Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026: Bank of Baroda has announced recruitment for 2,482 Local Bank Officer vacancies on a regular basis. Eligible candidates with a graduation degree and the required banking experience can apply online before the last date.
| Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Jobs 2026 Notification | |
| Job Location: State for which the candidate applies | |
| Organization Name | Bank of Baroda |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer |
| No. of Vacancies | 2,482 |
| Qualification | Any Degree |
| Official Website | www.bankofbaroda.bank.in |
| Mode | Online |
Post Details
Post Name:
- Local Bank Officer – 2,482 Posts
Total Vacancies: 2,482 Posts
State-wise Vacancies
- Andhra Pradesh: 80 Posts
- Arunachal Pradesh: 14 New + 6 Unfilled Posts
- Assam: 34 New + 6 Unfilled Posts
- Goa: 10 New + 11 Unfilled Posts
- Gujarat: 400 New + 785 Unfilled Posts
- Jammu & Kashmir: 15 Posts
- Karnataka: 130 New + 288 Unfilled Posts
- Kerala: 40 New + 9 Unfilled Posts
- Maharashtra: 180 New + 38 Unfilled Posts
- Manipur: 10 New + 5 Unfilled Posts
- Meghalaya: 9 New + 6 Unfilled Posts
- Mizoram: 11 New + 4 Unfilled Posts
- Nagaland: 9 New + 6 Unfilled Posts
- Odisha: 96 New + 4 Unfilled Posts
- Punjab: 30 New + 4 Unfilled Posts
- Sikkim: 9 New + 1 Unfilled Post
- Tamil Nadu: 128 New + 4 Unfilled Posts
- Telangana: 50 Posts
- Tripura: 5 New + 3 Unfilled Posts
- West Bengal: 40 New + 2 Unfilled Posts
The notification states that the total Local Bank Officer vacancies are 2,482, and candidates can apply for only one State. Merit lists will be prepared State-wise and category-wise.
Qualification
Applicants must have a Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
Preferred Certifications:
- IC 38 from Insurance Institute of India
- NISM Series V A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination
- NISM Series XXI-A: Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors Certification Examination
- NISM Series XIII: Common Derivatives Certification Examination
Candidates must also be proficient in the local language of the State for which they are applying, including reading, writing, speaking and understanding.
Experience
Candidates must have a minimum of 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.
Experience in the Clerical cadre will not be considered for determining eligibility.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years
The age will be calculated as on 1st August 2026.
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 to 15 Years depending on category
- Eligible Ex-Servicemen: 5 to 10 Years depending on category
Salary Details
Pay Scale: Rs. 48,480/- to Rs. 85,920/-
Selected candidates will also receive applicable allowances, benefits, perquisites and other facilities as per Bank of Baroda policies and the applicable banking industry settlement.
One advance increment will be granted to candidates having one year or more of experience as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC Candidates: Rs. 850/- + Payment Gateway Charges
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM/DESM / Women Candidates: Rs. 175/- + Payment Gateway Charges
The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable.
Selection Process
The selection process may consist of:
- Online Test
- Psychometric Test, if conducted
- Group Discussion, if conducted
- Personal Interview
- Local Language Proficiency Test
Candidates qualifying in the Online Examination may be shortlisted for further selection stages. The Bank reserves the right to modify the selection process, including conducting multiple-choice/descriptive tests, psychometric tests, Group Discussion, interviews or other assessment methods.
Online Examination
- 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
Total: 120 Questions – 120 Marks – 120 Minutes
The English Language test is qualifying in nature and its marks will not be considered for the final merit list. There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Local Language Proficiency Test
Shortlisted candidates must qualify the Local Language Proficiency Test for the State they have applied for. Candidates who studied the specified local language as a subject in 10th or 12th standard and produce the relevant certificate/marksheet will not be required to take the language test.
Probation Period
Selected candidates will be on probation for a period of 12 months of active service from the date of joining the Bank.
Service Bond
Selected candidates must execute a service bond and serve the Bank for a minimum period of 3 years after joining. If they leave before completing the required period, they will be liable to pay an amount equivalent to three months’ gross salary, subject to a maximum of Rs. 2 Lakhs, as per the notification.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Bank of Baroda website www.bankofbaroda.bank.in.
Go to the Career → Current Opportunities section and select the Local Bank Officer recruitment. Complete the online application form, upload the required documents and pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment methods.
Candidates must have a valid personal email ID and mobile number and should keep them active throughout the recruitment process.
Candidates can apply for only one State and must not submit more than one application.
Important Dates
Online Registration Start Date: 18th August 2026
Last Date to Apply: 7th September 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 7th September 2026
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |