Overview

The Bank of Baroda (BOB) Bank is an Indian Multinational Public Sector Bank. It provides banking and financial services and is the Second Largest Public Sector Bank owned by the Government of India. The Bank of Baroda conducts the Bank of Baroda (BOB) Bank Probationary Officers(PO) examination to recruit young professionals to fill the PO posts across the country. It holds the examination for the posts of Probationary Officers (PO) annually.

Conducting Body: Bank of Baroda (BOB) is the Second Largest Public Sector Bank owned by the Government of India and is headquartered in Gujarat. Merging of Bank of Baroda (BOB), Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank makes it the 3rd Largest Lender in the country.

Bank of Baroda (BOB) hold different exams for various posts for desiring applicants who want to join the banking sector every year. The following information is regarding Probationary Officers (PO) Exam held by Bank of Baroda (BOB).

Important Dates:

Selection Procedure:-

The examination is held in three stages: 

• Online Written Exam + Descriptive Test

• Psychometric Test + Group Discussion

• Interview

Exam Pattern:

Written Examination:- The written test consists of a paper  of 5 sections out of which 4 are Objective and 1 is Subjective i.e. Essay &Letter writing in English Language. The total duration of the paper is 02 hours 30 minutes. There is a provision of sectional cut off in the written exam.

Note:There is a provision of Negative Marking. 0.25 marks get deducted.

Psychometric Test, Group Discussion & Interview:-  Applicants are required to obtain a minimum score in each test and also a minimum total score in the online test to be shortlisted for Psychometric Assessment Test, Group Discussion & Interview. Some of the aspects assessed by the Interviewer is as follows:

• Communication Skills - Thought Process

• Ability to be spontaneous

• Group Performance as in allowing other candidates to express their thoughts on the given topic

Eligibility Criteria:

•  Age Limit:- Applicants age must be between 20 to 28 years.

•  Age Relaxation:

•  Educational Qualification: Graduation with minimum 55% marks in any discipline from a recognised University.

Syllabus:

English Language:

• Reading Comprehension

• Cloze Test

• Para jumbles

• Fill in the blanks

• Error Spotting

• Paragraph Completion

Quantitative Ability:

• Mixtures & Allegations

• Profit & Loss

• Simplification

• Simple Interest & Compound Interest

• Work & Time

• Time & Distance

• Mensuration

• Data Interpretation

• Number Systems

• Sequence & Series

• Combination &Probability

Reasoning:

• Alphanumeric Series

• Coded Inequalities

• Data Sufficiency

• Logical Reasoning

• Puzzle

• Tabulation

• Syllogism

• Blood Relations

• Coding Decoding

General Awareness:

• Insurance Awareness

• General Knowledge

• Current Affairs

• Economy

• History & Geography of India

• Culture, Art and Sports of India

• Currency and Capital

• Awards

• Science and Technology

• Important Days

• Books and Authors

CONCLUSION: This exam offers a wonderful chance for the eligible aspirants to accomplish their goal. It is a good occasion for interested candidates to join the BOB through PO. We, the team of Estudentbook, wishes you all the best for your upcoming future. For more updates, you can visit our official website estudentbook.com.

FAQs:

Ques 1. From where can a applicant get the information regarding the exam?

Ans. Applicants can get the information from the official website.

Ques 2. How can a applicant apply for BOB PO exam?

Ans. Applicants have to apply online for Application form and registration.

Ques 3. How can a applicant download the Admit card?

Ans. Applicants download the admit card from the official website.

Ques 4. What is the selection procedure for BOB PO exam?

Ans. For PO exam the selection is done through 2 stages:

• Online Written Exam + Descriptive Test

• Psychometric Test + Group Discussion & Interview.

Ques 5. Is exam held online or offline?

Ans. The exam for PO is held online.

Ans. Yes. 0.25 of the total marks are deducted.

Ques 7. Is PO exam bilingual?

Ans. Except the English language test, rest of the exam is held  bilingually i.e. in English and Hindi.

Ques 8. Is there any sectional cut off in the exam?

Ans. Yes.

Ques 14. Is there any way to edit once the form is submitted?

Ans. No changes can be made once the form is submitted and the fee is paid.

Ques 15. What precautions is to be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form?

Ans. Please read the instructions carefully before filling up the Online Application Form.

Eligbility

Eligibility Criteria:

•  Age Limit:- Applicants age must be between 20 to 28 years.

•  Age Relaxation:

•  Educational Qualification: Graduation with minimum 55% marks in any discipline from a recognised University 

Bank of Baroda (Probationary Officer) Selection Procedure

Selection Procedure:-

The examination is held in three stages: 

• Online Written Exam + Descriptive Test

• Psychometric Test + Group Discussion

• Interview

Exam Pattern:

Written Examination:- The written test consists of a paper  of 5 sections out of which 4 are Objective and 1 is Subjective i.e. Essay &Letter writing in English Language. The total duration of the paper is 02 hours 30 minutes. There is a provision of sectional cut off in the written exam.

Note:There is a provision of Negative Marking. 0.25 marks get deducted.

