BOB Chief Technology Officer Recruitment 2026

Bank of Baroda is hiring a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on a fixed-term contract basis at its head office in Mumbai. If you are an Engineering graduate in Computer Science / Information Systems or hold an MCA with 20 years of IT experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 23 July 2026. There is no application fee, and the salary is negotiable based on your experience and the market benchmark.

Bank of Baroda (BOB) Chief Technology Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released notification BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/13 to hire one Chief Technology Officer (CTO) on fixed-term employment on a contract basis. This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the Bank's enterprise technology strategy across core banking, digital channels, payment systems and cybersecurity. Only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply, though the place of posting will be Mumbai.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must be an Engineering Graduate in Computer Science / Information Systems or other related fields, or hold an MCA or equivalent qualification from a Government of India / AICTE recognised institution.
• Experience: You need 20 years of experience in relevant areas such as Banking-IT, IT Policy and Planning, Financial Networks and Applications, Financial Information Systems, Cyber Security Technologies or Payment Technologies.
• Senior management: Out of the 20 years, at least 5 years must be at senior management level.
• Experience in a clerical cadre will not be counted towards eligibility. A minimum CIBIL score of 680 is required at the time of joining.

Age Limit

• You should be between 40 and 57 years old as on 01 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) - 3 years, PwD - 10 years (General/EWS), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST), Ex-servicemen - 5 years (General/EWS), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST).
• Age relaxation applies only where reservation roster points are available. The maximum age shown is for General category candidates.

Salary

• The salary is negotiable and will be offered based on your qualifications, experience, overall suitability, last drawn salary and the market benchmark for the role.
• The engagement runs for an initial period of 3 years, renewable by 1 year at a time up to a maximum of 5 years, subject to performance.

Application Fee

• All Candidates: No fee

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Application Scrutiny: Applications are shortlisted based on qualification, relevant experience and domain expertise.
2. Psychometric Test / Other Assessment: May be conducted to assess your personality, communication and problem-solving ability.
3. Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.
4. Compensation Negotiation: Final selection is followed by negotiation of the compensation package.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Bank of Baroda website at bankofbaroda.bank.in and open the Career section under Current Opportunities.
2. Register online in the application format for this post.
3. Fill in the online application form with your correct details.
4. Upload your resume, DOB proof, educational and experience certificates, photo and signature as per the guidelines.
5. Submit the form and take a printout for your reference.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Starts: 03 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 23 July 2026
• Cut-Off Date for Eligibility: 01 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Provide strategic leadership for the Bank's enterprise technology strategy in line with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee the Bank's technology infrastructure, infrastructure refresh and enterprise-wide capacity planning.
• Develop multi-year technology roadmaps covering core banking, digital channels, payment systems and cloud adoption.
• Govern the enterprise technology architecture and set technology standards and principles.
• Sponsor large technology transformation programmes such as core banking modernization and cloud migration.
• Engage with regulators, industry bodies, technology partners and key vendors.
• Establish technology governance, risk management and cybersecurity frameworks across the Bank.
• Ensure Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery and operational resilience of technology systems.