📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Bank of Baroda
- Advt No.: ZOMZ:HRM:51:781
- Total Posts: 17 Guest Players
- Post Names: Guest Player (Cricket - Male), Guest Player (Table Tennis - Men), Guest Player (Table Tennis - Women)
- Employment Nature: Contractual (12-month retainership, not a permanent government job)
- Application Mode: Only via Email to [email protected]
- Last Date to Apply: 28 September 2026
- Field Trial Location: Mumbai (Date/Time to be communicated to shortlisted candidates)
- Application Fee: Nil (No fee for any category)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Sports Discipline | Gender / Role | Vacancies | Monthly Retainership (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket | Male (3 Batsmen, 2 Fast Bowlers, 2 Spinners, 2 All-Rounders) | 9 | 25,000 |
| Table Tennis | Male (Singles) | 4 | 25,000 |
| Table Tennis | Female (Singles) | 4 | 25,000 |
| Total | 17 | — | |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Nationality: Indian Citizen.
- Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on 23 September 2026.
- Educational Qualification: Minimum 10th Standard Pass from a recognized board.
- Sports Qualification: Applicant must be a local club-level player and satisfy at least one of the following:
- Represented a State, UT, or India in a national/international competition.
- Won a medal in Junior National Championships, Khelo India Youth Games (above 18 years), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India University Games, or School Games Federation of India competition.
- Represented a university in an Inter-University Tournament or a State/UT school team in national school sports/games.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection process comprises application scrutiny, shortlisting, and Field Trials. The final merit list is based on a 100-mark evaluation:
- Criteria: Age (20 marks), Representation at National/International Level (15 marks each), Field Trials covering Fitness (20 marks), Sport-Specific Skills (20 marks), and Behavioural Attributes (10 marks).
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score at least 50 out of 100 marks to be considered.
- Field Trials: Conducted at a Mumbai venue. Date, time, and venue will be communicated to eligible candidates via email. Candidates must attend at their own expense. No request for change will be entertained.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the field trials.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must bring original certificates and self-attested copies for verification during field trials. The application must be submitted via email with the subject line: "APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS GUEST PLAYER ON RETAINERSHIP BASIS - MUMBAI [CRICKET / TABLE TENNIS (MEN) / TABLE TENNIS (WOMEN)] TEAM".
- Duly filled and signed application form (Annexure A).
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of date of birth.
- 10th Standard pass certificate/mark sheet.
- Valid photo ID proof.
- All sports qualification and participation certificates.
- Sports profile/bio-data and club/team details.
Note: Incomplete applications will be rejected. Candidature is provisional until verification. False information leads to cancellation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for Bank of Baroda Guest Player Recruitment?
The last date to submit the application via email is 28 September 2026. - Is this a walk-in interview?
No. This is not a walk-in interview. Selection involves application scrutiny followed by Field Trials. The field trial schedule will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. - Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee for any candidate category. - What is the job nature and contract duration?
The engagement is purely temporary and contractual for a period of 12 months on a retainership basis. It does not create a regular employer-employee relationship. - What is the monthly salary for the Guest Player post?
Selected candidates will receive a monthly retainership amount of Rs. 25,000. Additional benefits may be admissible as per the Bank's Sports Policy.