Psychometric Test, Group Discussion & Interview:-  Applicants are required to obtain a minimum score in each test and also a minimum total score in the online test to be shortlisted for Psychometric Assessment Test, Group Discussion & Interview. Some of the aspects assessed by the Interviewer is as follows:

• Communication Skills - Thought Process

• Ability to be spontaneous

• Group Performance as in allowing other candidates to express their thoughts on the given topic

Bank of Baroda (Probationary Officer) Application Process

The application form can be filled in Online mode only. Candidates desirous to apply for the test can apply in Online mode from the official website. Following are the steps to apply that must be followed while filling the form:

• Registration: Candidates are required to visit the website at bankofbaroda.in and register. In this process, some basic information are asked. After providing this information, click on the Register button.

• Verification: Once the registration button is clicked, an email is sent on the provided i.d to verify. The registration process is completed only after verification.

• Application Form Filling: After verification, again login with provided credentials and fill the application form.

• Uploading Documents: In this step, upload the scanned copies of their documents. The candidates must submit all the required documents.

• Payment of application fee: The last step is the payment and to apply successfully, the payment process must be completed. The payment can be made in online mode.

Bank of Baroda (Probationary Officer) Syllabus

Syllabus:

English Language:

• Reading Comprehension

• Cloze Test

• Para jumbles

• Fill in the blanks

• Error Spotting

• Paragraph Completion

Quantitative Ability:

• Mixtures & Allegations

• Profit & Loss

• Simplification

• Simple Interest & Compound Interest

• Work & Time

• Time & Distance

• Mensuration

• Data Interpretation

• Number Systems

• Sequence & Series

• Combination &Probability

Reasoning:

• Alphanumeric Series

• Coded Inequalities

• Data Sufficiency

• Logical Reasoning

• Puzzle

• Tabulation

• Syllogism

• Blood Relations

• Coding Decoding

General Awareness:

• Insurance Awareness

• General Knowledge

• Current Affairs

• Economy

• History & Geography of India

• Culture, Art and Sports of India

• Currency and Capital

• Awards

• Science and Technology

• Important Days

• Books and Authors

Bank of Baroda (Probationary Officer) Results

The notification regarding this will be updated soon. The steps to check the results are mentioned below:

• Visit the official website at bankofbaroda.in and click on the provided link.

• Fill in the login credentials and submit.

• The BOB PO result will be displayed on the screen. Download it.

Bank of Baroda (Probationary Officer) Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern:

Written Examination:- The written test consists of a paper  of 5 sections out of which 4 are Objective and 1 is Subjective i.e. Essay &Letter writing in English Language. The total duration of the paper is 02 hours 30 minutes. There is a provision of sectional cut off in the written exam.

Note:There is a provision of Negative Marking. 0.25 marks get deducted.

Psychometric Test, Group Discussion & Interview:-  Applicants are required to obtain a minimum score in each test and also a minimum total score in the online test to be shortlisted for Psychometric Assessment Test, Group Discussion & Interview. Some of the aspects assessed by the Interviewer is as follows:

• Communication Skills - Thought Process

• Ability to be spontaneous

• Group Performance as in allowing other candidates to express their thoughts on the given topic

Bank of Baroda (Probationary Officer) Admit Card

The BOB releases the PO admit cards for the exam in Online mode. The link of the admit cards are sent to the registered emails and mobile numbers of the candidates. The admit card is a mandatory document for the test and the candidate must carry it to the exam center along with an I.D proof such as Driving License, Voter Card, PAN Card, Aadhar Card.

The steps to download the admit card are mentioned below:

• Visit the official website at bankofbaroda.in and click on the provided link.

• Fill in the login credentials and submit.

• The BOB PO admit card will be displayed on the screen. Download it.

Download Bank of Baroda (Probationary Officer) Sample Papers

• Stage1 Download
• Stage2 Download

Bank of Baroda (Probationary Officer) Fee

General - Rs. 600/-

BC/OBC - Rs. 600/-

SC/ST    -  Rs. 100/-

Payment Mode - Online through Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQs:

Ques 1. From where can a applicant get the information regarding the exam?

Ans. Applicants can get the information from the official website.

Ques 2. How can a applicant apply for BOB PO exam?

Ans. Applicants have to apply online for Application form and registration.

Ques 3. How can a applicant download the Admit card?

Ans. Applicants download the admit card from the official website.

Ques 4. What is the selection procedure for BOB PO exam?

Ans. For PO exam the selection is done through 2 stages:

• Online Written Exam + Descriptive Test

• Psychometric Test + Group Discussion & Interview.

Ques 5. Is exam held online or offline?

Ans. The exam for PO is held online.

Ans. Yes. 0.25 of the total marks are deducted.

Ques 7. Is PO exam bilingual?

Ans. Except the English language test, rest of the exam is held  bilingually i.e. in English and Hindi.

Ques 8. Is there any sectional cut off in the exam?

Ans. Yes.

Ques 14. Is there any way to edit once the form is submitted?

Ans. No changes can be made once the form is submitted and the fee is paid.

Ques 15. What precautions is to be taken by a candidate while filling up the Online Application Form?

Ans. Please read the instructions carefully before filling up the Online Application Form.