Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026: 1100 Wealth Executive & Credit Analyst Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & Apply Online

Introduction to Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026

Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/17 for recruitment of 1,100 officers on a regular basis. The recruitment includes 1,000 Wealth Executive posts in JMG/S-I under Wealth Management Services and 100 Credit Analyst-C&IC posts in MMG/S-II under the Corporate & Institutional Credit Department.

The online application process started on 4 September 2026 and will continue until 24 September 2026. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, professional certification, work experience and age criteria as on 1 September 2026.

Interested candidates can apply through the Bank's designated IBPS registration portal. Before submitting the application, candidates should carefully verify post-specific eligibility and can also follow the latest govt jobs notifications for Bank of Baroda exam, call-letter and result updates.

Bank of Baroda Overview

Bank of Baroda is one of India's major public sector banks, with a large domestic and international banking network. Through this recruitment, the Bank is strengthening its Wealth Management Services and Corporate & Institutional Credit functions.

The advertised posts are regular officer-level appointments. Selected candidates can be posted at any branch or office of Bank of Baroda or at any other location in India depending on organisational requirements.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Overview

BOB SO Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

Recruitment insight: Wealth Executive accounts for more than 90% of the total vacancies, with 1,000 posts available. The Credit Analyst-C&IC post has only 100 vacancies but carries the higher MMG/S-II officer scale and requires Chartered Accountant qualification along with banking experience.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should complete registration and fee payment sufficiently before the closing date instead of waiting until the final hours, particularly because incomplete applications or unsuccessful fee transactions may not be accepted as valid submissions.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Bank of Baroda has announced 1,100 vacancies across two officer positions.

Category-Wise BOB SO Vacancy 2026

PwBD Horizontal Reservation

PwBD reservation is horizontal and forms part of the total vacancies shown above. The Bank also reserves the right to increase, decrease or otherwise modify the vacancies according to its requirements.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

BOB Wealth Executive Eligibility 2026

Mandatory Certification for Wealth Executive

A candidate must possess at least one valid certification from the following:

• IC 38 from Insurance Institute of India.
• NISM Series V-A - Mutual Fund Distributors Certification Examination.
• NISM Series XXI-A - Portfolio Management Services Distributors Certification Examination.
• NISM Series V-D - Mutual Fund - Specialised Investment Fund Distributors Certification Examination.

Preferred Qualification

A 2-year full-time postgraduate degree/diploma in Management or MBA in Finance, Marketing or Banking is preferred but is not listed as the mandatory basic educational qualification.

Wealth Executive Experience Requirement

Candidates need at least 2 years of experience in sales of Wealth Products with eligible organisations such as:

• Leading Public Sector Banks.
• Private Sector Banks.
• Foreign Banks.
• Broking firms.
• Securities firms.
• Asset Management Companies.
• Wealth Management Companies in India.

BOB Credit Analyst-C&IC Eligibility 2026

The Chartered Accountant qualification is mandatory for Credit Analyst-C&IC and should not be treated merely as a desirable qualification.

Bank of Baroda SO Experience Rules 2026

• Relevant experience is counted as on 1 September 2026.
• Post-qualification experience of less than six months in an organisation as on the cut-off date will ordinarily not be considered, except when it forms part of the candidate's current employment.
• Experience in a clerical cadre will not be considered for determining eligibility for these officer positions.
• Candidates must provide satisfactory supporting documents establishing their designation, period of service and nature of duties.
• Possessing only the minimum qualification and experience does not automatically guarantee shortlisting for the next selection stage.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 1 September 2026.

Age Relaxation

Reservation and age-relaxation benefits are subject to production of valid certificates in the prescribed Government of India format.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable and must be paid through online mode.

Payment can be completed through the payment gateway provided with the online application using the available digital payment methods. Candidates should retain the generated e-receipt and completed application form after successful payment.

Bank of Baroda SO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable officer scale of Bank of Baroda, along with allowances and other benefits as amended from time to time.

In addition to basic pay, selected officers will be eligible for applicable allowances, perquisites and benefits according to the prevailing industry-level settlement, Joint Note and Bank rules.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Probation Period

Selected candidates will be on probation for 12 months of active service from the date of joining.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Service Bond

Candidates selected for these posts are required to execute the Bank's prescribed service bond.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The official notification does not state that every listed stage will necessarily be conducted. Depending on the number of applications and recruitment requirements, Bank of Baroda may use one or more of the following stages:

• Application Scrutiny / Shortlisting
• Online Test, if conducted
• Psychometric Test or any other test considered suitable
• Group Discussion, if conducted
• Personal Interview

The Bank reserves the right to modify the selection procedure and shortlisting criteria. Final appointment is also subject to satisfactory verification of eligibility/documents and the candidate being found medically fit according to Bank requirements.

Bank of Baroda SO Exam Pattern 2026

If Bank of Baroda decides to conduct an online examination, the notification provides the following tentative test structure:

Important Exam Pattern Points

• The first three sections are qualifying in nature.
• Marks obtained in English Language, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude and General/Economic & Banking Awareness are not reckoned for the final merit list/selection.
• Professional Knowledge carries 60 questions and 60 marks.
• There is 0.25 mark negative marking for every wrong answer.
• No penalty is imposed for questions left unanswered.
• The Bank reserves the right to change or waive the online-test structure or qualifying criteria.

