Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 notification has been released under the Special Recruitment Drive 2026 for Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC) vide Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/19 dated 28 October 2026. Through this drive, the bank will fill 11 backlog vacancies on a regular basis across 8 officer positions in the Risk Management, MSME Banking and Finance departments, in MMG/S-II, MMG/S-III and SMG/S-IV scales. Eligible SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates can apply online from 28 October 2026 to 17 November 2026 through the official Bank of Baroda website. This is one of the important Sarkari Naukri 2026 bank openings for experienced finance, risk and banking professionals.
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Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 11 Backlog Officer Vacancies (Latest Govt Jobs 2026)
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Bank of Baroda |
| Recruitment Name | Special Recruitment Drive 2026 for Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC) – Backlog Vacancies |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/19 |
| Notification Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Post Names | Senior Manager, Manager and Chief Manager (8 positions) |
| Total Vacancies | 11 (SC – 4, ST – 3, OBC – 4) |
| Departments | Risk Management (6), MSME Banking (1), Finance (4) |
| Scale | MMG/S-II, MMG/S-III and SMG/S-IV |
| Job Type | Regular Basis – Bank Job (Backlog Vacancies) |
| Eligible Categories | SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 17 November 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India (as per Bank’s requirement) |
| Official Website | www.bankofbaroda.in |
The Bank of Baroda Special Recruitment Drive 2026 is meant for experienced professionals, as every position requires prior work experience in banking, finance, risk or a related field. Selection may include an application scrutiny, online or psychometric test, group discussion and personal interview, as decided by the Bank. Candidates should read the full notification before applying, because only one post can be chosen under this advertisement.
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details – Post Wise and Category Wise Breakup (Bank Jobs 2026)
The 11 backlog vacancies are spread over eight positions in three departments. The post-wise vacancy details are given below:
| SL | Department | Post Name | Scale | Vacancies |
| 1 | Risk Management | Senior Manager – Project Finance – Infrastructure & ESG | MMG/S-III | 1 |
| 2 | Risk Management | Senior Manager – MSME Credit Risk Management | MMG/S-III | 1 |
| 3 | Risk Management | Senior Manager – Enterprise and Operational Risk Management | MMG/S-III | 1 |
| 4 | Risk Management | Senior Manager – Fraud Incidence and Root Cause Analysis | MMG/S-III | 1 |
| 5 | Risk Management | Manager – Digital Fraud | MMG/S-II | 2 |
| 6 | MSME Banking | Senior Manager – MSME Relationship | MMG/S-III | 1 |
| 7 | Finance | Senior Manager – Business Finance | MMG/S-III | 2 |
| 8 | Finance | Chief Manager – Internal Controls | SMG/S-IV | 2 |
| Total | 11 | |||
Category-wise reservation of the backlog vacancies is as follows:
| Position | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
| Posts 1 to 4 (all four Senior Manager posts in Risk Management, taken together) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Manager – Digital Fraud | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Manager – MSME Relationship | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Business Finance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Chief Manager – Internal Controls | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
Note: The Bank may increase or decrease the number of vacancies as per its requirement, and it may select fewer candidates than the advertised number. For the first four Senior Manager posts, the notification gives one combined reservation figure, so the exact category for each individual post is not separately mentioned. Ex-Servicemen do not have any reservation in the Officers’ cadre.
