BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary
| Organization | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Grade / Scale | JMG / Scale-I |
| Total Vacancies | 2482 Posts (20 States) |
| Telangana Vacancies | 50 Posts (Telugu) |
| Andhra Pradesh Vacancies | 80 Posts (Telugu) |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920/month (JMG/S-I) |
| Qualification | Graduation (any discipline) from recognized University |
| Experience Required | Minimum 1 year as Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank |
| Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026) | 21 – 30 years |
| Language Requirement | Proficiency in local language of state applied for |
| Application Fee | ₹850 (Gen/EWS/OBC) | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM) |
| Selection Process | Online Test → GD/PI → Psychometric Test → Language Proficiency Test |
| Posting | Within the state applied for (first 12 years) |
| Apply Online Start | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Official Website | bankofbaroda.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | 18 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 7 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 August 2026 |
| Online Test Date | To be notified separately |
State-wise Vacancy Details – BOB LBO 2026
A total of 2482 vacancies have been announced across 20 states/UTs, combining new vacancies and unfilled vacancies carried forward from previous LBO drives.
| State | Language | New | Unfilled | Total | SC/ST/OBC/EWS/GEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telangana | Telugu | 50 | – | 50 | SC-8, ST-3, OBC-14, EWS-5, GEN-20 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 80 | – | 80 | SC-12, ST-5, OBC-22, EWS-8, GEN-33 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 400 | 785 | 1185 | SC-173, ST-99, OBC-281, EWS-156, GEN-476 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 130 | 288 | 418 | SC-58, ST-32, OBC-109, EWS-58, GEN-161 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 180 | 38 | 218 | SC-28, ST-40, OBC-51, EWS-28, GEN-71 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 128 | 4 | 132 | SC-20, ST-12, OBC-36, EWS-12, GEN-52 |
| Odisha | Odia | 96 | 4 | 100 | SC-15, ST-10, OBC-28, EWS-9, GEN-38 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 40 | 2 | 42 | SC-6, ST-5, OBC-11, EWS-4, GEN-16 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 40 | 9 | 49 | SC-12, ST-6, OBC-11, EWS-4, GEN-16 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bodo | 34 | 6 | 40 | SC-9, ST-4, OBC-11, EWS-3, GEN-13 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 30 | 4 | 34 | SC-5, ST-5, OBC-9, EWS-3, GEN-12 |
| Goa | Konkani | 10 | 11 | 21 | SC-3, ST-3, OBC-4, EWS-2, GEN-9 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English* | 14 | 6 | 20 | SC-1, ST-3, OBC-2, EWS-2, GEN-12 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Kashmiri/Dogri | 15 | – | 15 | SC-1, ST-2, OBC-3, EWS-1, GEN-8 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/Meitei | 10 | 5 | 15 | SC-1, ST-2, OBC-2, EWS-2, GEN-9 |
| Meghalaya | Garo/Khasi | 9 | 6 | 15 | SC-2, ST-2, OBC-1, EWS-1, GEN-9 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 11 | 4 | 15 | SC-1, ST-2, OBC-2, EWS-2, GEN-8 |
| Nagaland | English* | 9 | 6 | 15 | SC-1, ST-2, OBC-2, EWS-1, GEN-9 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/Sikkimese | 9 | 1 | 10 | SC-1, ST-2, OBC-1, EWS-1, GEN-5 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 5 | 3 | 8 | SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-1, GEN-4 |
| Total | 20 States | 1300 | 1182 | 2482 | SC-358, ST-240, OBC-600, EWS-303, GEN-981 |
PwBD reservation: 42 Locomotor Disability (LD) | 37 Hearing Impaired (HI) | 26 Visually Impaired (VI) | 25 Other PwBD. Candidates can apply for only one state.
Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution |
| Work Experience | Minimum 1 year as Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank (RBI Second Schedule) |
| Language Proficiency | Must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the state applied for |
| Preferred Certifications | IC 38 (Insurance) | NISM Series V-A (Mutual Fund) | NISM Series XXI-A (PMS) | NISM Series XIII (Derivatives) |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Grade | Pay Scale | Note |
|---|---|---|
| JMG / Scale-I | ₹48,480 – 2000×7 – ₹62,480 – 2340×2 – ₹67,160 – 2680×7 – ₹85,920 | DA, HRA, CCA, allowances + bipartite settlement benefits |
💡 Bonus: Candidates with 1+ year banking officer experience will receive one advance increment at the time of joining. Posting will be within the applied state for the first 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV, whichever is earlier.
