The Bank of Baroda (BOB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has launched multiple recruitment drives in early 2026 to strengthen its Information Technology (IT) and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) banking departments. These openings target experienced professionals for managerial and specialist roles, offering regular and contractual positions with competitive pay, job security, and growth in a major PSU bank.
There are two major parallel notifications:
- IT Specialist Officer Recruitment — Focused on tech roles (Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/04 or similar).
- MSME Banking Professionals Recruitment — Focused on relationship, credit, and sales roles (Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/06 for contractual; 2026/07 for regular).
Combined, these drives offer hundreds of vacancies (approximately 418 in IT + 419 in MSME = over 800+ total), with deadlines in February 2026.
Key Highlights
- Organization: Bank of Baroda (Public Sector Undertaking)
- Total Vacancies:
- IT: 418 posts (Officer, Manager, Senior Manager levels)
- MSME: 419 posts (Regular: 166; Contractual: 253)
- Application Mode: Online only via official website
- Official Portal: https://www.bankofbaroda.bank.in → Careers → Current Opportunities
- No Written Exam for Some Roles: Selection often via shortlisting, online test/psychometric test, and interview
Important Dates
- IT Recruitment (418 posts):
- Notification Release: January 30, 2026
- Online Registration Start: January 30, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: February 19, 2026
- MSME Recruitment (419 posts):
- Notification Release: February 6, 2026
- Online Registration Start: February 6, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: February 26, 2026
- Note: Apply separately for each notification if eligible for both. Deadlines are strict—apply early to avoid technical issues.
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IT Specialist Roles (418 Vacancies)
This drive targets tech experts to support digital banking, core systems, AI, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and development.
- Common Posts: Manager (IT), Senior Manager (IT), Officer (IT) in areas like:
- Application Development
- Cloud Computing
- Data Analytics/AI
- Cybersecurity
- Networking
- Core Banking Systems
- Eligibility (varies by post; as on cutoff date ~January/February 2026):
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA in CS/IT/ECE or related fields.
- Experience: 2–10+ years depending on scale (e.g., Officer: 2–5 years; Senior Manager: 8+ years).
- Age: Typically 25–45 years (relaxations for reserved categories).
- Salary: Pay scales as per 12th Bipartite Settlement (e.g., MMG Scale III: ~₹85,920+ basic, in-hand ~₹1 lakh+ with allowances).
MSME Banking Roles (419 Vacancies)
This focuses on business development, credit appraisal, and sales in the MSME sector.
- Regular Basis (166 posts – Advt. 2026/07):
- Senior Manager – MSME Relationship: 113 posts
- Senior Manager – Credit Analyst: ~19 posts
- Manager – Credit Analyst: Remaining
- Contractual Basis (253 posts – Advt. 2026/06):
- Assistant Vice President – MSME Relationship: ~14 posts
- Deputy Manager – MSME Relationship: ~62 posts
- Assistant Manager – MSME Sales: ~177 posts
- Other roles in credit/sales
- Eligibility (as on February 1, 2026):
- Qualification: Graduation in any discipline + preferred MBA/PGDM in Finance/Marketing/Sales/Banking; some require CA/ICMAI.
- Experience: 2–8+ years in banking/NBFC (e.g., credit processing, loan sales, relationship management).
- Age: 26–40 years (post-wise; relaxations apply).
- Salary:
- Regular: Scale III/II – ₹63,840–₹1,05,280 basic + allowances.
- Contractual: Competitive fixed pay (often ₹50,000–₹1 lakh+ per month depending on role).
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on application/qualification/experience.
- Online Test (for some roles) + Psychometric Test.
- Personal Interview (key stage for most positions).
- Document Verification and medical check.
Final merit list combines scores where applicable.
Application Process & Fee
- Visit bankofbaroda.bank.in → Careers → Current Opportunities.
- Select relevant advertisement (IT or MSME Regular/Contractual).
- Register with basic details (name, email, mobile).
- Fill form, upload photo/signature/resume/certificates.
- Pay fee online.
- Submit and save/print application.
Application Fee (approx.):
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175 or exempted in some cases
Why Apply?
These roles offer excellent career stability in a leading PSU bank, opportunities in digital transformation (IT) and growing MSME lending sector. Postings are pan-India, with preferences considered.
Always download the official notification PDF from the Bank of Baroda careers page for exact vacancy tables, detailed eligibility, syllabus (if any), and guidelines. The bank emphasizes experienced professionals—freshers are generally not eligible.
Deadlines approaching fast—February 19 (IT) and February 26 (MSME). If you’re in Jamshedpur/Jharkhand or have banking/IT/MSME experience, check eligibility immediately!
For specific post details, vacancy breakup, or help with application steps, refer to the official site or ask with your qualification/experience. Good luck!
