The Bank of Baroda has released the official notification for the recruitment of 2,500 Local Bank Officers in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) 2025 across 18 states of India. Candidates interested in applying must ensure they meet all the specified eligibility criteria before submitting their application. In this blog, we have provided a detailed overview of the BOB LBO Eligibility Criteria 2025.
BOB LBO Eligibility Criteria 2025
The eligibility criteria for the BOB LBO 2025 recruitment process cover essential aspects such as age limit, educational qualification, nationality, category-specific relaxations, and more. Candidates must go through the complete eligibility guidelines before applying online for the Bank of Baroda LBO 2025 as mentioned in the BOB LBO 2025 Notification.
Bank of Baroda LBO Age Limit (As on 1/7/2025)
The age eligibility for applying for the BOB LBO 2025 as on 1st July 2025 is as follows:
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
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Age Relaxation:
| S.No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste (SC) | 5 years |
| 2 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| 3 | Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| 4 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | GEN/EWS: 10 yrsOBC: 13 yrsSC/ST: 15 yrs |
| 5 | Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs with 5+ years of service (not dismissed for misconduct or inefficiency) | GEN/EWS: 5 yrsOBC: 8 yrsSC/ST: 10 yrs |
| 6 | Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Bank Of Baroda LBO Educational Qualification (As on 1/7/2025)
The details of the BOB LBO educational qualification are as follows:
| Educational Qualification | Post-Qualification Experience | Language Proficiency |
|---|
Mandatory: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute (including Integrated Dual Degree - IDD). Also Eligible: Professional degrees like CA, Cost Accountant, Engineering, or Medical. | Minimum 1 year as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of RBI.Experience in NBFCs, cooperative banks, Payment Banks, SFBs, or fintechs not accepted. | Must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for (reading, writing, understanding). |
Bank of Baroda LBO Eligibility Criteria for Nationality
Candidates must fulfill one of the following nationality requirements:
- Citizen of India
- The subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention to permanently settle in India.
- Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, etc.) with the intention to settle permanently in India.
- Candidates from categories (ii), (iii), and (iv) must possess a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India.
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BOB LBO Eligibility Criteria for Work Experience
To be eligible for the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer 2025, candidates must meet the following experience requirements:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|
| Minimum Experience Required | At least 1 year of post-qualification experience as an Officer |
| Eligible Institutions | - Scheduled Commercial Banks- Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) listed in RBI's Second Schedule |
| Cut-off Date | Experience must be counted after graduation and as on 1st July 2025 |
| Ineligible Experience | Experience in the following will not be considered: • NBFCs • Cooperative Banks • Payment Banks • Small Finance Banks • Fintech Companies |
BOB LBO Eligibility Credit History & CIBIL Score
Maintaining a good credit history is a crucial eligibility requirement for candidates applying to the Bank of Baroda Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025.
- Candidates must maintain a healthy credit history with no loan or credit card defaults.
- A minimum CIBIL score of 680 is required at the time of joining.
- The required CIBIL score may vary as per the Bank's internal credit policy, which is subject to change.
- Candidates with any record of loan defaults, delayed repayments, or negative reports from CIBIL or other external agencies will not be eligible.
- The Bank reserves the right to reject candidates with an unsatisfactory credit profile, even if other eligibility criteria are met.
