

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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