Bank of Baroda FLC Counsellor Dhamtari Recruitment 2026

Quick Glance

Vacancy 1 · Location Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh · Salary Rs. 25,000 fixed + Rs. 5,000 conveyance · Last Date 25 May 2026 · Mode Offline (hard copy) · Max Age 64 years

Overview

• Recruiting Organisation - Bank of Baroda (India's International Bank)

• Post - Financial Literacy Centre Counsellor (FLCC) on Contractual Basis

• Number of Vacancies - 1

• Location of FLC - Dhamtari

• Regional Office - Dhamtari

• State - Chhattisgarh

• Advertisement Date on Bank Website - 04 May 2026

• Last Date for Receipt of Application - 25 May 2026 (till 5:00 PM)

• Application Mode - Offline (Hard copy only)

• Engagement Basis - Contractual, initial period not exceeding 1 year, extendable annually subject to satisfactory performance

• Consolidated Remuneration - Rs. 25,000/- per month (Fixed)

• Conveyance Reimbursement - Up to Rs. 5,000/- per month (Rs. 3,000 if less than 10 camps; Rs. 5,000 if more than 10 camps per month)

• Halting Allowance - Rs. 300/- (more than 8 hours without night stay) or Rs. 600/- (with night stay)

• Travelling Expenses - As applicable for JMG/S-I officer

• Maximum Age - 64 years at the time of appointment (subject to good health)

• Application Form - Annexure III of FLC Policy 2026 (Version 3.0)

• Reporting Authority - Lead District Manager (LDM) / RSETI Director / Regional Office

• Appointing Authority - Zonal Manager

Important Links

• Official Career Page: https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/career/current-opportunities/recruitment-for-the-post-of-financial-literacy-counsellor-flc-on-contractual-basis-24-05

• Detailed Advertisement (PDF): https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/-/media/Project/BOB/CountryWebsites/India/Career/2026/26-05/Detailed-Advertisement-02-09.pdf

• Application Form FLC (PDF): https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/-/media/Project/BOB/CountryWebsites/India/Career/2026/26-05/Application-Form-FLC-02-09.pdf

• Bank of Baroda Career Portal: https://www.bankofbaroda.bank.in/Career.htm

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

Qualification

• A graduate degree from a recognised University. Preference will be given to candidates having a post-graduate degree in the area of Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Sociology, Psychology or Social Work.

• Should be well conversant with the local language.

• Should possess a flair for teaching and computer knowledge.

• Candidates for the post of FLCC counsellor may be selected from the open market.

• Counsellors should have sound knowledge of banking, insurance, investment, pension, law and finance, with the requisite communication and team-building skills.

Experience (any one of the following)

1. Ex-banker with minimum 5 years of experience in any Nationalized Bank / RRB / Private Bank.

2. OR Persons having minimum 5 years of experience in banking or related fields, NBFCs / FIs.

3. OR Business Correspondent / BC-Coordinator with minimum 5 years of experience.

4. OR Ex RSETI Director with minimum 3 years of experience, or RSETI Faculty with minimum 5 years of experience.

Age

Maximum age at the time of appointment on contract should not be more than 64 years, subject to good health.

Residency

The candidate should be a resident of the respective state, preferably from the same district:

• For FLC of Dhamtari - Resident of Chhattisgarh, preferably from Dhamtari city.

Selection Process

A panel will be formed to conduct the interview of shortlisted candidates. The panel may include:

• Bank's Lead District Manager (LDM)

• District Development Manager (DDM) of NABARD of the respective district

• RM / DRM of the respective Region

The panel recommends the final names for selection to the Zone, and the Zonal Head takes the decision on engagement of the candidate.

Remuneration

• Consolidated remuneration: Rs. 25,000/- per month (Fixed)

• Conveyance reimbursement: Maximum Rs. 5,000/- per month

  • Rs. 3,000 if less than 10 camps conducted per month

  • Rs. 5,000 if more than 10 camps conducted per month

• The camp conducted should be away from the FLCC centre and no vehicular facility availed from LDM / RO for the bidder to claim HA.

• The entire district is the jurisdiction of the FLCC for conducting camps / meetings.

• LDM / RO / Base Branch can disallow any claim of HA with justifications.

Monthly Visit Diary

• FLC Counsellor has to submit a monthly visit diary of Financial Literacy Camps to the RSETI Director / Lead Bank Manager (LDM) / Branch Head of base Branch.

