Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026: 2482 Vacancies, Apply Online from 18 August
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has released Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 inviting online applications for 2482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in the JMG/Scale-I grade. Online registration opens on 18.08.2026 and closes on 07.09.2026. This is a state-specific recruitment — candidates apply for one State only and are posted within that State. This article covers vacancy details, eligibility, application fee, exam pattern, state-wise vacancy and exam centres, based entirely on the official notification.
Latest Update
18.08.2026 — Bank of Baroda released the official notification for LBO Recruitment 2026 for 2482 posts. Online application has started and will remain open till 07.09.2026.
Quick Overview
| Organization | Bank of Baroda (BoB) |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMG/Scale-I |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Total Vacancies | 2482 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Within India (State applied for) |
| Selection Process | Online Test → GD/PI |
| Official Website | www.bankofbaroda.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 18.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application & Pay Fee | 07.09.2026 |
| Cut-Off Date for Eligibility | 01.08.2026 |
| Online Test Date | To be announced separately by the Bank |
Application Status
As of the current date, online applications for BoB LBO Recruitment 2026 are OPEN. Eligible candidates can apply on the official website until 07.09.2026.
Vacancy Details
Bank of Baroda has notified a total of 2482 vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer (JMG/Scale-I) across 20 States/UTs. The vacancy break-up includes both New Vacancies and Unfilled Vacancies carried forward from previous LBO recruitment exercises. The Bank has reserved the right to modify the number of vacancies depending on its requirement.
Category-wise Total Vacancy (All India)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 358 |
| ST | 240 |
| OBC | 600 |
| EWS | 303 |
| GEN | 981 |
| Total | 2482 |
Within the total, 42 vacancies are reserved for Locomotor Disability (LD), 37 for Hearing Impaired (HI), 26 for Visually Impaired (VI), and 25 for the “d&e” PwBD category (horizontal reservation, within overall vacancies).
State-wise Vacancy (New + Unfilled)
| State | Local Language | Vacancy Type | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | New | 12 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English* | New | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Assam | Assamese/Bodo | New | 3 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 34 |
| Unfilled | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Goa | Konkani | New | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Unfilled | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | ||
| Gujarat | Gujarati | New | 63 | 25 | 112 | 40 | 160 | 400 |
| Unfilled | 110 | 74 | 169 | 116 | 316 | 785 | ||
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Kashmiri/Dogri | New | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | New | 20 | 8 | 36 | 13 | 53 | 130 |
| Unfilled | 38 | 24 | 73 | 45 | 108 | 288 | ||
| Kerala | Malayalam | New | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 40 |
| Unfilled | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | ||
| Maharashtra | Marathi | New | 28 | 12 | 51 | 18 | 71 | 180 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 38 | ||
| Manipur | Manipuri/Meitei | New | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Meghalaya | Garo/Khasi | New | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Unfilled | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Mizoram | Mizo | New | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | ||
| Nagaland | English* | New | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Odisha | Odia | New | 15 | 6 | 28 | 9 | 38 | 96 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Punjab | Punjabi | New | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 30 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Sikkim | Nepali/Sikkimese | New | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | New | 20 | 8 | 36 | 12 | 52 | 128 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Telangana | Telugu | New | 8 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | New | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | New | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 40 |
| Unfilled | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| TOTAL | 358 | 240 | 600 | 303 | 981 | 2482 | ||
*For Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, English is accepted as the Local Language only for candidates who studied and passed English as a subject from a school located in that State. Note: Unfilled vacancies are carried forward from previous LBO recruitment exercises. A candidate can apply for one State only; merit list will be drawn State-wise and category-wise.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.08.2026 — Cut-Off Date)
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution is mandatory. Preferred (not mandatory) certifications include IC 38 (Insurance Institute of India), NISM Series V-A, NISM Series XXI-A, and NISM Series XIII.
Experience
Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India, as on 01.08.2026. Experience of less than 6 months in any organisation will not count, except where it is part of current employment. Experience in the Clerical cadre is not considered. If a candidate’s job profile does not substantially match that of a Scale-I officer at BoB, the application will be summarily rejected.
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years, Maximum 30 years as on 01.08.2026 (for General category).
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | Gen/EWS – 10; OBC – 13; SC/ST – 15 |
| Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (min. 5 yrs service) | Gen/EWS – 5; OBC – 8; SC/ST – 10 |
Note: There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in Officers’ cadre (relaxation is age-relaxation only). OBC candidates in the creamy layer are not entitled to reservation or age relaxation and must apply as GENERAL.
Who Is Eligible?
- Graduates of any discipline meeting the age criteria as on 01.08.2026.
