Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, through its Bengaluru Zone, is engaging Guest Players on a retainership basis for the Bank's Sports Teams based at Bengaluru. The recruitment covers a total of 14 posts across Cricket, Basketball and Kabaddi. Selected players will represent the Bank in tournaments and events during the engagement period, and the role is purely temporary and contractual in nature.
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 - Guest Player Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026ZO/BLR/HRM/12/2/2026/16/1258
Total Vacancies
14
Last Date
07 Oct
Closed
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 07 Oct 2026
- Notification29 Sept
- Applications Open29 Sept
- Applications Closed07 Oct
About Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Bank of Baroda
- Advertisement No.
- ZO/BLR/HRM/12/2/2026/16/1258
- Post Name
- Guest Player (Cricket), Guest Player (Basketball) and Guest Player (Kabaddi)
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–30 years
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 12 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Guest Player (Cricket)
8
Guest Player (Basketball)
3
Guest Player (Kabaddi)
3
Total14
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Guest Player (Cricket) | 8 |
| Guest Player (Basketball) | 3 |
| Guest Player (Kabaddi) | 3 |
| Grand Total | 14 |
Eligibility Details
Guest Player (Cricket, Basketball, Kabaddi) - Educational and Sports Qualification
Minimum 10th Standard Pass from recognized Board. Sports Qualifications: Local Club Level Players who (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 guest player is being engaged; OR (ii) have represented their University in the Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards in the mentioned games/sports for which guest player is being engaged; OR (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 guest player is being engaged.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Guest Player (Cricket, Basketball, Kabaddi) - Educational and Sports Qualification | Minimum 10th Standard Pass from recognized Board. Sports Qualifications: Local Club Level Players who (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 guest player is being engaged; OR (ii) have represented their University in the Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards in the mentioned games/sports for which guest player is being engaged; OR (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 guest player is being engaged. |
Age Limit
18 to 30 years as on the date of the advertisement (29.09.2026)
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny / Shortlisting of Applications
Applications are checked against the prescribed eligibility criteria and eligible applicants are shortlisted for the Field Trials.
- 2Field Trials
Held at a designated venue in Bengaluru and carry 50 marks in total: physical fitness and endurance 20 marks, sport specific skills 20 marks and behavioral attributes 10 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 50 out of 100.
Salary Structure
Rs. 25,000 per month retainership/stipend amount, along with such other financial benefits as may be admissible under the Bank's extant Sports Policy
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form (Annexure A) from the official notification.
- 2Fill in the form with personal, educational, sports profile and local club details and sign it.
- 3Scan the signed form and all supporting documents and certificates in clear and legible form.
- 4Email the signed application and scanned documents to [email protected].
- 5Use the subject line 'APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS GUEST PLAYER ON RETAINERSHIP BASIS - BENGALURU [CRICKET / BASKETBALL / KABADDI] TEAM'.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•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
Important Details
- The engagement is purely on retainership basis for 12 months and is temporary and contractual; it does not create an employer-employee relationship and confers no right or claim to regular appointment or absorption in Bank of Baroda, either during or after the retainership period.
- Selected Guest Players must represent Bank of Baroda in tournaments and events whenever and wherever called upon.
- The Bank may modify, increase or decrease the number of Guest Players and the role-wise requirement, and may cancel the engagement or selection process wholly or partly at any stage.
- The notification does not prescribe any application fee.
