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Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 14 Posts
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| Name of post | Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 14 Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bank of Baroda |
| Advertisement no. | ZO/BLR/HRM/12/2/2026/16/1258 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 14 posts |
| Last date to apply | 07 October 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Selected candidates will receive a monthly retainership or stipend amount of ₹25,000/- per month. |
| Selection process | The selection process comprises scrutiny/shortlisting of applications as per the eligibility criteria, followed by Field Trials of eligible applicants. The evaluation criteria carry a total of 100 marks. → Evaluation Criteria : Marks → Age of Candidate (in years) : 20 → Representation of State / U.T. at National Level : 15 → Representation of Nation at International Level : 15 → Field Trials – Physical Fitness & Endurance : 20 → Field Trials – Sport Specific Skills (Knowledge, Technique & Tactical Understanding) : 20 → Field Trials – Behavioral Attributes : 10 → The selection process involves scrutiny and shortlisting of applications, followed by field trials assessing physical fitness, sport-specific skills, and behavioral attributes. |
| Posted on | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Last updated | 30 Sept 2026 |
Official source: The official notification could not be read automatically (login page, scanned image or blocked). Please confirm on the official website. Official notification (bankofbaroda.bank.in)
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Submission of Application29 September 2026
- Last date to apply07 October 2026
- Tentative Date of Field TrialsTo be communicated to eligible applicants along with their unique Registration Number
Application Fee
The application fee is not specified in the provided notification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 30 years, as on the date of the advertisement. The notification does not mention any age relaxation.
- To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
- Criteria : Requirement
- Minimum Age : 18 years
- Maximum Age : 30 years
- Age Calculated As On : Date of the advertisement (29.09.2026)
- Range : Marks
- 26+ Yrs : 12
- 24+ Yrs to 26 Yrs : 14
- 22+ Yrs to 24 Yrs : 16
- 20+ Yrs to 22 Yrs : 18
- 18 Yrs to 20 Yrs : 20
- Applicants must be between 18 years and 30 years of age as per the guidelines specified in the official notification.
Total Post
14 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale
- Selected candidates will receive a monthly retainership or stipend amount of ₹25,000/- per month.
BOB Guest Player Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bank of Baroda (BOB) – Bengaluru Zone |
| Advertisement No. | ZO/BLR/HRM/12/2/2026/16/1258 dated 29.09.2026 |
| Post Name | Guest Players on Retainership Basis for Bank's Sports Teams – Bengaluru |
| Sport Disciplines | Cricket, Basketball, Kabaddi |
| Gender | Male |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Nature of Engagement | Retainership Basis – 12 months (temporary and contractual) |
| Monthly Retainership Amount | ₹25,000/- |
| Application Mode | E-mail only |
| Job Location | Bengaluru |
| Selection Process | Scrutiny/shortlisting of applications and Field Trials |
| Opening Date | 29.09.2026 |
| Last Date | 07.10.2026 |
- Bank of Baroda, described in the notification as one of India's leading Public Sector Banks, has invited applications from eligible local club players for engagement as Guest Players on Retainership Basis. The engagement is for a period of 12 months and does not confer any right or claim for regular employment in the Bank.
BOB Guest Player Vacancy 2026
| Sport Discipline | Gender | No. of Guest Players* | Role / Specialization* | Monthly Retainership Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket | Male | 08 | 04 Batsmen, 02 All-Rounders and 02 Spinner / Fast Bowlers | ₹25,000/- |
| Basketball | Male | 03 | 01 Point Guard / Shooting Guard, 01 Power Forward and 01 Centre | ₹25,000/- |
| Kabaddi | Male | 03 | 01 Raider, 01 All-Rounder and 01 Defender | ₹25,000/- |
| Total | - | 14 | - | - |
- Bank of Baroda has notified a total of 14 Guest Player vacancies for male players in three sports. The role-wise requirement is given below.
- *Note: The Bank reserves the right to modify, increase or decrease the number of Guest Players and/or the role-wise requirement depending upon its requirements. The notification does not specify any category-wise (reservation) vacancy breakup.
