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Bank of Baroda Probationary Officer (BOB PO) 2020: Exam Date, Syllabus, Vacancies, Result

Bank of Baroda PO Exam

Bank of Baroda, a state-owned banking and financial service company, conducts the Probationary Officer Exam for the recruitment of Officers in Junior Management Grade. Graduates with an economic bent of mind should clear the BOB Manipal PO exam and will then undergo a 9-month Post Graduate Certificate in Banking and Finance course in Baroda Manipal School of Banking. The applicants need to complete the programme on time (within the stipulated period) to be awarded a PG Certificate in Banking & Finance. The appointment in the Bank as PO in Junior Management Grade or Scale-I will then be offered. Here are the complete details about the Bank of Baroda PO exam 2020.

BOB PO 2020 Latest Notification - The Bank of Baroda will begin the online registration process for PO recruitment tentatively in April 2020. The exam will tentatively be conducted in May 2020. Candidates are advised to keep abreast with the authorised website for the latest information.

BOB Manipal PO 2020 Overview

Exam Name

BOB PO

Conducting Authority

Bank of Baroda

Year

2020

Purpose

Recruitment

Positions

Probationary Officer

Exam Type

Objective-type

Exam Level

National Level

Vacancies

Not announced yet

Official Website

hwww.bankofbaroda.com

Exam Date

May 2020

Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2020 Important Dates

BOB PO 2020 Events

BOB PO 2020 Dates (Tentative)

Availability of online application form

April 2020

Closing date to complete registration

May 2020

Payment of application fees/ intimation charges

April to May 2020

Download admit card

May 2020

Exam to be Commenced

May 2020

Bank of Baroda PO Exam Previous Years Solved Papers

Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2020 Pattern & Syllabus

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 2020. 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 marks would be 250. Students will be given three hours to complete the test. There will be 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 the better understanding of candidates, the exam pattern is mentioned below in a tabular form:

Subjects

No. of questions

Maximum marks

Medium of Exam

Duration

General/Economy/Banking Awareness

40

40

Both English and Hindi

2 hours 30 minutes

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude

50

75

Quantitative Aptitude

40

50

English Language

35

35

English

English Language (Letter writing & Essay)

2

50

English

30 minutes

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BOB PO Syllabus 2020 -

The BOB PO Syllabus 2020 covers four subjects:

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

Subjects

Syllabi

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.)

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.

English

Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blank, Spotting Error, Para-Jumbles, Cloze test, Sentence Improvement, Para-Jumbles, Sentence Connectors, etc.

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 Probationary Officer (BOB PO) Selection Procedure 2020 -

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 2020 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 on permanently, are also eligible. Also, Persons with 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:

 

Category

 

Age  limits (calculated on 02.07.2020)

Minimum

Maximum

General

20 years

28 years

SC/ST

20 years

33 years

OBC

20 years

31 years

Ex-Serviceman

20 years

33 years

PWD (General)

20 years

38 years

PWD (SC/ST)

20 years

43 years

PWD (OBC)

20 years

41 years

Defence Personnel

20 years

31 years

Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2020 Application Process

The Authority will tentatively start the BOB PO 2020 online registration process in the second week of June. Students who meet the above eligibility requirements can log on to the official website and submit the application form.

Step by Step Process to Fill BOB PO Exam 2020 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 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 –

Category

Fee (In Rupees)

General

600/-

SC/ST

100/-

PWD

100/-

Other Details

BOB PO 2020 Online Test Centres -

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 Exam 2019 Admit Card -

Without the hall tickets, candidates will not be permitted to appear in the test. Students can download the BOB PO 2020 admit card in May 2020. 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 2020 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 2020 -

The BOB PO result 2020 for the online written test and Group Discussion/ Personal Interview will be declared separately. The result will be announced online at the official website. To check the result, candidates are required to provide the credentials – registration number and password.

BOB PO Recruitment 2020 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the online registration for Bank of Baroda PO Exam 2020 start?

A: The official dates have not been announced yet. However, the candidates can expect it in the April 2020.

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

A: It will close in May 2020.

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

A: It will tentatively be conducted in the last week of May 2020.

Q: When will the BOB PO admit card 2020 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 ₹ 600/-, ₹ 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 years old PWD (OBC) candidate. Can I apply for the BOB PO Exam 2020?

