The Bank of Baroda (BOB) LBO Exam Date 2026 has been announced for candidates who applied for the Local Bank Officer recruitment. According to the latest official update, the online examination is tentatively scheduled for October 3, 2026 (Saturday). The recruitment drive is being conducted for 2,482 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies under Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16.
Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Date 2026
The online examination for the Local Bank Officer posts will be conducted on October 3, 2026. Bank of Baroda has advised candidates to keep checking their registered email ID and the official careers website for the call letter and further examination instructions. The exact reporting time, examination centre and shift details are expected to be provided through the call letter.
The online application process for the 2026 LBO recruitment began on August 18 and, following an extension, closed on September 17, 2026. Therefore, the upcoming examination is for candidates who successfully submitted their applications within the prescribed period.
BOB LBO Exam Pattern 2026
The online test consists of 120 objective-type questions carrying 120 marks. The examination duration is 120 minutes, with four sections allotted separate time limits.
The sections include English Language, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness, and Reasoning & Quantitative Aptitude. Each section carries 30 questions and 30 marks. The reported exam pattern also includes negative marking, with 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
Candidates preparing for the examination should revise banking terminology, current economic developments, quantitative aptitude, reasoning concepts and English language fundamentals.
BOB LBO Selection Process
The selection process includes the online examination followed by further stages prescribed by Bank of Baroda. These can include a psychometric test, group discussion and personal interview, depending on the recruitment process and applicable shortlisting criteria. Candidates should refer to the official notification and subsequent communication from the bank for stage-specific requirements.
The Local Bank Officer recruitment is being conducted on a regular basis in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I (JMGS-I) across multiple states and union territories. The official recruitment page lists 2,482 vacancies for the 2026 drive.
BOB LBO Admit Card 2026
Candidates should watch their registered email accounts and the Bank of Baroda careers portal for the BOB LBO Admit Card 2026. The call letter will contain important information such as the examination venue, reporting time and instructions.
With the exam scheduled for October 3, candidates should complete their revision and practise mock tests while keeping their application details and identification documents ready for the examination day
