Bank of Baroda LBO Notification 2026 Out: Apply Online for 2482 Local Bank Officer Posts

The Bank of Baroda LBO Notification 2026 is officially out, and it is one of the biggest banking recruitment drives of the year. Bank of Baroda has invited online applications for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in the JMG/S-I grade across 20 states and union territories under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16. If you are a graduate with at least one year of officer-level banking experience, this is a genuine chance to join a leading public sector bank on a regular basis.

Applications opened on 18 August 2026 and close on 7 September 2026. Below you will find every verified detail — dates, state-wise vacancies (including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), eligibility, fee, salary, selection process and a clean step-by-step guide to apply.

📌 Quick Summary Box

• Post: Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMG/S-I
• Total Vacancies: 2,482 (across 20 states/UTs)
• Application Window: 18 August – 7 September 2026
• Age Limit: 21 to 30 years (as on 01 August 2026)
• Qualification: Graduation + 1 year officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank
• Application Fee: ₹850 (Gen/EWS/OBC) · ₹175 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women)
• Apply At: www.bankofbaroda.in → Careers
• Selection: Online Test → Language Proficiency Test → Psychometric Test → GD/Interview

🔎 BOB LBO 2026 — At a Glance

📅 Important Dates

Tip: Do not wait for the last day. Payment gateways and the BOB portal often slow down near the deadline. Aim to submit by early September.

🗺️ State-Wise Vacancy Details

The Bank of Baroda LBO Notification 2026 spreads its 2,482 posts across 20 states. The figure includes fresh vacancies plus backlog (unfilled) posts from earlier LBO drives. Here are the major states, with a special focus on Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for our South-Indian readers.

AP & Telangana candidates: Together the two Telugu states offer 130 posts, and Telugu proficiency (reading, writing, speaking) is mandatory. Since you can apply for only one state, choose the state where you meet the local-language requirement comfortably. Always confirm the exact numbers in the official PDF, as smaller states and category splits are listed there in full.

👥 Category-Wise Vacancy

PwBD reservation is horizontal and included within the overall vacancies.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Who is NOT eligible:

• Candidates whose experience is only in NBFCs, cooperative banks, Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks or fintech companies.
• Existing BOB officers/contract staff, or those who resigned/exited from an officer-grade role at BOB within the last three years.

This is the single most important line in the notification: freshers are not eligible. You need genuine officer-grade banking experience. We explain what this means in the Human Tips section below.

💰 Application Fee

Payment is accepted online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

🧾 Salary Details

Selected Local Bank Officers are appointed in the JMG/S-I scale with a starting basic pay of ₹48,480, progressing along the scale ₹48,480 – 2000(7) – 62480 – 2340(2) – 67160 – 2680(7) – 85920.

In addition to basic pay, officers receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Special Allowance and Transport Allowance as per bank policy. Candidates with prior officer experience may also be eligible for an advance increment.

✅ Selection Process

The BOB LBO 2026 selection runs through the following stages, in order:

1. Online Examination — the first screening test; qualifying is mandatory.
2. Language Proficiency Test (LPT) — reading, writing and speaking in the local language of the chosen state.
3. Psychometric Test — assesses alignment with BOB’s core values and aptitude for sales-oriented roles.
4. Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI) — minimum qualifying marks are 60% (General) and 55% (Reserved).

The final merit list is drawn state-wise.

📝 Exam Pattern

The online test carries 120 questions for 120 marks over 120 minutes, with 30 minutes sectional timing. There is a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.

🖥️ How to Apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Notification 2026

Follow these steps carefully to complete your BOB LBO application online:

1. Visit the official website www.bankofbaroda.in.
2. Go to Careers → Current Opportunities.
3. Open the notification titled “Recruitment of Local Bank Officer (LBO) on Regular Basis” and click Apply Now.
4. Click New Registration and enter your name, mobile number and email to generate login credentials.
5. Log in and fill in all personal, educational and professional details accurately.
6. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
7. Select one state and confirm the local-language requirement.
8. Pay the application fee online as per your category.
9. Review everything, then click Final Submit.
10. Download and print the confirmation page for your records.

🔗 Official Links

💡 Human Tips (Real Candidate Advice)

A few honest pointers most sites won’t tell you:

• Check the experience clause first, not the vacancy count. 2,482 posts sounds huge, but the 1-year officer experience bar (in a Scheduled Commercial Bank) quietly rules out most applicants. If your experience is with an NBFC, SFB or cooperative bank, you are not eligible — don’t waste the fee.
• Pick your state strategically. You can apply for one state only, and merit is state-wise. A state with more posts (like Gujarat or Karnataka) may have a slightly better ratio — but only apply where you genuinely meet the local-language requirement, because the LPT is a real filter.
• Take the local-language test seriously. For AP and Telangana, Telugu reading, writing and speaking are all tested. Comfort with the language matters more than exam prep here.
• Watch the negative marking. At 0.25 per wrong answer with sectional timing, blind guessing hurts. Accuracy beats attempts.
• Save your registration details. All communication — including call letters — goes to the email you register with, so use an ID you check daily.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the Bank of Baroda LBO Notification 2026 out? Yes. The notification was released on 18 August 2026 for 2,482 Local Bank Officer posts under Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16.

2. What is the last date to apply for BOB LBO 2026? The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 7 September 2026.

3. How many BOB LBO vacancies are there in 2026? There are 2,482 vacancies across 20 states/UTs, including both fresh and backlog posts.

4. Can freshers apply for Bank of Baroda LBO 2026? No. Candidates need a minimum of one year of post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. Freshers are not eligible.

5. How many BOB LBO vacancies are in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana? Andhra Pradesh has 80 vacancies and Telangana has 50, with Telugu as the required local language for both.

6. What is the age limit for BOB LBO Recruitment 2026? Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on 01 August 2026, with relaxation as per government norms.

7. What is the BOB LBO application fee? ₹850 for General/EWS/OBC and ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women, plus payment gateway charges.

8. What is the salary of a Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer? The basic pay starts at ₹48,480 in the JMG/S-I scale (up to ₹85,920), plus DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances.

⚠️ Disclaimer

The information above is compiled from the official Bank of Baroda advertisement and reliable public sources for the convenience of candidates. While we make every effort to keep details accurate and current, applicants must verify all information — including vacancies, dates and eligibility — from the official notification PDF at www.bankofbaroda.in before applying. TheJobHunters is not responsible for any error, change or discrepancy.

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