Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026

Last verified against official notification: 04 September 2026.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 - 1,100 Specialist Officers on Regular Basis

Bank of Baroda (BoB) has released the official notification (Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/17) dated 04 September 2026 for the regular-basis recruitment of 1,100 Specialist Officers. The recruitment covers two posts - 1,000 Wealth Executive positions (JMG/S-I) under the Wealth Management Services department and 100 Credit Analyst-C&IC positions (MMG/S-II) under the Corporate & Institutional Credit department. This is a regular-basis appointment with a 12-month probation period and a 3-year service bond, making it a significant opportunity for banking professionals seeking stable government bank careers. Online registration begins on 04 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 24 September 2026.

For the Wealth Executive post, candidates must be graduates in any discipline and hold one of the following valid certifications: IC 38 (Insurance Institute of India), NISM Series V-A (Mutual Fund Distributors), NISM Series XXI-A (PMS Distributors), or NISM Series V-D (Mutual Fund - Specialised Investment Fund Distributors). A 2-year full-time PG degree/diploma in Management or MBA in Finance/Marketing/Banking is preferred. The minimum age is 22 years and maximum is 32 years as on 01 September 2026. For the Credit Analyst-C&IC post, candidates must be graduates and Chartered Accountants with minimum 1 year of banking experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank. The age limit for Credit Analyst is 21 to 33 years. Post-qualification experience of less than six months in any organization will not be considered.

The selection process may comprise Application Scrutiny, an Online Test, Psychometric Test, Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview, as decided by the Bank. The tentative online test pattern includes English Language (20 marks), Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude (20 marks), General/Economic and Banking Awareness (20 marks), and Professional Knowledge (60 marks), totaling 120 marks. Sections 1, 2, and 3 are qualifying in nature. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks for Personal Interview are 60% for General and EWS candidates and 55% for other reserved categories. Selected officers will be posted anywhere in India as per bank requirements.

Key Details at a Glance

Who Should Apply for Bank of Baroda SO 2026?

This recruitment is ideal for banking and finance professionals looking for a regular-basis officer position in a leading public sector bank. Wealth Executive candidates need sales experience in wealth products, while Credit Analyst candidates need CA qualification with banking credit experience. The 12-month probation and 3-year service bond mean this is a long-term commitment, not a short stint.

Important Dates and Application Fee

Important Dates

Application Fee

Vacancy Details and Eligibility

Bank of Baroda has announced 1,100 vacancies across two posts. The bank reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies depending on its requirement. Horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) is available within the above totals.

Vacancy Breakdown

PwBD and ESM reservations are horizontal - included in the post totals above, not additional. WE: 40 PwBD (LD-10, HI-10, VI-10, d and e-10); CA: 4 PwBD (LD-1, HI-1, VI-1, d and e-1).

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01-09-2026)

• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation in upper age limit
• PwBD: Gen/EWS 10 years, OBC 13 years, SC/ST 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Gen/EWS 5 years, OBC 8 years, SC/ST 10 years
• Experience: Post-qualification experience of less than six months as on 01-09-2026 will not be considered

Selection Process

The selection process may comprise Application Scrutiny, an Online Test, Psychometric Test, Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview, as decided by the Bank. The Bank reserves the right to modify the selection process at any stage.

Salary and Job Profile

Salary Details

Salary and other emoluments are governed by the industry-level bipartite settlement and Joint Note applicable to officers in the banking sector, along with bank-specific allowances and perquisites. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, and other benefits as per bank rules apply.

Job Profile

• Wealth Executive: Sales and distribution of wealth products including mutual funds, insurance, PMS, and other investment products to high-net-worth and retail customers
• Credit Analyst-C&IC: Credit appraisal, financial analysis, and monitoring of corporate and institutional credit facilities
• Both roles involve regular banking officer duties including customer relationship management, portfolio management, and compliance with RBI/bank guidelines
• Selected officers may be transferred to any office, branch, or subsidiary of the bank across India

How to Apply

Step-by-Step Application Process

• Step 1: Visit the official Bank of Baroda website bankofbaroda.bank.in and navigate to the Career section
• Step 2: Click on "Current Opportunities" and select the Specialist Officers recruitment advertisement
• Step 3: Register online with a valid email ID and mobile number; keep these active until declaration of results
• Step 4: Fill in the online application with accurate personal, educational, and category details. No change is permitted after clicking Submit
• Step 5: Upload required documents: Resume, DOB proof, educational certificates, work experience certificates, caste/category certificate, and PwBD certificate (as applicable) in PDF format, A4 size, max 500 KB
• Step 6: Upload scanned photograph (200x230 pixels, 20-50 KB) and signature (140x60 pixels, 10-20 KB)
• Step 7: Upload left thumb impression and hand-written declaration images as specified
• Step 8: Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI
• Step 9: On successful payment, print and retain the system-generated e-receipt and application form

Important Instructions

• Only one application should be submitted; in case of multiple applications, only the latest valid (complete) application is retained
• Candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India
• No hard copy of application or documents needs to be sent to the bank
• Apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues

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