Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification was released for 2482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies, and the online application process is now active at bankofbaroda.bank.in. Check the PNB LBO 2026 notification PDF, state-wise vacancies, eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, salary, and apply online by 7th September 2026.
BOB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026
Bank of Baroda (BOB) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 2482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts under Junior Management Grade (JMG/S-I). The recruitment drive is being conducted for vacancies across multiple states, with applications being accepted through the bank's official website from 18th August 2026 to 7th September 2026.
Candidates applying for the posts must have a graduation degree, possess at least one year of banking experience and demonstrate proficiency in the local language of the state which they are seeking appointment. The selected candidates will be posted only in the state for which they apply. The pay scale for the BOB Local Bank Officer post ranges from Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920.
BOB LBO Notification 2026 PDF
The official BOB LBO 2026 Notification PDF has been uploaded on the official BOB website, bankofbaroda.bank.in with complete details about the recruitment drive and can be downloaded directly from the official career page. Candidates must go through the details carefully before applying for the vacancies.
BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF - Click to Download
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 Overview
*Organisation: Bank of Baroda (BOB)
*Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
*Grade/Scale: JMG/S-I
*Advt. No.: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
*Total Vacancies: 2482
*Category: Bank Jobs
*Mode of Application: Online
*Registration Dates: 18th August to 7th September 2026
*Selection Process: Online Written Test, Screening, LLPT, and Personal Interview
*Scale of Pay: Rs. 48,480 - Rs. 85,920
*Official Website: https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/
BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
The detailed notification by Bank of Baroda has given the complete schedule for the online application process. Candidates interested in applying for the 2482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts can apply from 18th August to 7th September 2026.
- Opening Date of Online Registration: 18th August 2026
- Closing Date of Online Registration: 7th September 2026
- Last date for Payment of fees: 7th September 2026
- Date of Online Test: To be announced
- Admit Card: To be announced
BOB LBO Vacancy 2026
Bank of Baroda has come up with a total of 2482 including both new and unfilled vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer across 20 states, each with a mandatory local language proficiency requirement. The state-wise along with language-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
- Andhra Pradesh: Telugu - 80 vacancies
- Arunachal Pradesh: English - 20 vacancies (14 new + 6 unfilled)
- Assam: Assamese/Bodo - 40 vacancies (34 new + 6 unfilled)
- Goa: Konkani - 21 vacancies (10 new + 11 unfilled)
- Gujarat: Gujarati –-1,185 vacancies (400 new + 785 unfilled)
- Jammu & Kashmir: Urdu/Kashmiri/Dogri – 15 vacancies
- Karnataka: Kannada - 418 vacancies (130 new + 288 unfilled)
- Kerala: Malayalam - 49 vacancies (40 new + 9 unfilled)
- Maharashtra: Marathi - 218 vacancies (180 new + 38 unfilled)
- Manipur: Manipuri/Meitei - 15 vacancies (10 new + 5 unfilled)
- Meghalaya: Garo/Khasi - 15 vacancies (9 new + 6 unfilled)
- Mizoram: Mizo - 15 vacancies (11 new + 4 unfilled)
- Nagaland: English - 15 vacancies (9 new + 6 unfilled)
- Odisha: Odia - 100 vacancies (96 new + 4 unfilled)
- Punjab: Punjabi - 34 vacancies (30 new + 4 unfilled)
- Sikkim: Nepali/Sikkimese - 10 vacancies (9 new + 1 unfilled)
- Tamil Nadu: Tamil - 132 vacancies (128 new + 4 unfilled)
- Telangana: Telugu - 50 vacancies
- Tripura: Bengali/Kokborok - 8 vacancies (5 new + 3 unfilled)
- West Bengal: Bengali/Nepali - 42 vacancies (40 new + 2 unfilled)
BOB LBO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for BOB LBO Exam 2026 must fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria, including age, educational qualification, language proficiency, and banking experience. Applicants should carefully check all requirements before registration, as failure to meet any condition may lead to disqualification.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Candidates must also have at least one year of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank as listed in Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India only.
- Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state they are applying for.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years age relaxation.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years age relaxation.
- PwBD: General/EWS – 10 years, OBC – 13 years, SC/ST – 15 years.