- Candidates with at least 1 year of post-qualification officer experience in an RBI Second Schedule Scheduled Commercial Bank.
- Candidates proficient in the local language (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) of the State they apply for.
- Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (pre-1 Jan 1962), or persons of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India.
Who Is Not Eligible?
- Candidates without at least 1 year of post-qualification officer-level experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
- BoB employees who resigned from an officer-grade position or exited while on contract within the last 3 years (as on cut-off date).
- Current BoB employees in officer cadre or on contract basis.
- Candidates whose experience is only in the Clerical cadre.
- Candidates not proficient in the local language of the State applied for (unless exempted via 10th/12th marksheet proof).
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
| SC / ST / PWBD / ESM / DESM / Women | ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
Fee/intimation charges are non-refundable and payable via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. The fee must be paid irrespective of whether the online test is conducted or the candidate is shortlisted.
How to Apply
- Visit the Bank of Baroda official website: www.bankofbaroda.bank.in → Career section → Current Opportunities.
- Register online in the LBO Application Format and fill in personal, educational and experience details carefully.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left-thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per specifications (below).
- Upload required documents (below) and pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the form and save/print the system-generated application and e-receipt.
No change in the online application is permitted after clicking Submit. Only one application per candidate is allowed — for multiple applications, only the latest completed one is retained and other fees are forfeited. A candidate can apply for one State only.
Documents Required to Be Uploaded
- Resume (PDF)
- Date of Birth Proof — 10th marksheet/certificate (PDF)
- Educational Certificates — all mark-sheets/certificates in a single PDF
- Work Experience Certificate(s) (PDF)
- Caste/Category Certificate, if applicable (PDF)
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable (PDF)
Upload Specifications
| Item | Format | Dimensions | File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 200 x 230 px (4.5cm x 3.5cm) | 20 KB – 50 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 140 x 60 px | 10 KB – 20 KB |
| Left Thumb Impression | JPG/JPEG | 240 x 240 px (3cm x 3cm) | 20 KB – 50 KB |
| Hand-written Declaration | JPG/JPEG | 800 x 400 px (10cm x 5cm) | 50 KB – 100 KB |
| All Other Documents | PDF, A4 size | — | Max 500 KB |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Signature written in CAPITAL LETTERS (not accepted).
- Hand-written declaration typed instead of handwritten, or not in English.
- Name spelt differently from certificates/marksheets.
- Selecting the wrong category — category cannot be changed after submission.
- Blurred, dark, or improperly cropped photograph/signature.
- Submitting more than one application (only the latest is retained; other fees are forfeited).
- Waiting until the last date to apply, risking website/server load issues.
Selection Process
Selection comprises an Online Test followed by Group Discussion (GD) and/or Personal Interview (PI) (and/or a Psychometric Test), at the Bank’s discretion.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Test | Questions | Marks | Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 min | English |
| 2 | Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 min | Bilingual |
| 3 | General/Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 min | Bilingual |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 min | Bilingual |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 min | — | |
Key points: The English Language section is qualifying only (not counted in the final merit list). There is negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty. Sections other than English are available in English and Hindi. The Bank reserves the right to modify the exam structure, add a descriptive test/case study, or conduct a re-exam if the score’s genuineness is in doubt.
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Candidates shortlisted in the online test must qualify a Local Language Proficiency Test for the State applied for, unless they hold a 10th/12th marksheet showing that language as a subject studied.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (GD/PI)
The minimum qualifying marks for GD/PI is 60% for General category and 55% for Reserved category, subject to change at the Bank’s discretion.
Previous Year Cut-Off
The official notification does not publish a previous-year cut-off for this exact LBO exam/post. Sarkarii.com will update this section only with genuine same-exam BoB LBO cut-off data once officially released or reliably reported for this recruitment cycle — no other exam’s cut-off is used here.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Grade | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| JMG/S-I | 48480 – 2000/7 – 62480 – 2340/2 – 67160 – 2680/7 – 85920 |
One advance increment is granted for 1 year or more of prior experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. Salary and allowances are governed by the industry-level bipartite settlement/Joint Note for bank officers, plus bank-specific allowances and perquisites.
Probation Period
Selected candidates serve a probation period of 12 months of active service from the date of joining.
Service Bond
Selected candidates must execute a Service Bond to serve a minimum of 3 years in the Bank, or pay an amount equivalent to 3 months’ Gross Salary (not exceeding ₹2 Lakh) if they leave before completing 3 years of active service.
Job Profile & Posting
As Local Bank Officer (JMG/S-I), primary responsibilities include:
- Day-to-day banking operations — customer service, account management, cash operations, remittances.