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Qualification and Experience for All Posts (Sarkari Naukri 2026)
Eligibility is calculated as on 01 October 2026. Education and experience requirements for each post are given below:
| Post | Mandatory Education | Preferred | Post Qualification Experience |
| Senior Manager – Project Finance – Infrastructure & ESG | Chartered Accountant (CA) or full-time MBA/PGDM (or equivalent) in the relevant field | CFA (CFA Institute-USA), FRM (GARP), PRM (PRMIA), ESG (CFA Institute-USA), SCR (GARP) | Minimum 5 years in the BFSI sector, with at least 3 years in Project Finance, especially infrastructure such as Roads, Ports and Power |
| Senior Manager – MSME Credit Risk Management | Same as above | Same as above | Minimum 5 years in the BFSI sector, with at least 3 years in an MSME Credit / Risk Management department dealing with credit risk |
| Senior Manager – Enterprise and Operational Risk Management | Same as above | Same as above | Minimum 5 years in the BFSI sector in the Operational Risk domain, including at least 3 years at an operational unit. Experience in management of internal controls, process and IT controls can also be considered |
| Senior Manager – Fraud Incidence and Root Cause Analysis | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in analytics, data science, finance or accounting, OR Chartered Accountant (CA) or Company Secretary (CS) | Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) | Minimum 5 years in the BFSI sector, with 3 years in Audit / Compliance / Risk & Governance / Operational Risk / Fraud Risk |
| Manager – Digital Fraud | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Data Science, or MCA | Experience in Fraud Risk Management and related fields | Minimum 3 years of experience in IT / Digital area in the banking sector |
| Senior Manager – MSME Relationship | Graduate in any discipline | Two-year full-time MBA/PGDM in Finance / Marketing / Sales / Banking | Minimum 8 years in banking, with 4 years in Credit Processing / Sales of Loan Products with any Bank / NBFC / Financial Institution in India. Experience in MSME Credit Processing / Sales of MSME Loans is preferred |
| Senior Manager – Business Finance | Graduation in any discipline and Chartered Accountant by qualification | Post-graduation in Management with Finance specialization, or CFA / ICWA / CMA | Minimum 6 years in Business Finance in a large Bank / large NBFC |
| Chief Manager – Internal Controls | Same as above | Same as above | Minimum 8 years in a Big 4 / Large / Leading Accounting Firm or Banks, in the area of Accounts / Internal Controls / Internal Audit and Operational Governance Oversight |
Important eligibility conditions:
- Educational qualifications must be from a college, institution or university recognized by the Government of India / Government bodies / AICTE.
- Post-qualification experience of less than six months in any organization as on 01.10.2026 will not be counted, unless it is part of the candidate’s current employment.
- Experience in the Clerical cadre and Teaching & Training experience will not be counted for eligibility.
- Only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply.
- OBC candidates who come under the ‘creamy layer’, or whose caste is not in the Central List, are not entitled to OBC reservation and age relaxation, and therefore cannot apply for these backlog vacancies.
- Change of category is not allowed at any stage after the online application is registered.
Nationality / Citizenship (as on 01.10.2026): A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 to settle permanently, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of settling in India. Candidates in the last four groups need a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 Age Limit – Post Wise Age and Relaxation as on 01.10.2026 (Latest Govt Jobs 2026)
The age limit is counted as on 01 October 2026. The maximum age mentioned in the notification is for General category, and relaxation is given on the upper age limit as per the reservation available for each post.
| Post | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (General) | Upper Limit with SC/ST Relaxation (5 yrs)* | Upper Limit with OBC-NCL Relaxation (3 yrs)* |
| Posts 1 to 4 – Senior Manager (Risk Management) | 27 | 40 | 45 | 43 |
| Manager – Digital Fraud | 24 | 34 | 39 | 37 |
| Senior Manager – MSME Relationship | 30 | 40 | 45 | 43 |
| Senior Manager – Business Finance | 28 | 38 | 43 | 41 |
| Chief Manager – Internal Controls | 30 | 40 | 45 | 43 |
*Calculated by CareerFocusNow from the relaxation rules given in the notification, for easy understanding. Candidates should confirm the final age from the official notification.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen / Commissioned Officers including ECOs / SSCOs (with at least 5 years of military service and released as per the conditions in the notification) | OBC – 8 years, SC/ST – 10 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the relaxation is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the other relaxation categories listed above. Candidates who seek age relaxation must submit the required certificates at the time of interview and at any later stage when the Bank asks for them.
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 Salary – Pay Scale, Probation and Service Bond Details (Bank Jobs 2026)
| Scale | Applicable Posts | Pay Scale (₹) |
| MMG/S-II | Manager – Digital Fraud | 64,820 – 2,340/1 – 67,160 – 2,680/10 – 93,960 |
| MMG/S-III | Senior Manager posts (Project Finance, MSME Credit Risk, Enterprise and Operational Risk, Fraud Incidence and RCA, MSME Relationship, Business Finance) | 85,920 – 2,680/5 – 99,320 – 2,980/2 – 1,05,280 |
| SMG/S-IV | Chief Manager – Internal Controls | 1,02,300 – 2,980/4 – 1,14,220 – 3,360/2 – 1,20,940 |
Salary and other emoluments are governed by the industry-level bipartite settlement and the Joint Note applicable to officers in the banking sector. Besides the basic pay, selected candidates will get allowances, perquisites and other benefits as per the Bank’s policies. The notification does not state an in-hand salary figure, so the final amount depends on the allowances applicable at the time of joining.
