Bank of Baroda (BOB) has officially released the Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of 206 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies on a regular basis across multiple departments. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official recruitment portal.
The recruitment drive includes vacancies in Digital Banking, Information Security, Facility Management, Security, Enterprise Data Management, Corporate Accounts & Taxation Planning, and several other specialized departments.
Candidates looking for a career in one of India's leading public sector banks should carefully check the eligibility criteria, experience requirements, selection process, salary structure, and application fee before submitting their application.
Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
A total of 206 vacancies have been announced across different departments.
Department-wise Vacancy Details
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Digital Banking | 19 |
| Facility Management | 88 |
| Information Security | 16 |
| Security | 54 |
| Enterprise Data Management Office | 14 |
| Corporate Accounts & Taxation Planning | 15 |
| Total | 206 |
The available posts cover key areas such as Digital Banking, Engineering, Information Security, Physical Security, Data Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Accounts, Taxation and Investor Relations.
Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026: Eligibilty Criteria
Educational Qualification
Educational qualifications vary according to the post. Depending on the position, candidates should possess qualifications such as the following:
- BE/B.Tech
- BCA
- MCA
- M.Tech
- Graduation
- Post Graduation
- CA
- ICWA
- MBA
- MSc
- Data Science qualifications/Information Security certifications
- Civil/Electrical Engineering degree
- Relevant professional certifications
Most posts also require 2 to 10 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field. Candidates are advised to verify the detailed eligibility criteria for their desired post before applying.
Age Limit
The minimum and maximum age limits depend on the post.
Generally, the age ranges are:
- Minimum Age: 23 Years
- Maximum Age: 43 Years
Different positions have different upper age limits. Age Relaxation As per Government norms.
The important dates and application fee details for the IBPS CSA Recruitment 2027 (CRP CSA-XVI) are provided below.
| IBPS CSA 2027: Important Dates | IBPS CSA 2027: Application Fee |
|---|---|
|
Online Application Starts: 06.08.2026 Last Date to Apply Online/Fee Payment: 26.08.2026 **All information is subject to verification** |
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM: ₹175 General / OBC / EWS: ₹850 *Bank transaction charges, if applicable, are to be borne by the candidate. |
Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process may include application screening, an online examination, psychometric assessment, Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview, depending on the post and the selection method adopted by the bank.
Shortlisting is not based solely on meeting the minimum eligibility requirements. The bank may consider candidates' qualifications, relevant experience, domain expertise, skill set and overall suitability while preparing the shortlist.
Online Exam Pattern
If an online examination is conducted, the tentative pattern will be:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Professional Knowledge | 75 | 150 |
| Total | 150 | 225 |
Exam Duration: 150 Minutes
The Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Professional Knowledge sections will be available in English and Hindi, while the English Language section will be in English only.
The first three sections are qualifying in nature and their marks will not be added to the final score. The qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.
Negative marking of 0.25 marks will apply for every wrong answer, while no marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026: Probation Period and Service Bond
Candidates appointed through this recruitment will remain on probation for one year (12 months) from the date of joining.
Selected candidates must execute a service bond.
- JMG Scale-I: Minimum 3 years of service or payment equivalent to three months' gross salary (maximum ₹2 lakh).
- MMG Scale-II, III & SMG-IV: Minimum 3 years of service or payment equivalent to three months' gross salary (maximum ₹3 lakh).
The bank may revise these conditions as per its policies.
Candidates selected through this recruitment may be posted anywhere in India, depending upon the bank's administrative requirements.
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How to Apply for Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official Bank of Baroda recruitment portal.
- Open the Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Read the complete eligibility conditions carefully.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Submit the application and save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
Bank of Baroda SO Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the officer scale applicable to their post.
| Scale | Basic Pay |
|---|---|
| JMG Scale-I | ₹48,480 onwards |
| MMG Scale-II | ₹64,820 onwards |
| MMG Scale-III | ₹85,920 onwards |
| SMG Scale-IV | ₹1,02,300 onwards |
Apart from the basic pay, employees will also receive DA, HRA, medical benefits, allowances, and other benefits as per Bank of Baroda rules.
Why This Recruitment is Important
The Bank of Baroda Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities across technology, cybersecurity, engineering, finance, taxation, security, analytics, and data science. Since these are regular officer-level positions with attractive salary packages and career growth in a leading public sector bank, experienced professionals from relevant domains may find this recruitment particularly valuable.