BOB SO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 206 Specialist Officer Posts

BOB SO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, has announced 206 regular lateral-entry vacancies for positions like Technical Officer, Manager, Senior Manager, and Chief Manager. Check out the key summary of this recruitment drive in the table below before exploring Banking Jobs:

BOB Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026: Important Dates

Candidates must keep track of the following timeline for submitting their online application forms:

• Notification Release Date: August 6, 2026
• Online Application Start Date: August 6, 2026
• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: August 26, 2026
• Age & Experience Cut-off Date: August 1, 2026
• Online Exam / Interview Date: To be announced

BOB SO Vacancy Details 2026

The 206 positions are distributed across six core departments. Detailed breakdown by department and officer scale is given below:

Category-wise Reservation

• Unreserved (UR): 99
• OBC (NCL): 53
• SC: 28
• EWS: 17
• ST: 9

Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification & Experience

Qualifications and post-qualification experience are evaluated as of August 1, 2026. Check requirements according to the stream:

• Facility Management: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering. Needs 2 to 7 years of post-qualification experience depending on scale (Officer to Senior Manager). For other options, check Engineering Jobs.
• Digital Banking: B.E. / B.Tech (IT/CS/Electronics) or MCA or Graduation. Requires 3 to 6 years of relevant product/project management experience.
• Information Security: B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc / M.Tech in relevant computer/electronics branches with compulsory certifications (CEH, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA). Requires 3 to 6 years of work experience.
• Enterprise Data Management: B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc / M.Tech in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or Math. Experience ranges from 5 to 10 years.
• Accounts & Taxation: CA / ICWA qualification. Requires 2 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in BFSI/Finance.
• Security Manager: Any Graduate with 5 years of commissioned service in Army/Navy/Air Force or 5 years as Class-I Gazetted Officer in Police (DSP rank) or Paramilitary (Assistant Commandant rank).

Bank of Baroda SO Vacancy 2026: Age Limit & Age Relaxation

Age limit is calculated as of August 1, 2026. Calculate your current age using our free Age Calculator tool.

Upper age relaxation is applicable as per government guidelines: SC/ST (5 years), OBC NCL (3 years), PwBD (10-15 years), and Ex-Servicemen (5-10 years).

BOB Specialist Officer Pay Scale & Salary

Selected candidates will receive basic pay according to their scale along with DA, HRA, CCA, and bank allowances as per bipartite settlement:

• JMG/S-I: ₹48,480 - ₹85,920
• MMG/S-II: ₹64,820 - ₹93,960
• MMG/S-III: ₹85,920 - ₹105,280
• SMG/S-IV: ₹102,300 - ₹120,940

BOB SO Vacancy 2026: Selection Process

The Bank of Baroda selection procedure involves the following steps:

1. Application Scrutiny & Shortlisting
2. Online Written Examination (if decided by the bank)
3. Psychometric Test or Group Discussion (GD)
4. Personal Interview (PI)
5. Document Verification & Medical Exam

Exam Pattern (If Online Test is Conducted)

The online exam consists of 150 questions for 225 marks over a total duration of 150 minutes:

• Reasoning: 25 Questions (25 Marks)
• English Language: 25 Questions (25 Marks)
• Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions (25 Marks)
• Professional Knowledge: 75 Questions (150 Marks)

Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to 1-mark questions and 0.5 marks to 2-mark questions. Explore broader Central Govt Jobs for similar banking exams.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Form Application Fee

How to Apply Online for BOB SO Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official portal at bankofbaroda.bank.in.
2. Go to the Careers section and open Current Opportunities.
3. Click on the Specialist Officer advertisement link (BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15).
4. Complete user registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
5. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience accurately.
6. Upload required documents (photo, signature, qualification, experience certificates).
7. Pay the application fee via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
8. Submit the form and take a printout of the application receipt for future reference.

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Last verified on: August 7, 2026