The notification for recruitment to the post of Specialist Officer under various branches of Bank of Baroda has been officially released on 27th December 2024 at https://bankofbaroda.in/. You can get the details about the Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process, Important Dates and others by staying till the end of the article.
BOB SO Recruitment 2025
Candidates who were eagerly waiting for the release of the notification for the appointment to the post of SO under various branches of BOB are informed that it has been released and the application form is going to be available till 17 January 2025. For the convenience of the candidates, we have also activated the direct link below to apply.
| Country | India |
| Organization | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1267 |
| Eligibility Criteria | Based on post (Age, Qualification, and Experience as per notification) |
| Application Fee | ₹600/- (General/OBC/EWS Male), ₹100/- (SC/ST/PwBD & Female) + 18% GST |
| Selection Process | Online Exam → Group Discussion → Personal Interview |
| Notification Date | December 27, 2024 |
| Apply Date | December 28, 2024 – January 17, 2025 |
| Important Links | Notification Brochure | Apply Online |
| Official Website | bankofbaroda.in |
BOB SO Vacancy 2025
The number of vacancies for recruitment of Specialist Officers under various branches of Bank of Baroda is disclosed with the release of the advertisement on December 27, 2024. There are a total number of 1267 vacancies, individuals may download the notification brochure to check the detailed information regarding the vacancies.
BOB SO Eligibility Criteria 2025
The eligibility criteria for appointment to SO under various branches of BOB is available below in terms of educational qualification, age limit and experience.
Rural & Agri Banking
- Agriculture Marketing Officer:
- Age: 24-34.
- Qualification: Graduation + 2-year PG in Marketing/Agri Business/Finance.
- Experience: 2 years in Agri-lending (Bank/NBFC).
- Agriculture Marketing Manager:
- Age: 26-36.
- Qualification: Same as above.
- Experience: 4 years in Agri-lending.
Retail Liabilities
- Manager – Sales:
- Age: 24-34.
- Qualification: Graduation (MBA preferred).
- Experience: 3 years in marketing/sales (Banking/Finance).
MSME Banking
- Credit Analyst (Scale II/III):
- Age: 24-37.
- Qualification: Graduation (CA/MBA preferred).
- Experience: 2-6 years in Credit Appraisal/Analysis.
- MSME Relationship Roles:
- Age: 28-42.
- Qualification: Graduation/MBA.
- Experience: 6-8 years in MSME Credit/Sales/Marketing.
Information Security
- Security Analysts (Scale I-III):
- Age: 22-37.
- Qualification: BE/BTech/MCA/MSc in IT/Cyber Security.
- Certifications: CISSP/CISA/CISM mandatory for higher roles.
- Experience: 1-6 years in IT Security.
Facility Management
- Civil/Electrical Engineers:
- Age: 22-37.
- Qualification: BE/BTech in Civil/Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: 1-6 years in project monitoring/maintenance.
Corporate & Institutional Credit (C&IC)
- Relationship Managers & Credit Analysts:
- Age: 29-42.
- Qualification: Graduation + MBA (CA preferred).
- Experience: 6-8 years in corporate credit.
Finance
- Business Finance Roles:
- Age: 27-45.
- Qualification: CA/MBA in Finance.
- Experience: 6-10 years in Business Finance.
Information Technology (IT)
- Developers, Engineers, and AI Specialists:
- Age: 24-37.
- Qualification: BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science/IT.
- Experience: 3-6 years in relevant IT roles (e.g., Full Stack, Cloud, AI).
The eligibility criterias available above are for only a few positions, individuals are required to check the notification brochure to check the eligibility criterias for other positions.
BOB SO Selection Process 2025
The selection process for recruitment of Specialist Officers under various branches of Bank of Baroda consists of multiple stages, which are Online Examination, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. You may check the details about each stage by going through the listed points.
- Online Examination: Candidates who will apply will be called for the first stage. It is expected to be held in the second quarter of 2025. There will be a total number of 150 MCQs, whose weightage will be 225 marks. Individuals will get an exam time duration of 2.3 Hour to touch all the questions.
- Group Discussion & Personal Interview: Individuals who will pass the Online Examination will be called for the last two stages. There is a high speculation that the second stage will be held within four weeks after the release of the results for the Online Examination.
BOB SO Application Fee 2025
In order to apply for recruitment of Specialist Officers under various branches of Bank of Baroda, a male candidate who belongs to Unreserved, Other Backward Class or Economically Weaker Section is required to pay the application fee of ₹600/- with 18% GST using the debit card, credit card or any other provided payment gateway.
Female aspirants and male individuals who belong to Scheduled Tribes, Schedule Caste and Person with Benchmark Disability are required to pay only ₹100/-, the 18% GST is also applicable for this amount. Make sure to deposit the required amount by the deadline, because without it no application form will be accepted by the concerned person.