The official announcement of the Bank of Baroda SO Exam Date 2025 for a number of positions under Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2024/08 can be seen at https://www.bankofbaroda.in/. The exam is set for Sunday, March 16, 2025.
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Bank of Baroda Specialist Officer (SO) Exam 2025
Important Information
| Position | Total Positions | Exam Date | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Officer | 1267 | March 16, 2025 | www.bankofbaroda.in |
| Advertisement Code | BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2024/08 | Check official website for detailed information | |
Bank of Baroda SO Admit Card Announcement
| Announcement Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Announcement | Candidates who applied for positions under Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2024/08 will receive their admit cards for the Bank of Baroda SO exam. |
| Admit Card Delivery | Admit cards will be sent to the registered email addresses of candidates. |
| Exam Position | Specialist Officer (SO) Positions |
Bank of Baroda SO Vacancy 2025
Candidates interested in Bank of Baroda SO Vacancy 2025 can check the post-wise vacancy distribution for 1267 Specialist Officer (SO) posts in the table below:
| Departments | Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Rural & Agri Banking | Agriculture Marketing Officer | 150 |
| Agriculture Marketing Manager | 50 | |
| Retail Liabilities | Manager – Sales | 450 |
| MSME Banking | Manager – Credit Analyst | 78 |
| Senior Manager – Credit Analyst | 46 | |
| Senior Manager – MSME Relationship | 205 | |
| Head – SME Cell | 12 | |
| Information Security | Officer – Security Analyst | 5 |
| Manager – Security Analyst | 2 | |
| Senior Manager – Security Analyst | 2 | |
| Facility Management | Technical Officer – Civil Engineer | 6 |
| Technical Manager – Civil Engineer | 2 | |
| Technical Senior Manager – Civil Engineer | 4 | |
| Technical Officer – Electrical Engineer | 4 | |
| Technical Manager- Electrical Engineer | 2 | |
| Technical Senior Manager- Electrical Engineer | 2 | |
| Technical Manager Architect | 2 | |
| Corporate & Institutional Credit | Senior Manager – C&IC Relationship Manager | 10 |
| Chief Manager – C&IC Relationship Manager | 5 | |
| Finance | Senior Manager – Business Finance | 5 |
| Chief Manager – Business Finance | 5 | |
| Asst. General Manager – Business Finance | 3 | |
| Information Technology | Senior Developer – Full Stack JAVA | 26 |
| Developer Full Stack JAVA | 20 | |
| Senior Developer – Mobile Application Development | 10 | |
| Developer – Mobile Application Development | 10 | |
| Cloud Engineer | 6 | |
| ETL Developers | 7 | |
| Senior ETL Developers | 5 | |
| AI Engineer (AI/GenAI/NLP/ML) | 20 | |
| Senior AI Engineer (AI/GenAI/NLP/ML) | 4 | |
| API Developer | 6 | |
| Senior API Developer | 8 | |
| Network Administrator | 5 | |
| Server Administrator (Linux & Unix) | 10 | |
| Senior Database Administrator (Oracle) | 6 | |
| Database Administrator | 8 | |
| Senior Storage Administrator and Backup | 2 | |
| Storage Administrator and Backup | 6 | |
| Postgress Administrator | 2 | |
| Finacle Developer | 10 | |
| Senior Finacle Developer | 6 | |
| Enterprise Data Management Office | Senior Manager – Data Scientist | 2 |
| Chief Manager – Data Scientist | 1 | |
| Data Warehouse Operation | 3 | |
| Net Developer | 2 | |
| IT Engineer | 1 | |
| Other Positions | DQ Analyst | 1 |
| Data profiling | 1 | |
| Manager – Automation & Maintenance of Regulatory Returns | 3 | |
| Senior Manager – Information Security Officer | 1 | |
| Chief Manager – Information Security Officer | 1 | |
| Senior Manager – Data Privacy Compliance Officer | 1 | |
| Chief Manager – Data Privacy Compliance Officer | 1 | |
| Manager – Master Data Management & Metadata | 2 | |
| Senior Manager – Master Data Management & Metadata | 1 | |
| Chief Manager – Master Data Management & Metadata | 1 | |
| Manager – Qlik Sense Developer | 2 | |
| Senior Manager – Qlik Sense Developer | 1 | |
| Total | 1267 |
Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025 - Selection Procedure
The selection procedure for the Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025 includes multiple stages. Candidates must qualify each phase to be selected for the Specialist Officer (SO) position. The phases of the selection procedure are outlined below:
To be selected as a Specialist Officer in Bank of Baroda, candidates must successfully clear all four phases of the selection process.
| Selection Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Online Test | Candidates will be required to appear for an online test. The test will assess the candidate’s general aptitude, reasoning, and subject-specific knowledge relevant to the Specialist Officer post. |
| Psychometric Test | The psychometric test will evaluate the candidate’s psychological attributes, including personality traits, cognitive abilities, and behavioral tendencies, which are important for the role of a Specialist Officer. |
| Group Discussion | Candidates who qualify the online and psychometric tests will be invited to participate in a group discussion. This will assess their communication skills, ability to work in teams, and how they handle real-time scenarios. |
| Interview | The final phase of the selection process is the interview. Candidates will be evaluated based on their knowledge, experience, skills, and suitability for the Specialist Officer role. The interview panel will assess both technical and behavioral competencies. |
Bank of Baroda SO Exam Pattern 2025
The Bank of Baroda SO Exam 2025 will consist of multiple sections, with each section qualifying candidates for the next stage. Professional Knowledge marks will be used to determine who proceeds to the interview round. Below is the detailed exam pattern:
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 75 minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 75 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 75 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 75 | 150 | 75 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 225 | 150 minutes |
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
For General & EWS Category: 40% in each sectionFor Reserved Categories: 35% in each sectionFAQ
The online application window for the Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025 is open until 11th March 2025.
The online examination consists of four sections:
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Professional Knowledge
Candidates should:
- Review the detailed syllabus and exam pattern.
- Create a structured study plan covering all sections.
- Practice with mock tests and previous year papers.
- Stay updated with current affairs, especially in the banking sector.
The application fee details are as follows:
- General, EWS & OBC candidates: ₹600/- plus applicable taxes and payment gateway charges.
- SC, ST, PWD & Women candidates: ₹100/- plus applicable taxes and payment gateway charges.