You’ve reached the Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Date 2026 and the countdown to the bank of Baroda LBO exam has officially begun with the admit card having been released. Bank of Baroda has announced a recruitment of 2482 Local Bank Officers (LBO) in Junior Management Grade / Scale-I through Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16.
This was not like a fresher’s exam, but was a lateral entry drive where only the officers who have one year of experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank were eligible for it. That is, those who are sitting this paper already know the banking floor.
The bank had announced the online examination date in its official notification of 23rd September 2026 as Saturday, 3rd October 2026.The notice states that the date will be tentative but the call letters were put on the air on 27 September and the details of the exam are printed on them, so it’s time to plan your final week around 3 October.
In this article, we will help you understand all that you need to know about this exam: Exam Date, Download Call Letter, Exam Pattern, Selection Stages, Vacancies, Eligibility Condition, Salary Details, and some tips for the days ahead.
The first one here is a word of caution: check the official Bank of Baroda website only for your call letter and updates, and disregarding messages which are unverified and are circulating around on social media.
Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Date 2026: Quick Overview
Here is the whole recruitment at a glance before we go into the details:
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | Bank of Baroda |
| Post | Local Bank Officer (LBO), Junior Management Grade/Scale-I, on regular basis |
| Advertisement number | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16 |
| Notification date | 18 August 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 2,482 (1,300 fresh + 1,182 backlog) across 20 states/UTs |
| Application window | 18 August to 17 September 2026 (extended from 7 September) |
| Online exam date | 3 October 2026 (Saturday), tentative as per the bank’s notice |
| Admit card status | Released on 27 September 2026 |
| Exam mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Exam duration | 120 minutes (four sections of 30 minutes each) |
| Selection process | Online Exam, Local Language Proficiency Test, Psychometric Test, GD/Interview, Document Verification and Medical |
| Age limit | 21 to 30 years (as on 1 August 2026) |
| Official website | bankofbaroda.bank.in |
Where Can You Download the Bank of Baroda LBO Admit Card 2026?
The call letter is hosted on the Careers section of the bank’s official website, bankofbaroda.bank.in. Also, the bank will inform you about the call letter through email to the address mentioned in the application form, so be sure to check the email folder (and spam folder).
This is the easy way to find your call letter:
- Please go to the official website of the Bank of Baroda and go to Career – Current Opportunities.
- Click on “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers on regular basis – BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16”.Click the link of Online Examination Call Letter.
- Enter Registration Number/Roll Number and your Password/Date of birth (DD-MM-YY) and enter your Captcha and click Login.
- Download the call letter and get a good printout of it to bring to the examination centre.
- The bank’s notification of 27 September 2026 also includes the Information Handout and Scribe Declaration Form.
Please note that you do need to read the handout carefully as this will include instructions and documents for candidates who need to have a scribe on the day of the examination, and the declaration form for candidates who require a scribe will be included.
Important Dates for Bank of Baroda LBO 2026
Here is the timeline of the recruitment so far, leading up to the Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Date 2026:
| Event | Date |
| Notification released | 18 August 2026 |
| Online application begins | 18 August 2026 |
| Original last date to apply | 7 September 2026 |
| Addendum extending the deadline | 7 September 2026 |
| Revised last date to apply and pay fee | 17 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Notice on online exam and Pre-Examination Training | 23 September 2026 |
| Call letter notification | 27 September 2026 |
| Online examination | 3 October 2026 (Saturday) |
| Pre-Examination Training (eligible categories) | Online; schedule sent to registered email IDs |
| Result and next stages | To be announced |
A quick word on Pre-Examination Training: the bank will conduct it online for candidates from the SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Minority Community and PwD categories. If you fall in one of these groups, keep an eye on your registered email for the schedule.
What Is the Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Pattern 2026?
The online test is compact and evenly balanced: 120 multiple-choice questions for 120 marks, with four sections of 30 questions each. Every section has its own 30-minute timer, so you cannot borrow time from one section to spend on another.
| Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| General/Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 minutes |
·1 mark is awarded for each correct answer and 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.If a question is not attempted there is no loss of marks.
·The English Language section is in English and the other sections are bilingual (English and Hindi).
·The recruitment advertisement states that the candidates need to get minimum qualifying marks in each section including overall and English Language is a qualifying section so that marks obtained in English Language will not be counted for the merit list.
How Will Bank of Baroda Select Its Local Bank Officers?
The first hurdle on the online exam is just the beginning. Selection is done in a multi-stage process and merit list is prepared on State/Category basis (Only one State can be applied for): Online Examination: the computer-based test of 120 marks as described above
• Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT): candidates must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the state they applied for. If they have studied the said language in Class 10th or 12th and holds the mark sheet or Certificate, they are exempted.
• Psychometric Test: detects personality, communication and suitability for a sales oriented position.
Note: General: Minimum qualifying marks is 60%, Reserved categories minimum qualifying marks is 55%. Document Verification & Medical Examination of provisionally selected candidates
What Are the Bank of Baroda LBO Vacancies for 2026?
The bank has announced 2,482 vacancies in all, made up of 1,300 fresh posts and 1,182 backlog posts carried over from earlier recruitments. Here is the category-wise split:
| Category | Vacancies |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 358 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 240 |
| OBC | 600 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 303 |
| General (UR) | 981 |
| Total | 2,482 |
The state-wise picture is where the real story lies. Gujarat alone accounts for nearly half of all posts, largely because of a big backlog, followed by Karnataka and Maharashtra:
| State/UT | Fresh | Backlog | Total |
| Andhra Pradesh | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| Assam | 34 | 6 | 40 |
| Goa | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Gujarat | 400 | 785 | 1,185 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Karnataka | 130 | 288 | 418 |
| Kerala | 40 | 9 | 49 |
| Maharashtra | 180 | 38 | 218 |
| Manipur | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Meghalaya | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Mizoram | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Nagaland | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Odisha | 96 | 4 | 100 |
| Punjab | 30 | 4 | 34 |
| Sikkim | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| Tamil Nadu | 128 | 4 | 132 |
| Telangana | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| Tripura | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| West Bengal | 40 | 2 | 42 |
| Total | 1,300 | 1,182 | 2,482 |
Who Is Eligible for Bank of Baroda LBO 2026?