• The LDM / Base Branch Head submits a monthly report to the Zonal Manager (with a copy to RO) before payment of monthly remuneration.

• Zonal Office releases the amount of monthly remuneration on verification of the monthly visit diary.

• For a service period of less than one month, the payment is made on a pro-rata basis.

• Statutory tax deductions are done as applicable by the paying authority.

Halting / Travelling Allowance while on Tour

• Halting allowance for FLCC counsellor:

  • Rs. 300/- for more than 8 hours without night stay

  • Rs. 600/- with night stay

• Travelling expenses for attending any training program / outside the head quarter: as applicable for JMG/S-I officer.

Terms of Appointment

1. Appointment of the counsellor is on contract basis for a period not exceeding 1 year. Renewal of the contract may be extended by RO based on approval from ZO, subject to satisfactory performance and annual review.

2. The contractual engagement is purely on temporary basis and will not vest any right to claim for regular appointment or for continued contractual appointment.

3. For renewal of contract, the LDM or RSETI Director (as decided by RO) or Branch Head of base Branch recommends renewal / non-renewal to the Region; the Region further sends its recommendation to the Zone, and the Zone takes the final decision. (Where there is no Lead bank / RSETI center, the base branch submits its recommendation to the Region.) The Zone informs the renewal / non-renewal of the contract to the Corporate Office.

4. The contract may be terminated with notice of one month from either side.

5. Renewal of contract is at the Bank's sole discretion in terms of extant policies and rules.

Key Responsibility Area

The selected counsellor will be in charge of a particular FLC and will provide counselling at the FLC in accordance with the Guidelines of RBI on FLC. The counsellor reports to the concerned Lead District Manager or RSETI Director (as decided by RO), or to the Base Branch office in case of non-lead Districts.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Carry on day-to-day activities of FLCs as per guidelines of RBI.

2. Maintain arm's length relationship with the Author Banks.

3. Not give the impression that the counselling centres are part of the bank.

4. Not promote the products of the Bank.

5. Not give an impression to the general public / bank constituents that the counselling centres are recovery or marketing agents of the bank.

6. Provide counselling services except to wilful defaulters.

7. Impact financial literacy in the form of simple messages like why to save, why save with banks, why borrow from banks etc.

8. Provide counselling and debt management services free of cost to the customers so as to put no additional burden on them.

9. Provide financial literacy activities to trainees of Rural Development and Self-Employed Training Institutes towards skill development and capacity building for increased earnings / debt repaying ability of distressed borrower families.

10. Not involve themselves in recovering and distributing money.

11. Assist and guide distressed individual borrowers.

12. Ensure that mis-selling of financial products and services does not take place.

13. Conduct Financial Literacy Camps on Digital Banking with the latest digital banking products.

14. Maintain a register containing details such as name, gender, age, profession, contact details, banked / unbanked status, services availed and linkage with banking services.

15. Arrange gram sabhas / awareness camps in rural areas.

16. Submit a tentative quarterly visit schedule to the LDM (the LDM puts the report in the DLCC meeting as an agenda item).

17. Impart knowledge on various Government of India schemes like PMJDY, APY, PMSBY, PMJBY and other social security schemes, Digital Banking etc., as announced from time to time per instructions of HO / ZO / LDM.

18. Other responsibilities that may deem fit from time to time.

Reporting Authority

The selected counsellor will report to the concerned Lead District Manager / RSETI Director / Regional Office (in case of non-Lead District). They will submit a monthly report to the Zonal Manager (with a copy to RO) before payment of monthly remuneration.

Leave Entitlement

The sanctioning authority for leave and out-of-pocket expenses is the RSETI Director where the FLCC is situated. Where RSETI centres are not situated / Non-Lead Districts, the sanctioning authority is the Lead District Manager / District Coordinator / RO. The sanctioning authority must submit a statement of sanctions to the Regional Head every month.

Review of Contract

The Zonal Manager is the competent authority for renewal of the contract of the FLCC counsellor.

Discontinuation / Termination of Services

If the performance of the FLCC is not satisfactory or for any other reason, the Zonal Manager, on the recommendations of the Regional Manager, may issue one month's notice for discontinuation / termination to the FLCC and the services will be discontinued / terminated on completion of the notice period. The FLCC may also issue a notice of one month to the Regional Manager / RSETI Director / LDM with a copy to the Zonal Manager in case he / she wants to discontinue / terminate the contract. The notice must be received by the Zonal Manager, who is the appointing authority of the counsellor.

