🏦 The Bank of Baroda (BOB) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts for the year 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 2500 vacancies across 18 states, offering a prestigious opportunity for banking professionals to join one of India’s leading public sector banks. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, and it is advised to carefully review the notification before submitting applications.
| 📅 Important Dates: | • Application Opens: 04 July 2025 • Last Date to Apply: 03 August 2025 • Fee Payment Deadline: 03 August 2025 • Exam Date: To Be Notified • Admit Card: Before Exam • Result Date: To Be Updated |
| 🧾 Application Fee: | General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 (including GST and transaction charges) SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Women: ₹175 (including GST and transaction charges) (Payment via Debit/Credit Card, Net-Banking, IMPS, UPI, or Mobile Wallet) |
| 🎓 Age Limit & Eligibility (as on 01 July 2025): | • Age Limit: 21-30 years (Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government norms). • Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute (including Integrated Dual Degree – IDD). Professional qualifications like Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, Engineering, or Medical degrees are also eligible. • Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India. Experience in NBFCs, Cooperative Banks, Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, or fintechs is not valid. • Additional Requirement: Proficiency in the local language (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) of the state applied for is mandatory. • Credit Score: Minimum CIBIL score of 680 or above at the time of joining, as per the bank’s policy. |
| 🧩 Selection Process: | • Online Test: Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 120 questions (120 marks) across four sections: English Language, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness, and Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude (30 marks each, 30 minutes per section). Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. • Psychometric Test or Language Proficiency Test (LPT): To assess behavioral competencies and local language skills. • Group Discussion and/or Interview: For candidates qualifying the online test. • Document Verification & Final Selection. |
| 💰 Salary & Benefits: | • Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 per month (Pay scale: ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920). • Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and other banking perks as per prevailing rules. • Probation Period: 12 months. • Career Growth: Opportunities for promotions and transfers after 12 years or upon reaching SMGS-IV grade, whichever is earlier. |
| 📍 Vacancy Details: | • Total Vacancies: 2500 posts across 18 states. • State-wise Distribution: Highest vacancies in Gujarat (1160), Maharashtra (485), Karnataka (450), with remaining posts in states like Assam, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, etc. Check the official notification for detailed state-wise and category-wise distribution. |
| 📥 Apply Online: | 👉 bankofbaroda.in (Official Website) |
📋 How to Apply:
- Visit the official website: bankofbaroda.in.
- Navigate to the “Careers” section and select “Current Opportunities.”
- Find the notification titled “Recruitment of Local Bank Officer (LBO) on Regular Basis Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2025/05” and click “Apply Now.”
- Register with your name, valid email ID, and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload required documents: photograph, signature, degree certificate, and experience certificates.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form. Save a printout of the application for future reference.
📋 Preparation Tips:
- 📘 Focus on core subjects: Practice Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English Language, Banking Knowledge, and General/Economic Awareness regularly.
- 📰 Stay updated with current affairs, especially banking and financial news.
- 🧠 Take mock tests to improve time management and accuracy for the online test.
- 🗣️ Enhance local language proficiency for the state you’re applying to, as it will be tested.
- 🗂️ Keep scanned copies of required documents (photo, signature, ID proof, educational and experience certificates) ready in the specified format before applying.
🌟 Why Join Bank of Baroda as LBO?
- 🏦 Secure and prestigious career in the government banking sector.
- 📈 Excellent growth opportunities with promotions and transfers after 12 years or upon reaching SMGS-IV grade, whichever is earlier.
- 💼 Strong exposure to banking and financial services, enhancing professional skills.
📅 Hurry — Apply before 03 August 2025!