BOB PO 2022: Notification, Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Vacancies

Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2022 Important Dates

The tentative schedule for BOB PO 2022 exam is as under:

Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2022 Pattern & Syllabus

BOB PO 2022 Exam Pattern

Understanding the exam pattern before attempting the PO exam is one of the first steps to clear the Bank of Baroda Manipal Probationary Officer Exam 2022. The questions will come from the English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General/ Banking/ Economy Awareness, Reasoning and Computer Aptitude. The total number of questions is 167, and the maximum mark would be 250. Students will be given three hours to complete the test. There will be a negative marking scheme.

• Exam Mode: Online
• Type of Exam: Objective-Type and Descriptive-Type
• Medium of Exam: Both Hindi and English
• Total Questions: 167 questions
• Total Marks: 250 marks
• Duration: 180 minutes
• Negative Marking: Yes

For a better understanding, the exam pattern is mentioned below in a tabular form:

BOB PO Syllabus 2022

The BOB PO Syllabus 2022 covers four subjects:

• Reasoning and Computer Aptitude
• General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness
• English Language
• Quantitative Aptitude

Bank of Baroda Probationary Officer (BOB PO) Selection Process 2022

The selection of candidates depends on their performance in the online written exam and Personal Interview. Students must “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”. Moreover, the Authority will select the number of candidates based on the vacancies, cut-off and total marks secured by the candidates.

Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2022 Eligibility

Nationality: Candidates from India, Nepal and Bhutan are eligible for this exam. Tibetans refugees, whose forefathers migrated to India before 1st January 1962 with an intention of settling down here permanently, are also eligible. Also, Persons of Indian Origin who came over to India from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Burma and East African Countries can appear in the exam.

Educational Qualifications: Must be a Degree holder (preferably graduate) in any discipline from any university recognised by Central Government. Candidates should have scored 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:

Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2022 Application Process

The Authority will tentatively start the BOB PO 2022 online registration process in April 2022. Students who meet the above eligibility requirements can log on to the official website and submit the application form. Here is the step-by-step process for filling out the application form.

Step to Fill BOB PO Exam 2022 Application Form

• Visit the official website (www.bankofbaroda.com)
• Click on the ‘Career’ section
• Look for the opportunity section
• Read the official notification carefully
• Click on the ‘Apply online link’
• Enter the Registration Number and Password
• Fill out the Application Form by giving all the details – name, date of birth, father’s name, Aadhaar Card number, etc.
• Pay the Application Fee
• Upload the scanned copies of the photograph and signature
• Finally, click on the ‘Submit’ and get a printout of the application

Application Fee -

The separate fee structures for different categories are –

Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2022 Other Details

BOB PO 2022 Online Test Centers

Candidates must select their preferred online test centres during the registration process. As per the officials, “As far as possible candidates will be allotted to a centre of his/her choice, however, Bank also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the one he/she has opted for.”

The exam will be held in 28 states. They are – Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Puducherry, Odisha, Rajasthan, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, West Bengal and Uttarakhand.

Bank of Baroda PO Admit Card 2022

Without the hall tickets, candidates will not be permitted to appear in the test. Students can download the BOB PO 2022 admit card in May 2022. Check the steps to take a printout of the call letter -

• Go to the official website, i.e. bankofbaroda.com
• Enter the Registration Number and Password
• Submit Security Pin
• Admit card will appear on the screen
• Download and take a printout of the same

Look through the BOB PO 2022 hall ticket thoroughly to ensure that all the details are up to date and correct. It will carry the date and time of the exam, venue, name of the candidate, etc. Contact the officials in case of any discrepancy.

Note: Candidates must carry any ID proof, such as Voter ID, Pan Card, etc. along with the admit cards to the exam hall.

BOB PO Result 2022

- The BOB PO Result 2022 for the online written test and Group Discussion/ Personal Interview will be declared separately.

- The result will be announced online on the official website.

- To check the result, candidates are required to provide the credentials – registration number and password.

Frequently Asked Questions

The BOB PO recruitment notification is expected to be released in April 2022. Here are the answers to the frequently asked questions related to the examination.

Q: When will the online registration for Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2022 start?

A: The official dates have not been announced yet. However, the candidates can expect it in April 2022.

Q: When is the closing date for online registration for this exam?

A: It will close tentatively in May 2022.

Q: When will the online Bank of Baroda PO written exam start?

A: It will tentatively be conducted in the last week of May 2022.

Q: When will the BOB PO admit card 2022 be available?

A: The admit card can be accessed through online mode 10-15 days before the commencement of the exam.

Q: How much is the application fee amount for General, SC/ ST and PWD candidates?

A: General, SC/ST and PWD candidates need to pay ₹ 750/-, ₹ 100/- and ₹ 100/- respectively.

Q: I’m 25 years old. Can I apply for the test?

A: The minimum age limit is 20 years and the maximum age limit is 28 years for general category candidates. So, you can apply for the exam.

Q: Is there relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved candidates?

A: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC. Check the eligibility criteria for more information.

Q: I am a 40-year-old PWD (OBC) candidate. Can I apply for the BOB PO Exam 2022?

A: Yes, you are eligible. There is a relaxation of 13 years in age for the PWD (OBC) candidates.

Q: If I have to prepare for the exam, where should I focus as far as the subjects are concerned?

A:  The main subjects the students should focus on are General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English and Reasoning.

Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required to appear in the recruitment exam?

A: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised college or university with 55% marks (50% for reserved category).

Q: What is the BOB Probationary Officer selection procedure?

A: The selection of candidates will be done based on their performance in the written exam and personal interview.