Bank of Baroda PO

Incorporated in India in 1908, Bank of Baroda (BOB) provides banking and financial services. It holds the Probationary Officer Exam each year in order to hire officers in the Junior Management Grade.

After passing the BOB Manipal PO test, aspirants should enroll in the 9-month Post Graduate Certificate in Banking and Finance program at the Baroda Manipal School of Banking. 

You must finish the course within the time frame given if you want to be awarded a PG Certificate in Banking & Finance. After passing the course, you will be appointed as a Probationary Officer in Junior Management Grade / Scale-I. 

Bank of Baroda PO 2025 Details:

Particulars 

Details 

Exam Name 

Bank of Baroda Probationary Officer Exam 

Organisation 

Bank of Baroda 

Level of Exam 

National 

Frequency 

Annually 

Application mode 

Online 

Application fee 

General and OBC – Rs.750SC/ST/PH/Ex-serviceman – Rs.100 

Mode of Examination 

Online 

Duration of exam 

Objective – 2 hours and 30 minutesDescriptive – 30 minutes 

Language 

Hindi and English 

Bank of Baroda PO 2025 Dates:

Event

Date (Tentative)

Online registration commences

April 2023

Last date to complete registration

May 2023

Application fee payment

April 2023 - May 2023

BOB PO 2022 admit card

To be notified later

BOB PO 2022 exam

May 2023 

Declaration of result

To be notified later

Also check :  Bank PO  

Bank of Baroda PO Selection Process:

Your selection will be determined by how well you did on the online test and in the in-person interview. You must get a minimum score in each test as well as a minimum overall score on the online test if you want to be considered for the Group Discussion, Interview, and Psychometric Assessment Test. The selection procedure is also influenced by the number of openings, the cut-off, and the candidates' overall test scores.

Bank of Baroda PO Exam Pattern and Syllabus:

You need to be familiar with the exam format and material before taking the Bank of Baroda PO exam. The exam will include questions from English Language, Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, General/Banking/Economy Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude that are both objective and descriptive in nature.

Given below are the important details about the exam:

Mode of Exam

Online

Exam Medium

English, Hindi

Exam Duration

180 minutes

Exam Type

Objective type and Descriptive type

Total Marks

250 marks

Negative Marks

0.25 marks per wrong answer

Total Number of Questions

167

The detailed exam pattern of the Bank of Baroda PO 2025 exam is mentioned in the table below:

Section

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Exam Duration

Exam Medium

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude

50

75

2 hours 30 minutes

English and Hindi

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

40

40

English and Hindi

English Language

35

35

English

Quantitative Aptitude

40

50

English and Hindi

English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)

2

50

30 minutes

English

Also check :  IDBI Bank Recruitment  

The syllabus of Bank of Baroda PO 2025  is mentioned in the table below:

Subject

Topic

Quantitative Aptitude

Data Interpretation, Average, Profit & Loss, Number Series, Approximation/Simplification, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Probability, Problem on Ages, etc.

Reasoning

Seating Arrangement - Circular table and Line (North & South), Data Sufficiency, Puzzle - Floor based, Syllogism, Input-Output, Inequality, Coding-Decoding, Ranking, Blood Relations, etc.

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

Banking & Financial Awareness, Economic Terms, News related to Reserve Bank of India, Current Affairs, Sports, Defence, Awards, Books & Authors, Summits, etc.

English

Reading Comprehension, Spotting Error, Para-Jumbles, Sentence Connectors, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement, Idioms and Phrases, Active/passive voice etc.

Eligibility Criteria for Bank of Baroda PO:

The eligibility criteria to apply for Bank of Baroda PO 2025 are as follows:

Nationality:

  1. Candidates from India, Bhutan, and Nepal
  2. Tibetan refugees whose forefathers moved to India before 1 January 1962 intending to settle down permanently
  3. Individuals of Indian origin who have immigrated to India from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, and East African countries

Age:

Given below are the minimum and maximum age limits of candidates for different categories:

Category

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

General

20 years

28 years

OBC

20 years

31 years

PWD (General)

20 years

38 years

PWD (OBC)

20 years

41 years

PWD (SC/ST)

20 years

43 years

SC/ST

20 years

33 years

Ex-Serviceman

20 years

33 years

Defence Personnel

20 years

31 years

Educational Qualification:

  1. Must have a degree (ideally a graduate degree) in any field from a university recognised by the Central Government with at least 55% marks.
  2. SC/ST applicants must score at least 50% marks.

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda PO?

The online registration process for Bank of Baroda PO 2025 will tentatively commence in April 2023 . If you satisfy the eligibility conditions, you can apply for the exam by visiting the bank's official website.

Here are the steps to apply for the Bank of Baroda PO 2025 exam:

Step 1: Go to www.bankofbaroda.in.

Step 2: Then, visit the career section and click on 'Current Opportunities'.

Step 3: Read the notification thoroughly and press the 'Apply Now' button.

Step 4: Enter your registration number and password.

Step 5: Enter your personal details like your name, Aadhaar card number, date of birth, and more in the application form.

Step 6: Now, you have to pay the application fee.

Step 7: After payment of the application fee, you should upload the scanned copies of your signature and photographs.

Step 8: Press the 'submit' button and take a printout of your application form.

The application fee for Bank of Baroda PO 2023 for various categories are as follows:

  1. General - Rs.750
  2. SC/ST - Rs.100
  3. PWD - Rs.100

FAQs on Bank of Baroda PO 2022

  • When will the online registration for Bank of Baroda PO 2023 start?

    The online registration for Bank of Baroda PO 2023 has not been announced yet.

  • Is the Bank of Baroda PO 2023 exam online?

    Yes, the Bank of Baroda PO 2023 exam will be conducted online.

  • What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the Bank of Baroda PO 2023 exam?

    You should have a Bachelor's degree in any field from a university recognised by the Central Government with at least 55% marks. SC/ST candidates should secure at least 50% marks to appear for the exam.

  • Does the Bank of Baroda PO 2023 exam have negative marking?

    Yes, for every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.

  • What is the application fee for Baroda PO 2023 exam for General candidates?

    The application fee for General candidates is Rs.750.

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