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Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025

Written by: ARVIND KUMAR

Published: 2025-07-06

Post Introduction

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Job Summary

🏦 Bank of Baroda invites applications for the post of Local Bank Officer under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMG/S-I). A total of 2500 vacancies are available across 18 states. 🗓️ The online application window is open from 04 July 2025 to 24 July 2025. Selected candidates will be posted within the applied state for up to 12 years or until promotion to SMGS-IV grade.

Basic Information

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Basic Information

Information	Details
🏢 Organization Name	Bank of Baroda
📝 Description	Recruitment of Local Bank Officers (JMG/S-I) on Regular Basis across 18 states
📌 Advertisement No.	BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2025/05
📋 Post Name	Local Bank Officer
📞 Contact Info	Refer to Careers section on the Bank's website
📍 Location	State-wise posting within India as per application
🌐 Website	https://www.bankofbaroda.in

Important Dates

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Key Timelines

📆 Event	🕒 Date
🔓 Application Start Date	04 July 2025
⏳ Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees	24 July 2025
📝 Online Test Date	To be announced

Application Fee

💳 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Fee Details

👥 Category	💰 Fee (Incl. GST & Charges)
General / EWS / OBC	₹850/-
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women	₹175/-
💳 Payment Mode	Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking
⛔ Refund Policy	Non-refundable, even if not shortlisted

Eligibility Criteria

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Qualification & Age

📌 Criteria	🔍 Details
🎓 Educational Qualification	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university Professional degrees like CA, ICWA, Engineering, Medical also eligible
🧑‍💼 Experience	Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience as Officer in SCB or RRB Experience in NBFCs, Fintechs, Cooperative Banks not valid
📅 Age Limit	21 to 30 years as on 01 July 2025
🧾 Age Relaxation	SC/ST: 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy): 3 years PwBD: 10–15 years (based on category) Ex-Servicemen: 5–10 years 1984 Riot Victims: 5 years
🗣️ Language Proficiency	Must be proficient in local language of applied state (read/write/speak)
📊 CIBIL Score	Minimum 680 required

Post Details

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Breakdown

Sr. No.	📋 State	🗣️ Local Language	📊 Total Posts
1	Goa	Konkani	15
2	Gujarat	Gujarati	1160
3	Jammu & Kashmir	Urdu, Hindi	10
4	Karnataka	Kannada	450
5	Kerala	Malayalam	50
6	Maharashtra	Marathi	485
7	Odisha	Odiya	60
8	Punjab	Punjabi	50
9	Sikkim	Bengali, Nepali	3
10	Tamil Nadu	Tamil	60
11	West Bengal	Bengali	50
12	Arunachal Pradesh	—	6
13	Assam	Assamese, Bengali, Bodo	64
14	Manipur	Manipuri	12
15	Meghalaya	Garo, Khasi	7
16	Mizoram	Mizo	4
17	Nagaland	Kokborok	8
18	Tripura	—	6
🧮 Total Vacancies: UR: 1043 \| OBC: 667 \| SC: 367 \| ST: 178 \| EWS: 245 \| 👉 Grand Total: 2500

Selection Process

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Stages of Evaluation

🧩 Stage	📝 Description
Stage 1	Online Test (Objective)
Stage 2	Psychometric Test (Sales Aptitude & Core Values)
Stage 3	Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Stage 4	Group Discussion (GD)
Stage 5	Personal Interview (PI)

Exam Pattern

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Online Test Structure

📘 Section	📚 Subject	🧮 Marks	⏱️ Duration	🌐 Language
1	English Language	30	30 mins	English
2	Banking Knowledge	30	30 mins	Bilingual
3	General/Economic Awareness	30	30 mins	Bilingual
4	Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude	30	30 mins	Bilingual
🧮 Total: 120 Questions \| 120 Marks \| 120 Minutes

Syllabus

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Subject-wise Topics

📚 Subject	📝 Topics
📖 English Language	Reading Comprehension Error Detection Fill in the Blanks Para Jumbles Vocabulary & Grammar
🏦 Banking Knowledge	Banking Terminologies Digital Banking RBI Functions Recent Developments
🌐 General/Economic Awareness	Current Affairs Indian Economy Budget & Schemes Static GK
🧠 Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude	Data Interpretation Arithmetic Seating Arrangement Blood Relations Number Series

How to Apply

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Online Application Steps

🔗 Visit Bank of Baroda Careers Page
📝 Register with valid email ID and mobile number
📄 Fill out the online application form carefully
📤 Upload required documents, photo, and signature
💳 Pay the application fee via online mode
✅ Submit the form and download the confirmation

Important Links

📢 Bank of Baroda - Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 – Direct Access

🔗 Link Type	🖱️ Action Button
📝 Apply Online	Apply Now
📄 Official Notification PDF	Download PDF
🌐 Official Website	Visit Site

FAQs

❓ Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2025 – Common Questions

The last date for submission of online application and fee payment is 24 July 2025.

Yes, candidates must have at least 1 year post-qualification experience as an Officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks or Regional Rural Banks. Experience in NBFCs, Fintechs, or Cooperative Banks is not considered.

Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline. Professional qualifications like CA, Engineering, or Medical are also eligible.

No, candidates are allowed to apply for only one state. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation or forfeiture of fees.

The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 01 July 2025. Relaxations: SC/ST - 5 yrs, OBC - 3 yrs, PwBD - up to 15 yrs, Ex-Servicemen - up to 10 yrs.

Yes, candidates must be proficient in the local language (reading, writing, speaking) of the state they apply for.

General/OBC/EWS candidates must pay ₹850, while SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women candidates pay ₹175. Payment must be made online using cards, UPI, or net banking.