Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Date 2026, 3 October Exam & 2,482 Posts

The Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Date 2026 has been announced on a tentative basis for 3 October 2026. The recruitment is for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I.

Candidates who applied for the recruitment should start preparing for the online examination and keep checking their registered email ID and the official Bank of Baroda website for the call letter and further exam instructions. In this article, candidates can check the exam date, vacancy details, selection process, exam pattern, and important instructions for the BOB LBO Exam 2026.

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Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Date 2026 – Overview

Tentative Online Exam Date Announced — 3 October 2026 (Saturday) | 2,482 LBO Posts
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Particulars Details
Recruiting Organisation Bank of Baroda (BOB)
Post Name Local Bank Officer (LBO)
Advertisement Number BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16, dated 18.08.2026
Addendum Dated 07.09.2026
Exam Date Notification Dated 23.09.2026
Tentative Online Exam Date 03 October 2026 (Saturday)
Total Vacancies 2,482 Posts (as per the original advertisement)
Grade/Scale Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMG/S-I)
Mode of Exam Online
Official Website bankofbaroda.in

What is an LBO Post? (Simple Explanation)

LBO stands for Local Bank Officer. Unlike a regular Bank PO who can be posted anywhere in India, an LBO is hired specifically to work within one particular state, and the candidate must know the local language of that state. Banks create this post so that officers can connect better with local customers, understand regional needs, and serve rural and semi-urban branches more effectively. Because of this, the LBO selection process always includes a compulsory Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) in addition to the written exam.

Important Dates 2026

  • Original Advertisement Published: 18 August 2026
  • Online Application Start Date: 18 August 2026
  • Online Application Last Date (as per original advertisement): 07 September 2026
  • Addendum Notification: 07 September 2026
  • Exam Date Notification Issued: 23 September 2026
  • Online Examination (Tentative): 03 October 2026 (Saturday)

Important: Bank of Baroda has itself described this exam date as “tentative” in its official notice. Candidates should treat 3 October 2026 as the likely date but should confirm it once the call letter/admit card is released.

Vacancy Details

The exam date notice itself does not repeat the vacancy count. As per the original advertisement (BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16), the recruitment covers a total of 2,482 Local Bank Officer posts in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I, spread across 20 states and union territories, including both fresh vacancies and backlog posts from earlier LBO recruitment drives. The complete state-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup was published as part of the original advertisement dated 18 August 2026.

Call Letter / Admit Card 2026

  • Bank of Baroda has confirmed that intimation for downloading the call letter and other documents required for the online test will be sent to the registered email ID of every candidate who successfully submitted their application
  • The exact call letter release date has not been announced yet in this notice
  • Candidates should regularly check their registered email ID (including the spam/junk folder) as well as the official Bank of Baroda website for further updates

BOB LBO Selection Process 2026

  • Stage 1: Online Written Examination (Objective Type)
  • Stage 2: Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) — qualifying in nature, checks your speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in the local language of the state you applied for
  • Stage 3: Psychometric Test — checks behavioural traits, personality, and how well you fit the bank’s values
  • Stage 4: Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview
  • Stage 5: Document Verification

There is no separate GD/PI marks cut off mentioned publicly for every cycle, but in earlier LBO cycles, the minimum qualifying marks in GD/PI were generally around 60% for General category and 55% for reserved categories. Please confirm the exact criteria from the current official notification.

BOB LBO Exam Pattern (Based on Recent LBO Cycles)

The written exam is objective-type (multiple choice) and is usually divided into 4 sections:

Section Questions / Marks / Duration
English Language 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 30 Minutes
Banking Knowledge 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 30 Minutes
General / Economic Awareness 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 30 Minutes
Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 30 Minutes
Total 120 Questions | 120 Marks | 120 Minutes
Note: There is usually negative marking of around 0.25 marks per wrong answer in LBO-type bank exams, and candidates typically need to clear both sectional and overall cut-off marks to move ahead. Please verify the exact pattern, marking scheme, and cut-off rules from the current official notification/call letter, as these can be revised each cycle.

Important Instructions for BOB LBO Candidates

  • Periodically visit the official Bank of Baroda website for further notifications or instructions
  • Call letters and any Pre-Examination Training (PET) or LPT-related communication will be sent only to the registered email ID used during application — keep this email account active and check it regularly
  • The decision of the bank on all matters relating to the selection process is final and binding
  • This exam date notice should be treated as intimation to all candidates who applied for the Local Bank Officer post — no separate individual communication beyond the registered email should be expected

Last-Minute Preparation Tips for BOB LBO Exam

  • With only about a week left before the tentative exam date, focus on revision rather than starting new topics — go over your notes on Banking Knowledge and General/Economic Awareness, since these carry good weightage
  • Practice a few full-length mock tests under timed conditions (120 questions in 120 minutes) to build speed and accuracy across all four sections
  • Do not neglect the Local Language Proficiency Test — start refreshing your speaking, reading, and writing skills in the local language of the state you applied for right away, since this stage is qualifying but compulsory
  • Keep revising current banking and financial awareness news (RBI policies, recent banking scheme updates), since this section often changes the most between cycles
  • Once your call letter is released, download it immediately, check every detail carefully, and print a clear copy well before exam day

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Q1. What is the BOB LBO exam date 2026?
    As per the official notice dated 23 September 2026, the exam is tentatively scheduled for 3 October 2026 (Saturday).
  • Q2. Is the exam date confirmed or tentative?
    Bank of Baroda has described the date as “tentative” — candidates should watch for further confirmation via the call letter before finalising their exam-day plans.
  • Q3. How will candidates receive their call letters?
    Call letters and other documents will be sent to the registered email ID of candidates who successfully submitted their applications.
  • Q4. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?
    The original advertisement announced 2,482 Local Bank Officer vacancies across 20 states and union territories.
  • Q5. Where can I check further updates?
    Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Bank of Baroda website and their registered email ID for further notifications.
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