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Bank of Baroda has announced Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 for total 2482 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Local Bank Officer can submit their online application form from 18/08/2026 to 07/09/2026, if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Bank of Baroda (BOB)
BOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 18/08/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 07/09/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 07/09/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Exam Date: Notify soon
Application Fees
- General, EWS, OBC: Rs. 850/-
- SC, ST, PwBD, ESM/DESM, Women: Rs. 175/-
- Pay the fee online. Payment gateway charges will apply extra.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Min Age: 21 Years
- Max Age: 30 Years
- Extra age relaxation is applicable as per the rules of “Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-servicemen / Commissioned Officers (General/EWS) | 5 Years |
| Ex-servicemen / Commissioned Officers (OBC) | 8 Years |
| Ex-servicemen / Commissioned Officers (SC/ST) | 10 Years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 2482
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 981 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 600 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 358 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 303 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 240 |
| Grand Total | 2482 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidates need a graduation degree in any subject from a recognized university.
- Candidates need at least 1 year of work experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
- Candidates must know how to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the state they apply for.
- Certificates like IC 38, NISM Series V-A, NISM Series XXI-A or NISM Series XIII are preferred but not compulsory.
State-wise Vacancy and Local Language Details
| State | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 12 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English* | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 20 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 9 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40 |
| Goa | Konkani | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 173 | 99 | 281 | 156 | 476 | 1185 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 58 | 32 | 109 | 58 | 161 | 418 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 12 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 49 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 28 | 40 | 51 | 28 | 71 | 218 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| Nagaland | English* | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| Odisha | Odia | 15 | 10 | 28 | 9 | 38 | 100 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 34 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 20 | 12 | 36 | 12 | 52 | 132 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 8 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 42 |
| Grand Total | – | 358 | 240 | 600 | 303 | 981 | 2482 |
*For Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, English counts as the local language only if a candidate studied and passed it in school in that state.
Local Bank Officer: Salary Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | JMG/S-I |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – 2,000 (7) – ₹62,480 – 2,340 (2) – ₹67,160 – 2,680 (7) – ₹85,920 |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹48,480 |
| Maximum Basic Pay | ₹85,920 |
| Banking Experience | Candidates with 1 year or more banking experience will get 1 advance increment |
| Allowances | As per the Bank’s own policy and applicable industry bipartite settlement |
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BOB Local Bank Officer 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Online Examination Pattern
| Section | Name of Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| 2 | Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| 3 | General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| 4 | Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | – | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
Important Points
- 0.25 marks get cut for every wrong answer.
- The English Language paper is only for passing. Its marks don’t count in the final merit list.
- All papers except English come in both English and Hindi.
Selection Stages
- Online Test
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – only for candidates who did not study the local language in 10th or 12th class.
- Psychometric Test
- Group Discussion (GD) or Personal Interview (PI)
Other Important Points
- Selected candidates stay on probation for 12 months.
- Candidates must sign a bond to work for the bank for 3 years. If they leave early, they pay an amount equal to three months’ gross salary. This amount is capped at Rs. 2 Lakhs.
- Selected officers work in their applied state for the first 12 years. They stay there until they get promoted to SMGS-IV.
BOB Local Bank Officer 2026: Important Questions
How many posts are there in the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are 2482 posts in this recruitment.
When can candidates apply for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer post?
Candidates can apply online from 18/08/2026 to 07/09/2026.
What is the age limit for the BOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 30 years, as on 01/08/2026.
What is the application fee for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer post?
General, EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs. 850/-. SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and women candidates pay Rs. 175/-.
What is the selection process for the Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?
Selection has an online test, a language proficiency test, a psychometric test, and then a group discussion or personal interview.
