The Bank of Baroda has officially announced the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) for the 2024-25 period, with a total of 1,267 vacancies available across various departments. This recruitment drive is aimed at attracting professionals for regular positions in multiple grades and scales. The official notification was released on December 27, 2024, and interested candidates can apply online starting December 28, 2024, until January 17, 2025.
Overview of Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2024-25
- Recruitment Organization: Bank of Baroda
- Post Name: Specialist Officer (SO)
- Advertisement Number: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2024/08
- Total Vacancies: 1,267
- Job Location: Across India
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: bankofbaroda.co.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | December 28, 2024 |
| Application End Date | January 17, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹600 + Applicable Taxes |
| SC/ST/PwD/Women | ₹100 + Applicable Taxes |
Vacancies by Department
The vacancies are distributed across various departments as follows:
- Rural & Agri Banking: 200 vacancies
- Retail Liabilities: 450 vacancies
- MSME Banking: 341 vacancies
- Information Security: 9 vacancies
- Facility Management: 22 vacancies
- Corporate & Institutional Credit: 30 vacancies
- Finance: 13 vacancies
- Information Technology: 177 vacancies
- Enterprise Data Management Office: 25 vacancies
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and professional experience requirements for each post. The age limits vary by position, with relaxations applicable as per government norms. The cutoff date for calculating age limits is set for December 1, 2024.
Selection Process
The selection process for the Specialist Officer positions includes:
- Online Examination
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview (PI)
Additional assessments, such as psychometric tests, may also be conducted.
Exam Pattern
The exam will consist of the following sections:
| 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 |
Candidates interested in applying should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and prepare their documents accordingly for the online application process.
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