Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released a notification for the recruitment of Local Bank Officer (LBO) for 2500 vacancies across multiple states. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 04 July 2025 to 24 July 2025 on the official website.
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Application Fee
| Category | Fees (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 |
| SC / ST / PWD / Women | ₹175 |
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2025 : Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB |
| Age Limit | 21 to 30 years (Age relaxation as per govt rules) |
| Local Language | Reading, Writing, and Speaking proficiency required |
Salary & Pay Scale
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480
- Scale: ₹48,480 – 1,740 (1) – 50,220 – 1,990 (10) – 67,120 – 2,220 (4) – ₹85,920
- Allowances: DA, HRA, Special Pay, City Compensatory Allowance, etc.
- Probation Period: 12 months
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2025 : Vacancy Details (State-wise)
Total Posts: 2500 across various Indian states, including:
- Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
- Punjab, Odisha, West Bengal, Goa, J&K
- North-East States: Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, etc.
Note: Exact state-wise distribution is available in the official notification.
State-Wise Vacancy Distribution – Bank of Baroda LBO 2025
| State | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General | Total | Local Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goa | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 | Konkani |
| Gujarat | 174 | 87 | 313 | 116 | 470 | 1,160 | Gujarati |
| J&K | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | Urdu, Hindi |
| Karnataka | 67 | 33 | 121 | 45 | 184 | 450 | Kannada |
| Kerala | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 | Malayalam |
| Maharashtra | 72 | 36 | 130 | 48 | 199 | 485 | Marathi |
| Odisha | 9 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 60 | Odia |
| Punjab | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 | Punjabi |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Bengali, Nepali |
| Tamil Nadu | 9 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 60 | Tamil |
| West Bengal | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 | Bengali |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | Multiple local languages |
| Assam | 9 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 64 | Assamese |
| Manipur | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | Manipuri |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | Khasi, Garo, others |
| Mizoram | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | Mizo |
| Nagaland | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | Nagamese, English |
| Tripura | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | Bengali, Kokborok |
| ⚠️ Total | 367 | 178 | 667 | 245 | 1,043 | 2,500 | — |
Selection Process
- Online Written Exam (Objective type, 2 hours, 120 questions)
- Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
- Psychometric Test
- Group Discussion / Personal Interview
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2025 : Exam Pattern (Online CBT)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| General/Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 mins |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer Mode: Online (CBT) Language: English & Hindi (except English section)
Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2025 : Syllabus
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Spotting Errors
- Vocabulary & Grammar
Banking Knowledge
- RBI Functions
- Monetary Policy, CRR, SLR
- Types of Accounts and Loans
- Digital Banking, UPI, RTGS/NEFT
- Basel Norms, NPAs, Bank Mergers
General / Economic Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian Economy & Budget
- Government Schemes
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Static GK: Capital, Currency, Important Days
Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning:
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Blood Relation, Inequality
- Syllogism, Coding-Decoding
- Direction Sense
Quantitative Aptitude:
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation
- Profit & Loss, SI & CI
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Simplification, Percentage
Preparation Tips
- Read financial newspapers for economic awareness
- Use bilingual books for banking & reasoning practice
- Attempt sectional and full-length mocks regularly
- Focus on time management using a timer during practice
- Learn banking terms and their Hindi equivalents (for LPT)
How to Apply Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2025
- Visit www.bankofbaroda.in
- Click on “Current Opportunities” > “Recruitment for LBO – 2025”
- Register yourself with basic details
- Fill out the complete application form
- Upload photo, signature, and documents
- Pay the fee and submit
- Download and print the final application
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| BOB Official Website | www.bankofbaroda.in |
FAQs
Q1. Who can apply for BOB LBO 2025?
Candidates who are graduates with at least 1 year of experience in a Scheduled Bank or RRB.
Q2. What is the age limit?
21 to 30 years (with age relaxation for reserved categories).
Q3. What is the salary for LBO?
Initial basic pay of ₹48,480 + all applicable allowances.
Q4. Is local language knowledge mandatory?
Yes, you must know how to read, write, and speak the local language of the state you’re applying for.
Q5. How is the selection done?
Through Online Test → LPT → Psychometric Test → Interview.