Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer — 2,482 posts, last date 17 Sep 2026
Bank of Baroda
- Location
- One State only — 20 States/UTs as in Advt BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
- Last date
- 17 Sep 2026
- Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University/Institution. Plus 1 year post-qualification as an Officer in an RBI Second Schedule commercial bank. Local language of the State applied for.
- Age limit
- 21–30 as on 01.08.2026. SC/ST +5; OBC-NCL +3; PwBD and ESM as printed.
- Vacancies
- 2482 (SC 358, ST 240, OBC 600, EWS 303, GEN 981). Horizontal LD 42, HI 37, VI 26, d&e 25.
- Pay / stipend
- JMG/S-I 48480–85920
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year post-qualification Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. Clerical cadre not counted. Stints under 6 months not counted (except current employment).
- Application fee
- General/EWS/OBC ₹850. SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women ₹175. Inclusive of GST. Non-refundable.
- Selection
- Online test (tentatively first week of October 2026) → LLPT if needed → psychometric and/or PI → DV/medical. Bond: 3 years or pay up to ₹2 lakh (three months’ gross, subject to that cap).
Official Details
Bank of Baroda LBO recruitment 2026 is Advt BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 dated 18 August 2026. Addendum 07 September 2026 extended the last date to 17 September 2026, 23:59. Apply: ibpsreg.ibps.in/bobjul26. PDF: Advertisement. Addendum: 07.09.2026. Careers: bankofbaroda.bank.in careers.
What Bank of Baroda actually does here
Local Bank Officer is regular JMG/S-I. You pick one State. You must read, write, speak and understand that State’s local language. This is not IBPS RRB and not SBI Clerk.
What kind of role this is
Pay 48480–85920. One advance increment if you already have ≥1 year officer experience in an SCB. Bond: serve 3 years after joining or pay an amount equal to three months’ gross salary, subject to not exceeding ₹2 lakh.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you are a graduate, you have one year as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, you are 21–30 as on 01 August 2026 (unless relaxed), and you can prove the local language.
Skip if your only bank experience is clerical, you already work as a BoB officer/contract staff (ineligible), you resigned from officer grade or left a BoB contract in the last 3 years as on cut-off, or you want two States.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the notice / addendum |
|---|---|
| Start | 18 August 2026 |
| Last date (extended) | 17 September 2026, 23:59 |
| Age / experience as on | 01 August 2026 |
| Online test | Tentatively first week of October 2026 |
| Fee General/EWS/OBC | ₹850 |
| Fee SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women | ₹175 |
Available positions and category breakdown
1. Local Bank Officer (JMG/S-I) — ₹48,480–85,920 2482 Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Graduation any discipline. Minimum 1 year post-qualification as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI. Local language of the State. 10th/12th with that language as a subject exempts LLPT. Arunachal and Nagaland: English only if studied and passed English from a school in that State.
Category breakdown (grand totals printed)
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 981 | 600 | 358 | 240 | 303 | LD42 HI37 VI26 d&e25 |
PWD numbers are horizontal, not extra seats.
State totals (new + unfilled) as printed: Gujarat 1185, Karnataka 418, Maharashtra 218, Tamil Nadu 132, Odisha 100, Andhra Pradesh 80, Telangana 50, Kerala 49, West Bengal 42, Assam 40, Punjab 34, Goa 21, Arunachal 20, J&K 15, Manipur 15, Meghalaya 15, Mizoram 15, Nagaland 15, Sikkim 10, Tripura 8. Full SC/ST/OBC/EWS/GEN split per State is in the PDF — those cells are on the advertisement, not omitted.
Educational qualifications
| Post | Degree | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| LBO | Graduation any discipline | 1 year SCB Officer; local language; one State |
Selection
- Online test 120 Q / 120 marks / 120 min; English 30 qualifying only (not in merit); Banking 30; GA/Economic 30; Reasoning & QA 30; −0.25.
- LLPT if needed.
- Psychometric and/or PI, then documents and medical.
How to apply without getting played
- Open ibpsreg.ibps.in/bobjul26 only.
- Pick one State. Pay ₹850 or ₹175 as your category.
FAQs
What is the last date?
17 September 2026, 23:59 (extended).
Who can apply?
Graduate + 1 year SCB officer experience + local language, age 21–30 as on 01.08.2026 unless relaxed.
How many vacancies?
2482.
Where do I apply?
ibpsreg.ibps.in/bobjul26.
What is the fee / bond?
₹850 or ₹175. Bond 3 years or up to ₹2 lakh as printed.
Can final-year students apply?
You need a completed graduation plus one year officer experience as on 01.08.2026. Final-year alone does not fit.
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