The Bank of Baroda LBO Exam Date 2026 is expected to be released soon for candidates preparing for the Local Bank Officer recruitment. The BOB LBO 2026 application process has started on 18th August 2026, and candidates can apply online until 7th September 2026. The exam date is expected to be released soon by the Bank, while the exact exam date, session, and venue will be provided through the BOB LBO Call Letter.
When is the BOB LBO Exam Date 2026?
The BOB LBO Exam Date 2026 is expected to be released soon. The online exam will be conducted after the completion of the application process, and candidates will receive their individual exam details through the call letter. The exam will be conducted in online computer-based mode across various centers. Candidates should keep their registration details ready to download the call letter when it is released.
| Events | Dates |
|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 18th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7th September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7th September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1st August 2026 |
| BOB LBO Online Exam | Expected to be released soon |
| Exam Session & Timing | To be mentioned in Call Letter |
| Exam Centre | To be mentioned in Call Letter |
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What is the BOB LBO Exam Pattern 2026?
The BOB LBO Exam 2026 will be conducted as an online objective test comprising 120 questions for 120 marks. The paper has four sections: English Language, Banking Knowledge, General/Economic Awareness, and Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude. Each section contains 30 questions and carries 30 marks, with 30 minutes allotted to each section.
The English Language section is conducted in English and is qualifying in nature, while the other three sections are available in English and Hindi and contribute to the merit score. Candidates should prepare all four sections while giving special attention to Banking Knowledge and General/Economic Awareness.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Medium | Status |
|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes | English | Qualifying Only |
| Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes | English & Hindi | Counts for Merit |
| General/Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes | English & Hindi | Counts for Merit |
| Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes | English & Hindi | Counts for Merit |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes | — | — |
What is the marking scheme for the BOB LBO exam 2026?
The BOB LBO online examination follows a negative marking scheme, so candidates should focus on both speed and accuracy. A 0.25 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer, while unanswered questions do not attract any penalty. The sectional timing also makes time management an important part of the preparation.
- Correct answer: Full marks assigned to the question
- Incorrect answer: 0.25 mark deduction
- Unanswered question: No deduction
- Total marks: 120
- Total duration: 120 minutes
What is the BOB LBO selection process 2026?
The BOB LBO Selection Process 2026 includes the Online Exam, Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT), and GD/Personal Interview, as applicable. Candidates are shortlisted for the subsequent stages based on their performance, prescribed cut-offs, vacancies, and the Bank's shortlisting criteria.
The LPT checks the candidate's ability to read, write, speak, and understand the specified local language. Candidates qualifying for the required stages can then proceed to GD and/or Personal Interview, followed by the preparation of the final State-wise and Category-wise merit list.
| Stage | Details |
|---|
| Online Examination | 120 questions for 120 marks |
| Local Language Proficiency Test | Tests reading, writing, speaking and understanding of the specified local language |
| GD/Personal Interview | Conducted for shortlisted candidates, as applicable |
| Final Merit List | Prepared State-wise and Category-wise based on marks considered by the Bank |
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What is the BOB LBO eligibility cut-off date 2026?
The BOB LBO eligibility cut-off date is 1st August 2026. Candidates' age, educational qualification, and applicable post-qualification work experience are considered with reference to this date. Candidates should ensure that they meet all the prescribed eligibility conditions on the specified cut-off date.
| Particular | Date |
|---|
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1st August 2026 |
| Age | Considered as on 1st August 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Must meet the prescribed requirement |
| Work Experience | Applicable experience considered as per the prescribed cut-off |
Where will the BOB LBO exam 2026 be conducted?
The BOB LBO online examination will be conducted at various centres across India. The tentative list includes major cities and regional centres across different States and Union Territories. The final centre allotted to each candidate will be provided in the call letter.
| State/Region | Tentative Centres |
|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Guntur/Vijayawada, Kurnool, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Kadapa, Kakinada, Ongole, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Nellore |
| Assam | Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Dibrugarh, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Arrah, Gaya, Purnea |
| Delhi-NCR | New Delhi/NCR |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Mehsana, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Surat/Bardoli, Vapi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mysore, Kalaburagi, Udupi, Shivamogga, Mangaluru, Belagavi |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kollam, Thrissur, Alappuzha, Kannur, Malappuram, Palakkad |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Amaravati, Nanded, Jalgaon, Nashik, Kolhapur, Chandrapur, Latur, Solapur |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Balasore, Berhampur-Ganjam, Rourkela |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner, Sikar |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Salem, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Vellore, Thanjavur, Cuddalore, Nagercoil, Namakkal |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Prayagraj, Ghaziabad, Noida/Greater Noida, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Ayodhya, Aligarh, Bareilly, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol, Burdwan |
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What are the important instructions for BOB LBO exam centres?
The Bank may organise the examination at different centres based on application volume and administrative requirements. Candidates will receive their allotted examination centre and other examination details through the call letter. Candidates should carefully check their call letter and make the necessary travel arrangements according to the allotted centre.
- Final examination centre: Mentioned in the BOB LBO Call Letter
- Exam date and session: Provided through the call letter
- Centre allocation: Based on the Bank's examination arrangements
- GD/PI venue: Announced separately, wherever applicable
- Travel: Candidates should make arrangements to reach their allotted centre on time
- Examination conduct: Candidates should follow all instructions provided by the Bank
