Bank of Baroda PO 2021: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result
Updated On -
Apr 23, 2021
Exams Prepmaster
Bank of Baroda that is known as BOB is a leading government bank which is preferred by lakhs of job seekers looking to foray into the healthcare sector. BOB has headquarters in Vadodara, Gujarat with presence across the country. Each year several aspirants fill the application form to get posted as Specialist, Probationary and Clerical cadre at the Bank of Baroda. So all the aspirants who want to get into the Indian public banking sector must not take the chance to know all the details related to BOB PO recruitment and its exam.
BOB PO Highlights 2021
| Body who takes the exam | IBPS |
| Exam name | BOB Recruitment Exam |
| Application mode | Online |
| Phases | 2 levels (including online Exam and Interview) |
| Official website | https://www.bankofbaroda.in |
| Time Duration | 2 Hours 30 minutes |
BOB PO Vacancy
Since the official notification of BOB PO is not yet released so it would be difficult to tell about the number of vacancies. Once the official notification will be released, candidates can easily check all the required information including total vacancies for general and reserved categories as well. Each category of candidates will have a different number of vacancies.
| Participating Organization | SC | ST | OBC | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 90 | 45 | 162 | 303 |
BOB PO Eligibility Criteria
BOB PO Educational Criteria:
- Candidates interested for this job need to have a valid graduation degree in any stream from a well-versed university or college.
- Candidates belonging to general category need to have at least 55% marks while the ones in the reserved category will be allowed to apply even in case they scored 50%.
- Candidates must be aged between 20 - 28 years as on the date disclosed by the officials. This age limit is for the candidates belonging to the general category.
- Candidates belonging to the reserved category can refer to the table given below to know about age relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation in age limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) | 5 years |
| Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
| Candidates having Disabilities – SC / ST category | 15 years |
| Candidates having Disabilities – OBC category | 13 years |
| Candidates having Disabilities – General category | 10 years |
BOB Manipal PO Online Application Form
The detailed process to apply for this exam include:
- Aspirants are supposed to apply online only. No other mode of applying will be considered forward.
- Candidates need to have an accurate email ID and phone number so that all details related to the exam can be sent to them.
- Candidates have to get their photos scanned and make sure that the signature done by the candidates must match the specifications mentioned at the official website.
- Signature in the capital letter is not allowed.
- Make sure that you have cross checked all the details before applying as no changes will be entertained later. Cross-check before finally submitting the details.
- Once you have filled the form successfully, you need to pay the application fees as well.
- Post paying the fees, candidates who have applied successfully will get an email or SMS intimation regarding the form submission.
- A Registration Number and unique code will be sent to the successful candidates. Details will be sent at the mentioned contact number so make sure that all details are filled in accurately.
BOB PO Application Fee
The application fee for the candidates applying for the BOB PO exam is different, based on their general and reserved category, they are supposed to pay the required application fees. The BOB PO application fee which is non-refundable is mentioned below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PWD | INR 100 |
| General category candidates/OBC | INR 600 |
BOB PO Syllabus
It is important to stay well versed about the latest course-related syllabus and the kind of questions and topics that will be asked in the exam. By knowing BOB PO syllabus, candidates can boost their preparation strategy and prepare for the exam in an effective way. Aspirants appearing in these exams need to clear all their concepts in Reasoning, Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.