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.

 

The BOB PO recruitment notification is expected to be released in April 2020. Here are the answers for the frequently asked questions related to the examination.

35 Comments

MOHIT - March 8, 2020REPLY

I AM IN THE FINAL YEAR OF GRADUATION , CAN I APPLY FOR PO/CLERK .. AND IS THERE ANY UNIVERSITY WHO CONDUCT OR GUIDE FOR BOB PO/CLERK..

Exams Planner - March 14, 2020REPLY

Graduation is compulsory for the exam.

Swarnnima - August 14, 2019REPLY

Is the BOB Manipal online application over. Above in notification its showing still to be announced for 2019. I am on right track or it has got over

Exams Planner - August 27, 2019REPLY

It is to be announced yet.

Mohammed anas - July 30, 2019REPLY

Please send me the update of examination

Exams Planner - August 1, 2019REPLY

There is no update on the official website yet. We will update once the notification is released.

Nisha - July 12, 2019REPLY

My graduation result just announced. Can I apply for the exam now ..??

Exams Planner - July 22, 2019REPLY

Yes, you can.

Nisha - July 12, 2019REPLY

But i dont have my degree.. Abhi tk degree bani hi nhi hai.. So can i give exam of 2019

Exams Planner - July 12, 2019REPLY

Yes

adi - June 30, 2019REPLY

i am not able to find the application form for BOB Manipal School of banking in the website, its of 2018. Has the application process not started yet?

Exams Planner - July 2, 2019REPLY

No. But you must keep a check.

SUDHANSHU YADAV - June 10, 2019REPLY

When will the application form come.??? I am in the last year of graduation ,can i apply for the job?

Exams Planner - June 12, 2019REPLY

Last year the application process started on 12th June. So, this also they might start in the second/third week of June 2019. The official notification states that only graduate candidates can apply for the post.

Jaya - June 10, 2019REPLY

Is there any preliminary exam for this notification or main exam and interview

Exams Planner - June 11, 2019REPLY

It is a single phase examination.

Kirti Kalskar - June 9, 2019REPLY

Can I apply for this exam because I am 2019 passout?

Exams Planner - June 12, 2019REPLY

Yes. Graduation is compulsory for the exam.

Aditi koushal - June 8, 2019REPLY

I m 20 years, and just graduated, but my results are not out yet, can I apply??? If yes, how??

Exams Planner - June 12, 2019REPLY

The application process has not started yet. If your result comes out before that you can apply for the exam. The application process will tentatively start in June 2019.

Aditi koushal - June 8, 2019REPLY

I m 20 years, just graduated but my results are not out yet, can I apply???

Exams Planner - June 12, 2019REPLY

Yes, you can apply only if your result comes out until the application process starts.

Bhumi - June 5, 2019REPLY

Mujhe ye janana he ki me abhi 26 ki hu or 27 just may month me start hua he to ....mujhe ab ye Bob po ke liye exam dene hi to me open category hu meri age limit 28 he to kya me exam dene k liye 2020 me eligible hu kya??

Exams Planner - June 12, 2019REPLY

For 2020, the age limit will be not earlier than 03.07.1992 and not later than 02.07.2000 as per the dates for 2018. So, check out if you will be eligible.

amit - June 4, 2019REPLY

hope this info is authentic.

Exams Planner - June 12, 2019REPLY

Yes

Megha - June 2, 2019REPLY

In b.com we had 6 sem so which percentage of marks will be considered cgpa or sgpa ?

Exams Planner - June 12, 2019REPLY

Consolidated of all the semester. The CGPA will be converted into a percentage.

priyanka - May 27, 2019REPLY

I m 28 years 6 months from general category can I apply

Exams Planner - May 31, 2019REPLY

No

kamiya arora - May 22, 2019REPLY

i have 55% aggregate marks in graduate ..i am of gernal category..am i eligible for this??

Exams Planner - May 23, 2019REPLY

Yes.

Twinkle - May 22, 2019REPLY

What percentages are required for the general category?

Exams Planner - May 23, 2019REPLY

Minimum 55%

Vishal singh - May 22, 2019REPLY

I got 53 % on graduation being a general is there any possibility or relaxation done on this matter .inshort should i apply or not.

