Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 2000+ Vacancies (Upcoming)

Bank of Baroda (BOB) is set to release its highly anticipated recruitment notification for Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions, with over 2000 vacancies expected for 2026. Official details, including the application process, exam schedule, eligibility criteria, and complete syllabus, will be available soon at www.bankofbaroda.in. 

Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026

The selection process for BOB Local Bank Officer roles involves a comprehensive structure: an online examination, Language Proficiency Test (LPT), psychometric assessment, and a group discussion/interview. Refer to the overview below for essential details ahead of the official notification. 

BOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026- Overview
Bank Name	Bank of Baroda (BOB)
Posts	Local Bank Officer (LBO)
Vacancies	2000+ (Expected)
Advt No.	To be notified
Mode of Application	Online
Education Qualification	Graduation
Age Limit	21 to 30 years
Salary	Rs 48480- 2000 (7)- 62480-2340 (2)-67160-2680 (7)- 85920
Probation Period	12 months
Selection Process	Online test, LPT, psychometric test, group discussion/interview
Official website	www.bankofbaroda.in

Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Review the comprehensive eligibility criteria, including educational requirements, age limits, and professional experience thresholds, as detailed below: 

Education Qualification

Applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute, including those with an Integrated Dual Degree (IDD). Professionals such as Chartered Accountants (CA), Cost Accountants, Engineers, and Medical graduates are also eligible for the Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026.

Age Limit

To be eligible for these positions, candidates must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 30 years.

Experience

Candidates must possess at least one year of post-qualification experience as an officer within a Scheduled Commercial Bank or a Regional Rural Bank (as defined in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India).

Who are not eligible to Apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment?

• Individuals with experience solely in NBFCs, cooperative banks, Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, or fintech firms.
• Former Bank of Baroda officers who resigned or exited contract roles within the last three years from the cut-off date.
• Current Bank of Baroda (BOB) employees in the officer cadre or those currently engaged on a contract basis.

BOB LBO Application Fee 2026

Application submissions are considered valid only upon successful payment of the application fee via the online portal. Please consult the fee structure provided below for your specific category.

Category	Application Fees
General, EWS & OBC candidates	Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges
SC, ST, PWD, ESM (Ex-Servicemen) & Women	Rs.175/- (Inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026?

Follow the simplified steps outlined below to successfully register and apply for the upcoming Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment drive at the Bank of Baroda.

1. Go to the official website of Bank of Baroda at https://www.bankofbaroda.in/.
2. On the homepage, click on Career>>Current Opportunities section.
3. Look for the notification titled “Recruitment of Local Bank Officer (LBO) on Regular Basis Advt. No.” and click on “Apply Now.”
4. Tap on Click here for New Registration and fill the registration form by providing basic details, the candidate's name, a valid mobile number, and email ID to generate login credentials.
5. A unique password will be sent to the candidates' registered mobile numbers.
6. Log in with your registration number and password and complete the Application Form by providing all required personal, educational, and other details accurately.
7. Upload the scanned copies of your photograph and signature as specified in the notification.
8. Pay the application fee as per the candidate's category through online mode.
9. Review application forms and click on the final submit tab.
10. Download and take a printout of the BOB Local Bank Officer Application Form 2026 for future reference.

Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Candidate selection will be based on the following evaluation stages:

• Online Examination- The first stage of the selection process is an online test, which will be conducted only for the candidates whose applications are accepted. Qualifying online test is mandatory to move forward to the next stage of selection.
• Language Proficiency Test- The candidate must have Proficiency (reading, writing and speaking) in the Local Language of the State applied for. This stage is mandatory to qualify to appear for the next stage.
• Psychometric Test- Candidates will be required to undergo a psychometric assessment as part of the selection process. This test is conducted to determine the candidate’s alignment with the Core Values of Bank of Baroda and to assess their aptitude for sales-related roles.
• Group Discussion (GD)/Personal Interview (PI)- The minimum qualifying marks/percentage of marks for GD/PI would be 60% for the General Category and 55% for the Reserved Category

Bank of Baroda LBO 2026 Exam Pattern

The online examination comprises 120 questions covering English, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The 120-minute exam features 30-minute sectional timing and a negative marking scheme of 0.25 (1/4th) marks for incorrect answers.

Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Exam Pattern 2026
Subjects	English Language	Banking Knowledge	General / Economic Awareness	Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude	Total
No. of Questions	30	30	30	30	120
Marks	30	30	30	30	120
Duration	30 minutes	30 minutes	30 minutes	30 minutes	120 minutes

Bank of Baroda LBO Syllabus 2026- Click to Check

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Bank of Baroda LBO Local Language
States	Local Language
Goa	Konkani
Gujarat	Gujarati
Jammu & Kashmir	Urdu, Hindi
Karnataka	Kannada
Kerala	Malayalam
Maharashtra	Marathi
Odisha	Odiya
Punjab	Punjabi
Sikkim	Bengali, Nepali
Tamil Nadu	Tamil
West Bengal	Bengali
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura	Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Khasi, Mizo, Kokborok

Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Salary 2026

The Local Bank Officer compensation package starts at an initial pay of Rs. 48,480, following the scale of Rs 48480-2000 (7)-62480-2340 (2)-67160-2680 (7)-85920. Benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Special Allowances, and additional incentives.