Bank of Baroda’s Mumbai Zone has invited applications for 17 Guest Player retainerships for Cricket and Table Tennis based in Mumbai; the engagement is for 12 months with a monthly retainership of Rs. 25,000, applications opened on 23 September 2026 and must be submitted by email by 28 September 2026, with selection based on application scrutiny and field trials in Mumbai.
Recruitment overview
The recruitment is for Guest Player positions across Cricket (male) and Table Tennis (male and female) under the Mumbai Zone. A total of 17 players will be engaged on a contractual retainership basis for 12 months.
- Organization: Bank of Baroda (Mumbai Zone)
- Post: Guest Player (Cricket and Table Tennis)
- Total vacancies: 17
- Engagement period: 12 months (retainership)
- Monthly retainership: Rs. 25,000
- Application mode: Email
- Application period: 23 September 2026 to 28 September 2026
Important dates
Key dates for the recruitment process are specified below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement and application start date | 23 September 2026 |
| Last date to submit application by email | 28 September 2026 |
| Field trial date | To be communicated to eligible applicants |
Vacancy details
The vacancies are distributed across Cricket and Table Tennis with role-specific requirements for Cricket.
| Sports Discipline | Gender | Role / Specialisation | Vacancies | Monthly Retainership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket | Male | 3 Batsmen, 2 Fast Bowlers, 2 Spinners, 2 All-Rounders | 9 | Rs. 25,000 |
| Table Tennis | Male | Singles | 4 | Rs. 25,000 |
| Table Tennis | Female | Singles | 4 | Rs. 25,000 |
Eligibility and qualifications
Candidates must satisfy nationality, age, educational and sports qualification requirements as on 23 September 2026.
- Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible.
- Age limit: 18 to 30 years as on 23 September 2026.
- Educational qualification: Minimum 10th Standard pass from a recognised board.
- Player requirement: Applicant must be a local club-level player and possess the prescribed sports achievements.
Approved sports achievements
Applicants must meet at least one of the listed sports achievement criteria to be eligible.
- Represented a State, Union Territory or India in a national or international competition.
- Won a medal in the Junior National Championships.
- Won a medal in the Khelo India Youth Games (age category above 18 years).
- Won a medal in the Khelo India Winter Games.
- Won a medal in the Khelo India University Games.
- Won a medal in the School Games Federation of India competition in the relevant sport.
- Represented a university in an Inter-University Tournament conducted by the Inter-University Sports Board.
- Represented a State or Union Territory school team in national school sports or games conducted by the All India School Games Federation.
Authorities eligible to issue sports certificates
Certificates must be issued by the authorities specified for each competition level.
- International competition: Secretary of the National Federation of the concerned game.
- National competition: Secretary of the National Federation or Secretary of the State/UT Association of the concerned game.
- Inter-University tournament: Dean of Sports or officer in overall charge of sports at the concerned university.
- National sports/games for schools: Director/Additional Director/Joint Director/Deputy Director in charge of school sports in the State Directorate of Public Instructions or Education.
- Khelo India Games: Designated officer or officer in charge from the Sports Authority of India.
Selection process and marking scheme
Selection will involve scrutiny and shortlisting of applications followed by field trials for shortlisted applicants; a minimum of 50 marks out of 100 is required to qualify.
- Application scrutiny and shortlisting as per eligibility criteria.
- Field trials for shortlisted applicants.
- Final merit list prepared in descending order of marks secured.
Marks distribution
The evaluation criteria and maximum marks for each component are listed below.
| Evaluation Criteria | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|
| Age of the candidate | 20 |
| Representation of State or Union Territory at national level | 15 |
| Representation of India at international level | 15 |
| Field Trial – Physical fitness and endurance | 20 |
| Field Trial – Sport-specific skills, knowledge, technique and tactical understanding | 20 |
| Field Trial – Behavioural attributes | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Tie-breaking rules
In case of equal marks, preference will be given according to a prescribed order prioritising higher levels of representation and medals; if tied further, preference goes to the player with higher positions or multiple medals, and finally the younger applicant.
Field trials and logistics
Field trials will be conducted at a designated venue in Mumbai and shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
- Field trial date, time and venue will be communicated to eligible applicants along with a unique registration number.
- Shortlisted candidates must attend trials at their own expense and bring original certificates and self-attested copies for verification.
- Requests to change trial date, time or venue will ordinarily not be accepted.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted by email using the prescribed form (Annexure A) and must include all required documents and certificates.
- Download and complete the prescribed application form provided as Annexure A of the advertisement.
- Select the sport: Cricket, Table Tennis (Men) or Table Tennis (Women) and enter the role or specialisation.
- Complete personal, educational, sports and local club details and sign the form.
- Attach clear scanned copies of all required certificates and documents and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Send the application form and documents by email to the address provided in the advertisement: [email protected] [/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection].
- Use the following email subject line exactly: APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS GUEST PLAYER ON RETAINERSHIP BASIS – MUMBAI[CRICKET / TABLE TENNIS (MEN) / TABLE TENNIS (WOMEN)] TEAM
- Submit the email on or before 28 September 2026.
Documents required
Candidates must attach clear scanned copies of required certificates and proofs with the application form.
- Duly filled and signed application form (Annexure A).
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Proof of date of birth.
- 10th Standard pass certificate or mark sheet.
- Valid photo identity proof.
- Sports qualification certificates, awards or medal records.
- National, international, State, university, Khelo India or school-level participation certificates, as applicable.
- Brief sports profile or bio-data containing sporting achievements.
- Local club or team details.
- Mumbai Cricket Association registration number for Cricket applicants, where applicable.
- Table Tennis Federation of India ID for Table Tennis applicants, where applicable.
Tenure, nature of engagement and other instructions
The engagement is temporary and contractual; selected players must represent Bank of Baroda in tournaments and events during the retainership and the engagement does not create a right to regular employment.
- Retainership period: 12 months.
- Engagement is temporary and contractual, not an employer-employee relationship for regular employment.
- Participation in tournaments and representation of the Bank as required during the engagement period.
- Selected players must remain physically fit throughout the retainership period.
- False information or suppression of material facts may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- The Bank may modify selection procedure, eligibility, vacancies or other conditions; its decision will be final.
Official links
Candidates should refer to the official advertisement and Bank of Baroda portal for full details and the prescribed application form.
