Bank of Baroda Recruitment for 2,482 Posts; Graduates Eligible to Apply

Bank of Baroda initiated the recruitment process for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts, with the application deadline set for September 17, 2026. The bank had extended the application deadline via an addendum issued on September 7.

Candidates who have not yet applied can do so online until September 17, 2026. Payment of the prescribed application fee is mandatory. The recruitment is being conducted on a regular basis under the Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMG/S-I) cadre. The online examination is likely to be held in the first week of October 2026.

State-wise Vacancy Breakdown for the 2,482 Posts

This recruitment drive by Bank of Baroda aims to fill a total of 2,482 Local Bank Officer posts across various states and Union Territories. Gujarat accounts for the highest number of vacancies at 1,185, followed by Karnataka with 418 posts and Maharashtra with 218 posts. Candidates must possess knowledge of the local language of the state for which they are applying.

Graduation and Banking Experience Required

Candidates applying for the LBO post must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution. Additionally, candidates are required to have at least one year of experience working at an officer level in a scheduled commercial bank. Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation in accordance with government regulations.

What is the Application Fee?

Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹850. Meanwhile, the application fee for SC, ST, PwD, ESM, and female candidates has been set at ₹150–₹175.

How will the selection take place?

Candidates will be selected through a multi-stage process. This may include an online written examination followed by a local language proficiency test, a psychometric assessment, and a group discussion or personal interview. Subsequently, the processes of document verification and a medical examination must be completed.

Basic salary to start at ₹48,480

Selected candidates will be appointed under the JMG-Scale 1 grade. The initial basic pay for this position is ₹48,480, with a maximum of ₹85,920. Additionally, other allowances and benefits will be provided in accordance with bank regulations. Candidates will also be required to execute a service bond committing to three years of active service. Leaving the bank before the stipulated period will attract a penalty equivalent to three months' gross salary, subject to a maximum limit of ₹2 lakh.