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850/- (incl. GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM / Women | ₹175/- (incl. GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
Fee is non-refundable. Payment via Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI.
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.08.2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | Nil | 30 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years | 33 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years | 35 years |
| PwBD – Gen/EWS | 10 years | 40 years |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years | 43 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen – Gen/EWS | 5 years | 35 years |
| Ex-Servicemen – OBC | 8 years | 38 years |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC/ST | 10 years | 40 years |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Online Test (120 Questions, 120 Marks, 120 Minutes) |
| Stage 2 | Group Discussion (GD) and/or Personal Interview (PI) |
| Stage 3 | Psychometric Test and/or other assessment |
| Stage 4 | Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) — if not studied language at 10th/12th level |
Online Test Pattern
| Section | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language (Qualifying only) | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| 2 | Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| 3 | General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 min |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 min | |
📌 English Language is qualifying only — marks not counted in merit. Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer. GD/PI qualifying marks: 60% (General) | 55% (Reserved categories).
How to Apply – BOB LBO Recruitment 2026
- Visit bankofbaroda.bank.in → Career → Current Opportunities
- Click on BOB LBO Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16)
- Register online and fill the application form
- Upload scanned photo, signature, resume, DOB proof, graduation certificate, experience certificate, caste/PwBD certificate if applicable
- Select only one state — this cannot be changed after submission
- Pay the fee online (Debit/Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
- Submit and download the confirmation for future reference
BOB LBO Telangana 2026 – Special Note for Telugu Candidates
Bank of Baroda has announced 50 vacancies for Telangana and 80 vacancies for Andhra Pradesh — both requiring Telugu language proficiency. This is a golden opportunity for Telugu-speaking banking officers currently working in any Scheduled Commercial Bank. Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding Telugu. Those who have studied Telugu at 10th or 12th standard level are exempt from the Language Proficiency Test.
For more Telangana banking jobs, visit the Telangana Jobs Hub and Bank Jobs Hub.
About Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda is one of India’s largest public sector banks, founded in 1908 and headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. With over 8,200 branches and 11,000+ ATMs across India and an international presence in 17 countries, BOB is a Fortune India 500 company. The Local Bank Officer (LBO) programme is BOB’s flagship initiative to recruit banking professionals with local language skills to serve specific state markets better.
Frequently Asked Questions – BOB LBO Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is BOB LBO Recruitment 2026?
Bank of Baroda has invited online applications for 2482 Local Bank Officer (JMG/Scale-I) posts across 20 states under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16.
Q2. How many vacancies are there for Telangana in BOB LBO 2026?
Bank of Baroda has announced 50 vacancies for Telangana (SC-8, ST-3, OBC-14, EWS-5, GEN-20), requiring Telugu language proficiency.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for BOB LBO 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 7 September 2026.
Q4. Is banking experience mandatory for BOB LBO?
Yes. A minimum of 1 year as an Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank (listed in RBI’s Second Schedule) is mandatory. Fresher graduates are not eligible.
Q5. Can I apply for more than one state?
No. Candidates can apply for only one state. Multiple applications will result in forfeiture of fees for extra registrations.
Q6. What is the salary for BOB Local Bank Officer?
The pay scale is ₹48,480 – ₹85,920/month (JMG/S-I) along with DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances as per bipartite settlement. Candidates with 1+ year experience get one advance increment.
Q7. What is the application fee for BOB LBO 2026?
₹850/- (incl. GST) for General/EWS/OBC candidates. ₹175/- (incl. GST) for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM candidates. Plus payment gateway charges.
Q8. Is there a service bond for BOB LBO?
Yes. Selected candidates must serve BOB for a minimum of 3 years. If they leave before completing 3 years, they must pay an amount equivalent to 3 months’ gross salary (not exceeding ₹2 Lakhs).
Q9. Will the selected candidates be posted across India?
No. LBOs will be posted within the state they applied for for the first 12 years of service or until promotion to SMGS-IV grade, whichever is earlier.
Q10. Is the Language Proficiency Test compulsory?
Candidates who have studied the local language as a subject at the 10th or 12th standard level are exempt from the LPT. Others will be tested.
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Source: Official BOB Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 dated 18.08.2026 | bankofbaroda.bank.in