Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended - Apply Online for 2482 Local Bank Officer Posts

Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released the official recruitment notification for the appointment of 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies on a regular basis across 20 states of India under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16. Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens who are graduates and possess at least one year of post-qualification officer-cadre experience in any Scheduled Commercial Bank.

In a recent addendum, Bank of Baroda has extended the last date to apply online till 17 September 2026. Candidates looking for BOB Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026 details, eligibility criteria, category-wise vacancies, salary structure, syllabus, and how to apply online can check the complete verified information below, based directly on the official notification.

📌 Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

📅 BOB Local Bank Officer Important Dates

🗺️ BOB Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026 (State-Wise & Category-Wise)

Bank of Baroda has announced 2,482 vacancies distributed across 20 states/UTs. These include 1,300 New Vacancies and 1,182 Backlog/Unfilled Vacancies from earlier recruitment rounds. Candidates can apply for only one state, and the merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise.

*Note: For Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, English is accepted as local language only for candidates who have studied and passed English as a subject from a school located in that state. Out of total posts, 42 posts are reserved for Locomotor Disability (LD), 37 for Hearing Impaired (HI), 26 for Visually Impaired (VI), and 25 for d&e PwBD category.

🎓 BOB Local Bank Officer Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions as on the cut-off date of 01.08.2026:

💰 BOB Local Bank Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates for the JMG/S-I grade will draw pay as per the following official scale, along with bank allowances and perquisites:

Advance Increment Benefit: Selected candidates having one year or more of experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank will be granted one advance increment. The estimated monthly gross emoluments will range between ₹75,000/- to ₹88,000/- per month depending upon the city of posting (including DA, HRA, CCA, and special allowances).

💳 BOB Local Bank Officer Application Fee

⏳ BOB Local Bank Officer Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years (Born not later than 01.08.2005)
• Maximum Age: 30 Years (Born not earlier than 02.08.1996)

🎯 BOB Local Bank Officer Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The recruitment process will consist of the following stages:

1. Online Examination (CBT)
2. Psychometric Assessment Test
3. Group Discussion (GD) and/or Personal Interview (PI)
4. Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) (for candidates who have not studied the local language in 10th/12th)
5. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test

Structure of Online Examination:

*English Language is qualifying only and marks will not be added to the merit list. Penalty of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks in GD/PI are 60% for General and 55% for Reserved categories.

📝 How to Apply for BOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda: www.bankofbaroda.bank.in
2. Navigate to the Career section and click on "Current Opportunities".
3. Find "Recruitment of Local Bank Officers 2026" and click on "Apply Online" (which redirects to the official IBPS registration portal).
4. Register with basic information to generate your Registration Number and Password.
5. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand written declaration according to prescribed formats.
6. Carefully enter educational qualification, banking experience details, and select your preferred state & local language.
7. Verify all entered details in the Application Preview before clicking the final submit button.
8. Pay the required application fee via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
9. Download and print the e-receipt and the submitted application form for future reference.

⚠️ BOB Local Bank Officer Important Instructions

• Single State Application: A candidate can apply for vacancies in one state only. Multiple applications will lead to rejection of earlier registrations without fee refund.
• Category Confirmation: No change of category is permitted under any circumstances after the application is submitted.
• Service Bond: Selected candidates are required to execute a Service Indemnity Bond to serve the bank for a minimum period of 3 years, or forfeit a sum of ₹2,00,000/- (two lakhs).
• Probation Period: The active probation period will be 12 months (1 year) from the date of joining.

❓ BOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 FAQs