Bank of Baroda has announced the BOB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 for 206 vacancies. The online application window is open from 6th August to 26th August 2026. Review complete post-wise eligibility and selection criteria here.
Bank of Baroda officially released the BOB SO Notification 2026 (Ref: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15) on 6th August 2026, seeking qualified professionals for 206 Specialist Officer positions. This recruitment drive covers roles including Manager, Senior Manager, Chief Manager, and Product Manager. Explore the essential recruitment details below and access the official application portal.
Bank Of Baroda SO Notification 2026 Out
The official BOB SO 2026 notification provides comprehensive details regarding department-wise vacancies, age limits, academic qualifications, required professional experience, and the updated exam pattern. Download the official recruitment PDF using the link below.
Download Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
BOB SO Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Bank of Baroda |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer |
| Category | Exam Date |
| Vacancy | 206 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 6th to 26th August 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Selection Process | Screening, Online Test, Psychometric Test & Interview |
| Official Website | www.bankofbaroda.in |
Bank of Baroda SO Vacancy 2026
| Post | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager – Digital Product | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Senior Manager – Digital Product | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Product Manager – Digital Lending | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Technical Officer – Civil Engineer | 35 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 16 |
| Technical Manager – Civil Engineer | 21 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Technical Senior Manager – Civil Engineer | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Technical Officer – Electrical Engineer | 15 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Technical Manager – Electrical Engineer | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Technical Senior Manager – Electrical Engineer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Manager – Information Security | 13 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Manager – Security | 54 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 18 |
| Chief Manager – Data Scientist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Data Scientist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Data Profiling | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Manager – DQ Analyst | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Senior Manager – BI and Dashboard Development | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Manager – Taxation | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Manager – Accounts | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Senior Manager – Taxation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Senior Manager – Accounts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chief Manager – Investor Relations | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 206 | 28 | 9 | 53 | 17 | 99 |
BOB SO Salary 2026 Post-wise
| Grade | Basic Pay |
| JMG/S-I | ₹48,480 |
| MMG/S-II | ₹64,820 |
| MMG/S-III | ₹85,920 |
| SMG/S-IV | ₹1,02,300 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release/Online registration start | 06 August 2026 |
| Last date to submit application & pay fee | 26 August 2026 |
| Online exam date | To be notified |
BOB SO Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit as on 1st August 2026
| Post | Age Limit |
| Manager – Digital Product | 24–36 |
| Senior Manager – Digital Product | 27–39 |
| Product Manager – Digital Lending | 23–35 |
| Technical Officer – Civil Engineer | 23–35 |
| Technical Manager – Civil Engineer | 25–37 |
| Technical Senior Manager – Civil Engineer | 28–40 |
| Technical Officer – Electrical Engineer | 23–35 |
| Technical Manager – Electrical Engineer | 25–37 |
| Technical Senior Manager – Electrical Engineer | 28–40 |
| Manager – Information Security | 24–36 |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | 27–39 |
| Manager – Security | 25–35 |
| Chief Manager – Data Scientist | 31–43 |
| Senior Manager – Data Scientist | 27–39 |
| Senior Manager – Data Profiling | 27–39 |
| Senior Manager – DQ Analyst | 27–39 |
| Senior Manager – BI and Dashboard Development | 27–39 |
| Manager – Taxation | 25–37 |
| Manager – Accounts | 25–37 |
| Senior Manager – Taxation | 28–40 |
| Senior Manager – Accounts | 28–40 |
| Chief Manager – Investor Relations | 28–40 |
Post-wise Qualification required
Digital Banking
- Manager – Digital Product: B.E./B.Tech (IT/CS/ECE), min. 3 years’ experience in digital/IT product project management in Bank/BFSI/Fintech/Card Networks
- Senior Manager – Digital Product: B.E./B.Tech (relevant streams) or MCA, min. 6 years’ similar experience
- Product Manager – Digital Lending: Graduate in any discipline, min. 3 years’ experience in digital lending product design/process in Banking or FinTech
Facility Management
- Technical Officer/Manager/Senior Manager – Civil Engineer: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering, with experience ranging from 2 years (Technical Officer) to 7 years (Technical Senior Manager) in construction/maintenance work
- Technical Officer/Manager/Senior Manager – Electrical Engineer: BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering, similarly graded experience of 2–7 years
Information Security
- Manager – Information Security: BE/B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) or MCA/M.Sc./M.Tech (Cyber Security), mandatory certification (CEH/CompTIA Security+/CCNA/CISA), min. 3 years’ IT/InfoSec experience (at least 1 year in InfoSec)
- Senior Manager – Information Security: Same academic background, mandatory CISSP/CISM/CISA certification, min. 6 years’ experience (at least 3 years in InfoSec)
Security - Manager – Security: Graduate in any discipline; candidate must be a released Armed Forces officer (min. 5 years commissioned service), or a Police officer not below DSP rank (min. 5 years as Class-I Gazetted Officer), or Paramilitary Forces officer of equivalent rank (min. 5 years)
Enterprise Data Management Office
Chief Manager – Data Scientist: Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech or equivalent degree with a minimum of 10 years of IT experience, including at least 8 years in Data Science.
- Senior Manager – Data Scientist: Min. 6 years’ IT experience (5 years in Data Science/Analytics)
- Senior Manager – Data Profiling: B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA, min. 6 years’ experience (5 years in SQL/PL-SQL or Impala/Hive and Qlik development)
- Senior Manager – DQ Analyst: Graduation in a quantitative field or MBA (analytics), min. 6 years’ experience (5 years as Data Quality Analyst)
- Senior Manager – BI and Dashboard Development: B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc., min. 6 years’ experience (5 years in SQL/PL-SQL or Impala/Hive)
Corporate Accounts & Taxation Planning
- Manager/Senior Manager – Taxation & Accounts: Chartered Accountant/ICWA mandatory (CS preferred); 2 years’ BFSI experience for Manager grade, 5 years for Senior Manager grade
- Chief Manager – Investor Relations: Graduation in Economics/Commerce (CA/MBA/EPGM preferred), min. 8 years’ experience in Banking/Brokerage, including 3 years in Investor Relations/Corporate Communication/Research.
BOB SO Apply Online 2026 Link
Use the official link provided below to submit your application for the Bank of Baroda Specialist Officer vacancies across various departments.
Apply Online for Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 - ACTIVE
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/EWS/OBC |
₹850 + payment gateway charges
|
| SC/ST/PWD/ESM/DESM/Women |
₹175 + payment gateway charges
|
How to Apply for BOB SO Recruitment 2026?
- Visit www.bankofbaroda.bank.in → Career section → Current Opportunities
Register online and fill in the application form - Upload photograph, signature, and required documents (resume, DOB proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate if applicable — all in PDF, under 500 KB)
- Pay the application fee online
- Save/print the system-generated application form for future reference
Probation and Service Bond
- Probation period: 12 months
- Service bond: 3 years, or payment equivalent to three months’ gross salary (capped at ₹2 lakh for JMG/S-I, ₹3 lakh for MMG/S-II and above) if the candidate exits before completing three years
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny
- Online Test (if conducted): Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude (all qualifying in nature) + Professional Knowledge (counts for final merit)
- Psychometric Test and/or Personal Interview
Exam Pattern
Note: A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to every incorrect answer. While sections 1–3 are qualifying in nature, the final merit list is determined by scores in Professional Knowledge and the Personal Interview (PI). Candidates must secure at least 60% (General/EWS) or 55% (reserved categories) to qualify for the interview phase.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
75 minutes (combined for sections 1–3)
|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 75 | 150 | 75 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 225 | 150 minutes |