SSB Interview Do you have it in you?
Bank of Baroda has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Local Bank Officers (LBO) under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This is a great opportunity for young professionals with banking experience to work in their home regions. A total of 2,500 vacancies have been announced across various states in India.
Read on for the complete and updated details.
📅 Important Dates
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Notification Release: 3rd July 2025
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Application Start Date: 4th July 2025
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Last Date to Apply: 24th July 2025
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Online Exam Date: To be announced
📌 Vacancy Overview
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Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
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Grade: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)
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Total Vacancies: 2,500
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Job Nature: Permanent
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Posting: Within the local state/region selected by the candidate (minimum 12 years of local service)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
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Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
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Candidates with dual/integrated degrees and certain professional qualifications (CA, Cost Accountant, etc.) are also eligible.
Experience:
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Minimum 1 year of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
Age Limit:
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21 to 30 years as on 1st July 2025
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Age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per government norms.
CIBIL Score Requirement:
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Candidates must have a minimum CIBIL score of 680.
💰 Application Fee
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹850
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SC / ST / PwBD / Women / Ex-Servicemen: ₹175
💼 Salary & Benefits
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Basic Pay: ₹48,480 per month
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Additional allowances as per bank rules including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), medical and retirement benefits.
🧪 Selection Process
The selection process will include the following stages:
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Online Written Examination
- Psychometric test
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Language Proficiency Test (LPT) – Candidate must be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for
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Personal Interview – Based on performance in the previous stages
🧠 Exam Pattern (Expected)
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
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| English Language | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning Ability & Quant Aptitude | 30 | 30 |
| General/Economic/Banking Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| Banking Products & Services Knowledge | 30 | 30 |
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Total Questions: 120
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Total Marks: 120
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Duration: 120 minutes
📝 How to Apply
Interested candidates can follow these steps to apply online:
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Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda.
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Navigate to Careers > Current Opportunities.
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Open the advertisement titled “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers (LBO) 2025”.
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Register using your mobile number and email.
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Fill the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
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Upload scanned copies of required documents.
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Pay the application fee.
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Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
🔍 Important Points to Remember
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Candidates will be posted within their home state, as chosen during application.
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Local language proficiency is mandatory and will be tested.
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Make sure your CIBIL score is 650 or above before applying.
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Prepare well for the online exam, especially banking awareness and reasoning.
