BOB SO Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary
| Organization | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) – 22 Designations |
| Total Vacancies | 206 Posts |
| Departments | Digital Banking | Facility Management | Information Security | Security | EDMO & IT | Corporate Accounts & Taxation |
| Scales | JMG/S-I | MMG/S-II | MMG/S-III | SMG/S-IV |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480/month (JMG/S-I) to ₹1,02,300–₹1,20,940/month (SMG/S-IV) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Eligibility Cut-off | 01 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | 23–35 yrs (JMG/S-I) | 23–37 yrs (MMG/S-II) | 27–40 yrs (MMG/S-III) | 28–43 yrs (SMG/S-IV) |
| Experience Required | 2–10 years (post-specific) – NOT a fresher drive |
| Application Fee | ₹850 (Gen/EWS/OBC) | ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/Women/ESM) |
| Selection Process | Application Scrutiny → Online Test (if held) → Psychometric Test/GD → Personal Interview |
| Notification Date | 06 August 2026 |
| Apply Online Start | 06 August 2026 |
| Last Date (Closed) | 26 August 2026 ✗ Closed |
| Official Website | bankofbaroda.bank.in |
Department-wise Vacancy Details
1. Digital Banking (19 Posts)
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Manager – Digital Product | MMG/S-II | 13 |
| Senior Manager – Digital Product | MMG/S-III | 1 |
| Product Manager – Digital Lending | MMG/S-II | 5 |
2. Facility Management (88 Posts) — Biggest Opportunity
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Officer – Civil Engineer | JMG/S-I | 35 |
| Technical Manager – Civil Engineer | MMG/S-II | 21 |
| Technical Senior Manager – Civil Engineer | MMG/S-III | 6 |
| Technical Officer – Electrical Engineer | JMG/S-I | 13 |
| Technical Manager – Electrical Engineer | MMG/S-II | 12 |
| Technical Senior Manager – Electrical Engineer | MMG/S-III | 3 |
| Technical Officer – Architect | JMG/S-I | 2 |
| Technical Officer – Electrical & Mechanical | JMG/S-I | 1 |
| Technical Officer – Structural Engineer | JMG/S-I | 1 |
| Technical Officer – Quantity Surveyor | JMG/S-I | 21 |
3. Information Security (16 Posts)
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Manager – Information Security | MMG/S-II | 13 |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | MMG/S-III | 3 |
4. Security Department (54 Posts)
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Manager – Security | MMG/S-II | 54 |
Eligibility: Graduation + minimum 5 years as Commissioned Officer in Armed Forces / Class-I Gazetted Police Officer / equivalent Paramilitary Officer.
5. Enterprise Data Management Office (EDMO) & IT (14 Posts)
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | MMG/S-II / MMG/S-III | Incl. |
| Data Profiling / DQ Analyst | MMG/S-II | Incl. |
| BI & Dashboard Development | MMG/S-II | 14 total |
6. Corporate Accounts & Taxation Planning (15 Posts)
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Manager / Senior Manager – Taxation | MMG/S-II / MMG/S-III | Incl. |
| Manager – Accounts / Investor Relations | MMG/S-II | 15 total |
| Total (All 6 Departments) | 206 Posts |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Scale | Pay Scale | Starting Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| JMG/S-I | ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920 | ₹48,480/month |
| MMG/S-II | ₹64,820 – 2340/1 – 67,160 – 2680/10 – 93,960 | ₹64,820/month |
| MMG/S-III | ₹85,920 – 2680/5 – 99,320 – 2980/2 – 105,280 | ₹85,920/month |
| SMG/S-IV | ₹1,02,300 – 2980/4 – 1,14,220 – 3360/2 – 1,20,940 | ₹1,02,300/month |
Benefits include DA, HRA, CCA, Medical, Leave, and other allowances as per Bank rules. Probation period: 12 months. Service bond: 3 years (MMG/S-II to SMG/S-IV) — exit penalty: 3 months’ gross salary, max ₹3 Lakhs.
Eligibility Criteria
Facility Management (Civil / Electrical)
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Structural Engineering OR B.Arch (COA registered for Architect post).
Experience: 2–7 years in civil/electrical engineering execution, project monitoring, and maintenance (post-specific). JMG/S-I: 2 yrs | MMG/S-II: 4 yrs | MMG/S-III: 7 yrs.
