Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026: 206 Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026

Bank of Baroda (BOB) has invited online applications for 206 Specialist Officer vacancies on a regular basis under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15. The recruitment covers Digital Banking, Facility Management, Information Security, Security, Enterprise Data Management, Corporate Accounts and Taxation Planning roles at JMG/S-I to SMG/S-IV grades.

The online application window is open from 6 August 2026 to 26 August 2026 through the Bank of Baroda Current Opportunities portal. Applicants should check the exact qualification, experience and age range for their chosen post before registering and follow the latest govt jobs notifications for exam and interview updates.

Bank of Baroda Overview

Bank of Baroda is a public sector bank with branches and offices across India and overseas. These Specialist Officer positions support its digital products, engineering facilities, information security, physical security, enterprise data, taxation, accounts and investor-relations functions. Selected candidates may be posted at any branch, office or location in India.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

This recruitment fills 206 regular vacancies across 22 specialist posts, including 88 Facility Management vacancies, 54 Manager-Security vacancies and 19 Digital Banking vacancies.

Expert insight: Facility Management and Security together account for 142 of 206 vacancies, while data-science, digital-product and investor-relations posts have very few seats and are likely to see tighter profile-based shortlisting.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 206 vacancies are notified. The post-wise and category-wise distribution is below.

The vacancy figures, including reserved and PwBD positions, are provisional and may change according to the Bank's requirements. Some vacancies are unfilled positions carried forward from previous recruitment exercises.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Check the exact eligibility for the post you plan to apply for:

• Manager - Digital Product: B.E./B.Tech in IT, Computer Science, ECE or related stream; minimum 3 years in digital/IT product project management in banking, BFSI, FinTech or card networks.
• Senior Manager - Digital Product: Relevant B.E./B.Tech or MCA; minimum 6 years of similar experience.
• Product Manager - Digital Lending: Graduate in any discipline; minimum 3 years in digital-lending product design or process in banking/FinTech.
• Technical Officer/Manager/Senior Manager - Civil Engineer: B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Civil Engineering with minimum 2, 4 or 7 years of relevant construction, monitoring or maintenance experience respectively.
• Technical Officer/Manager/Senior Manager - Electrical Engineer: B.E./B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering with minimum 2, 4 or 7 years of relevant work experience respectively.
• Manager - Information Security: Relevant full-time engineering/IT degree or MCA/M.Sc./M.Tech in Cyber Security, prescribed certification such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, CCNA or CISA, and minimum 3 years of IT/InfoSec experience including 1 year in information security.
• Senior Manager - Information Security: Relevant engineering/IT qualification, CISSP/CISM/CISA certification and minimum 6 years of experience including 3 years in information-security roles.
• Manager - Security: Graduate and a released Armed Forces officer with at least 5 years commissioned service, or a police officer not below Deputy Superintendent rank with the prescribed Class-I service, or an equivalent paramilitary officer.
• Chief Manager - Data Scientist: Relevant engineering, computer, IT, data-science or equivalent qualification with minimum 10 years in IT, including 8 years in Data Science.
• Senior Manager - Data Scientist: Relevant qualification with minimum 6 years in IT, including 5 years in Data Science/Data Analytics.
• Senior Manager - Data Profiling: B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA in a relevant field with minimum 6 years of experience, including 5 years in SQL/PL-SQL or Impala/Hive and Qlik development.
• Senior Manager - DQ Analyst: Graduation in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics or a related quantitative field, or M.Sc. Data Science/MBA Analytics; minimum 6 years, including 5 years as a Data Quality Analyst.
• Senior Manager - BI and Dashboard Development: Relevant B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. with minimum 6 years, including 5 years in SQL/PL-SQL or Impala/Hive.
• Manager - Taxation/Accounts: Chartered Accountant or ICWA; minimum 2 years in BFSI, preferably with accounts and taxation exposure.
• Senior Manager - Taxation/Accounts: Chartered Accountant or ICWA; minimum 5 years in BFSI, preferably including 2 years in accounts and taxation.
• Chief Manager - Investor Relations: Graduation in Economics or Commerce, with CA/MBA/EPGM preferred; minimum 8 years in banking or a reputed brokerage, including 3 years in investor relations, corporate communication or research.

