Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026 Announced
Bank of Baroda has released a notification for the engagement of Guest Players on a retainership basis for its sports teams in Mumbai. This recruitment drive aims to fill 17 vacancies across Cricket and Table Tennis disciplines.
Job Highlights
- Organization: Bank of Baroda
- Post Name: Guest Player
- Total Vacancies: 17
- Location: Mumbai
- Engagement Period: 12 months (Retainership Basis)
- Application Mode: Email
Vacancy Details
The 17 vacancies are distributed as follows:
| Sport Discipline | Gender | No. of Guest Players | Role / Specialization | Monthly Retainership Amount |
| Cricket | Male | 09 | 3 Batsmen, 2 Fast Bowlers, 2 Spinners & 2 All Rounders | ₹25,000/- |
| Table Tennis | Male | 04 | Singles | ₹25,000/- |
| Table Tennis | Female | 04 | Singles | ₹25,000/- |
| Total | | 17 | | |
Note: The Bank reserves the right to modify the number of Guest Players and their roles based on its requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Guest Player positions:
Age Limit Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 30 years (as on the date of the advertisement)
Educational Qualification Minimum 10th Standard Pass from a recognized Board.
Sports Qualifications Applicants must be local club players who have achieved one of the following:
- Represented a State / U.T. or the country in a National or International competition.
- Medal winner in Junior National Championships.
- Medal winner in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years).
- Medal winner in Khelo India Winter Games.
- Medal winner in Khelo India University Games.
- Medal winner in School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in the relevant sport.
- Represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments.
- Represented the State / U.T. School Team in the National Sports/games for schools.
Nationality Only Indian Citizens are eligible.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected Guest Players will receive a monthly retainership amount of ₹25,000/-. Additional financial benefits may be provided as per the Bank's extant Sports Policy.
Important Dates
The application process is ongoing. Candidates should note the following dates:
| Particulars | Date |
| Opening Date for Submission of Application | To be communicated to eligible applicants along with their unique Registration Number. |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | To be communicated to eligible applicants along with their unique Registration Number. |
| Tentative Date of Field Trials | To be communicated to eligible applicants along with their unique Registration Number. |
Note: The exact dates for application submission and field trials will be communicated to eligible candidates.
Selection Process
The selection process involves two main stages:
- Scrutiny/Shortlisting: Applications will be reviewed based on the eligibility criteria.
- Field Trials: Eligible candidates will undergo field trials to assess their skills, fitness, and other attributes.
Candidates will be evaluated based on a total of 100 marks, covering age, representation in sports at various levels, field trials (physical fitness, endurance, sport-specific skills, and behavioral attributes). A minimum qualifying score of 50% is required. A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply via email. The steps are:
- Download the application form (Annexure A) from the official notification.
- Fill in the application form completely and sign it.
- Scan the duly filled application form and all required documents.
- Send the scanned application and documents via email to the designated email address.
- The subject line of the email must clearly state: "APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS GUEST PLAYER ON RETAINERSHIP BASIS – MUMBAI [CRICKET / TABLE TENNIS (MEN) / TABLE TENNIS (WOMEN)] TEAM".
Ensure that the application and all supporting documents are sent via email on or before the specified last date for submission.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit scanned copies of the following documents along with their application:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Proof of Date of Birth
- 10th Standard Pass Certificate/Mark Sheet
- Valid Photo Identity Proof
- Sports Qualification Certificates/Awards/Medals evidencing the prescribed sports achievements
- 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
Candidates are also advised to bring all original certificates and self-attested copies for verification during the selection process.
Important Instructions
- Before applying, ensure you meet all eligibility criteria as of the stipulated cut-off date.
- Candidature at all stages is provisional and subject to verification of eligibility and original documents.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date will be rejected.
- The Bank reserves the right to modify the selection process, eligibility criteria, or cancel the recruitment at any stage.
- Engagement as a Guest Player is purely on a retainership basis for 12 months and does not confer any right for regular employment.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Bank of Baroda Guest Player recruitment? The last date for submission of applications is to be communicated to eligible applicants. How many vacancies are available for Guest Players? There are a total of 17 vacancies for Guest Players. What is the monthly retainership amount for Guest Players? The monthly retainership amount is ₹25,000/-. What is the minimum educational qualification required? The minimum educational qualification is 10th Standard Pass from a recognized Board. How will candidates be selected? Selection will be based on the scrutiny of applications and subsequent field trials. Important Links
Official Website → Not specified in the official notification.
Notification PDF → Click Here