- Probation Period: 12 months of active service from the date of joining.
- Service Bond: Officers recruited in MMG/S-II, MMG/S-III and SMG/S-IV must serve the Bank for a minimum of 3 years, or pay an amount equal to three months’ gross salary (not exceeding ₹3 lakh) if they leave before completing three years of active service. The Bank may revise bond terms as per its policy, and the details will be given in the offer letter.
- Place of Posting: Selected candidates can be posted to any branch or office of the Bank anywhere in India.
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 Application Fee – How Much to Pay for Apply Online
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges |
| OBC | ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
| SC / ST / PWD / ESM / DESM / Women | ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
The fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. It is non-refundable and has to be paid whether or not an online test is conducted, and even if the candidate is not shortlisted for the interview. The application is treated as complete only after the fee is successfully paid on or before 17 November 2026. If a candidate makes more than one payment, no refund request will be entertained.
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 Selection Process – Online Test, Group Discussion and Interview
As per the notification, the selection process may include the following stages, and the Bank can change, cancel or add any stage at its discretion:
- Application Scrutiny: Applications are checked against the eligibility criteria. Shortlisting at this stage is provisional and subject to document verification.
- Online Test / Psychometric Test: The Bank may conduct an online test, a psychometric test or any other suitable test. Candidates must score the minimum marks in each section and in total, where a test is held.
- Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview: One or more interview rounds may be held. The minimum qualifying marks in the Personal Interview are 60% for General and EWS candidates and 55% for other reserved categories, though the Bank can change this criterion.
- Final Merit: Only candidates who qualify in the interview are considered for the final merit list. If candidates score the same marks at the cut-off point, they are ranked by age, older candidate first.
Meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee a call for the interview. The shortlisting criteria are internal to the Bank, and its decision on shortlisting and selection is final. The exam or interview dates have not been announced in the notification. Call letters will be available on the Bank’s website and sent to the email ID given in the application, and requests to change the centre, date or time will not be entertained.
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 Important Dates – Last Date to Apply Online
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application and Pay Fee | 17 November 2026 |
| Age, Education and Experience Cut-off Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Online Test / Interview Date | Not mentioned in the notification. To be informed through the Bank’s website and registered email |
| Call Letter | To be released on the Bank’s website (Career section – Current Opportunities) |
How to Apply for Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official Bank of Baroda website www.bankofbaroda.in and go to the Career section, then Current Opportunities.
- Open the Special Recruitment Drive 2026 notification (Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/19) and read it fully.
- Check your eligibility for the post as on 01.10.2026. You can apply for only one position under this advertisement.
- Click the online application link and register with a valid personal email ID and mobile number. Keep both active until the recruitment process ends.
- Fill in the form carefully. Write your name exactly as in your certificates and mark your category correctly, because no change is allowed after submission.
- Give complete details about any FIR, criminal case or departmental or vigilance proceeding if applicable, as asked in the form.
- Upload your scanned photograph, signature and documents as per the size and format given below, and use the preview option to confirm they are clear.
- Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
- After successful payment, download the e-receipt and application form, note down the acknowledgement number and keep a printout for the interview stage.
Upload specifications:
| Item | Format and Size |
| Documents (Resume, DOB proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate, PWD certificate if applicable) | PDF, A4 page size, not more than 500 KB each. All educational certificates should be combined in a single PDF |
| Photograph (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) | JPG/JPEG, 20 KB to 50 KB, recent passport-style colour photo (200 x 230 pixels preferred) |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 10 KB to 20 KB, signed with black ink on white paper (140 x 60 pixels preferred). Signature in capital letters is not accepted |
Important: If a candidate submits more than one application, only the last successfully completed application is kept, and the fee paid for the other applications is forfeited. The Bank advises candidates to apply well before the last date to avoid website load or login problems. Registration is complete only when the fee is paid.
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Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required at the Time of Interview (Sarkari Naukri 2026)
Original documents with one self-attested photocopy must be produced at the interview stage. Documents should not be sent to the Bank in advance.
