Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2025: Apply online for 2500 LBO posts
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2025: Bank of Baroda has announced a recruitment drive for 2500 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts on a regular basis for the year 2025. Here’s a comprehensive overview based on the latest information:
Important Dates:
Online Application Start Date: July 4, 2025
Last Date for Online Application and Fee Payment: August 3, 2025 (Extended from July 24, 2025)
Last Date of printing the application: August 18, 2025
Admit Card Available: To be notified later
Exam Date: To be notified later
Vacancy Details:
Total Posts: 2500
Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMG/S-I)
Eligibility Criteria (as of July 1, 2025):
Age Limit: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 30 years. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years).
Educational Qualification:
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute (including Integrated Dual Degree (IDD)).
Professional qualifications in Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, Engineering, or Medical are also eligible.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any 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 will not be considered. Candidates must submit a job profile certified by their existing/previous employer(s).
Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (read, write, speak, and understand) in the local language of the state/union territory for which they are applying. For some North Eastern states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura), English will now be accepted as a valid local language.
If the applicant has studied English or the relevant local language in Class 10 or 12, they will be exempted from the language proficiency test.
CIBIL Score (Credit History): A minimum CIBIL score of 680 or above is required at the time of joining. Candidates with a record of default in loan repayment or credit card dues, or against whom adverse reports from CIBIL or other external agencies are available, are not eligible.
Application Process:
Visit the official website: www.bankofbaroda.in
Navigate to the “Careers” section and click on “Current Opportunities.”
Select the link for “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers on Regular Basis Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2025/05.”
Register yourself by entering basic details (name, valid mobile number, email ID) to generate login credentials.
Log in with your registration number and password.
Fill the online application form with all required personal, educational, and other details accurately.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and other relevant documents (resume, date of birth proof, educational certificates, work experience certificates, caste/category certificate, PWD certificate, Ex-servicemen discharge certificate/NOC). Ensure all documents are clear and readable.
Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
General, EWS & OBC: Rs. 850/- (including GST) + Payment Gateway Charges.
SC, ST, PWD, ESM (Ex-Servicemen), Women: Rs. 175/- (including GST) + Payment Gateway Charges.
Submit the form and download/print a copy of the application for your records.
Selection Process:
The selection process comprises:
Online Test: This is the first stage and is mandatory to qualify for further stages. It consists of 4 sections:
English Language (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes)
Banking Knowledge (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes)
General / Economic Awareness (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes)
Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude (30 Questions, 30 Marks, 30 Minutes)
Total: 120 Questions, 120 Marks, 120 Minutes.
There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General & EWS Category, and 35% for Reserved Categories in each section.
Psychometric Test: This test assesses the candidate’s alignment with the Bank’s core values and aptitude for sales-related roles.
Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Candidates must qualify in the LPT unless they have studied the local language as a subject in 10th or 12th standard.
Group Discussion (GD) and/or Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the online test and LPT will proceed to this stage. The minimum qualifying marks for GD/PI are 60% for General Category and 55% for Reserved Category.
Salary and Career Progression:
Basic Pay: Starting basic pay for an LBO (JMG/S-I) is Rs. 48,480 per month.
Gross Monthly Salary: Approximately Rs. 80,000 (approx.)
In-Hand Salary: Approximately Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 75,000 per month after deductions.
Increments: The basic pay increases with regular increments, potentially reaching Rs. 85,920 per month over time.
Allowances and Perks: In addition to basic pay, LBOs receive various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Lease Rental Facility, City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Medical Benefits, Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and loan benefits at lower interest rates.
Job Profile: Local Bank Officers are primarily responsible for branch-level banking operations, including customer service, loan processing, promoting bank products, ensuring compliance, and engaging in financial planning and risk assessment.
Career Growth: Career progression is based on performance, experience, and knowledge.
The promotional hierarchy includes:
Junior Management- Scale 1, LBO
Junior Management- Scale 2, Manager
Middle Management- Scale 3, Senior Manager
Senior Management- Scale 4, Chief Manager
Senior Management- Scale 5, Assistant General Manager
Top Management- Scale 6, Deputy General Manager
Top Management- Scale 7, General Manager
Candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official Bank of Baroda website (www.bankofbaroda.in) for the detailed notification (Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2025/05) and any further updates.
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