Bank of Baroda Announces Preliminary Exam Results for Peon Recruitment 2026
Bank of Baroda has officially declared the results of the online preliminary examination conducted for the recruitment to the post of Office Assistant (Peon) in the Sub Staff Cadre on a regular basis. The list of candidates who have qualified in the preliminary examination and have been provisionally shortlisted for the next stage has been released. A direct link to check and download the result is provided in this comprehensive update.
Examination Details and Recruitment Timeline
The preliminary examination was conducted over two days, on February 22, 2026 and February 23, 2026, as part of the two-stage recruitment process announced earlier by the bank. This recruitment drive follows the official advertisement issued by Bank of Baroda on May 2, 2025, which was published in leading newspapers and on the bank's official website. The notification specifically invited applications for the position of Office Assistant (Peon) under the Sub Staff Cadre on a regular basis.
Subsequently, a detailed notification released on December 15, 2025 confirmed that the selection process would consist of two distinct stages: an online preliminary examination followed by an online Main examination. With the preliminary examination now successfully completed, the bank has published the list of candidates who have qualified for the next crucial stage. It is important to note that the bank has explicitly stated that these shortlisted candidates are only provisionally eligible to appear for the Main examination.
Main Examination Schedule and Candidate Communication Protocol
The online Main examination for this recruitment process is scheduled to be conducted on March 22, 2026. All communication regarding the examination, including admit cards and further instructions, will be sent directly to the registered e-mail IDs of the shortlisted candidates. The bank has clarified that no communication regarding the examination or recruitment process will be sent by traditional postal mail.
Candidates who have qualified have been strongly advised to carefully review the guidelines mentioned in the original recruitment advertisement and ensure strict compliance with all prescribed instructions. This official notification serves as the formal intimation to all candidates who appeared in the preliminary examination. Importantly, the bank has confirmed that no separate communication will be issued to candidates who did not qualify for the next stage.
Legal Considerations and Court Cases Impacting Recruitment
The recruitment process is subject to certain legal considerations. Bank of Baroda has stated that any appointment arising from this recruitment process will remain subject to the final judgement, orders, or directions issued by the Lucknow Bench of the High Court of Allahabad in Writ A No. 5592/2025. This case involves Dena Bank Staff Association U.P. and Bank of Baroda.
In addition, an interim order issued on February 12, 2026 by the High Court of Kerala in WP(C) No. 14589 of 2020 has directed that one vacancy out of the 19 posts earmarked for Kerala should not be filled without further orders from the court. This legal stipulation adds a layer of complexity to the final appointment process.
Bank of Baroda has also reserved the right to rectify any inadvertent errors in the published list of qualified candidates. The bank has emphasized that its decision in all matters related to this recruitment process will remain final and binding on all parties involved.
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Candidates who have cleared the preliminary round must now prepare for the online Main examination scheduled for later this month. They should:
- Regularly check their registered email for official communications from the bank.
- Download and verify their result from the official link provided by Bank of Baroda.
- Review the original recruitment advertisement for detailed guidelines and instructions.
- Ensure all personal and contact details are up-to-date in the bank's records.
This recruitment drive represents a significant opportunity for candidates seeking stable employment in the banking sector. The transparent two-stage examination process aims to select the most suitable candidates for the Office Assistant (Peon) positions across various branches of Bank of Baroda.