- Ex-Servicemen/Eligible Officers: General/EWS – 5 years, OBC – 8 years, SC/ST – as per applicable rules.
BOB LBO Apply Online 2026
Bank of Baroda has started accepting applications for LBO Recruitment 2026 online from 18th July 2026 at the career page of bankofbaroda.bank.in. Candidates should note that the last date is 7th September 2026.Therefore, applications must be submitted before the closing date.
BOB LBO Application Fee 2026
The application fee is required for candidates to submit their application form. The mode of fee payment is online, and the fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
- General/ OBC/ EWS - Rs. 850 + plus applicable GST & transaction charges
- SC/ ST/ PwBD/ ESM/ Women Candidates: Rs. 175 as intimation charges + applicable transaction charges.
How to Apply for BOB LBO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates who wish to apply for BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 must complete their application through the official website of Bank of Baroda. Follow the step-by-step procedure below to fill out your online application successfully.
Step 1: Visit the official website of Punjab National Bank at https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/.
Step 2: Go to the “Career” section on the homepage and click on “Current Opportunities”.
Step 3: Find the LBO Recruitment 2026 notification and click on the “Apply Online” link.
Step 4: Click on the “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” link to register using your basic details.
Step 5: A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated, note them for future use.
Step 6: Log in using these credentials to complete the rest of the online application form.
Step 7: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the given guidelines.
Step 8: Use the ’Save and Next’ option to review your entered details before final submission.
Step 9: Pay the required application fee through online mode using debit/credit card or net banking
Step 10: Verify all details carefully and click on ’Complete Registration’ to submit your form.
Step 11: After successful registration, a confirmation Email/SMS with your registration number will be sent to your registered contact details
Step 12: Take a printout of the final application form and payment receipt for your records.
BOB LBO Selection Process 2026
The BOB Local Bank Officer selection process consist of following stages.
- Online Written Test: Candidates will appear for a 120-mark online examination covering English Language, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness, and Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude.
- Screening/Shortlisting: Candidates qualifying in the online test will be shortlisted for the next stage based on the criteria decided by the Bank.
- Psychometric Test/Other Tests: The Bank may conduct a psychometric test, group discussion, descriptive test, case study, or any other assessment to evaluate candidates’ suitability.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview to assess communication skills, problem-solving ability, efficiency, adaptability, and overall suitability for the post.
- Final Selection: The Bank will determine the final selection based on the applicable selection criteria and performance in the prescribed stages.
BOB LBO Exam Pattern 2026
The online examination will carry 120 questions for 120 marks with a total duration of 120 minutes. The paper will include English Language, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness, Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude. A deduction of 0.25 marks will apply for every incorrect response.
Exam Pattern:
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-based Test)
- Type of Questions: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 120
- Total Marks: 120
- Total Time Duration: 120 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer
Subjects/Sections
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks, 30 minutes
- Banking Knowledge: 30 questions, 30 marks, 30 minutes
- General/Economic Awareness: 30 questions, 30 marks, 30 minutes
- Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions, 30 marks, 30 minutes
BOB LBO Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) 2026
- Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the state they have applied for.
- Candidates shortlisted through the Online Examination will have to qualify the LPT before appearing for the Personal Interview.
- Candidates who fail the LPT will not be eligible for the Personal Interview or further selection.
- Candidates who studied the prescribed local language as a subject in Class 10th or 12th and can produce the relevant marksheet/certificate will be exempted from the LPT.
BOB LBO Salary 2026
The Bank of Baroda LBO salary is offered under the JMG/S-I pay scale of Rs. 48,480 - Rs. 85,920, with regular increments as per the prescribed pay structure. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), medical insurance, and retirement benefits. These allowances and benefits will be provided as per the bank’s prevailing rules.
BOB Local Bank Officer Salary 2026
- Pay Scale: Rs. 48,480 – Rs. 85,920
- Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 48,480 per month
- Annual Increment: Rs. 2,000 for the first 7 increments
- Basic Pay After 7 Increments: Rs. 62,480
- Further Increment: Rs. 2,340 for the next 2 increments
- Basic Pay After 2 More Increments: Rs. 67,160
- Further Increment: Rs. 2,680 for the next 7 increments
- Maximum Basic Pay: Rs. 85,920 per month
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