The Bank of Baroda has started the online registration process for recruitment to 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts. Eligible candidates can apply for the posts from August 18 to September 7, 2026.The recruitment is being conducted for regular appointments in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMG/S-I). Candidates can submit their applications and pay the required fee through the bank’s official website.The last date to submit the application and pay the fee is September 7, 2026. The bank has advised candidates to complete the fee payment within the deadline, as registration will be considered complete only after the fee is successfully deposited online.
Bank of Baroda LBO recruitment 2026 : Vacancy details
The bank has announced 2,482 vacancies across 20 states. The vacancies include both new and unfilled posts from previous LBO recruitment exercises.Some of the states with a higher number of vacancies include:
| State | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | 400 |
| Karnataka | 130 |
| Tamil Nadu | 128 |
| Maharashtra | 180 |
| Odisha | 96 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 80 |
| Telangana | 50 |
| Kerala | 40 |
| West Bengal | 40 |
| Assam | 34 |
| Punjab | 30 |
The recruitment covers states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura and West Bengal.Candidates can apply for one state only. The merit list will be prepared separately for each state and category.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates applying for the Local Bank Officer post must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.The age of the candidate should be between 21 and 30 years as on August 1, 2026.Candidates must also have at least one year of post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India.Experience in the clerical cadre will not be counted for eligibility.
Local language requirement
Candidates must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the state for which they are applying.Candidates shortlisted through the online examination will have to qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT). Those who studied the required local language in Class 10 or 12 and can produce the relevant marksheet or certificate will not have to appear for the language test.
Selection process
The selection process will include an online examination, followed by further selection stages such as a Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview, as decided by the bank.The online examination will have 120 questions carrying 120 marks, with a total duration of two hours.
| 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 and Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
The English Language section will be qualifying in nature and its marks will not be counted towards the final merit list. The other sections will be available in English and Hindi. There will be separate timings for each section.There will also be a 0.25-mark penalty for every wrong answer. No marks will be deducted for questions left unanswered.Candidates shortlisted for the next stage will be called for Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview based on their performance in the online examination.
How to apply for Bank of Baroda LBO recruitment 2026
Candidates have to apply online through the Bank of Baroda website. No other mode of application will be accepted.To apply:
- Visit the official Bank of Baroda website.
- Go to the Career section.
- Open Current Opportunities.
- Find the Local Bank Officer recruitment link.
- Register and fill in the application form.
- Upload the required documents and details.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
- Submit the application and save a copy for future reference.
Direct link here.Candidates should ensure that they provide a valid personal email ID and mobile number, as the bank will use the registered contact details for further communication, including call letters and interview-related information.
