Overview
Bank of Baroda, India's leading public sector banking institution, is conducting a Special Recruitment Drive 2026 to fill 11 backlog officer vacancies on a regular basis. This recruitment initiative is exclusively open to SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, reinforcing the bank's commitment to inclusive hiring practices. The positions span critical functional areas including Risk Management, MSME Banking, and Finance, with roles ranging from Manager to Chief Manager levels.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Registration Opens | 28 October 2026 |
| Application Registration Closes | 17 November 2026 |
| Advertising Notice Issue Date | 28 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment encompasses 11 positions distributed across three functional domains:
- Risk Management: 6 vacancies including Senior Manager positions in Project Finance (Infrastructure & ESG), MSME Credit Risk Management, Enterprise and Operational Risk Management, and Fraud Incidence and Root Cause Analysis
- MSME Banking: 1 vacancy for Senior Manager – MSME Relationship
- Finance: 4 vacancies comprising Senior Manager – Business Finance (2 positions) and Chief Manager – Internal Controls (2 positions)
Pay Scale Breakdown: Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMG/S-II) offers basic pay from Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960; Middle Management Grade Scale-III (MMG/S-III) ranges from Rs. 85,920 to Rs. 1,05,280; and Senior Management Grade Scale-IV (SMG/S-IV) spans Rs. 1,02,300 to Rs. 1,20,940. Compensation packages include industry-standard allowances, perquisites, and benefits as per bipartite settlements and Joint Note provisions for banking sector officers.
Category-wise Reservation
Reserved positions are allocated as follows: SC candidates – 4 positions; ST candidates – 3 positions; OBC candidates – 4 positions across various roles and scales.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Requirements (as of 01 October 2026): Senior Manager positions in Risk Management demand 27–40 years; Manager – Digital Fraud requires 24–34 years; Senior Manager – MSME Relationship and Chief Manager – Internal Controls require 30–40 years; Senior Manager – Business Finance requires 28–38 years. Age relaxations as per Government of India norms are applicable to SC, ST, and OBC categories.
Educational Qualifications: Project Finance, MSME Credit Risk, and Enterprise/Operational Risk positions mandate Chartered Accountant (CA) certification or full-time MBA/PGDM in relevant discipline, with minimum 5 years BFSI sector experience including 3 years specialised domain experience. Fraud analysis roles require Bachelor's or Master's degree in analytics, data science, finance, accounting, or CA/CS qualification with 5 years BFSI experience including 3 years in audit, compliance, risk, or fraud domains. Digital Fraud Manager positions necessitate Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or MCA qualification with 3 years banking IT sector experience. MSME Relationship Senior Manager roles require graduation and preferably MBA/PGDM in Finance/Marketing/Sales/Banking, plus 8 years banking experience with 4 years in loan product processing/sales. Business Finance Senior Manager positions require graduation and CA qualification.
Preferred Qualifications: CFA, FRM, PRM, and ESG certifications enhance candidacy for risk management roles; Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Financial Forensics (CFF), or CAMS certification are preferred for fraud analysis positions.
Selection Process
Bank of Baroda will conduct a comprehensive evaluation process. While specific assessment methods are not detailed in the notification, candidates should prepare for competency-based evaluation aligned with the technical and behavioural requirements of their chosen positions.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply exclusively through the online portal on Bank of Baroda's official website. Each applicant may submit an application for only one position. The registration window opens on 28 October 2026 and concludes on 17 November 2026. Applicants must ensure accurate completion of all required fields and timely submission of application fees. Employment offers will be on a regular basis, offering long-term career stability within India's premier public sector banking institution.