Experience of less than six months in any organisation is not counted. Only one application should be submitted for a post; where multiple applications are filed, only the latest completed application is retained and other fees are forfeited.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

Age is calculated as on 1 August 2026. The table shows the notified age range and the earliest permissible birth date for the maximum-age limit before category relaxation.

* The birth-date threshold is based on the maximum age before relaxation; candidates must also meet the notified minimum age for their post.

Age relaxation: SC/ST candidates receive 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 years, and PwBD candidates 10 years for General/EWS, 13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC/ST. Eligible ex-servicemen and commissioned officers receive relaxation of 5 years for General/EWS, 8 years for OBC and 10 years for SC/ST, subject to the notification.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable and payment-gateway charges apply in addition to the stated amount.

Payment must be made online through the payment options available in the application portal. The fee remains payable even if the online test is not conducted or a candidate is not shortlisted.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates receive basic pay, allowances, perquisites and benefits under the applicable banking-industry settlement and Bank policies. The notified officer pay scales are:

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Application scrutiny/shortlisting: The Bank may shortlist candidates according to qualification, experience and profile.
• Online test, if conducted: Reasoning, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude are qualifying sections; Professional Knowledge contributes to merit.
• Psychometric test, group discussion and/or personal interview: The Bank may use one or more of these stages before final selection.
• Document verification and medical fitness: Appointment remains subject to verification and meeting the Bank's medical standards.

The online test has 150 questions for 225 marks and a total duration of 150 minutes. Reasoning, English and Quantitative Aptitude have 25 questions and 25 marks each within a combined 75-minute period; Professional Knowledge has 75 questions for 150 marks in 75 minutes. A penalty of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks in the personal interview are 60% for General/EWS and 55% for reserved categories.

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the Bank of Baroda website and open Career → Current Opportunities.
2. Open the Specialist Officer recruitment advertisement and click the online application link.
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then note the registration or acknowledgement number.
4. Fill in personal, educational and post-qualification experience details carefully.
5. Upload the photograph, signature, resume, date-of-birth proof, qualification certificates, experience certificates and category documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable fee online before 26 August 2026.
7. Review the form before final submission because category changes are not permitted after registration.
8. Save and print the system-generated application form and payment receipt.

Use the registered email ID throughout the recruitment process, as call letters, interview dates and other communication will be sent electronically.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

• Recent photograph and signature in the prescribed upload format.
• Resume and proof of date of birth.
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• Post-qualification experience certificates showing role and duration.
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS certificate in the prescribed Government of India format, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate issued by the competent authority, where applicable.
• Ex-serviceman or service-release documents for the Manager-Security post and relaxation claims.
• Identity proof and any other document specified in the online form.

Uploaded supporting documents should be in PDF format and within the size limit stated in the application instructions.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

Professional Knowledge carries 150 of 225 marks and directly affects merit, so candidates should prioritise the technical syllabus and practical concepts linked to their chosen domain. Reasoning, English and Quantitative Aptitude remain qualifying but cannot be ignored because sectional qualification is necessary. Use daily current affairs for banking and economy updates, revise core facts through Static GK, and practise timed recall with the daily current affairs quiz.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Probation and Service Bond

Selected candidates will remain on probation for 12 months of active service. They must serve the Bank for at least 3 years after joining or pay an amount equal to three months' gross salary if they leave early, capped at Rs 2 lakh for JMG/S-I officers and Rs 3 lakh for MMG/S-II, MMG/S-III and SMG/S-IV officers, subject to the Bank's prevailing policy.

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