Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025: Check Application Form, Eligibility, Vacancy Details

Bank | 19 Feb 2025

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025: Check Application Form, Eligibility, Vacancy Details

The Bank of Baroda (BOB) has announced recruitment for 518 Specialist Officer (SO) positions. The vacancies are available in Risk Management, Information Technology, Trade, and Forex. This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking a banking career. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.

Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025: Overview

Recruitment Organization	Bank of Baroda
Advt. No.	BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2025/02
Post Name	Specialist Officer (SO)
Total Vacancies	518
Job Location	Across India
Salary/ Pay Scale	As per Bank Rules (Scale I to IV)
Eligibility	Male & Female
Selection Process	Online Test, Interview, Document Verification
Official Website	www.bankofbaroda.co.in

Important Dates

Online Registration Start Date	19th February 2025
Last Date to Apply	11th March 2025
Exam Date (Tentative)	To be Notified
Interview & Document Verification	To be Notified

Application Fee

Category	Fee (Excluding GST)
General/OBC/EWS	₹600/-
SC/ST & Female Candidates	₹100/-
PwBD Candidates	₹100/-

Vacancy Details & Qualifications

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Qualification	Experience
IT Officers (Various)	350	B.E./ B.Tech./ MCA	1-6 Years
Risk Management Officers	35	CA/ CFA/ MBA/ PGDM	3-10 Years
Forex & Trade Officers	97	Graduation/ MBA	3-10 Years
Security Officers	36	Graduation	5 Years in Defence/ Police

Age Limit (as of February 1, 2025)

Minimum Age: 22 years
Maximum Age: 40 years (varies by post)

Age Relaxation:

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
PwBD (OBC): 13 years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on the following stages:

Online Examination – A multiple-choice test covering reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude, and professional knowledge.
Group Discussion (GD) / Personal Interview (PI) – Shortlisted candidates will be invited for further assessment.
Psychometric Test – Candidates may be required to take a psychometric assessment.
Final Selection & Document Verification – Selection is based on overall merit and eligibility verification.

Exam Pattern

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning	25	25	75 minutes
English Language	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25
Professional Knowledge	75	150	75 minutes
Total	150	225	150 minutes

Marking Scheme:

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks were deducted for wrong answers in the Professional Knowledge section.
Qualifying Marks:
- General/EWS: 40%
- Reserved Categories: 35%

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

Visit the official website – www.bankofbaroda.co.in.
Go to the "Careers" section and find the SO Recruitment 2025 link.
Click "Apply Online" and register using your email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the required details and upload necessary documents.
Pay the application fee using online payment methods.
Submit the application and save the confirmation receipt for future reference.

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