Documents to be Submitted

The following documents must be enclosed with the application (in hard copy only):

1. Proof of Educational Qualification

2. Proof of minimum 5 years' experience certificate in Banking / related field / NBFC / Financial Institution

3. KYC Document

4. Duly filled Application copy (please mention Mobile number and e-Mail ID)

Application Form (Annexure III) - Key Fields

The application form, part of the Bank's Financial Literacy Centre Policy 2026 (Version 3.0), runs across pages 27-30 of the policy document and requires the following details:

1. Paste a Passport-size photograph (signed across)

2. Name (in full)

3. Address for Correspondence

4. Category

5. Person with Disability (Type and Percentage)

6. Date of Birth (as per School Leaving Certificate) and Age in completed years as on a stated date

7. Contact Details - Mobile Number, Landline Number, E-Mail ID

8. Gender

9. Nationality

10. Religion

11. Marital Status

12. Father's / Husband's Name

13. Permanent Address

14. Educational Qualification - tabular with columns for Graduation, Post-Graduation, Professional Qualification, Others / Computer Knowledge (Board / University, Full-time / Part-time, Year of Passing, Subject / Specialisation, Marks / Rank)

15. Relevant Experience - Total (in years) with a tabular history of Bank Name, Designation, Duration (From-To), Responsibilities, Pay Scale, Extraordinary Achievements

16. Details of Past Employment - Organisation, Full Address, Position, Reporting To, Date of Joining, Date of Leaving, Total Experience, Salary / Compensation Presently Drawn

17. Date of Issue of Service Certificate of Previous Employer

18. Details of Present Employment - Organisation, Full Address, Position, Reporting To, Date of Joining, Date of Leaving, Total Experience, Salary / Compensation Presently Drawn

19. Brief detail of experience in the Bank in respect of working in Rural area / as Rural Development In-charge / as Faculty / as LDM etc.

20. Significant Achievement (if any)

21. Name and addresses of two references

Declaration

The applicant declares that the particulars furnished are true and correct to the best of knowledge and belief, that in the event of any information being found false or incorrect at any stage or not satisfying the eligibility criteria, the candidature / appointment is liable to be cancelled / terminated at any stage, and that if appointed, the service is liable to be terminated.

The applicant also agrees that any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claims or disputes arising out of this application or the advertisement can be instituted by the applicant only at the place of concerned Regional Office and Courts / tribunals / forums at said centre only.

The applicant undertakes to abide by all the terms and conditions mentioned in the advertisement displayed on the Bank's website.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Bank of Baroda Careers page at https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/career/current-opportunities/recruitment-for-the-post-of-financial-literacy-counsellor-flc-on-contractual-basis-24-05.

2. Download the Detailed Advertisement (Detailed-Advertisement-02-09.pdf) and Application Form (Application-Form-FLC-02-09.pdf).

3. Read the eligibility criteria, roles & responsibilities, remuneration, halting allowance, leave and contract terms carefully.

4. Fill in the application form in the prescribed Annexure III format - all 20 fields including educational qualification table, work experience table, past and present employment details, two references and the Declaration.

5. Paste a recent passport-size photograph and sign across it.

6. Attach the four mandatory enclosures - Proof of Educational Qualification, Proof of 5 years' experience, KYC document and a copy of the duly filled application form.

7. Pack the duly signed application with enclosures in a sealed envelope.

8. Title on the envelope must read: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELLOR DHAMTARI DISTRICT ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS".

9. Send the application by post or hand-deliver to the address below to reach before 5:00 PM on 25 May 2026.

Address for Application

Bank of Baroda, Regional Office Dhamtari, First Floor, Sonkar Plaza, Rudri Road, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh - 493773

(Hindi address: बैंक ऑफ बरोदा, क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय धमतरी, प्रथम तल, सोनकर प्लाजा, रूद्री रोड, धमतरी, छ.ग. - 493773)

Important Point

• Only hard copy applications are valid; online applications or scanned copies are not accepted.

• The application must reach Regional Office Dhamtari before 5:00 PM on 25 May 2026 - applications received after this time will not be considered.

• The envelope must carry the exact title "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELLOR DHAMTARI DISTRICT ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS".

• Candidates must be resident of Chhattisgarh, preferably from Dhamtari City.

• Age limit is 64 years at the time of appointment, subject to good health.

