Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026: Cricket, Basketball & Kabaddi Players Wanted in Bengaluru
If you play Cricket, Basketball or Kabaddi at a serious level, here is good news. Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, wants 14 Guest Players for its sports teams at Bengaluru. Selected players get ₹25,000 per month as a retainership amount for 12 months, and they will play for the Bank in tournaments and events. You only need a 10th pass certificate plus a proper sports record. Explore more banking jobs if you want other bank openings too.
Applications are open from 29 September 2026 and close on 7 October 2026, and they are sent by e-mail only. That is a short window, so do not wait. All 14 positions are for male players aged 18 to 30 years. This article covers vacancies, sports eligibility, the marks-based selection, the e-mail process and the conditions that can cost you the chance. Read it fully before you apply, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
Key Highlights of Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026
The Bank of Baroda Bengaluru Zone has issued this notice for engaging local club players on a retainership basis. This is a contract engagement for 12 months, not a regular bank job.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bank of Baroda, Bengaluru Zone |
| Advertisement No. | ZO/BLR/HRM/12/2/2026/16/1258 dated 29.09.2026 |
| Posts | Guest Player – Cricket, Basketball, Kabaddi |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Gender | Male |
| Monthly Retainership | ₹25,000 |
| Tenure | 12 months |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Mode of Application | E-mail only |
| Last Date | 7 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies are in Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026?
| Sport | Role / Specialization | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Cricket | 04 Batsmen, 02 All-Rounders, 02 Spinner / Fast Bowlers | 8 |
| Basketball | 01 Point Guard / Shooting Guard, 01 Power Forward, 01 Centre | 3 |
| Kabaddi | 01 Raider, 01 All-Rounder, 01 Defender | 3 |
| Total | – | 14 |
Look at the role column carefully. The Bank is not hiring “any cricketer” — it wants specific roles, so mention your exact role in the application form. The Bank also reserves the right to increase, decrease or modify the number of Guest Players and the role-wise requirement.
What is the Eligibility for Bank of Baroda Guest Player 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education | Minimum 10th Standard pass from a recognised Board |
| Nationality | Only Indian citizens are eligible |
| Gender | Male (all 14 positions) |
The education bar is low, so this suits many 10th pass candidates who have built their life around sport. The real test is your sports record.
Sports Qualification
You must be a local club level player who meets any one of these three routes, in the same sport you are applying for:
| Route | Who qualifies |
|---|---|
| (i) | Represented a State / U.T. or the country in National or International competition; or medal winner in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years), Khelo India University Games or School Games Federation of India (SGFI); or Khelo India Winter Games |
| (ii) | Represented your University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards |
| (iii) | Represented the State / U.T. School Team in the National Sports / Games for Schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation |
Note the words “in the mentioned games/sports”. A State medal in athletics will not help a Kabaddi application — your record must be in the same sport you apply for. Some parts of route (i) need a medal, while other parts, and routes (ii) and (iii), need only representation.
Your sports certificate must come from the right authority, or it may not be counted:
| Competition | Certificate Issued By |
|---|---|
| International | Secretary of the National Federation of the game |
| National | Secretary of the National Federation or of the State / U.T. Association of the game |
| Inter-University | Dean of Sports or officer in overall charge of Sports of the University |
| National Games for Schools | Director or Additional / Joint / Deputy Director in charge of sports for schools, Directorate of Public Instructions / Education of the State |
| Khelo India University / Youth / Winter Games | Officer designated / in charge from Sports Authority of India (SAI) |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All applicants | 18 to 30 years as on the date of the advertisement (29.09.2026) |
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The notification does not mention any age relaxation for any category. Age also carries marks in selection — younger players score more, so check your exact age on 29 September 2026.
What is the Salary of Bank of Baroda Guest Player 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly retainership / stipend | ₹25,000 (all three sports) |
| Other benefits | Other financial benefits, if any, as admissible under the Bank’s extant Sports Policy |
| Tenure | 12 months |
Think of this as a paid year with a big bank team. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual. It does not create an employer-employee relationship for regular employment, and it gives no right to regular appointment or absorption in Bank of Baroda, during or after the 12 months. Go in for the playing experience and the stipend, not for a permanent bank post.
What is the Selection Process for Bank of Baroda Guest Player 2026?
