Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks, has announced the engagement of Guest Players on a retainership basis for its sports teams based at its Mumbai Zone. A total of 17 positions are on offer, covering Cricket and Table Tennis for male and female players. Selected players will represent the bank in tournaments and events during their engagement, making this a suitable opportunity for club-level sportspersons seeking to play for a reputed banking organisation.
Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2026 - Guest Player Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026ZOMZ:HRM:51:781
Total Vacancies
17
Last Date
28 Sept
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 28 Sept 2026
- Notification23 Sept
- Applications Open23 Sept
- Applications Closed28 Sept
About Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Bank of Baroda
- Advertisement No.
- ZOMZ:HRM:51:781
- Post Name
- Guest Player - Cricket (Male), Guest Player - Table Tennis (Male, Singles) and Guest Player - Table Tennis (Female, Singles)
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Local club-level player with the prescribed sports achievements; Mumbai Cricket Association registration number for Cricket applicants and Table Tennis Federation of India ID for Table Tennis applicants, where applicable
- Tenure
- 12 months
Vacancy Breakdown
Guest Player - Cricket (Male)
9
Guest Player - Table Tennis (Male, Singles)
4
Guest Player - Table Tennis (Female, Singles)
4
Total17
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Guest Player - Cricket (Male) | 9 |
| Guest Player - Table Tennis (Male, Singles) | 4 |
| Guest Player - Table Tennis (Female, Singles) | 4 |
| Grand Total | 17 |
Eligibility Details
Guest Player (Cricket and Table Tennis) - Educational and Sports Qualification
Minimum 10th Standard Pass from a recognized Board. Applicant must be a local club-level player who has represented a State / U.T. or the country in a National or International competition; or is a medal winner in Junior National Championships; or a medal winner in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games or Khelo India University Games; or a medal winner in School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in the concerned game; or has represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards; or has represented the State / U.T. School Team in the National Sports/games for schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation, in the concerned game.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Guest Player (Cricket and Table Tennis) - Educational and Sports Qualification | Minimum 10th Standard Pass from a recognized Board. Applicant must be a local club-level player who has represented a State / U.T. or the country in a National or International competition; or is a medal winner in Junior National Championships; or a medal winner in Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games or Khelo India University Games; or a medal winner in School Games Federation of India (SGFI) in the concerned game; or has represented their University in Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Boards; or has represented the State / U.T. School Team in the National Sports/games for schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation, in the concerned game. |
Age Limit
18 to 30 years as on 23 September 2026
Salary Structure
Rs. 25,000 per month retainership/stipend, along with other financial benefits admissible under the Bank's extant Sports Policy
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form given as Annexure A of the advertisement
- 2Select Cricket, Table Tennis (Men) or Table Tennis (Women) and enter the role or specialisation applied for
- 3Fill in the personal, educational, sports and local club details in the form
- 4Attach clear scanned copies of the required certificates and documents
- 5Sign the completed application form
- 6Email the form and documents to [email protected] with the prescribed subject line
- 7Send the email on or before 28 September 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Duly filled and signed application form
•Recent passport-size photograph
•Proof of date of birth
•10th Standard pass certificate or mark sheet
•Valid photo identity proof
•Sports qualification certificates/awards/medals
•National/international/State/university/Khelo India/school-level participation certificates
•Brief sports profile or bio-data
•Local club or team details
•Mumbai Cricket Association registration number for Cricket applicants
•Table Tennis Federation of India ID for Table Tennis applicants
•Any other relevant document supporting the candidature
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for 12 months and does not create an employer-employee relationship or any right to regular appointment or absorption in Bank of Baroda.
- Applications are accepted through email only; applications sent by any other mode will not be accepted.
- Field trials will be held at a designated venue in Mumbai at the candidate's own cost, and no request to change the date, time or venue will ordinarily be entertained.
- The Bank may modify, increase or decrease the number of Guest Players and the role-wise requirements, and may cancel the engagement process at any stage.
Selection Marks Distribution
Age of the Candidate
Maximum Marks: 20
Representation of State / U.T. at National Level
Maximum Marks: 15
Representation of Nation at International Level
Maximum Marks: 15
Field Trials - Physical Fitness and Endurance
Maximum Marks: 20
Field Trials - Sport Specific Skills (Knowledge, Technique and Tactical Understanding)
Maximum Marks: 20
Field Trials - Behavioral Attributes
Maximum Marks: 10
Total
Maximum Marks: 100
| Evaluation Criteria | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Age of the Candidate | 20 |
| Representation of State / U.T. at National Level | 15 |
| Representation of Nation at International Level | 15 |
| Field Trials - Physical Fitness and Endurance | 20 |
| Field Trials - Sport Specific Skills (Knowledge, Technique and Tactical Understanding) | 20 |
| Field Trials - Behavioral Attributes | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Age-Based Marks
18 years to 20 years
Marks: 20
Above 20 years to 22 years
Marks: 18
Above 22 years to 24 years
Marks: 16
Above 24 years to 26 years
Marks: 14
Above 26 years
Marks: 12
| Age Range | Marks |
|---|---|
| 18 years to 20 years | 20 |
| Above 20 years to 22 years | 18 |
| Above 22 years to 24 years | 16 |
| Above 24 years to 26 years | 14 |
| Above 26 years | 12 |
Sports Representation Marks
State / U.T. at National Level
India at International Level
| Representation Level |
|---|
| State / U.T. at National Level |
| India at International Level |
Junior Level: 10 MarksSenior Level: 15 Marks
Tie-Breaking Rules
- First preference to applicants who represented the country in an International Competition with clearance from the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Next, those who represented a State / U.T. in Senior or Junior National Championships or National Games and won a medal or position up to third place; Senior National Championship medallists preferred over Junior
- Next, those who represented a university in an Inter-University competition or Khelo India University Games and won a medal or position up to third place
- Next, those who represented a State / U.T. in Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years) or Khelo India Winter Games and won a medal or position up to third place
- Next, those who represented a State / U.T. school team in national school games and won a medal or position up to third place
- Next, those who participated at these levels but did not win a medal, in the same order of preference
- If the tie continues, the applicant with the higher position or more than one medal is preferred; if it still continues, the younger applicant is preferred
Authorities Eligible to Issue Sports Certificates
International Competition
Certificate Issuing Authority: Secretary of the National Federation of the game concerned
National Competition
Certificate Issuing Authority: Secretary of the National Federation or Secretary of the State / U.T. Association of the game concerned
Inter-University Tournaments
Certificate Issuing Authority: Dean of Sports or other officer in overall charge of sports of the university concerned
National Sports / Games for Schools
Certificate Issuing Authority: Director or Additional / Joint or Deputy Director in overall charge of school sports in the State Directorate of Public Instructions / Education
Khelo India University / Youth / Winter Games
Certificate Issuing Authority: Officer designated or in charge from the Sports Authority of India
| Competition | Certificate Issuing Authority |
|---|---|
| International Competition | Secretary of the 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 school sports in the State Directorate of Public Instructions / Education |
| Khelo India University / Youth / Winter Games | Officer designated or in charge from the Sports Authority of India |
Contact
Email: [email protected]
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