• The contract is for an initial period of 1 year and is purely temporary - no right to regular employment or continued contract is implied.

• The counsellor cannot promote Bank products or act as a recovery / marketing agent - the FLC is a financial literacy centre, not a sales channel.

• The counsellor must conduct at least 10 camps per month to be eligible for the higher conveyance reimbursement of Rs. 5,000.

• All counselling and debt management services to customers must be provided free of cost.

• Wilful defaulters are excluded from counselling services.

Eligibility at a Glance

Step-by-Step Apply Walkthrough

1. Visit Bank of Baroda's Career page and locate "Recruitment for the Post of Financial Literacy Counsellor (FLC) on contractual basis (Location - Dhamtari District)".

2. Download both PDFs - Detailed Advertisement and Application Form FLC - and read them end to end.

3. Confirm you meet at least one experience track: 5 years as ex-banker, 5 years in banking-related field / NBFC / FI, 5 years as Business Correspondent / BC-Coordinator, 3 years as Ex-RSETI Director or 5 years as RSETI Faculty.

4. Confirm you are below 64 years of age, are a resident of Chhattisgarh (preferably Dhamtari) and are conversant with the local language.

5. Fill in Annexure III - Application for the Post of Financial Literacy Counsellor on Contractual Basis on the standard form. Provide all 20 fields including educational qualification table, relevant experience table, details of past and present employment, brief on rural-area experience, significant achievements and two references.

6. Paste a passport-size photograph at the top right corner and sign across it.

7. Sign the Declaration at the end agreeing to the terms, the jurisdiction clause for Dhamtari and the undertaking on the Bank's website terms.

8. Attach the four enclosures - Proof of Educational Qualification (degree / mark sheet / certificate), Proof of minimum 5 years' experience (service certificate / appointment letter / relieving letter / salary slip), KYC document (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Driving License) and a copy of the filled Application Form.

9. Pack everything in a sealed envelope superscribed "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELLOR DHAMTARI DISTRICT ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS".

10. Send by post or hand-deliver to Bank of Baroda, Regional Office Dhamtari, First Floor, Sonkar Plaza, Rudri Road, Dhamtari, C.G. - 493773, so as to reach before 5:00 PM on 25 May 2026.

11. Wait for the interview panel call from Bank of Baroda; the panel may include the LDM, NABARD DDM and Regional Manager / DRM.

Important Instructions

• Duly filled and signed applications with the required enclosures sent in hard copy only will be considered valid.

• Applications without the exact envelope title as prescribed may be rejected.

• Statutory tax deductions on remuneration will be made as applicable by the paying authority.

• The contract may be terminated with one month's notice from either side; the appointing authority is the Zonal Manager.

• Any legal proceedings arising out of the application or advertisement can be instituted only at the concerned Regional Office and Courts / tribunals / forums at the said centre (Dhamtari) - not elsewhere.

• Counsellors must not be involved in recovering or distributing money.

• The counselling centre must not give an impression of being part of the Bank, or being a recovery / marketing agent of the Bank.

Contact and Submission Address

• Address - Bank of Baroda, Regional Office Dhamtari, First Floor, Sonkar Plaza, Rudri Road, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh - 493773

• Envelope Title - "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FINANCIAL LITERACY COUNSELLOR DHAMTARI DISTRICT ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS"

• Bank Web Listing - https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/career/current-opportunities/recruitment-for-the-post-of-financial-literacy-counsellor-flc-on-contractual-basis-24-05

Source

Source: https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/-/media/Project/BOB/CountryWebsites/India/Career/2026/26-05/Detailed-Advertisement-02-09.pdf, https://bankofbaroda.bank.in/-/media/Project/BOB/CountryWebsites/India/Career/2026/26-05/Application-Form-FLC-02-09.pdf

Final Words

The Bank of Baroda FLC Counsellor Dhamtari Recruitment 2026 is a single-vacancy contract opening for ex-bankers, banking-related professionals, business correspondents or RSETI Directors / Faculty residing in Chhattisgarh and willing to deliver RBI-mandated financial literacy services across the entire Dhamtari district. With a fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 25,000, conveyance reimbursement of up to Rs. 5,000 and a quick 25 May 2026 (5:00 PM) hard-copy deadline, eligible candidates should fill the Annexure III application form, gather the four mandatory enclosures and dispatch the envelope to the Regional Office Dhamtari at Sonkar Plaza without delay. For the latest updates, keep visiting SarkariWorld.org.