicants should not wait until 7 September 2026, as last-day payment failures, server delays or incorrect entries may prevent successful submission. They should especially confirm their banking experience, Telugu/local-language eligibility, selected state and category certificates before paying the fee.

Candidates should rely on the Bank of Baroda Careers page for application links, corrigenda, examination dates, call letters and future recruitment updates.