Bank of Baroda SO Interview Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying percentage prescribed for Personal Interview is:

The Bank retains discretion to modify the qualifying criteria according to recruitment requirements.

BOB Wealth Executive Job Profile

The Wealth Executive role is focused on business development and management of wealth-management relationships. Major responsibilities include:

• Identifying and acquiring new-to-bank and affluent customers.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with customers.
• Promoting appropriate wealth-management and investment products.
• Increasing product penetration and customer relationship value.
• Supporting adoption of digital wealth platforms.
• Ensuring suitability, compliance, customer documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Meeting business objectives and assigned targets.

BOB Credit Analyst-C&IC Job Profile

The Credit Analyst-C&IC post is associated with Corporate & Institutional Credit and includes responsibilities such as:

• Credit appraisal of corporate customers.
• Credit appraisal of new corporate customers.
• Coordinating with Relationship Managers for maintaining relationships with corporate clients.
• Supporting Relationship Managers in managing corporate customers.
• Monitoring corporate accounts.
• Handling compliance requirements relating to corporate accounts.
• Performing other responsibilities assigned by the Bank.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Nationality

Applicants must satisfy the nationality/citizenship requirements prescribed by Bank of Baroda. Eligible categories include:

• Citizen of India.
• Subject of Nepal.
• Subject of Bhutan.
• Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
• Person of Indian origin who migrated from eligible countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to the prescribed Government of India eligibility certificate where required.

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026

1. Open the Bank of Baroda Career / Current Opportunities page.
2. Select the recruitment advertisement for Wealth Executive and Credit Analyst-C&IC - Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/17.
3. Open the designated online application link.
4. Complete the new registration using a valid personal email ID and mobile number.
5. Enter personal, category, educational and professional details carefully.
6. Select the post for which you satisfy all eligibility requirements.
7. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as prescribed.
8. Upload the required supporting documents in the specified PDF format.
9. Pay the applicable application fee/intimation charges online.
10. Preview the completed application before final submission.
11. Submit the application and retain the system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.

Only the latest valid and completed application may be retained in case of multiple applications, subject to the conditions prescribed by the Bank.

Documents to Upload in Bank of Baroda SO Online Form

The notification requires candidates to keep scanned copies of relevant documents ready. These include:

• Resume.
• Proof of date of birth / Matriculation certificate.
• Educational qualification certificates and relevant mark sheets.
• Work-experience certificates/documents.
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, where applicable.
• PwBD certificate, where applicable.
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Signature.
• Left thumb impression.
• Handwritten declaration.

The supporting PDF documents should be prepared according to the size and format specifications prescribed in the notification. Candidates should ensure that scans are clear and readable before uploading.

Bank of Baroda SO Handwritten Declaration 2026

The handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate in his/her own handwriting and uploaded according to the prescribed size and file-format instructions. It should not be written in capital letters.

Candidates should copy the exact declaration given on the online application portal/official notification rather than using a modified version.

Documents Required at Interview / Subsequent Selection Stage

• Valid GD/Interview call letter, where applicable.
• System-generated printout of the online application form.
• Date-of-birth proof.
• Valid photo identity proof.
• Semester/year-wise educational mark sheets.
• Final degree, diploma and professional qualification certificates.
• Valid certification required for Wealth Executive, where applicable.
• CA qualification proof for Credit Analyst-C&IC.
• Experience certificates and supporting employment records.
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate in prescribed format, if applicable.
• PwBD certificate, if applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable.
• NOC for candidates working in Government, quasi-Government bodies or PSUs, where applicable.
• Certificate of eligibility for applicable nationality categories.

Failure to produce the prescribed original documents and self-attested photocopies when called may affect the candidate's eligibility to participate in the selection process.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Preparation Strategy

Since the tentative online examination gives Professional Knowledge 60 of the 120 marks, candidates should devote the largest share of preparation time to their relevant professional/domain subject. Wealth Executive candidates should focus on wealth products, mutual funds, insurance, investment products, customer acquisition and banking concepts, while Credit Analyst candidates should strengthen corporate credit appraisal, financial statements, ratios, working-capital assessment and banking-credit concepts.

The remaining qualifying sections cover English, Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude and General/Economic & Banking Awareness. Candidates can strengthen banking and economic awareness through daily current affairs, revise important facts through Static GK, and practise regularly with the daily current affairs quiz.

Because a Psychometric Test, Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview may also form part of selection, shortlisted candidates should prepare to explain their work experience, domain expertise, customer-handling skills and suitability for an all-India banking role.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications are accepted through online mode only.
• Eligibility is calculated as on 1 September 2026.
• Only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply.
• Applicants should satisfy the eligibility requirements before paying the non-refundable application fee.
• The Bank may adopt application scrutiny, online test, psychometric assessment, GD, PI or other suitable methods depending on recruitment requirements.
• The tentative online examination is not guaranteed to be conducted for every applicant or post.
• Shortlisting does not automatically establish final eligibility; original documents remain subject to verification.
• Candidate communication, including call letters, may be sent through the registered email ID and/or published on the official Bank website.
• No change in category is normally permitted after online registration.
• Candidates should regularly monitor the Bank of Baroda careers page for corrigenda, updates, examination notices and interview schedules.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Important Links

The direct online application form is active through the designated IBPS registration portal. Candidates should complete their application by 24 September 2026.

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