Short Detail:
The Bank of Baroda has announced the Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026, offering a total of 2482 vacancies. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online between 18/08/2026 and 17/09/2026 (Extended). Applicants who are eligible for Local Bank Officer are advised to check the complete details regarding eligibility, application fee, age limit, and selection process in the official notification provided below.
Bank of Baroda (BOB)
BOB Local Bank Officer LBO Vacancy 2026
Advt No.: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 18/08/2026 |
| Last Date To Apply | 17/09/2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date Of Fee Payment | 17/09/2026 |
| Form Correction Windows | N/A |
| Admit Card Date | Before The Exam |
| Exam Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Applicaton Fees |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175/- |
| ESM/DESM & Women (All Categories) | ₹175/- |
Note: Fee amounts include GST. Payment gateway charges apply on top, and candidates can pay through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026 Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/08/2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Remarks | Age relaxation applicable for reserved category as per Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026 rules. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation In Years |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Gen/EWS) | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 8 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 10 Years |
BOB Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026
Total Posts: 2482
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 981 |
| OBC | 600 |
| SC | 358 |
| EWS | 303 |
| ST | 240 |
| Total | 2482 |
BOB LBO 2026: State-wise Posts & Local Language Requirement
| State | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | GEN | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 12 | 5 | 22 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English* | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 20 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 9 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40 |
| Goa | Konkani | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 173 | 99 | 281 | 156 | 476 | 1185 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Kashmiri / Dogri | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 58 | 32 | 109 | 58 | 161 | 418 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 12 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 49 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 28 | 40 | 51 | 28 | 71 | 218 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
| Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| Nagaland | English* | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| Odisha | Odia | 15 | 10 | 28 | 9 | 38 | 100 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 34 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 20 | 12 | 36 | 12 | 52 | 132 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 8 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 50 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 42 |
| Total | – | 358 | 240 | 600 | 303 | 981 | 2482 |
*Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland candidates can count English as their local language only if they studied and passed it in a school in that state.
Eligibility Details
- Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university.
- At least 1 year of officer-level experience in any Scheduled Commercial Bank.
- Working knowledge of the local language of the applied state – reading, writing, speaking and understanding all required.
Bank of Baroda LBO 2026: Salary Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade/Scale | JMG/S-I |
| Pay Scale | 48480 – 2000(7) – 62480 – 2340(2) – 67160 – 2680(7) – 85920 |
| Advance Increment | 1 advance increment for candidates with 1+ year banking officer experience |
| Other Benefits | Allowances as per the industry bipartite settlement and bank’s own policy |
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BOB Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Written Exam Structure
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| 2 | Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| 3 | General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| 4 | Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | – | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
Marking Rules
- Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
- English Language is a qualifying paper only. It does not add to the merit score.
- Except English, every paper is set in both English and Hindi.
Selection Stages
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Online Test |
| Stage 2 | Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – only if the local language wasn’t a 10th/12th subject |
| Stage 3 | Psychometric Test |
| Stage 4 | Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI) |
Other Service Conditions
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Probation Period | 12 Months |
| Service Bond | 3 Years, or pay 3 months’ gross salary (capped at Rs. 2 Lakhs) |
| Initial Posting | Same state, for the first 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV |
BOB Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026: Important Questions & Answers
How many total vacancies are open under Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026?
This vacancy has 2482 posts across various states.
What is the last date to apply for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer post?
The application window closes on 07/09/2026. It opened on 18/08/2026.
What age limit applies to the BOB Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026?
Candidates need to be at least 21 and not more than 30 years old, counted as on 01/08/2026.
How much is the application fee for Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer post?
It’s Rs. 850/- for General, OBC and EWS candidates, and Rs. 175/- for SC, ST, PwBD, ESM/DESM and women candidates.
What stages come under the Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2026 selection process?
An online exam comes first, followed by a language test, a psychometric test, and finally a GD or interview round.
