Bank of Baroda has announced a Special Recruitment Drive 2026 to fill 11 backlog officer vacancies on a regular basis, and only SC, ST and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are eligible to apply. The posts span Risk Management, MSME Banking and Finance departments, with pay scales ranging from MMG/S-II to SMG/S-IV. Online registration opens on 28 October 2026 and closes on 17 November 2026, and each candidate can apply for only one position. This is a golden opportunity for reserved category banking aspirants looking for a stable public sector bank job with attractive salary and growth prospects.
Bank of Baroda Officer Recruitment 2026: Company Name and Post Name
The recruiting organisation is Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, popularly known as "India's International Bank." The recruitment is notified under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/19, issued from Mumbai on 28 October 2026.
The post names are:
- Senior Manager – Project Finance (Infrastructure and ESG), MSME Credit Risk Management, Enterprise and Operational Risk Management, Fraud Incidence and Root Cause Analysis, MSME Relationship, and Business Finance
- Manager – Digital Fraud
- Chief Manager – Internal Controls
Bank of Baroda Vacancy Details 2026: Number of Posts
A total of 11 backlog vacancies are available across three departments: Risk Management (6 posts), MSME Banking (1 post) and Finance (4 posts). The bank may change the number of vacancies or cancel the process as per its requirements.
| Post and Scale | Vacancies |
| Senior Manager – Project Finance – Infrastructure and ESG (MMG/S-III) | 1 |
| Senior Manager – MSME Credit Risk Management (MMG/S-III) | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Enterprise and Operational Risk Management (MMG/S-III) | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Fraud Incidence and Root Cause Analysis (MMG/S-III) | 1 |
| Manager – Digital Fraud (MMG/S-II) | 2 |
| Senior Manager – MSME Relationship (MMG/S-III) | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Business Finance (MMG/S-III) | 2 |
| Chief Manager – Internal Controls (SMG/S-IV) | 2 |
| Total | 11 |
The category-wise reservation is SC 4, ST 3 and OBC 4. Candidates should note that the Senior Manager – MSME Relationship post is shown as MMG/S-III in the post table but as MMG/S-II in the reservation table, so they should verify the scale in the official notification before applying.
Bank of Baroda Eligibility 2026: Educational Qualification and Age Limit
Educational Qualification and Experience
Each post has specific qualification and experience requirements. Key highlights include:
- Senior Manager – Project Finance, MSME Credit Risk and Operational Risk: CA or full-time MBA/PGDM in the relevant field with a minimum of 5 years in the BFSI sector, including at least 3 years in the relevant domain. Preferred certifications include CFA, FRM, PRM, ESG and SCR.
- Senior Manager – Fraud Incidence and Root Cause Analysis: Bachelor's or Master's degree in analytics, data science, finance or accounting, or CA/CS, with 5 years of BFSI experience including 3 years in audit, compliance, risk or fraud risk. CFE, CFF or CAMS certification is preferred.
- Manager – Digital Fraud: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science or MCA, with a minimum of 3 years in the IT or digital area of the banking sector.
- Senior Manager – MSME Relationship: Graduate in any discipline (MBA/PGDM in Finance, Marketing, Sales or Banking preferred) with a minimum of 8 years in banking, including 4 years in credit processing or loan product sales.
- Senior Manager – Business Finance and Chief Manager – Internal Controls: Graduation plus Chartered Accountant qualification, with 6 years and 8 years of relevant experience respectively.
Qualifications must be from institutions recognised by the Government of India or AICTE. Teaching and training experience, as well as clerical cadre experience, will not be counted. Percentages are not rounded up, and CGPA must be converted to a percentage with two decimals.
Age Limit
The age limits vary by post, with the cut-off date being 1 October 2026:
- Senior Manager (Risk Management posts 1 to 4): 27 to 40 years
- Manager – Digital Fraud: 24 to 34 years
- Senior Manager – MSME Relationship: 30 to 40 years
- Senior Manager – Business Finance: 28 to 38 years
- Chief Manager – Internal Controls: 30 to 40 years
Age relaxation is available as follows: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years, Ex-servicemen (Commissioned Officers with at least 5 years of military service) OBC 8 years and SC/ST 10 years, and persons affected by the 1984 riots 5 years. The SC/ST/OBC relaxation can be combined with only one other relaxation.
Bank of Baroda Officer Salary 2026
The pay scales for the advertised posts are:
| Scale | Basic Pay Range |
| MMG/S-II | Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960 |
| MMG/S-III | Rs. 85,920 to Rs. 1,05,280 |
| SMG/S-IV | Rs. 1,02,300 to Rs. 1,20,940 |
Salary and other pay follow the industry-level bipartite settlement and the Joint Note for officers in the banking sector. On top of basic pay, officers may receive bank-specific allowances, perquisites and other facilities under the bank's policies.
Bank of Baroda Selection Process and Application Fee 2026
Selection Process
The selection process may include application scrutiny, an online test, a psychometric test, Group Discussion and/or Interview, or multiple rounds of interviews. The bank does not share its shortlisting criteria.
- If an online test is held, candidates must secure minimum scores in each section and overall. Candidates tied at the cut-off are ranked by age, oldest first.
- The minimum qualifying mark in the Personal Interview is 60% for General and EWS candidates and 55% for reserved categories.
- The final merit list combines online test and/or interview scores. The bank may consider candidates for a different position if they meet that position's eligibility.
Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online by 17 November 2026:
- OBC candidates: Rs. 850 (inclusive of GST) plus payment gateway charges
- SC, ST, PWD, ESM/DESM and Women candidates: Rs. 175 (inclusive of GST) plus payment gateway charges
The registration is complete only when the fee is paid before the last date. The fee is not refunded even if no online test is held or the candidate is not shortlisted.
Bank of Baroda Important Dates and How to Apply Online 2026
Candidates must note the following important dates for the Bank of Baroda Special Recruitment Drive 2026:
| Event | Date |
| Notice date | 28 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 17 November 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, eligibility and experience | 1 October 2026 |
To apply online, follow these steps:
- Visit www.bankofbaroda.in/Career.htm and open Careers, then Current Opportunities. No other mode of application is accepted.
- Register with a valid personal email ID and mobile number, and keep both active until the process ends.
- Fill in your bio-data and enter your graduation and post-graduation percentages to two decimals. Disclose any FIR, prosecution or departmental proceedings against you.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents as specified in Annexure II of the notification.
- Check every detail carefully, as nothing can be changed after you press SUBMIT.
- Pay the fee online and print the e-receipt and application form for future reference.
Documents to upload include your resume, date of birth proof, all educational certificates combined in one PDF, work experience certificates, caste or category certificate, and PWD certificate if applicable. Each file must be a PDF, A4 size and no larger than 500 KB. The photograph should be a recent colour passport-style photo of 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) and 20–50 KB in JPG/JPEG format, while the signature must be in black ink on white paper, 140 x 60 pixels (preferred) and 10–20 KB. A signature in capital letters is not accepted.
Shortlisted candidates must carry originals plus a self-attested photocopy of the interview call letter, system-generated application form, date of birth proof, photo identity proof, mark sheets and certificates, caste certificate in the Government of India format, experience documents, NOC if in government service, and Ex-serviceman, 1984-riot or disability certificates if applicable. Do not send any document to the bank by post. Call letters are sent only by email and through the bank's website, and canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
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