Mumbai.
The Bank of Baroda (BOB) has officially invited online applications for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies across various states. Released under the Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMG/S-I) cadre, this recruitment drive presents a career opportunity for experienced banking professionals looking to move into Scale-I Officer roles within one of India’s leading public sector banks.
With the online application window closing today, September 17, 2026, eligible candidates must complete their registration, document submission, and fee payment immediately to avoid missing out.
BOB LBO Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Cadre / Scale | Junior Management Grade / Scale-I (JMG/S-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,482 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Period | August 18, 2026 – September 17, 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | First Week of October 2026 |
| Official Portal | bankofbaroda.in |
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Bank of Baroda has announced 2,482 vacancies distributed across reserved and unreserved categories nationwide. Applicants should verify state-wise seat allocations prior to applying.
-
General (UR): 981 posts
-
OBC (Other Backward Classes): 600 posts
-
SC (Scheduled Caste): 358 posts
-
EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 303 posts
-
ST (Scheduled Tribe): 240 posts
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature in India.
2. Mandatory Work Experience
Unlike entry-level Probationary Officer (PO) exams, this recruitment requires a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. Clerical, apprentice, or non-banking financial company (NBFC) experience is not eligible.
3. Age Limit & Relaxations
-
Age Limit: 21 to 30 years as of the cut-off date.
-
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxations apply as per Government of India rules (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD).
4. Local Language Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the official language of the state they are applying for. Candidates may be subjected to a Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) unless they studied the official local language in 10th or 12th grade.
Selection Process & Online Exam Pattern
The selection process comprises an Online Written Examination, followed by a Language Proficiency Test (LPT), a Psychometric Assessment, and a Personal Interview / Group Discussion.
The written examination consists of 120 objective questions worth 120 marks, with a total duration of 120 minutes. Each section has a sectional timing of 30 minutes.
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Sectional Timing |
| English Language (Qualifying) | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
Note: Negative marking is applicable for incorrect answers in objective papers, and the English section acts as a qualifying stage.
Key Syllabus Topics to Target
-
Banking Knowledge: RBI Regulations, Monetary Policy, Repo/CRR/SLR, Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), Basel III Norms, Financial Inclusion, Digital Payment Frameworks, and Cybersecurity.
-
General/Economic Awareness: Union Budget, Recent Economic Policies, RBI Circulars, Financial Institutions, Current Affairs, and Government Schemes.
-
Reasoning & Quant: Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Data Interpretation (DI), Syllogism, Blood Relations, Number Series, Profit & Loss, and Simple/Compound Interest.
-
English Language: Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Cloze Tests, Para Jumbles, and Vocabulary.
For ongoing recruitment updates, syllabus insights, and competitive examination news, visit Matribhumi Samachar English Education Section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for BOB LBO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to register online and pay the application fee is September 17, 2026.
Q2: Can fresh graduates without experience apply for Bank of Baroda LBO?
No. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. Freshers are not eligible for this Scale-I drive.
Q3: What is the exam date for the Bank of Baroda LBO exam?
The online examination is tentatively scheduled to take place during the first week of October 2026.
Q4: Is there an interview stage for BOB LBO selection?
Yes. Candidates qualifying in the online examination and LPT will be called for a Group Discussion (GD) and/or Personal Interview (PI) before final selection.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. Applicants are strongly advised to read the detailed official notification on the official Bank of Baroda website (bankofbaroda.in) to confirm state-wise vacancies, fee details, cutoff dates, and exact eligibility rules before completing the application process.