Digital Banking
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in IT / CS / ECE, or Graduation/PG with relevant certifications.
Experience: Relevant experience in digital product management, lending platforms, fintech.
Information Security
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc in CS or Cyber Security.
Preferred Certifications: CISSP / CISM / CISA.
Experience: Domain experience in information security operations.
Security Department
Qualification: Graduation.
Experience: Minimum 5 years as Commissioned Officer in Armed Forces / Class-I Gazetted Police Officer / equivalent Paramilitary.
Enterprise Data Management (EDMO & IT)
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc in CS or IT.
Experience: 5–6 years in Data Science / Data Analytics / BI / Dashboard development (post-specific).
Corporate Accounts & Taxation
Qualification: CA / ICWA (CMA) / MBA in Finance.
Experience: Relevant domain experience in taxation, accounts, investor relations.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
| Scale | Min Age | Max Age (General) | OBC (+3) | SC/ST (+5) | PwBD (+10–15) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JMG/S-I | 23 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 45–50 |
| MMG/S-II | 23 | 37 | 40 | 42 | 47–52 |
| MMG/S-III | 27 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 50–55 |
| SMG/S-IV | 28 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 53–58 |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850/- (incl. GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / ESM/DESM | ₹175/- (incl. GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny – Based on qualification and experience
- Online Written Test (if conducted) – 150 MCQs, 225 marks, 150 minutes
- Reasoning: 25 Questions, 25 Marks
- English Language: 25 Questions, 25 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions, 25 Marks
- Professional Knowledge: 75 Questions, 150 Marks
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Psychometric Test / Group Discussion
- Personal Interview – 100 marks; qualifying: 60% (General/EWS) | 55% (Reserved)
- Document Verification & Medical Examination
About Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda (BOB) is one of India’s largest public sector banks, founded in 1908 and headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. With over 8,200 branches across India and an international presence in 17 countries, BOB regularly conducts Specialist Officer recruitment drives to bring experienced professionals into specialized roles in technology, engineering, security, finance and data science. The BOB SO notification covers some of the most sought-after government bank specialist roles for experienced engineers and IT professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions – BOB SO Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is BOB SO Recruitment 2026?
Bank of Baroda released Advt No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 for 206 Specialist Officer vacancies across 22 designations in 6 departments — Digital Banking, Facility Management, Information Security, Security, EDMO & IT, and Corporate Accounts & Taxation Planning.
Q2. How many posts are there for Civil and Electrical Engineers?
Civil Engineering: 62 posts (35 Technical Officer + 21 Technical Manager + 6 Technical Senior Manager). Electrical Engineering: 28 posts (13 Technical Officer + 12 Technical Manager + 3 Technical Senior Manager). Total engineering posts: 90 out of 206.
Q3. What is the salary for BOB SO posts?
Starting basic pay ranges from ₹48,480/month (JMG/S-I) to ₹1,02,300/month (SMG/S-IV), plus DA, HRA, CCA and other bank allowances.
Q4. Is BOB SO Recruitment 2026 for freshers?
No. Every post requires a minimum of 2 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. This is exclusively an experienced professional recruitment drive.
Q5. What qualification is needed for BOB SO Civil Engineer post?
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 2 years (JMG/S-I), 4 years (MMG/S-II), or 7 years (MMG/S-III) of post-qualification experience in civil engineering project execution and monitoring.
Q6. What certifications are preferred for BOB Information Security posts?
CISSP, CISM, or CISA certifications are preferred for Information Security Manager and Senior Manager posts, along with B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc in CS or Cyber Security.
Q7. What is the eligibility for BOB Security Manager posts?
Graduation + minimum 5 years as a Commissioned Officer in Armed Forces, Class-I Gazetted Police Officer, or equivalent Paramilitary officer. There are 54 Security Manager (MMG/S-II) posts.
Q8. What is the service bond for BOB SO posts?
Candidates appointed at MMG/S-II and above must serve BOB for a minimum of 3 years. Early exit penalty: 3 months’ gross salary, not exceeding ₹3 Lakhs.
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Source: Official Bank of Baroda Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 dated 06.08.2026 | bankofbaroda.bank.in