BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification out for 2,482 Local Bank Officer posts. Check eligibility, salary, exam pattern, application dates, fees and apply online.
Advertising no. :- BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
Introduction:
Bank of Baroda has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Local Bank Officer (JMG/S-I) on a regular basis. Candidates holding a graduate degree along with a minimum of one year of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank can apply for this position. Selected candidates will be responsible for branch operations, credit processing, business development, and customer servicing while working in their respective assigned states.
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BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification- Overview:
organization name | Bank of Baroda |
|---|---|
Post Name | Local Bank Officer (JMG/S-I) |
post type | Regular Basis |
application mode | Online |
application fees | General, EWS & OBC: Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges SC, ST, PwBD, ESM/DESM & Women: Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
No Of Vacancy | Total 2482 vacancies |
education qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution. Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI. x`Candidate must also be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the applied state. |
selection process | Online Test / Multiple rounds of test / Psychometric Test followed by Language Proficiency Test (LPT) and Personal Interview (PI) / Group Discussion (GD). |
age limit( As on 01.08.2026) | Minimum 21 years and Maximum 30 years Age relaxation applicable as per Central Government rules. |
salary | Basic Pay Scale: Rs. 48480 - 2000/7 - 62480 - 2340/2 - 67160 - 2680/7 - 85920 (plus advance increment for experience, allowances, and perquisites as per bipartite settlement). |
BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification- Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | To be announced |
| Online Exam Date | To be announced |
| LPT / Interview Date | To be announced |
BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification- State-wise distribution:
Total 2482 vacancies (State-wise distribution given below):
* Andhra Pradesh: Local Bank Officer – 80
* Arunachal Pradesh: Local Bank Officer – 20
* Assam: Local Bank Officer – 40
* Goa: Local Bank Officer – 21
* Gujarat: Local Bank Officer – 1185
* Jammu & Kashmir: Local Bank Officer – 15
* Karnataka: Local Bank Officer – 418
* Kerala: Local Bank Officer – 49
* Maharashtra: Local Bank Officer – 218
* Manipur: Local Bank Officer – 15
* Meghalaya: Local Bank Officer – 15
* Mizoram: Local Bank Officer – 15
* Nagaland: Local Bank Officer – 15
* Odisha: Local Bank Officer – 100
* Punjab: Local Bank Officer – 34
* Sikkim: Local Bank Officer – 10
* Tamil Nadu: Local Bank Officer – 132
* Telangana: Local Bank Officer – 50
* Tripura: Local Bank Officer – 8
* West Bengal: Local Bank Officer – 42
BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification- Exam Pattern:
The tentative online examination pattern is as follows:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
The English Language section is qualifying in nature, and its marks will not be counted for the final merit list. The other sections are available bilingually in English and Hindi. There is separate timing for each section.
Negative Marking
There is a penalty for wrong answers. 0.25 marks of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty is applicable when a question is left unanswered.
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BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification- Exam Tips Preparation:
- Focus on Banking Knowledge: Review recent banking updates, RBI guidelines, financial terms, credit appraisal techniques, and operational policies.
- Practice Time Management: Work on section-wise mock tests to adapt to the mandatory 30-minute time limit per section.
- Brush Up General & Economic Awareness: Follow current affairs from the last 6 months, focusing on economic policies, union budget, and financial markets.
- Improve Accuracy in Reasoning & Quant: Solve practice sets daily to ensure high accuracy, keeping in mind the negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
- Local Language Preparation: Regularly read local newspapers and practice speaking fluently in the local language of the state you are applying for to clear the LPT easily.
BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification-How To Apply?
- Visit the official website www.bankofbaroda.bank.in and go to the Careers page under Current Opportunities.
- Click on the Online Application link for Local Bank Officer recruitment.
- Fill in the personal, educational, and experience details carefully in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents including photo, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, resume, educational mark sheets, and experience certificates in PDF/JPEG format as required.
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Verify all the details before clicking the final submission button and take a printout of the generated application form for future reference.
BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification- FAQs?
Q1. What is the minimum experience required for the Local Bank Officer post?
👉A: Candidates must have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed under the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India.
Q2. Is the English Language section marks included in the final merit list?
👉A: No, the English Language section is only qualifying in nature. Marks obtained in this section will not be added to the final merit list.
Q3. Can a candidate apply for more than one state?
👉A: No, a candidate can apply for only one state. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid completed application will be retained.
Q4. Is there any service bond for the selected candidates?
👉A:Yes, selected candidates must serve a minimum period of 3 years or pay three months’ gross salary (subject to a maximum of Rs. 2 Lakhs) if they leave before completing 3 years of active service.
Q5. Will candidates with 10th or 12th certificates in the local language need to take the Language Proficiency Test?
👉A: No, candidates who produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet or certificate showing they studied the specified local language as a subject will not be required to undergo the Local Language Proficiency Test.
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