
The Bank of Baroda has released the BOB LBO Notification 2026 to recruit 2,482 Local Bank Officers (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The Bank has now extended the last date to apply online from 7 September 2026 to 17 September 2026 (23:59 hours).
Eligible candidates holding a graduation degree and having at least one year of post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank can submit their applications online. As per the latest official addendum, the BOB LBO Online Test is tentatively scheduled for the first week of October 2026.
The Bank of Baroda has officially extended the last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee for the Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026.
Earlier, the last date to apply was 7 September 2026. Candidates can now complete their application process until 17 September 2026, up to 23:59 hours.
Latest Update: The Bank has also announced that the BOB LBO Online Test will be tentatively conducted in the first week of October 2026.
Candidates who have not yet applied should complete the registration process before the revised deadline.

The Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 offers direct recruitment into the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Check the important details below:
|
Recruitment Details |
Specifications |
|
Exam Conducting Body |
Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
|
Post Name |
Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
|
Grade / Scale |
Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) |
|
Total Vacancies |
2,482 Posts |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Official Notification Release Date |
18 August 2026 |
|
Online Application Start Date |
18 August 2026 |
|
Original Last Date to Apply |
7 September 2026 |
|
Revised Last Date to Apply |
17 September 2026 (23:59 hours) |
|
Online Test Date |
Tentatively in the First Week of October 2026 |
|
Admit Card Release |
Before the Online Examination |
|
Selection Process |
Online Test, LPT, Psychometric Test, GD/Interview |
|
Official Website |
bankofbaroda.bank.in |
The official Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer (LBO) 2026 Notification PDF is released on the bank’s official portal (www.bankofbaroda.in). It outlines essential details, including the BOB LBO Exam Date 2026,
Bank of Baroda LBO Syllabus, eligibility criteria,state-wise vacancies, selection process, salary scale, and examination guidelines. Candidates must review the document thoroughly before applying. Click the button below to download:
The Bank of Baroda has extended the BOB LBO application deadline. Candidates can now apply online until 17 September 2026 (23:59 hours).
Applicants must register using a valid email ID and mobile number and provide their personal, educational, and professional details. Candidates will also be required to upload the prescribed documents and pay the applicable application fee.
Important: The application deadline has been officially extended from 7 September 2026 to 17 September 2026.
Candidates can follow these step-by-step instructions to complete their online registration:
Visit the official Bank of Baroda website at bankofbaroda.in.
Navigate to the Careers section and click on Current Opportunities.
Select the link for Recruitment of Local Bank Officers 2026.
Complete the new registration process by entering basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
Fill in the online application form with personal details, educational qualifications, work experience, and state choice.
Upload scanned copies of required documents including photo, signature, experience certificate, and category certificate.
Pay the applicable registration fee online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Submit the application form and keep a printed copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates must complete the application and fee payment process before 17 September 2026 (23:59 hours).
The category-wise application fee is as follows:
General, EWS and OBC Candidates: ₹850, inclusive of GST, plus applicable payment gateway charges.
SC, ST, PwBD, ESM and Women Candidates: ₹175, inclusive of GST, plus applicable payment gateway charges.
Applicants must fulfil the mandatory criteria regarding age limit, education, experience, and regional language proficiency as of August 01, 2026:
Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 30 years for General category applicants. Upper age relaxations apply for reserved categories (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer, and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates).
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution.
Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India. Clerical experience will not be counted.
Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the state for which they are applying.
The Bank of Baroda has announced a total of 2,482 vacancies for Local Bank Officers across various states and regions.
Some of the major state-wise vacancy details include:
Gujarat: 1,185 Posts
Karnataka: 418 Posts
Maharashtra: 218 Posts
Tamil Nadu: 132 Posts
Odisha: 100 Posts
Andhra Pradesh: 80 Posts
Telangana: 50 Posts
Kerala: 49 Posts
West Bengal: 42 Posts
The remaining vacancies are distributed across other states and Union Territories, including Assam, Goa, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim, Manipur, Meghalaya, and other North-Eastern states.
Candidates should check the detailed state-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution in the official BOB LBO Notification 2026.
Also Check, BOB LBO Syllabus 2026
The selection process for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer post may involve multiple stages.
The selection procedure includes:
Online Test
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Psychometric Assessment
Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview
The BOB LBO Online Test is tentatively scheduled for the first week of October 2026, according to the latest official addendum.
Candidates qualifying at each stage will proceed further in the recruitment process based on the Bank's eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
The Bank of Baroda has not announced a specific examination date yet.
However, according to the latest official addendum released on 7 September 2026, the BOB LBO Online Test is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in the first week of October 2026.
Candidates should regularly visit the official Bank of Baroda website for further announcements regarding:
BOB LBO Exam Date
Admit Card Release Date
Online Examination Guidelines
Language Proficiency Test
Interview Schedule
Selected candidates will be appointed as Local Bank Officers in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
The pay scale for the post is:
₹48,480 – 2000 (7) – ₹62,480 – 2340 (2) – ₹67,160 – 2680 (7) – ₹85,920
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be eligible for allowances and benefits as applicable under Bank of Baroda rules.
Selected Local Bank Officers may receive the following benefits:
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), wherever applicable
Special Allowances
Medical Benefits
Provident Fund (PF)
National Pension System (NPS)
Medical Insurance Benefits
Lease or Accommodation Facility, as applicable
Other benefits and perquisites as per Bank rules
Selected candidates will undergo a probation period of 12 months from the date of joining, as per the recruitment conditions.
|
Event |
Date |
|
BOB LBO Notification Release Date |
18 August 2026 |
|
Online Application Start Date |
18 August 2026 |
|
Original Last Date to Apply |
7 September 2026 |
|
Extended Last Date to Apply |
17 September 2026 (23:59 hours) |
|
Official Addendum Release Date |
7 September 2026 |
|
Online Test Date |
Tentatively First Week of October 2026 |
|
Admit Card Release |
To Be Announced |