- Printout of the GD / Interview call letter
- System-generated printout of the online application form
- Proof of date of birth (Birth Certificate from the competent municipal authority, or SSLC / Std. X certificate showing the date of birth)
- Photo identity proof (PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter’s Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, Aadhaar card with photograph, Employee ID, etc.). Ration Card is not accepted
- Semester-wise or year-wise mark sheets and certificates for all educational qualifications, including the final degree, with proof from the Board / University that the result has been declared
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in the format prescribed by the Government of India, with the caste name matching the Central Government list letter by letter
- For OBC candidates, a certificate that clearly states the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer, issued within one year as on the date of the advertisement
- Disability certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable, along with scribe details if a scribe was used
- Ex-serviceman documents (Service or Discharge Book, pension payment order and proof of last rank held), if applicable
- Certificate from the District Magistrate for persons affected by 1984 riots, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer for candidates working in Government, Quasi-Government, PSUs, nationalised banks or financial institutions
- Certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India for candidates who fall under the nationality categories requiring it
- Work experience documents such as appointment letter, salary slips and relieving letter, as applicable
- Gazette notification, marriage certificate or affidavit in original in case of a change of name
🔗 Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 – Important Links for Apply Online (Latest Govt Jobs 2026)
| Action | Link |
| 🌐 Apply Online (Career – Current Opportunities) | Apply Online |
| 📄 Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| 🏦 Bank of Baroda Official Website | bankofbaroda.in |
| 📅 Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 17 November 2026 |
FAQs – Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 (Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC)
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 has 11 backlog vacancies for eight officer positions. Of these, 6 are in Risk Management, 1 in MSME Banking and 4 in Finance. By category, 4 posts are for SC, 3 for ST and 4 for OBC candidates. The Bank can increase or decrease the number of vacancies as per its requirement.
Online registration starts on 28 October 2026, and the last date to submit the application and pay the fee is 17 November 2026. The registration is complete only after the fee is paid online on or before the last date. Candidates should apply early to avoid website load issues.
This drive is for reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC) against backlog vacancies. OBC candidates must belong to the Non-Creamy Layer and their caste must be in the Central List. Candidates must also meet the post-wise education and experience requirements as on 01 October 2026 and must be willing to serve anywhere in India.
The qualification depends on the post. For example, CA or full-time MBA/PGDM is required for Project Finance, MSME Credit Risk and Enterprise and Operational Risk posts, a degree in Computer Science/IT/Data Science or MCA for Manager – Digital Fraud, and CA with graduation for Senior Manager – Business Finance. Every post also needs prior experience, ranging from 3 to 8 years. The post-wise table in this article gives the full details.
Age is counted as on 01 October 2026. The age range is 27 to 40 years for the four Senior Manager (Risk Management) posts, 24 to 34 years for Manager – Digital Fraud, 30 to 40 years for Senior Manager – MSME Relationship, 28 to 38 years for Senior Manager – Business Finance and 30 to 40 years for Chief Manager – Internal Controls. SC/ST candidates get 5 years and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get 3 years of relaxation in the upper age limit.
The pay scale is ₹64,820 to ₹93,960 for MMG/S-II, ₹85,920 to ₹1,05,280 for MMG/S-III and ₹1,02,300 to ₹1,20,940 for SMG/S-IV. In addition, candidates get allowances and benefits as per the Bank’s policies and the bipartite settlement for bank officers.
OBC candidates have to pay ₹850 (inclusive of GST) plus payment gateway charges. SC, ST, PWD, ESM/DESM and Women candidates have to pay ₹175 (inclusive of GST) plus payment gateway charges. The fee is non-refundable and is payable online only.
The selection may include application scrutiny, an online test, a psychometric test, group discussion and personal interview. The Bank decides which stages will be used and can change them. The minimum qualifying marks in the interview are 60% for General and EWS candidates and 55% for other reserved categories. Dates are not yet announced in the notification.
Yes. Selected officers must serve the Bank for at least 3 years or pay an amount equal to three months’ gross salary, not exceeding ₹3 lakh, if they leave earlier. The probation period is 12 months, and the Bank can post selected candidates anywhere in India.
No. A candidate can apply for only one position under this advertisement. If more than one application is submitted, only the last successfully completed application is retained, and the fee paid on the other applications is forfeited.