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Bank of Baroda (BOB) has announced the online exam date for Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 . The exam for 2,482 posts will be held on 03/10/2026. The application period has ended. Candidates who applied can read the exam date notice through the link below and prepare for the online test. Check the test sections, marking rules and selection stages on this page. Keep checking the bank’s website for the admit card update.
Bank of Baroda (BOB)
BOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 – Exam Date
Advt No.: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
Important Dates
- Form Start Date: 18/08/2026
- Form Last Date: 17/09/2026 (Extended)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 17/09/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Admit Card Date: Before exam
- Application Print Last Date: 02/10/2026
- Exam Date: 03/10/2026
Application Fees
- General / EWS / OBC: ₹850/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM / Women: ₹175/-
- The fee was payable online. Payment gateway charges were extra.
BOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- BOB gave age relaxation to eligible categories under its recruitment rules.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age After Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 35 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 33 years |
| PwBD (General / EWS) | 40 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 43 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen / Commissioned Officers (General / EWS) | 35 years |
| Ex-servicemen / Commissioned Officers (OBC) | 38 years |
| Ex-servicemen / Commissioned Officers (SC / ST) | 40 years |
BOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 2,482
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 981 |
| OBC | 600 |
| SC | 358 |
| EWS | 303 |
| ST | 240 |
| Total | 2,482 |
State-wise Posts and Local Languages
| State | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | 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 |
*English is accepted as the local language in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland only when the applicant studied and passed it at school in that state.
Eligibility Details
- A graduation degree in any subject from a recognized university was required.
- Applicants needed at least one year of officer-level work in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.
- Applicants must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the state they chose.
- IC 38, NISM Series V-A, NISM Series XXI-A or NISM Series XIII certificates were preferred. They were not compulsory.
BOB Local Bank Officer (LBO): Salary Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | JMG/S-I |
| Basic pay scale | ₹48,480 – 2,000 (7) – ₹62,480 – 2,340 (2) – ₹67,160 – 2,680 (7) – ₹85,920 |
| Starting basic pay | ₹48,480 |
| Advance increment | One increment for candidates with at least one year of banking experience |
| Allowances | As per the bank’s policy and applicable industry settlement |
Important Links
| Exam Date Notice | Download Notice |
| Online Application | Application Portal |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Official Website | Bank of Baroda |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
BOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Online Test
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
- Each wrong answer carries a deduction of 0.25 mark.
- English is qualifying only. Its marks do not count in the final merit.
- Other test sections are available in English and Hindi.
Selection Stages
- Online test.
- Local Language Proficiency Test for candidates who did not study the chosen language in Class 10 or 12.
- Psychometric test.
- Group Discussion or Personal Interview.
Selected officers have a 12-month probation. A three-year service bond applies, with an early-exit amount capped at ₹2 lakh. Posting in the chosen state continues for the first 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV.
How to Check BOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Exam Date
- Open the Exam Date Notice link in the Important Links section.
- Find the Local Bank Officer online examination date in the notice.
- Note 03/10/2026 and check the bank’s website for the admit card update.
BOB Local Bank Officer (LBO) 2026: FAQS
When is the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer 2026 exam?
The online test is scheduled for 03/10/2026. The exam date notice is linked in the Important Links table on this page. Candidates can read that notice and keep checking the official bank website for any further instructions about the test.
When will the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer 2026 admit card come out?
The supplied details say the admit card will be available before the examination. They do not give an exact release date. Candidates should watch the bank’s official website and use the correct login details when the download link becomes available.
What was the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer 2026 last date?
The extended application deadline was 17/09/2026, and the fee payment deadline was the same day. Applicants can print their application until 02/10/2026. The application period has ended, so this page now focuses on the exam date update.
How many Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer 2026 posts are there?
The recruitment covers 2,482 posts. The category totals are 981 General, 600 OBC, 358 SC, 303 EWS and 240 ST. Candidates can check the separate state-wise table above to see the number of posts and local language for each state.
Who was eligible for Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer 2026?
A graduation degree from a recognized university and at least one year of officer-level work in a Scheduled Commercial Bank were required. Applicants also needed to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the state chosen in the application.
What is the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer 2026 age limit?
The age limit was 21 to 30 years as on 01/08/2026. Eligible reserved categories receive relaxation under the recruitment rules. The table above shows the maximum age after adding each listed category’s relaxation to the general upper limit.
What was the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer 2026 application fee?
General, EWS and OBC applicants paid ₹850. SC, ST, PwBD, ESM, DESM and women applicants paid ₹175. The fee was payable online, with payment gateway charges extra. These amounts relate to the completed application process, not an exam-day payment.
What are the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer 2026 selection stages?
Selection includes the online test, a psychometric test, and a Group Discussion or Personal Interview. A Local Language Proficiency Test also applies when an applicant did not study the chosen state language in Class 10 or 12. The online test has 120 questions.