Exams Planner - May 23, 2019REPLY

No, there will be no relaxation provided. You are not eligible to apply for the exam.

Vishal singh - May 22, 2019REPLY

I got 53 % on graduation on general category. Is there any relaxation fr 2 %.

Exams Planner - May 23, 2019REPLY

No.

Banty sharma - May 21, 2019REPLY

Sir i got 69% in MBA but i got less then 55% marks in graduation can i apply for PO

Exams Planner - May 23, 2019REPLY

No, you need to have a minimum of 55% in graduation if you are from the unreserved category.

Sneha Joshi - May 21, 2019REPLY

What is the last date of application? Can you please let me know?

Exams Planner - May 23, 2019REPLY

The date is not announced yet. The application process will tentatively begin in June.

KRISHNA KUMAR - May 15, 2019REPLY

I have got 57% in Graduation and i am in OBC so may i apply for Probationary Officer in Junior Management Grade / Scale-I?

Exams Planner - May 17, 2019REPLY

Yes, you can apply.

Gokul Kalkar - May 15, 2019REPLY

I am having 49.55 in bca. N 56 in final year. But in mca I have 60 percent . Am I eligible.

Exams Planner - May 17, 2019REPLY

Only the final marks of graduation will be considered. So, check accordingly.

Gokul Kalkar - May 15, 2019REPLY

I am having 49.55 % in bca aggregate n final year it is 56 %. Am I eligible

Exams Planner - May 17, 2019REPLY

The final marks of all the three years will be considered. So if your final marks are 56%, you are eligible.

ekta - May 8, 2019REPLY

mujhe jaanna hai ki mai b.com ke final year me hu to kya mai apply kr skti hu

Exams Planner - May 17, 2019REPLY

Yes, but you must meet the eligibility conditions on completion of your graduation.

Vijay - May 7, 2019REPLY

My DOB is 1991 Oct am I eligible for th exam for this and next year??

Exams Planner - May 7, 2019REPLY

That will depend upon your category. Check out the maximum age limit in the table above.

Twinkle - May 5, 2019REPLY

I will be 20 on 28th of july 2019. Can i appear for the exam

Exams Planner - May 14, 2019REPLY

As per the official eligibility, candidates should have completed graduation.

Shubham - May 9, 2019REPLY

I have given exam of last sem of bsc can I apply for the exam

Exams Planner - May 7, 2019REPLY

No. The age will be calculated as on 7th July 2019. You can appear next year.

Twinkle - May 5, 2019REPLY

I will be 20 on 28th of july. Am I eligible for the exam?

Komalpreet - May 1, 2019REPLY

I am 19 years old.can i apply for this test

Exams Planner - May 7, 2019REPLY

No, the minimum age limit is 20.

sweta - April 21, 2019REPLY

i m general category age of 31 can i

Exams Planner - April 27, 2019REPLY

No

Ganesh - April 10, 2019REPLY

What about Economically backward among General candidates ? Same charge of 600rs ?

Exams Planner - April 13, 2019REPLY

The notification has not come yet. And, as the EWS rule has been introduced this year so the details will be available once the notification is out.

Matruta - March 31, 2019REPLY

I will be 20 on 19 July 2019. Am I eligible for the exam

Exams Planner - April 5, 2019REPLY

No. You can try next year.

Anvesha - March 5, 2019REPLY

Is there any limitations on the number of attempts to give the examination?

Exams Planner - March 5, 2019REPLY

No, there is no limit on the number of attempts. However, candidates can apply for the exam only until they meet the upper age limit.

Shruti - February 28, 2019REPLY

I have 54.4% marks in b.com. can i apply for the test.

Exams Planner - May 17, 2019REPLY

No.

Gokul Kalkar - May 15, 2019REPLY

I am having 49.55 in graduation but I got 60 in pg. Am I eligible

Exams Planner - March 1, 2019REPLY

If you belong to a reserved category, you can apply for the exam. For unreserved category candidates, the minimum marks must be 55% in graduation.

Jiju - December 29, 2018REPLY

I will be 31 next September.can I apply for the test?

meghna - February 26, 2019REPLY

yes u can apply

Jiju - December 29, 2018REPLY

Iam 30 years old and next September I will be 31.can I apply for the exam?

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