Detailed syllabus is mentioned below:
| Quantitative | Percentages, Ratio and proportion, Average, Mixture and allegation, Time and Work, Speed, distance and time, Stocks and shares, Partnership, Relations, Volume and Surface Area, Distances and Height, Logarithms Permutation and combinations, Simple and compound interest, Probability, Trigonometry, Profit, loss, and discount, Mensuration |
| English | Synonyms, Homonyms, Antonyms, Spelling, Word formation, Idioms and Phrases, Fill in the suitable words, Grammar, Spotting of the errors, Sentence correction, Active/ passive voice, Phrases and idioms, Direct and indirect, Speech Reading, Comprehension Passage completion, Theme detection, Deriving conclusion, Rearrangement of passage |
| General Awareness | Monetary Policies, Awareness related to Banking & Financial, Economic Terms, Current Affairs, Static GK, Financial & Economic News, Government Schemes, Agreement & Deals, Banking terms, rates, processes, National Institution. |
| Reasoning | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement - Circular, Square and Linear, Data Sufficiency, Directions and Distance, Decoding, Coding, Relations, Inequality, Syllogism, Machine Input/ Output, Reasoning, Rank, Arrangement and Pattern, Scheduling, Distance and Direction, Ranking |
| Computer knowledge | History of computers, Basics of hardware and software, Windows operating system Basics, Internet Terms and services, Basic functionalities of MS-Office (MS-word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint), Networking and communication, Database basics Basics of hacking, Security tools and viruses |
Bank of Baroda PO Exam Pattern
In case you are young, passionate, and dedicated then apply you must apply for the Bank of Baroda PO exam. The exam is taken in two levels including a written exam and then Interview/Group Discussion/Psychometric Test. Candidates will be informed about the next stage of the exam later.
BOB PO Level I Exam Pattern
In the first stage, the candidate’s skills will be judged through an online examination. Questions will be asked from four sections including Reasoning and Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking/ Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language (candidates later have to give a descriptive English Language paper as well). Candidates will get 150 minutes for attempting all the questions.
In case candidates have marked any wrong answer, 1/4th marks or 0.25 marks will be deducted. More details are mentioned below:
| Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks | Medium of Exam | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 75 | English & Hindi | 150 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | ||
| Quantitative | 40 | 50 | ||
| English | 35 | 35 | English | |
| Total | 165 | 200 | - | |
| English Language (Letter & Essay Writing) | 2 | 50 | English | ½ hour |
BOB PO Group Discussion / Psychometric Test / Personal Interview
Only the ones who cleared the first round will get a chance to appear for the Personal Interview/Group Discussion/Psychometric Test. Shortlisted candidates will get a chance to work as a BOB PO officer. At the time of document verification, candidates are supposed to produce all the original documents and photocopy them.
Four phases:
- Level I (online exam)
- Level 2 (Descriptive Test)
- Level 3 (GD/ Interview)
Documents needed while going for the Interview
- Hard copy of Interview call letter.
- Printout of the online application form.
- Date of Birth’s proof.
- Photo Identity Proof.
- Mark sheets/ certificates
- Disability certificate, in case applicable
Candidates will not be permitted to give the interview in case they fail to produce the required documents that state their minimum eligibility. Candidates must pen down that no documents need to be sent directly through the bank before or after the interview.
BOB PO Exam Centre
BOB PO exam which is an objective type exam is taken online at different exam centers across the country. Candidates have the right to choose the exam center; however, the right reserves the right to allot a different exam center to the candidates against the one which he/she opted for.
| State | Details and location of the Exam Centre |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Chirala, Chittoor, Ongole, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Tirupati, Vijaywada, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Ananthapur, Guntur, Hyderabad, Kakinada, Kadapa, Kurnool, Nellore, |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar, Naharlagun |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Silchar, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Muzzafarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan |
| Chhattisgarh | Bhilai, Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Anand, Bhavnagar, Gandhinagar, Mehsana, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara |
| Haryana | Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Gurgaon, Hissar, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Palwal, Yamuna Nagar |
| Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Bilaspur, Dharamshala, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Baramula, Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Bokaro |
| Maharashtra | Amaravati, Aurangabad, Chandrapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai/ Thane/ Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nasik, Pune, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Karnataka | Bangalore, Gulbarga, Hubli, Belgaum, Bellary, Bidar, Davangere, Dharwad, Mandya, Mangalore, Mysore, Shimoga, Udupi |
| Kerala | Kottayam, Kozhikode, Alappuzha, Kannur, Kochi, Kollam, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thiruvananthpuram, Thrichur |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
| Meghalaya | Ri-Bhoi, Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Berhampur(Ganjam), Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Jalandhar, Mohali, Pathankot, Fategarh Sahib, Sangrur 22 Rajasthan Ajmer, Ludhiana, Patiala, Phagwara, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Punjab | Amritsar, Bhatinda, Fategarh Sahib, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Sangrur 22 Rajasthan Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Kanchipuram, Nagercoil, Thiruchirapalli, Thiruvallur, , Namakkal, Perambalur, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukodi, Tirunelvelli, Vellore, Virudhunagar |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Warangal |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Banda, Bareilly, Bulandhshaher, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Bardhaman, Berhampur, Durgapur, Hooghly, Howrah, Kalyani, Greater Kolkata, Siliguri |
BOB PO Admit Card 2021
All the details related to the BOB PO’ exam timings and date is mentioned on the admit card. The admit card is an important piece of information that contains all the candidates are supposed to carry while going to the exam center for the exam. Once the official notification related to the BOB PO exam will be made available, all details concerning the BOB PO admit card will also be posted there. Candidates will be provided access to download their admit card at least 15 days before the exam date.
