The Bank of Baroda (BOB) has announced an extension for the application deadline for its Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025. Aspiring candidates now have until January 27, 2025, to submit their applications through the official website: bankofbaroda.in.
Vacancy Details
This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,267 Specialist Officer positions across various departments:
- Rural & Agri Banking: 200 positions
- Retail Liabilities: 450 positions
- MSME Banking: 341 positions
- Information Security: 9 positions
- Facility Management: 22 positions
- Corporate & Institutional Credit: 30 positions
- Finance: 13 positions
- Information Technology: 177 positions
- Enterprise Data Management Office: 25 positions
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age limits, which vary depending on the position. Generally, applicants should have a graduation degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university. Some positions may require post-graduate qualifications or specific professional degrees. The age criteria range from 22 to 45 years, depending on the role, with age relaxation applicable as per government norms for reserved categories.
Selection Process
The selection process comprises:
- Online Examination: A computer-based test assessing candidates’ knowledge and aptitude.
- Group Discussion (GD): Evaluating communication and interpersonal skills.
- Personal Interview (PI): Assessing overall suitability for the role.
Candidates who qualify in the online examination will be shortlisted for the GD and PI rounds.
Application Fee
- General, EWS & OBC candidates: Rs. 600/- plus applicable taxes and payment gateway charges.
- SC, ST, PWD & Women candidates: Rs. 100/- plus applicable taxes and payment gateway charges.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official Bank of Baroda website: bankofbaroda.in.
- Navigate to the ‘Careers’ section and select ‘Current Opportunities’.
- Find and click on the link for Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025.
- Register by providing basic details and creating login credentials.
- Log in using the newly created credentials and fill in the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including a recent photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online through the available payment options.
- Review all entered information and submit the application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: December 27, 2024
- Online Application Start Date: December 28, 2024
- Extended Last Date to Apply Online: January 27, 2025
For detailed information, including post-specific eligibility criteria and selection procedures, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification available on the Bank of Baroda website.
This extension provides aspiring candidates with additional time to complete and submit their applications. Ensure all eligibility criteria are met and applications are submitted well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