BOB Guest Player Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions below as on the stipulated cut-off date before applying. The notification states that the age limit is counted as on the date of the advertisement (29.09.2026).
BOB Guest Player Educational Qualification
- The minimum educational qualification is 10th Standard Pass from a recognized Board.
BOB Guest Player Sports Qualifications
| Option | Sports Qualification |
|---|---|
| (i) | Have represented a State / U.T. or the country in the National or International competition; or medal winner in Junior National Championships; or medal winner in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years); or Khelo India Winter Games; or medal winner in Khelo India University Games; or medal winner in School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in the mentioned games/sports for which the guest player is being engaged. |
| (ii) | Have represented their University in the Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards in the mentioned games/sports for which the guest player is being engaged. |
| (iii) | Have represented the State / U.T. School Team in the National Sports/games for schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation in the mentioned games/sports for which the guest player is being engaged. |
- Applicants must be Local Club Level Players who satisfy at least one of the following three conditions, in the game/sport for which the Guest Player is being engaged.
- The notification separates these three options with "OR".
Nationality
- Only Indian citizens are eligible.
Certificates in Support of Sports Credentials
| Competition | Authority Awarding Certificate |
|---|---|
| International Competition | Secretary of National Federation of the Game concerned |
| National Competition | Secretary of the National Federation or Secretary of the State / U.T. Association of the Game concerned |
| Inter-University Tournaments | Dean of Sports or other officer in overall charge of Sports of the University concerned |
| National / Sports / Games for Schools | Director or Additional / Joint or Deputy Director in overall charge of sports / games for Schools in the Directorate of Public Instructions / Education of the State |
| Khelo India University Games / Khelo India Youth Games / Khelo India Winter Games | Officer designated / Officer in charge from Sports Authority of India (SAI) for Khelo India University / Khelo India Youth Games / Khelo India Winter Games |
- Applicants should submit certificates awarded by the following authorities to evidence their credentials in the respective game.
BOB Guest Player Salary and Tenure
- Guest Players will be engaged on Retainership Basis for a period of 12 months.
- The engagement is purely temporary and contractual in nature and does not constitute an employer-employee relationship for the purpose of regular employment in the Bank.
- The engagement does not confer any right or entitlement for regular appointment/absorption in Bank of Baroda, either during or after completion of the retainership period.
- Guest Players are required to represent Bank of Baroda in tournaments/events as and when called upon to do so during the period of engagement.
- Selected Guest Players will be paid a monthly retainership/stipend amount of ₹25,000/-, along with such other financial benefits, if any, as may be admissible under the Bank's extant Sports Policy. The notification does not list any other specific allowance or benefit.
Distribution of Marks – Representation of State / U.T. at National Level
| Level | Marks |
|---|---|
| Junior Level | 10 |
| Senior Level | 15 |
Distribution of Marks – Representation of Nation at International Level
| Level | Marks |
|---|---|
| Junior Level | 10 |
| Senior Level | 15 |
Qualifying Marks and Merit List
- The minimum qualifying marks are 50 out of 100 (50%). A merit list of eligible applicants will be prepared in descending order of marks obtained, and the final selection will be made from this merit list up to the number of vacancies.
Order of Preference in Case of a Tie
- First preference: applicants who have represented the country in an International Competition with the clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Next preference: those who have represented a State / U.T. in the Senior or Junior Level National Championships organized by the National Sports Federations recognized by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, or National Games organized by the Indian Olympics Association, having won medals or positions up to 3rd place. Between applicants participating in Senior and Junior National Championships / games, those who participated and won a medal in a Senior National Championship will be given preference.
- Next preference: those who have represented a University in an Inter-University competition conducted by the Association of Indian Universities / Inter University Sports Board, or Khelo India University Games conducted with authorization of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, having won medals or positions up to 3rd place in finals.
- Next preference: those who have represented a State / U.T. in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years) or Khelo India Winter Games conducted with authorization of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, having won medals or positions up to 3rd place in finals.
- Next preference: those who have represented the State / U.T. Schools in the National Sports / games for Schools conducted by the All-India School Games Federation, having won medals or positions up to 3rd place.