- Processing and appraising credit proposals (retail, agriculture, MSME and other loan portfolios).
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, KYC/AML norms, audit and risk management standards.
- Administrative/supervisory duties including MIS preparation and staff coordination.
- Driving business growth — deposit mobilisation, customer acquisition, cross-selling of banking/digital products.
- Using local language proficiency and market knowledge to deepen customer relationships and promote financial inclusion.
Location of Posting: Selected candidates are posted within the State they applied for, for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV grade, whichever is earlier. After that, the Bank may post them anywhere in India at its discretion.
State-wise Examination Centres
| State / UT / NCR | Tentative Test Centres |
|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur/Vijaywada, Kurnool, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Kadapa, Kakinada, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Tirupathi, Nellore |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Dibrugarh, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Patna, Muzzafarpur, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Arrah, Gaya, Purnea |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Bhilai/Bhilai Nagar, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) |
| Goa | Mapusa |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Anand/Vadodara, Mehsana, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Surat/Bardoli, Vapi |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Kurukshetra |
| Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur (HP), Hamirpur (HP), Solan, Una, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar, Samba |
| Jharkhand | Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Bokaro Steel City |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mysore, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Udupi, Shivamogga (Shimoga), Mangaluru (Mangalore), Belgavi |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kollam, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Kannur, Mallapuram, Palakkad |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Sagar, Satna |
| Ladakh | Leh, Kargil |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai (MMR), Amaravati, Nanded, Jalgaon, Nashik, Kolhapur, Chandrapur, Latur, Solapur |
| Manipur | Imphal, Churachandpur, Thoubal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong, Tura |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima, Dimapur |
| Delhi-NCR | New Delhi/NCR |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Rourkela |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Bhatinda, Amritsar, Patiala, Phagwara, Mohali |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur (Raj), Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner, Sikar |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Salem, Coimbatore, Thiruchirappalli, Vellore, Virudhunagar, Thanjavur, Cuddalore, Kanyakumari/Nagercoil, Namakkal |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Prayagraj (Allahabad), Ghaziabad, Noida/Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Ayodhya, Aligarh, Bareilly, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol, Burdwan |
The final list of allotted centres will be communicated in the Call Letter. The Bank may add, remove, or modify centres, and no request for change of centre will be entertained.
Latest/Future Updates
Online applications are currently open (18.08.2026 – 07.09.2026). The date for the Online Test will be announced separately, and call letters will be released on the Bank’s official website under Career → Current Opportunities. Sarkarii.com will update this article with the exam date, admit card link, and result as and when officially notified — candidates are advised to check this page regularly.
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in BoB LBO Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2482 vacancies for Local Bank Officer (JMG/Scale-I), spread across 20 States/UTs.
What is the last date to apply for BoB LBO 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 07.09.2026. Registration started on 18.08.2026.
What is the age limit for BoB LBO Recruitment 2026?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years as on the cut-off date of 01.08.2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.
Is prior banking experience mandatory for BoB LBO?
Yes. A minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the RBI’s Second Schedule is mandatory.
What is the application fee for BoB LBO 2026?
₹850/- (incl. GST) + payment gateway charges for General/EWS/OBC candidates, and ₹175/- (incl. GST) + payment gateway charges for SC/ST/PWBD/ESM/DESM/Women candidates.
Can I apply for more than one State?
No. A candidate can apply for only one State. Merit lists are drawn State-wise and category-wise, and candidature is considered only against vacancies in the applied State.
What is the selection process for BoB LBO?
An Online Test (120 marks/120 minutes across 4 sections) followed by a Local Language Proficiency Test (if applicable) and Group Discussion/Personal Interview. Minimum qualifying marks for GD/PI are 60% (General) and 55% (Reserved).
Is the English Language section counted in the merit list?
No. The English Language section is qualifying in nature only; its marks are not counted toward the final merit list.
What is the pay scale for BoB Local Bank Officer?
JMG/S-I scale: ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920, plus allowances as per industry norms.
Is there a service bond for BoB LBO selected candidates?
Yes. Selected candidates must serve a minimum of 3 years or pay an amount equal to 3 months’ Gross Salary (max ₹2 Lakh) if they leave earlier.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
Within the State applied for, for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV grade, whichever is earlier.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF — BoB LBO Recruitment 2026
- Official Website / Apply Online — Career → Current Opportunities
Note: Secondary reference links (CareerPower, Adda247, BankersAdda, Testbook) and internal Sarkarii.com category page links were not supplied for this article and have therefore been omitted rather than invented, per project guidelines. Please provide the real URLs so they can be added here.
By Levitate Solutions
