BOB Sportspersons Clerical Recruitment 2026 — 30 Posts

About This Job

Bank of Baroda is hiring 30 Meritorious Sportspersons in the Clerical Cadre (Customer Service Associate) on a regular basis. If you are a graduate with national or state-level sports achievements in Cricket, Kabaddi, Table Tennis, or Football, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 12 May 2026. Age limit is 20 to 28 years. Starting basic pay is Rs. 24,050 per month under the IBA Bipartite Settlement.

Bank of Baroda Meritorious Sportspersons Clerical Cadre Recruitment 2026 - 30 Posts

Bank of Baroda (BOB) has released Advertisement No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/09 for recruiting 30 Customer Service Associates who are meritorious sportspersons. Posts are spread across Delhi and Mumbai in four sports disciplines — Cricket, Kabaddi, Table Tennis, and Football. This is a regular (permanent) appointment — not contractual. Selected sportspersons will represent the Bank in state, national, and international events while working as clerks. Only Indian citizens are eligible.

Vacancy Breakdown by Sport & Location

Note: Bank of Baroda can modify the number of vacancies and their break-up as per its requirement.

There is no reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS in this recruitment.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You need a Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
• The degree must be from a college/institution/university recognised by the Government of India or Govt. bodies/AICTE.
• Cut-off date for eligibility: 01.04.2026

Sports Qualifications (any ONE of the following)

• Represented a State/UT or the Country in National/International competitions; OR
• Won a Medal in Junior National Championships; OR
• Won a Medal in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, or Khelo India University Games; OR
• Won a Medal in School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in the mentioned games/sports; OR
• Represented a University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards in the mentioned games/sports; OR
• Represented a State/UT School Team in National Sports/Games for Schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation in the mentioned games/sports.

Other Conditions

• Only Indian Citizens are eligible.
• At the time of appointment, you must be an active sportsperson fit enough to participate in future tournaments and events.
• You must maintain a minimum CIBIL score of 680 at the time of joining.
• Candidates with loan defaults or adverse CIBIL reports are not eligible.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 28 years (as on 01.04.2026, for General/EWS category)
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC/ST candidates: 5 years standard + 5 years meritorious sportsperson concession = 10 years total (up to 38 years)
  • OBC (NCL) candidates: 3 years standard + 5 years meritorious sportsperson concession = 8 years total (up to 36 years)
  • General/EWS candidates: 5 years meritorious sportsperson concession = up to 33 years
• Age relaxation for meritorious sportspersons as per DOPT guidelines (O.M.No. DOPT-17207814147 72 dated 04.03.2020).

Salary

• Pay Scale: Rs. 24,050 - 64,480 under IBA Bipartite Settlement
• Starting basic pay: Rs. 24,050 per month
• Maximum basic pay: Rs. 64,480 per month (after increments over 20 years)
• Plus DA, HRA, CCA, and other allowances as per Bank's policies and industry-level bipartite settlement.
• Selected candidates will be on probation for 6 months from the date of joining.

Application Fee

• General / EWS / OBC candidates: Rs. 850 (inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges
• SC / ST / ESM / DESM / Women candidates: Rs. 175 (Intimation charges only, inclusive of GST) + Payment Gateway Charges
• Fee is non-refundable — pay carefully, no refunds for multiple registrations.
• Payment mode: Online only (Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI)

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting / Screening: Applications are screened against the eligibility criteria and sports qualifications. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Field Trials in a ratio as determined by the Bank at its sole discretion.
2. Field Trials: Shortlisted candidates appear for field trials at a designated venue. The evaluation criteria, qualifying criteria, and cut-off for field trials are determined solely at the Bank's discretion. Venue, date, and time will be communicated via the registered email ID.

Note: The Bank reserves the right to change, cancel, or modify any of the selection criteria, method, or process at any stage. Meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call letter.

How to Apply

1. Go to Bank of Baroda's official website at bankofbaroda.bank.in.
2. Click on Career → Current Opportunities.
3. Find and click on this recruitment notification.
4. Click Apply Now and register yourself online.
5. Fill in the application form carefully — details cannot be changed after submission.
6. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents (Resume, DOB proof, Educational certificates, Sports certificates, Caste certificate if applicable).
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Submit and take a printout of the system-generated application form.

Note: No other mode of application is accepted. Keep your registered email ID active throughout the recruitment process.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 22 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 12 May 2026
• Field Trial Date: To be announced

• Handle customer service duties at the bank branch including account opening, deposits, and withdrawals
• Represent Bank of Baroda in state, national, and international sports tournaments as required
• Maintain an active and fit sportsperson status for participation in future events
• Seek prior permission from the Bank before playing for any other team or organisation
• Process customer transactions accurately and maintain proper records
• Assist senior officers with day-to-day branch operations and administrative work
• Follow Bank's service rules, code of conduct, and disciplinary guidelines at all times