- Next preference: those who have represented a State / Union Territory / University / State or U.T. Schools Teams at the level mentioned in categories (b) to (e) (the second to fifth preferences above) but could not win a medal or position, in the same order of preference.
- If applicants tie, they will be ranked in the merit list according to the following order of preference:
- In the event of a tie, those who have secured a higher position or won more than one medal will be given preference. Participation in individual and team events will be given the same preference. Except in case of a tie, no preference may be given for winning more than one medal / position. If the tie persists, the applicant with the lower age between the two will be given preference.
BOB Guest Player Field Trials
- Eligible applicants will be called for Field Trials at a designated venue in Bengaluru.
- The date, time and venue will be communicated separately to eligible applicants on the e-mail ID provided by them.
- Candidates must appear for the Field Trials at their own cost.
- No request for change in the date, time or venue of the Field Trials will ordinarily be entertained.
- Applicants must bring a recent passport-size photograph and all original certificates/documents relating to age, educational qualification, sports achievements and identity, along with self-attested copies, for verification.
Documents / Details to Be Submitted
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Proof of Date of Birth
- 10th Standard Pass Certificate/Mark Sheet
- Valid Photo Identity Proof
- Active e-mail ID
- Certificates/Awards/Medals evidencing the prescribed Sports Qualification
- Certificates relating to National/International/State/University/Khelo India/School-level participation, as applicable
- Brief sports profile/Bio-data containing details of sporting achievements
- Any other relevant document in support of candidature
Annexure A – Application Form Sections
- A. Sport / Position Applied For – sport discipline (Cricket, Basketball or Kabaddi; tick one), role/specialization applied for, and gender (Male)
- B. Personal Details – full name (as per ID proof), date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY), age as on date of advertisement, nationality (Indian), mobile number, e-mail ID, Aadhaar / other photo ID number (mention type), present residential address and permanent address
- C. Educational Qualification – 10th Standard, 12th Standard (if applicable), and Graduation / Other (if applicable), with board/institution, year of passing, marks/grade and whether the certificate is attached
- D. Sports Profile / Qualification – competition/tournament, level (International / National / State-U.T. / University / School / Khelo India / any other), Junior/Senior, year, achievement/medal/position and certificate issuing authority
- E. Local Club Details – name of local club/team currently represented, club/team location, period of association, and name and contact details of coach/club official
- F. Key Sports Achievements – year, tournament/event and achievement
- G. Documents Enclosed / Attached – checklist of the documents listed above
- H. Declaration by the Applicant – place (Bengaluru), date, name and signature of applicant
- The application form (Annexure A) carries the same advertisement date (29.09.2026) and contains the following sections:
- The “For Office Use Only” section of the form (Unique Registration Number, Date of Receipt of Application, Eligibility Status, Documents Verified, Remarks and Signature of Selection Committee) is not to be filled in by the applicant.
BOB Guest Player General Terms and Conditions
- Before applying, the applicant should ensure that they fulfil all prescribed eligibility criteria as on the stipulated cut-off date.
- Candidature at all stages is provisional and subject to verification of eligibility and original documents.
- If at any stage an applicant is found ineligible, or to have furnished incorrect/false information or suppressed a material fact, the candidature is liable to cancellation.
- The selected Guest Player must remain physically fit to participate in tournaments/events during the retainership period.
- Selected Guest Players shall represent the Bank/Bank's Sports Team whenever and wherever required.
- The Bank reserves the right to modify the selection process, eligibility requirements, number of Guest Players, role/specialization-wise requirement or other terms depending upon its requirements.
- The Bank reserves the right to cancel the engagement/selection process, wholly or partly, at any stage without assigning any reason.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- No correspondence will be entertained from applicants who are not shortlisted/not selected.
- Any subsequent announcement/corrigendum/addendum will be communicated through [Bank's Website/Bengaluru Zonal Office/other approved mode]. The notification prints this line with the mode of communication in square brackets and does not name a specific website.
- The engagement is governed by the Bank's extant Sports Policy and other instructions/guidelines issued from time to time.
- The engagement is purely on retainership basis and the Bank has no obligation whatsoever to offer regular employment.