For anyone double-checking their eligibility, here are the key conditions:
Here are the main conditions for those who want to verify their eligibility:
Education: degree from a recognised university or institution of any meaning.
Experience: 1 year minimum experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank.No prior experience is considered in NBFCs, cooperative banks, payment banks, small finance banks or fintech companies.
Age: 21 to 30 years as on 1 August 2026, relaxation of 5 years have been granted for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are eligible to 10 years (Gen/EWS) 13 years (OBC) or 15 years (SC/ST) and Ex-Servicemen are also eligible according to the rules.
Credit history: candidates need to have a CIBIL score of 680 or higher.Not eligible: Past Officers of Bank of Baroda (3 years) or contract staff of the Bank of Baroda, Current Officers/Contract staff of Bank of Baroda.
The application fee, for reference, was as follows (plus payment gateway charges):
| Category | Application Fee |
| General, EWS and OBC | ₹850 (including GST) |
| SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and Women | ₹175 (including GST) |
Which Local Language Will You Be Tested In?
Language matters a great deal in this recruitment, since Local Bank Officers work closely with customers in their own state. The local language requirement for the main states is given below:
| State | Local Language(s) |
| Goa | Konkani |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu, Hindi |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Punjab | Punjabi |
| Sikkim | Bengali, Nepali |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| West Bengal | Bengali |
| Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Manipuri, Garo, Khasi, Mizo, Kokborok |
If you applied for a state that is not listed here, such as Andhra Pradesh or Telangana, please confirm the language requirement in the official advertisement.
What Salary and Perks Can a Local Bank Officer Expect?
The pay scale for the post is ₹48,480-2000 (7)-62,480-2340 (2)-67,160-2680 (7)-85,920 per month, along with allowances such as DA, HRA, CCA and special pay. Candidates are selected on 12 month probation and must sign a service bond for at least 3 years. Postings are within the state where you applied, as outlined in the advertisement, you will be serving in that state for the first 12 years of your career.
What Should You Do in the Final Days Before the Exam?
The exam is coming up in a few days, and with that it’s easy to think of starting something new. Resist that urge. It will be much better for you to spend a calm and concentrated week revising rather than a frantic one.
Download and print your call letter today and verify your Name, Roll Number, Photo, Exam Centre and Reporting time.
Read the Information Handout provided with the call letter so that any information or instructions you don’t expect on the day will not be a surprise to you.
Do sectional mocks with a good 30-minute time per section, since time does not transfer between sections.
Revise the Banking Knowledge and General/Economic Awareness parts particularly the recent RBI news, Banking news, and General/economic current affairs.
Maintain a smart approach to attempts.You will lose points with every incorrect answer (a point is deducted for each incorrect answer, you have to pay more than you gain by blind guessing).
Arrive well before the reporting time at the examination centre, plan your travels ahead
In Short
The Bank of Baroda (BoB), LBO Exam Date 2026 has been announced on 3 October 2026, and the call letter has been released, and 2,482 jobs are at stake. It is termed “tentative” in the bank’s notice, but now that you have the call letters, you should be making serious preparations for that Saturday. Maintain composure, revise wisely and remember to check official website in for any updates. You’ve already jumped the experience bar that most applicants couldn’t, and all that’s left is to demonstrate your knowledge on test day. Best of luck!
FAQs
What is the date of LBO Exam for Bank of Baroda 2026?
As per notice issued by the bank on 23rd September 2026, the online examination will be conducted on 3 October 2026 (Saturday). The date is subject to change, according to the bank.
Yes, the Bank of Baroda LBO Admit Card 2026 has been released.
Yes. The notification of call letter was released on 27 September 2026 and candidates can download the same from the Careers section of the official website.
What is the procedure to download the Bank of Baroda LBO Call Letter?
Visit official site , click on the Career link and then Current Opportunities, click the call letter link and enter Registration/Roll Number and password/date of birth.
What is the number of vacancies in Bank of Baroda LBO 2026?
It has a vacancy of 2,482 across 20 states and union territories, including 1,300 fresh and 1,182 backlog posts.
What is the Exam Pattern of Bank of Baroda LBO 2026?
English Language: 30 questions (30 marks) Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude: 30 questions (30 marks) General/Economic Awareness: 30 questions (30 marks) Banking Knowledge: 30 questions (30 marks) There are a total of 120 questions for 120 marks in 120 minutes, which is divided into four parts of 30 questions each: English Language, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness, Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude.
Does Bank of Baroda LBO have Negative Marking?
Yes. One-fourth mark will be deducted for each wrong answer and no negative marking for unattempted questions.
Who is Eligible for Bank of Baroda LBO 2026?
Graduates between 21-30 years (as on 1 August 2026) having one year experience of officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank with proficiency in local language of the applied state.
What is next after the online exam?
The Local Language Proficiency Test (unless eligible for exemption), Psychometric Test, Group Discussion/Personal Interview are the steps followed by shortlisted candidates, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
What is the salary of a Local Bank Officer in Bank of Baroda?
The salary ranges from Rs.48,480/- to Rs.85,920/- per month along with DA, HRA, CCA and other allowances and a 12 month probation period.
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