Role-wise Requirement
Cricket
Gender: Male
No. of Guest Players: 08
Role / Specialization: 04 Batsmen, 02 All-Rounders and 02 Spinner / Fast Bowlers
Monthly Retainership Amount: Rs. 25,000
Basketball
Gender: Male
No. of Guest Players: 03
Role / Specialization: 01 Point Guard / Shooting Guard, 01 Power Forward and 01 Centre
Monthly Retainership Amount: Rs. 25,000
Kabaddi
Gender: Male
No. of Guest Players: 03
Role / Specialization: 01 Raider, 01 All-Rounder and 01 Defender
Monthly Retainership Amount: Rs. 25,000
Total
Gender: -
No. of Guest Players: 14
Role / Specialization: -
Monthly Retainership Amount: -
| 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 | Rs. 25,000 |
| Basketball | Male | 03 | 01 Point Guard / Shooting Guard, 01 Power Forward and 01 Centre | Rs. 25,000 |
| Kabaddi | Male | 03 | 01 Raider, 01 All-Rounder and 01 Defender | Rs. 25,000 |
| Total | - | 14 | - | - |
Evaluation Criteria and Marks
1
Evaluation Criteria: Age of Candidate (in years)
Marks: 20
2
Evaluation Criteria: Representation of State / U.T. at National Level
Marks: 15
3
Evaluation Criteria: Representation of Nation at International Level
Marks: 15
4
Evaluation Criteria: Field Trials - Physical Fitness and Endurance
Marks: 20
5
Evaluation Criteria: Field Trials - Sport Specific Skills (Knowledge, Technique and Tactical Understanding)
Marks: 20
6
Evaluation Criteria: Field Trials - Behavioral Attributes
Marks: 10
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Evaluation Criteria: Grand Total
Marks: 100
| S. No. | Evaluation Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Age of Candidate (in years) | 20 |
| 2 | Representation of State / U.T. at National Level | 15 |
| 3 | Representation of Nation at International Level | 15 |
| 4 | Field Trials - Physical Fitness and Endurance | 20 |
| 5 | Field Trials - Sport Specific Skills (Knowledge, Technique and Tactical Understanding) | 20 |
| 6 | Field Trials - Behavioral Attributes | 10 |
| — | Grand Total | 100 |
Distribution of Marks - Age of Candidate
26+ Yrs
Marks: 12
24+ Yrs to 26 Yrs
Marks: 14
22+ Yrs to 24 Yrs
Marks: 16
20+ Yrs to 22 Yrs
Marks: 18
18 Yrs to 20 Yrs
Marks: 20
| Age 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 |
Qualifying Marks and Tie-Breaking
- Minimum qualifying marks are 50 out of 100 (50%).
- Merit list is prepared in descending order of marks obtained and final selection is made from it up to the number of vacancies.
- Tie preference 1: represented the country in an International Competition with clearance of the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
- Tie preference 2: represented a State / U.T. in Senior or Junior Level National Championships or National Games, with medals or positions up to 3rd place; a Senior National Championship medal holder ranks above a Junior one.
- Tie preference 3: represented a University in an Inter-University competition or Khelo India University Games, with medals or positions up to 3rd place in finals.
- Tie preference 4: represented a State / U.T. in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years) or Khelo India Winter Games, with medals or positions up to 3rd place in finals.
- Tie preference 5: represented State / U.T. Schools in National Sports/games for Schools, with medals or positions up to 3rd place.
- Tie preference 6: represented a State / U.T. / University / State or U.T. Schools Team at the levels above but without a medal or position, in the same order.
- If the tie persists, the applicant with the lower age is given preference.
Certificates in Support of Sports Credentials
International Competition
Authority Awarding Certificate: Secretary of National Federation of the Game concerned
National Competition
Authority Awarding Certificate: Secretary of the National Federation or Secretary of the State / U.T. Association of the Game concerned
Inter-University Tournaments
Authority Awarding Certificate: Dean of Sports or other officer in overall charge of Sports of the University concerned
National / Sports / Games for Schools
Authority Awarding Certificate: 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
Authority Awarding Certificate: Officer designated / Officer in charge from Sports Authority of India (SAI)
| 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) |
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.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Bank offer regular employment after the retainership period?
No. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for 12 months and does not confer any right or claim to regular appointment or absorption in Bank of Baroda.
How will candidates come to know the Field Trials date and venue?
The date, time and venue of the Field Trials will be communicated separately to eligible applicants on the e-mail ID they provide in the application.
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