- The decision of Bank of Baroda on all matters relating to eligibility, shortlisting, Field Trials, selection and engagement is final and binding.
- The notification is dated 29.09.2026 at Bengaluru and is issued by the Chief General Manager & Zonal Head, Bank of Baroda, Bengaluru Zone.
More Details
- BOB Guest Player Important Dates
- BOB Guest Player Age Limit
- BOB Guest Player Application Fee
- BOB Guest Player Selection Process 2026
- Distribution of Marks – Age of Candidate
Mode of Selection
- The selection process comprises scrutiny/shortlisting of applications as per the eligibility criteria, followed by Field Trials of eligible applicants. The evaluation criteria carry a total of 100 marks.
- Evaluation Criteria : Marks
- Age of Candidate (in years) : 20
- Representation of State / U.T. at National Level : 15
- Representation of Nation at International Level : 15
- Field Trials – Physical Fitness & Endurance : 20
- Field Trials – Sport Specific Skills (Knowledge, Technique & Tactical Understanding) : 20
- Field Trials – Behavioral Attributes : 10
- The selection process involves scrutiny and shortlisting of applications, followed by field trials assessing physical fitness, sport-specific skills, and behavioral attributes.
How to Apply for BOB Guest Player Recruitment 2026
- Read the official notification (Advertisement No. ZO/BLR/HRM/12/2/2026/16/1258) and confirm that you fulfil all eligibility criteria as on the stipulated cut-off date.
- Fill in the application form in the prescribed format (Annexure A) and sign it.
- Scan the requisite documents/certificates. Ensure that the application form and all supporting documents are complete, clear and legible.
- Send the duly filled and signed application along with the scanned copies to [email protected] on or before 07.10.2026.
- Use this exact subject line in the e-mail: “APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS GUEST PLAYER ON RETAINERSHIP BASIS – BENGALURU [CRICKET / BASKETBALL / KABADDI] TEAM”.
- The notification does not provide an online application portal. Applications must be sent by e-mail only, so the BOB Guest Player apply online option is not available; applications received through any mode other than e-mail will not be accepted.
- Incomplete applications, applications without requisite supporting documents and applications received after the prescribed last date are liable to be rejected.
Important Links
| Official Notification | Download bankofbaroda.bank.in |
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| Official Notification | Download bankofbaroda.bank.in |
| Particulars | Details |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 14 Posts?
The last date to apply is 07 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 14 Posts?
There are 14 posts in total.
What is the age limit for Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 14 Posts?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 30 years, as on the date of the advertisement. The notification does not mention any age relaxation; To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying; Criteria : Requirement; Minimum Age : 18 years; Maximum Age : 30 years; Age Calculated As On : Date of the advertisement (29.09.2026); Range : Marks; 26+ Yrs : 12; 24+ Yrs to 26 Yrs : 14; 22+ Yrs to 24 Yrs : 16; 20+ Yrs to 22 Yrs : 18; 18 Yrs to 20 Yrs : 20; Applicants must be between 18 years and 30 years of age as per the guidelines specified in the official notification.
What qualification is needed for Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 14 Posts?
Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions below as on the stipulated cut-off date before applying. The notification states that the age limit is counted as on the date of the advertisement (29.09.2026). | The minimum educational qualification is 10th Standard Pass from a recognized Board. | (i): Have represented a State / U.T. or the country in the National or International competition…
What is the selection process for Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 14 Posts?
The selection process comprises scrutiny/shortlisting of applications as per the eligibility criteria, followed by Field Trials of eligible applicants. The evaluation criteria carry a total of 100 marks, Evaluation Criteria : Marks, Age of Candidate (in years) : 20, Representation of State / U.T. at National Level : 15, Representation of Nation at International Level : 15, Field Trials – Physical Fitness & Endurance : 20, Field Trials – Sport Specific Skills (Knowledge, Technique & Tactical Understanding) : 20, Field Trials – Behavioral Attributes : 10, The selection process involves scrutiny and shortlisting of applications, followed by field trials assessing physical fitness, sport-specific skills, and behavioral attributes.