Bank of Baroda Special Recruitment Drive 2026 for 11 Officer Posts

Bank of Baroda Officer Recruitment 2026: Official Overview

Bank of Baroda has released an official recruitment notification under Advertisement Number BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/19 for a Special Recruitment Drive targeting specialized officer roles. This recruitment drive offers 11 regular vacancies across Middle Management Grade/Scale II (MMG/S-II), Middle Management Grade/Scale III (MMG/S-III), and Senior Management Grade/Scale IV (SMG/S-IV) levels for eligible SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

Detailed Vacancy & Eligibility Breakdown

The vacancies cover critical functional domains within banking operations, including Project Finance, MSME Credit Risk, Enterprise and Operational Risk Management, Fraud Incidence Analysis, Digital Fraud, MSME Relationship, Business Finance, and Internal Controls. Candidates seeking ongoing developments regarding Bank of Baroda examinations can also check the Bank of Baroda LBO Admit Card 2026 Released for Online Exam recruitment details for insights into institutional evaluation standards.

Online registration for this special drive commences on 28 October 2026 and closes on 17 November 2026. Selected candidates will be posted at bank offices or specialized verticals across India based on operational requirements.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution & Post Details

The 11 officer posts are distributed across specific managerial levels and specialized functions. Below is the exact post-wise allocation announced in the official notification:

Category-wise summary for this Special Recruitment Drive: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 4 Posts, Scheduled Caste (SC): 4 Posts, and Scheduled Tribe (ST): 3 Posts, making a total of 11 posts.

Educational Qualification & Mandatory Work Experience

Candidates must possess recognized qualifications and post-qualification professional experience as on the cutoff date. Minimum experience requirements across roles range between 3 to 8 years in relevant domains within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

• Senior Manager - Project Finance (Infrastructure & ESG): Chartered Accountant (CA) or full-time MBA/PGDM in Finance or equivalent from a recognized institution. Requires relevant experience in infrastructure financing or ESG project appraisal.
• Senior Manager - MSME Credit Risk Management: CA or full-time MBA/PGDM in Finance/Banking with hands-on experience in credit risk evaluation and MSME loan portfolio assessment.
• Senior Manager - Enterprise and Operational Risk Management: CA or full-time MBA/PGDM with specialization in Risk Management or Finance. Experience in operational risk framework implementation and enterprise risk assessment is mandatory.
• Senior Manager - Fraud Incidence and Root Cause Analysis: Graduation or Post Graduation degree in Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, CA, or Company Secretary (CS). Requires professional exposure to financial fraud investigation and root cause analysis.
• Manager - Digital Fraud: B.E. / B.Tech / IT / MCA or equivalent degree in computer application or information technology from a recognized university. Experience in digital payment security, cyber fraud prevention, or monitoring is required.
• Senior Manager - MSME Relationship: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Requires prior experience in corporate banking, MSME credit delivery, or relationship management.
• Senior Manager - Business Finance: Graduation degree combined with mandatory Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification. Professional background in business finance, budgeting, financial planning, or managerial accounting is required.
• Chief Manager - Internal Controls: Graduation degree along with mandatory Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification. Requires extensive senior-level experience in bank internal audit, internal financial controls, and compliance oversight.

Age Limits & Category Relaxation Norms

The post-wise age criteria apply as on the mandatory cutoff date of 01.10.2026. Candidates must meet the specific minimum and maximum age bands prescribed for each position prior to applying.

• Senior Manager (Risk Management Posts): 27 to 40 Years
• Manager - Digital Fraud: 24 to 34 Years
• Senior Manager - MSME Relationship & Chief Manager - Internal Controls: 30 to 40 Years
• Senior Manager - Business Finance: 28 to 38 Years

Upper Age Relaxation Rules

Permissible age relaxations apply over and above the upper age limit for reserved categories as specified in government guidelines:

• Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 Years
• Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (with min. 5 years service): SC/ST candidates get up to 10 Years; OBC candidates get up to 8 Years
• Persons Affected by 1984 Riots: 5 Years

Pay Scale, Salary Structure & Perquisites

Selected candidates will be appointed on a regular basis under standard officer pay scales as per industry bipartite settlements and Bank of Baroda policies. In addition to basic pay, officers are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), medical benefits, lease accommodation, and contractual perquisites.

• Middle Management Grade / Scale II (MMG/S-II): Basic Pay Scale of Rs. 64,820 – 93,960
• Middle Management Grade / Scale III (MMG/S-III): Basic Pay Scale of Rs. 85,920 – 1,05,280
• Senior Management Grade / Scale IV (SMG/S-IV): Basic Pay Scale of Rs. 1,02,300 – 1,20,940

The estimated gross starting remuneration for Scale II officers begins at approximately Rs. 1,14,298 per month, translating to an estimated in-hand pay of around Rs. 1,00,000 per month depending on posting location and applicable local allowances.

Selection Process & Examination Details

The selection methodology structured by Bank of Baroda comprises multiple evaluation stages to shortlist qualified candidates for appointment:

• Stage 1: Application Scrutiny: Applications will be screened based on age, educational qualification, eligibility certificates, and post-qualification experience documents submitted online.
• Stage 2: Online Test / Psychometric Test: If conducted, candidates must secure section-wise and overall qualifying cut-off marks. The bank reserves the right to use suitable online evaluation tools or psychometric assessments.
• Stage 3: Group Discussion (GD) and/or Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates from preliminary evaluation stages will be called for GD and/or personal interviews to test functional knowledge and managerial aptitude.
• Stage 4: Final Merit List & Document Verification: Final selection will be determined based on combined marks scored in the selection tests/interview, subject to verifying original certificates and medical fitness.

Step-by-Step Online Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates must submit their application form strictly online via the Bank of Baroda recruitment portal between 28 October 2026 and 17 November 2026.

1. Visit the official portal at bankofbaroda.bank.in and navigate to the Careers > Current Opportunities section.
2. Click on the online application link corresponding to BOB Special Recruitment Drive 2026 (Advt No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/19).
3. Complete initial registration by providing a valid personal email address and mobile number.
4. Fill out personal details, category information, academic qualifications, and work experience carefully. Enter percentage scores up to two decimal places.
5. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, resumes, educational marksheets, experience certificates, and caste certificates in the prescribed file sizes.
6. Pay the application fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
7. Submit the form, save the generated e-receipt, and print a hard copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Application Fee Breakdown

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Rs. 850 (Application fee plus applicable intimation charges)
• SC / ST / PWD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: Rs. 175 (Intimation charges only)
• Payment Mode: Online via Gateway (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

Essential Documents & Submission Precautions

Candidates must prepare clean scanned copies of the following documents before commencing the online application:

• Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport).
• 10th Class / Matriculation Certificate for Date of Birth verification.
• Graduation, Post-Graduation, CA, CS, or Engineering Degree certificates and semester-wise marksheets.
• Work Experience Certificates clearly mentioning post-qualification employment duration, designation, and job responsibilities.
• Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) issued by competent government authorities in the prescribed central format.
• Scanned copy of recent color photograph with light background and signature.