Bank of Baroda has released the BOB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of 206 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies on a regular basis. The vacancies are available across 22 posts in multiple departments. The official advertisement number for the recruitment is BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15. The online application process starts on 06 August 2026 and will remain open until 26 August 2026.
BOB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The recruitment covers departments such as Digital Banking, Facility Management, Information Security, Security, Enterprise Data Management Office, and Corporate Accounts & Taxation Planning. Interested candidates who are willing to serve anywhere in India can apply through the Bank of Baroda’s official website. Here is the BOB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been given below.
BOB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) – Various Departments |
| Exam Name | BOB SO Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 |
| Total Vacancies | 206 |
| Departments | Digital Banking, Facility Management, Information Security, Security, Enterprise Data Management Office, Corporate Accounts & Taxation Planning |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Online Test (if conducted), Psychometric Test, Group Discussion (GD), and Interview |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | www.bankofbaroda.in |
Important Dates: BOB Specialist Officer 2026
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 06 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 06 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 August 2026 |
| Online Test | To be Announced |
| Interview | To be Announced |
BOB Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026
Bank of Baroda has announced 206 vacancies across 22 Specialist Officer posts. The highest number of vacancies has been released for Manager-Security and Facility Management positions. The recruitment also includes opportunities in Digital Banking, Information Security, Data Science, Taxation, Accounts, and Investor Relations.
| Post Name | Grade/Scale | Vacancies |
| Manager – Digital Product | MMG/S-II | 13 |
| Senior Manager – Digital Product | MMG/S-III | 1 |
| Product Manager – Digital Lending | MMG/S-II | 5 |
| Technical Officer – Civil Engineer | JMG/S-I | 35 |
| Technical Manager – Civil Engineer | MMG/S-II | 21 |
| Technical Senior Manager – Civil Engineer | MMG/S-III | 6 |
| Technical Officer – Electrical Engineer | JMG/S-I | 15 |
| Technical Manager – Electrical Engineer | MMG/S-II | 9 |
| Technical Senior Manager – Electrical Engineer | MMG/S-III | 2 |
| Manager – Information Security | MMG/S-II | 13 |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | MMG/S-III | 3 |
| Manager – Security | MMG/S-II | 54 |
| Chief Manager – Data Scientist | SMG/S-IV | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Data Scientist | MMG/S-III | 1 |
| Senior Manager – Data Profiling | MMG/S-III | 2 |
| Senior Manager – DQ Analyst | MMG/S-III | 2 |
| Senior Manager – BI & Dashboard Development | MMG/S-III | 8 |
| Manager – Taxation | MMG/S-II | 5 |
| Manager – Accounts | MMG/S-II | 5 |
| Senior Manager – Taxation | MMG/S-III | 2 |
| Senior Manager – Accounts | MMG/S-III | 2 |
| Chief Manager – Investor Relations | SMG/S-IV | 1 |
| Total | 206 | |
Bank of Baroda SO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfill the BOB SO Eligibility Criteria 2026 before submitting their application. The eligibility criteria include the prescribed age limit, educational qualification, and post-qualification work experience, which vary according to the post. Candidates should ensure that they satisfy all the requirements as on 01 August 2026.
| Post Name | Age Limit | Educational Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience |
| Manager – Digital Product | 24–36 Years | Mandatory: B.E./B.Tech (IT/Computer Science/Electronics & Communication Engineering). Preferred: PG in Management/PMP Certification | Minimum 3 years in project management of Digital/IT products in Banks, BFSI, FinTech, or Card Networks. |
| Senior Manager – Digital Product | 27–39 Years | Mandatory: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics/Electronics & Telecom/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Instrumentation) or MCA | Minimum 6 years in project management of Digital/IT products in Banks, BFSI, FinTech, or Card Networks. |
| Product Manager – Digital Lending | 23–35 Years | Mandatory: Graduation in any discipline. Preferred: PG Degree & Digital Lending Certification | Minimum 3 years in Digital Product Design & Process in Banking, FinTech, or Financial Institutions. |
| Technical Officer – Civil Engineer | 23–35 Years | BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Civil Engineering | Minimum 2 years in execution/monitoring of civil construction and maintenance work. |
| Technical Manager – Civil Engineer | 25–37 Years | BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Civil Engineering | Minimum 4 years in civil engineering execution and monitoring. |
| Technical Senior Manager – Civil Engineer | 28–40 Years | BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Civil Engineering | Minimum 7 years in civil engineering execution and monitoring. |
| Technical Officer – Electrical Engineer | 23–35 Years | BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering | Minimum 2 years in electrical project execution and maintenance. |
| Technical Manager – Electrical Engineer | 25–37 Years | BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering | Minimum 4 years in electrical project execution and monitoring. |
| Technical Senior Manager – Electrical Engineer | 28–40 Years | BE/B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering | Minimum 7 years in electrical project execution and monitoring. |
| Manager – Information Security | 24–36 Years | Full-time BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc./M.Tech in relevant streams with CEH/CompTIA Security+/CCNA/CISA certification | Minimum 3 years in IT/Information Security, including 1 year in Information Security. |
| Senior Manager – Information Security | 27–39 Years | Full-time BE/B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc./M.Tech with CISSP/CISM/CISA certification | Minimum 6 years in IT, including 3 years in Information Security. |