Ways to download the BPB PO Admit Card
- Access the official website.
- Check the home main page to look for the recent notification related to the admit card.
- Once seen, click on the same.
- To download your card, it is essential to mention the right registration number & D.O.B.
- Once completed successfully, the test-takers will be able to view all the details related to the PO admit card on the screen.
- Save the same, and tale a print out for future use.
The admit card can be downloaded from the official site only. It is suggested to download the admit card as soon as announcements related to the same are mentioned online.
Details Presented in the Admit Card
- Candidate’s name
- Hall Ticket Number
- Registration Number
- Timings of the exam
- Exam Timings
- Address of the Exam Center
- Gender
- Name of the exam
- Time to report
- Date of Birth
- Photo and sign
- Important instructions
Details related to BOB Manipal PO PGDBF Exam
- BOB a 12 months program, and in the entire one year, students need to spend 9 months on-campus programs.
- Candidates who have completed the program, will be given a Post Graduate Certificate in Banking & Finance and will be appointed Probationary Officer in Junior Management Grade/Scale-I.
- Shortlisted candidates need to submit INR 3, 45, 000 while doing this 9 months course.
- Post completing 5 years of active service, the course fee gets reimbursed by the bank.
- More details related to Bank of Baroda Manipal PO will be announced by the officials of Bank of Baroda.
Results
The results of the exam will be announced at the official website only. Those who have given the exam must visit the website regularly so that they don’t miss out any notification related to the exam’s results.
How to check the scores
- Login at the official website using your credentials.
- Click on the results option.
- After that you need to mention your details including name and registration number.
- The results will be displayed on the main screen.
- Save the results and take a print out of the same for future use.
BOB Manipal PO Cut Off
- BOB Cut off is the least marks needed to get considered for the post of probationary officer.
- BOB announces different cut off lists, including cut off for objective & descriptive test.
- It is important to get above the minimum scores in both sectional and overall cut off list as well.
- The Cut off list differs each year as it gets affected due to several factors like total vacancies, total applicants, competition level, etc.
- Below mentioned is the cut off list for the last year.
| Section | Cutoff for UR (General) |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 29.25 |
| English Language (50) | 13.75 |
| General Awareness (50) | 7.25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (50) | 21.75 |
| Total (200) | 142.51 |
| Descriptive | 17.50 |
| Total (250) | 174.88 |
BOB PO Salary
- The BOB Manipal PO officers get paid as per the pay package
- A newly appointed PO officer will start basic pay worth inr 23700 and on the completion of one year, they will get an increment of INR 980.
- POs will also get other benefits like Transport Allowance, DA, HRA, City Compensatory Allowance, Medical Insurance, etc.
- To get further details, check out the official site.
FAQs
Ques. When the results are announced?
Ans. Based on the last many year's trends, the results of BOB Manipal PO Exams mostly get announced within a month.
Ques. Can I give an interview if I don’t get selected for the PO Exam?
Ans. No, candidates who have not cleared the first round of selection will not become eligible to appear in the Interview round.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility criteria for BOB PO post?
Ans. Candidates must be in between 20-28 years and must have a graduation degree to become eligible for BOB Manipal PO 2021 exam.
Ques. It is mandatory to get a nine months Post Graduate Certificate in Banking and Finance course?
Ans. Yes, the selected candidates have to undergo nine months Post Graduate Certificate in Banking and Finance to get the posting.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.