Bank of Baroda LBO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bank of Baroda |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Selection Process | Online Written Exam, Group Discussion & Interview |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Medium | English and Hindi |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Total Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer |
| Official Website | bankofbaroda.bank.in |
Online Written Exam Pattern
| Section | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes | English |
| 2 | Banking Knowledge | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes | Bilingual |
| 3 | General / Economic Awareness | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes | Bilingual |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes | Bilingual |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes | - |
- All sections except English Language are available in both English and Hindi.
- Each section has its own separate timing within the total 120-minute duration.
- There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. There is no penalty for questions left unanswered.
- Marks from all four sections are added together to determine the overall merit for shortlisting.
Minimum Qualifying Marks by Category
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General & EWS | 40% |
| Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) | 35% |
1. English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Improvement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Vocabulary
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- Active-Passive Voice
- Direct-Indirect Speech
2. Banking Knowledge
- Basics of Banking & Financial Terms
- Types of Accounts
- RBI & its Functions
- Monetary Policy
- Basel Norms
- Digital Banking & UPI
- NPA, CRR, SLR, Repo & Reverse Repo Rates
- Latest Developments in the Banking Sector
- Banking Abbreviations
- Important Acts related to Banking (Banking Regulation Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, etc.)
3. General / Economic Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 4-6 months) - National & International
- Government Schemes & Policies
- Union Budget & Economic Survey
- Important Appointments & Awards
- India's GDP, Inflation, Fiscal Deficit
- Static GK (Important Days, Capitals, Currencies, etc.)
- International Financial Institutions (IMF, World Bank, ADB, etc.)
4. Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude
- Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Inequality
- Direction Sense
- Input-Output
- Statement & Conclusion
- Order & Ranking
- Simplification & Approximation
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar, Pie Charts)
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Average
- Mixtures & Allegations