Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018: Important Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result, Recruitment
Bank of Baroda, a state-owned banking and financial services company, is going to organise the PO exam for recruitment of officers in Junior Management Grade. There are 600 vacancies for all different categories of candidates. The PO job is a highly rewarding and well-paid profession. Graduates, who have the economical bent of mind, can think of making their career as a probation officer in Bank of Baroda.
Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018: An Overview
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Exam Organizer |
Bank of Baroda |
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Name of the Post |
Probationary Officer |
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Number of Vacancies |
600 |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Mode of Exam |
Online written test |
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Official website |
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Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018 Important Dates
The Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018 is going to be commenced in the month of July. It is important for candidates to fill in application forms on a timely basis to avoid hassle. The important dates are mentioned below in a tabular form:
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Events |
Dates |
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Commencing of online registration form |
12th June 2018 |
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Last date for online registration |
2nd July 2018 |
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Availability of Admit Card |
10-15 before the commencement of the exam |
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Online examination |
In the last week of July 2018 (Tentative) |
Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018 Pattern & Syllabus
The Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018 covers four subjects. The BOB PO 2018 syllabis are mentioned below in a tabular form:
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Subjects |
Syllabi |
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General/Economy/Banking Awareness |
Banking Awareness, Financial Awareness, News related to Reserve Bank of India and Current Affairs (Awards, National, International, Sports, Defence, Books & Authors, Summits, Appointment, and Obituary, etc.) |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Number Series, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equation, Number Series, Miscellaneous Questions which includes Average, Profit & Loss, Approximation / Simplification, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Ratio & Proportion, Partnership, Problem on Ages, Probability, etc. |
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English |
Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blank, Spotting Error, Para-Jumbles, Cloze test, Sentence Improvement, Para-Jumbles, Sentence Connectors, etc. |
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Reasoning |
Syllogism, Seating Arrangement - Circular table and Line (North & South), Puzzle - Floor based, box based, Input-Output, Inequality, Data Sufficiency, Coding-Decoding and Miscellaneous Questions which includes topics Blood relation, Ranking, Direction, etc. |
Bank of Baroda PO Exam Pattern 2018
For the better understanding of candidates, the exam pattern is mentioned below in a tabular form:
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Subjects |
No. of questions |
Maximum marks |
Medium of Exam |
Duration |
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General/Economy/Banking Awareness |
40 |
40 |
Both English and Hindi |
2 hours 30 minutes |
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Reasoning and Computer Aptitude |
50 |
75 |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
40 |
50 |
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English Language |
35 |
35 |
English |
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English Language (Letter writing & Essay) |
2 |
50 |
English |
30 minutes |
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Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018 Eligibility
- Nationality
Candidates, who are citizens of India, Nepal and Bhutan citizens, are eligible for this exam. Apart from this, Tibetans, whose forefathers migrated to India before 1st January 1962 with an intention of settling here on a permanent basis, are also eligible.
- Educational Qualification
Candidates should be graduate/postgraduate in any discipline from any recognized college or university with at least 55% marks. There is relaxation in marks for SC/ST candidates. They need to score at least 50% marks.
- Age
The minimum and maximum age limits for different categories of candidates are tabulated below:
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Categories of candidates |
Age limits (calculated on 02.07.2018) |
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Minimum |
Maximum |
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General |
20 years |
28 years |
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SC/ST |
20 years |
33 years |
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OBC |
20 years |
31 years |
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Ex-Serviceman |
20 years |
33 years |
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PWD (General) |
20 years |
38 years |
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PWD (SC/ST) |
20 years |
43 years |
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PWD (OBC) |
20 years |
41 years |
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Defense Personnel |
20 years |
31 years |
Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018 Application Process
The date for online application of Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018 has already been declared. Those, who are interested in applying for this post, can fill in their forms. The last date for filling the application form is 2 July. The steps that they need to follow for filling the form include the following:
- Go to the official website - bankofbaroda.co.in
- Click on the ‘Career Section’
- Visit current opportunity section
- Read the official notification carefully
- Click on the ‘Apply online link’
- Enter your Registration Number and Password
- Fill the Application form by giving all the details – name, date of birth, father’s name, Aadhar Card number, etc.
- Pay the Application Fee
- Upload scanned copies of educational certificates, photograph and signature
- Finally, click on the ‘Submit’ and get a print out of the application
Bank of Baroda PO Application Fee 2018
The separate fee structures for different categories of students are -
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Categories |
Fee structures |
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General |
₹ 600/- |
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SC/ST |
₹ 100/- |
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PWD |
₹ 100/- |
Bank of Baroda PO Selection Procedure 2018
The selection of candidates depends on their performance in an online written exam and Personal interview. Candidates, who qualify for the online test, will be called for Interview. A merit list will be prepared as per the marks scored by candidates, and they will be selected accordingly.
Other Details
Bank of Baroda PO Admit Card 2018
The Admit Card is very important for candidates during the examination. They can easily download it by considering the following tips:
- Go to the official website - www.bankofbaroda.co.in
- Enter your Registration Number and Password
- Submit your security pin
- Admit Card will appear on the screen
- Download the admit card that will be displayed on the screen
Note: Candidates must carry any ID proof, such as Voter ID, Pan Card etc. along with their admit cards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When will the online registration for Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2018 start?
A: It will start on 12th of June 2018.
Q: When is the closing date for online registration for this exam?
A: It will close on 2nd July 2018.
Q: When will the online Bank of Baroda PO written exam start?
A: It is likely to start in the last week of July 2018.
Q: When will the admit card be made available to candidates?
A: It will be made available to candidates through online mode 10-15 days before the commencement of the exam.
Q: What is the application fee for the General, SC/ST and PWD candidates?
A: General, SC/ST and PWD candidates need to pay ₹ 600/-, ₹ 100/- and ₹ 100/- respectively.
Q: How many vacancies are in Bank of Baroda PO this year?
A: There are 600 vacancies.
Q: What are the minimum and maximum age limits for general candidates in the Bank of Baroda PO written exam 2018?
A: The minimum age limit is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 28 years.
Q: Is there relaxation in age for the reserved candidates in this exam?
A: The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, by 3 years for OBC etc.
Q: I am a 40 years old PWD (OBC) candidate. Can I apply for BOB PO Exam 2018?
A: Yes, you are eligible. There is a relaxation of 13 years in age for the PWD (OBC) candidates.
Q: Which subjects come under BOB PO exam 2018?
A: They include General/Economy/Banking Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English and Reasoning.
Q: What is the educational qualification required for the BOB PO exam 2018?
A: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from any recognised college or university with 55% marks.
Q: How are the candidates selected in this exam?
A: The selection of candidates depends on their performance in the written exam and personal interview.
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