Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026: Young athletes with outstanding sports performance have an opportunity to join Bank of Baroda as ‘Guest Players’. The bank has issued a recruitment notification for a total of 17 positions for cricket and table tennis players. Selected players will get the chance to join the bank’s Mumbai-based sports teams and participate in various tournaments and events.
Under this recruitment drive, selected players will be appointed on a 12-month contract basis. They will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹25,000. The application process began on September 23, 2026, and interested candidates can apply via email until September 28, 2026.
Key Recruitment Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bank of Baroda |
| Position | Guest Player |
| Total Posts | 17 |
| Sports | Cricket and Table Tennis |
| Location | Mumbai |
| Application Start Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Last Date | September 28, 2026 |
| Appointment Period | 12 months |
| Honorarium | ₹25,000 per month |
| Selection Process | Application screening and field trials |
Breakdown of Posts for Cricket and Table Tennis
This Bank of Baroda recruitment drive includes 9 posts for male cricket players, comprising batsmen, fast bowlers, spinners, and all-rounders. Additionally, 4 posts each have been designated for male and female table tennis players.
| Sport | Category | Posts | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket | Male | 9 | 3 Batsmen, 2 Fast Bowlers, 2 Spinners, 2 All-rounders |
| Table Tennis | Male | 4 | Singles |
| Table Tennis | Female | 4 | Singles |
| Total | 17 |
All selected guest players will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹25,000.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates applying for the position must be between 18 and 30 years of age. Regarding educational qualifications, passing at least the 10th standard from a recognized board is mandatory. Additionally, candidates must possess the specific sports achievements prescribed by the bank.
Players who have represented a state, union territory, or the country in national or international competitions are eligible to apply. Provisions for eligibility also exist—subject to specific rules—for players who have won medals in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India University Games, and competitions organized by the School Games Federation of India.
Players who have represented their university in inter-university competitions or represented a state/union territory school team in national-level school sports competitions may also apply, provided they meet the stipulated conditions.
How will the selection process work?
Initially, the applications received will be scrutinized and shortlisted. Subsequently, eligible candidates will be called for field trials. A total of 100 marks have been allocated for the selection process, based on candidate performance and various parameters.
Evaluation Criteria | Marks
Candidate’s Age | 20
Representation of State/UT at National Level | 15
Representation of Country at International Level | 15
Physical Fitness and Endurance | 20
Sport-specific Skills | 20
Behavioral Traits | 10
Total | 100
12-Month Appointment
Selected players will be appointed as ‘Guest Players’ with the Bank of Baroda sports team for a period of 12 months. During this period, they will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹25,000.
This appointment will be purely temporary and contract-based. Appointment as a Guest Player does not confer any right or claim to regular employment with the Bank of Baroda.
Application Deadline: September 28
Interested and eligible players may submit their applications via email by September 28, 2026, in accordance with the prescribed application procedure. Before applying, candidates should carefully review the sports achievements, age limit, and other eligibility criteria specified in the official recruitment notification.