Selection has two parts: scrutiny and shortlisting of applications as per eligibility, and then Field Trials for eligible applicants at a designated venue in Bengaluru. Marks are given like this:
| Evaluation Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Age of candidate | 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 |
| Maximum marks (all criteria) | 100 |
Age and representation marks are split as follows:
| Criteria | Range / Level | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 18 to 20 years | 20 |
| Age | 20+ to 22 years | 18 |
| Age | 22+ to 24 years | 16 |
| Age | 24+ to 26 years | 14 |
| Age | 26+ years | 12 |
| National (State / U.T.) | Junior / Senior | 10 / 15 |
| International (Nation) | Junior / Senior | 10 / 15 |
You need at least 50 out of 100 to qualify. A merit list is made in descending order of marks, and selection goes up to the number of vacancies.
If there is a tie, preference goes in this order: international representation (with clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports); then State / U.T. medal or position up to 3rd in Senior or Junior Nationals or National Games (Senior preferred); then University medals; then Khelo India Youth or Winter Games medals; then AISGF school nationals medals; then participation at those levels without a medal, in the same order. After that, a higher position or more medals wins, and if the tie still stays, the younger applicant gets preference.
For Field Trials, the date, time and venue will be sent to your e-mail ID. You must attend at your own cost, and requests to change the date, time or venue shall ordinarily not be entertained. Bring a recent passport-size photo and all original certificates for age, education, sports achievements and identity, with self-attested copies.
How to Apply for Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026?
There is no online portal. You apply through e-mail only:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notification PDF (see Essential Links) and print the application form given as Annexure A |
| 2 | Fill the form fully — sport, role, personal details, education, sports profile, local club details and key achievements — and sign it |
| 3 | Scan the signed form with clear copies of your documents: photo, date of birth proof, 10th certificate / mark sheet, photo ID, sports certificates, and a brief sports profile |
| 4 | E-mail everything to MKTG.KARAP@bankofbaroda.bank.in |
| 5 | Write the subject line exactly: “APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS GUEST PLAYER ON RETAINERSHIP BASIS – BENGALURU [CRICKET / BASKETBALL / KABADDI] TEAM”, keeping only your sport |
| 6 | Send it on or before 7 October 2026 and keep a copy of the sent mail |
Use an e-mail ID you check daily, because your trial call will come there. Your sports certificates from the correct authority are the documents that decide eligibility — without them, the application is incomplete.
What are the Important Dates for Bank of Baroda Guest Player 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 29 September 2026 |
| Application opens | 29 September 2026 |
| Last date to send application | 7 October 2026 |
| Field Trials | To be communicated to eligible applicants with their unique Registration Number |
The window is only about eight days long. Scanning certificates, finding the right authority’s certificate and filling Annexure A all take time, so start today rather than on 6 October. Once you send the mail, watch your inbox and spam folder for the Field Trials call.
What is the Application Fee for Bank of Baroda Guest Player 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All applicants | Not mentioned in the notification |
The notification does not state any application fee or payment mode. If the Bank announces anything later, it will come through its own channels, so check the official website before sending your mail.
What Can Get Your Bank of Baroda Guest Player Application Rejected?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Mode of application | Applications sent through any mode other than e-mail shall not be accepted |
| Incomplete or late | Incomplete applications, applications without supporting documents, and those received after the last date are liable to be rejected |
| False information | If you are found ineligible, give false information or hide a material fact at any stage, your candidature is liable to cancellation |
| Provisional candidature | Candidature at all stages is provisional, subject to verification of eligibility and original documents |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification |
| Not shortlisted | No correspondence will be entertained from applicants who are not shortlisted or not selected |
| Fitness | Selected players must stay physically fit and represent the Bank whenever and wherever required |
| Bank’s rights | The Bank may modify the process, eligibility or numbers, or cancel the engagement process wholly or partly, at any stage without giving a reason |
| Final decision | The Bank’s decision on eligibility, shortlisting, Field Trials, selection and engagement is final and binding |
Bank of Baroda Guest Player 2026 Essential Links
- Download Bank of Baroda Guest Player Notification & Application Form (Annexure A) PDF
- Visit Bank of Baroda Guest Player Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you have represented your state, university or school at the national level in Cricket, Basketball or Kabaddi, this is a real chance to play for a big bank team and earn ₹25,000 a month. Get your certificates scanned today and send your e-mail well before 7 October 2026. For more openings in the state, see Karnataka government jobs, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every new update.