| Manager – Security | 25–35 Years | Graduate in any discipline. Preferred: Computer/IT or Physical Security Certification | Minimum 5 years as a Commissioned Officer/Police Officer (DySP)/Assistant Commandant or equivalent Class-I Gazetted Officer. |
| Chief Manager – Data Scientist | 31–43 Years | B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/B.Sc./M.Sc./BCA/MCA or Graduation in Data Science/Statistics/Applied Mathematics | Minimum 10 years in IT, including 8 years in Data Science. |
| Senior Manager – Data Scientist | 27–39 Years | Same qualification as Chief Manager – Data Scientist | Minimum 6 years in IT, including 5 years in Data Science/Data Analytics. |
| Senior Manager – Data Profiling | 27–39 Years | B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA in IT/Computer Science | Minimum 6 years in IT, including 5 years in SQL/PL-SQL, Impala/Hive Query & Qlik Development. |
| Senior Manager – DQ Analyst | 27–39 Years | Graduation in CS/Information Systems/Statistics/Data Science/Mathematics or M.Sc. (Data Science)/MBA (Analytics) | Minimum 6 years in IT, including 5 years as a Data Quality Analyst. ETL tool experience preferred. |
| Senior Manager – BI & Dashboard Development | 27–39 Years | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), MCA or M.Sc. (IT/CS) | Minimum 6 years in IT, including 5 years in SQL/PL-SQL or Impala/Hive Query. |
| Manager – Taxation | 25–37 Years | Mandatory: CA/ICWA. Preferred: Company Secretary | Minimum 2 years in BFSI, including 1 year in Accounts & Taxation. |
| Manager – Accounts | 25–37 Years | Mandatory: CA/ICWA. Preferred: Company Secretary | Minimum 2 years in BFSI, including 1 year in Accounts & Taxation. |
| Senior Manager – Taxation | 28–40 Years | Mandatory: CA/ICWA. Preferred: Company Secretary | Minimum 5 years in BFSI, including 2 years in Accounts & Taxation. |
| Senior Manager – Accounts | 28–40 Years | Mandatory: CA/ICWA. Preferred: Company Secretary | Minimum 5 years in BFSI, including 2 years in Accounts & Taxation. |
| Chief Manager – Investor Relations | 28–40 Years | Mandatory: Graduation in Economics/Commerce. Preferred: CA/MBA/EPGM/Certified General Management Executive (IIM or equivalent) | Minimum 8 years in Banking or Brokerage Firms, including 3 years in Investor Relations/Corporate Communication/Research. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Gen/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs (Gen/EWS) | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs (OBC) | 8 years |
| Ex-servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs (SC/ST) | 10 years |
BOB SO Application Process 2026
The BOB SO Recruitment 2026 application process is completely online. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can submit their applications through the official Bank of Baroda website between 06 August and 26 August 2026. Applicants must complete the registration, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form before the deadline.
BOB SO Apply Online 2026: Active Soon
How to Apply Online for BOB SO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the online application process:
- Visit the official Bank of Baroda website.
- Click on the Careers section and select Current Opportunities.
- Open the BOB SO Recruitment 2026 notification and click on the Apply Online link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload the required documents, including your photograph, signature, resume, educational certificates, and experience certificates, in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Review all the entered details carefully before submitting the application.
- Submit the application form and download/print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
BOB SO Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹850 (Inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / DESM / Women | ₹175 (Inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges |
Required Documents
Candidates must upload the following documents in PDF format (page size A4, each file under 500 KB):
- Resume
- Date of Birth proof (10th marksheet/certificate)
- Educational certificates (all mark sheets/certificates in a single PDF)
- Work experience certificate(s), if applicable
- Caste/Category certificate, if applicable
- PWD certificate, if applicable
- Latest pay slip, if applicable
BOB Specialist Officer Salary
Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary based on their grade along with DA, HRA, CCA, medical benefits, leave benefits, and other allowances as per Bank rules. The probation period is 12 months, and selected candidates will be required to execute a three-year service bond.
Scale of Pay (Basic pay progression as per grade):
| Grade/Scale | Starting Basic Pay |
| JMG/S-I | ₹48,480 |
| MMG/S-II | ₹64,820 |
| MMG/S-III | ₹85,920 |
| SMG/S-IV | ₹1,02,300 |
BOB SO Selection Process 2026
The Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2026 selection process is designed to assess candidates based on their qualifications, professional experience, technical expertise, and overall suitability for the post. Depending on the number of applications received, the Bank may conduct an Online Test before the interview stage.
- Application Scrutiny: The Bank will scrutinize all applications based on eligibility, educational qualifications, relevant work experience, and other criteria specified in the notification.
- Online Test (If Conducted): Depending on the number of applications received, the Bank may conduct an online examination to shortlist candidates for the next stage.
- Psychometric Test and/or Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates will undergo a Psychometric Test and/or Personal Interview to evaluate their professional knowledge, communication skills, and overall suitability for the role.
- Group Discussion (GD) (If Applicable): For certain posts, candidates may also be required to participate in a Group Discussion to assess their analytical ability, teamwork, and communication skills.
Key points:
- Shortlisting for interview is based on qualifications, relevant work experience, domain expertise, and other Bank-determined criteria (internal and confidential).
- Candidates must clear the minimum qualifying score in each test/section as well as an overall cut-off to be shortlisted for PI.
- The minimum qualifying mark for PI is 60% (General/EWS) and 55% (other reserved categories).
- Final merit is based on combined scores from the online test and/or PI, as applicable.
- Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee a call for interview or selection.
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