Bank of Baroda (BoB) Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2025

🏦 BoB SO Recruitment 2025: Opportunity Overview

This recruitment drive is a significant chance for experienced professionals, particularly those with a background in finance and credit analysis, to join the Bank of Baroda, one of India's leading public sector banks.

• Role: Specialist Officer (SO) in the Corporate and Institutional Credit (C & IC) Department.

• Vacancies: 50 total posts.

• Post Names & Grades: The positions are for Credit Analysts and Relationship Managers across three scales:

  • Manager (MMG/S-II)

  • Senior Manager (MMG/S-III)

  • Chief Manager (SMG/S-IV)

• Application Window: The application process is open from 10th October 2025 to 30th October 2025.

• Salary Potential: The roles offer an attractive pay package, with the pay scale ranging from ₹64,820 up to ₹1,20,940 per month (Varies by post).

📋 Vacancy Breakdown

The 50 vacancies are distributed as follows:

✅ Eligibility Criteria (as of 01.10.2025)

1. Educational Qualification (Mandatory for All Posts)

• Basic: A Graduation degree in any discipline.

• Professional/Post-Graduation (One of the following is mandatory):

  • A Post Graduate Degree/Diploma with a specialization in Finance. OR

  • A professional qualification like CA/CMA/CS/CFA.

2. Work Experience (Minimum Requirements)

The experience required is specific to each post:

3. Age Limit (as of 01.10.2025)

• Manager – Credit Analyst: 25 to 30 years

• Senior Manager (Credit Analyst & Relationship Manager): 28 to 35 years

• Chief Manager (Credit Analyst & Relationship Manager): 32 to 42 years

  (Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms).

💰 Salary and Benefits

The salary is highly competitive and scale-based, with the pay scale representing the basic pay which increases with annual increments.

• Pay Scales:

  • Manager (MMG/S-II): ₹64,820 – ₹93,960

  • Chief Manager (SMG/S-IV): ₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940

• Additional Benefits (Allowances and Perks):

  • Dearness Allowance (DA) (to offset inflation).

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) (if bank accommodation is not provided).

  • Travel Allowance (TA).

  • Contributions to the National Pension System (NPS).

  • Medical Insurance and other benefits as per bank policies.

🧠 Selection Process Explained

The selection process is designed to be comprehensive and includes two main tiers:

Tier 1: Online Test

• The first stage is a compulsory Online Examination.

• Total Questions/Marks: 150 Questions for a total of 225 Marks.

• Duration: 150 Minutes.

• Section Weighting:

  • Professional Knowledge: 75 Questions, 150 Marks (Highly weighted).

  • Reasoning: 25 Questions, 25 Marks

  • English Language: 25 Questions, 25 Marks

  • Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions, 25 Marks

• Important Note: The sections on Reasoning, English, and Quantitative Aptitude are qualifying in nature. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

Tier 2: Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interview (PI)

• Candidates shortlisted from the online test will proceed to the second stage.

• This stage is used to assess communication skills, personality, problem-solving abilities, and overall suitability for the Specialist Officer role.

📝 How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Preparation: Gather scanned copies of your resume, photograph, signature, DOB proof, educational certificates, and experience letters.

2. Visit Official Website: Go to the official Bank of Baroda website.

3. Navigate: Go to the "Careers" section and then "Current Opportunities."

4. Find Link: Click on the link for "Recruitment of Human Resource on Regular Basis for Corporate and Institutional Credit (C & IC) Department."

5. Register: Provide basic details to register and get a provisional registration number and password.

6. Fill Form: Log in and accurately complete the online application form.

7. Upload Documents: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and necessary documents as per the specified format.

8. Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online.

9. Finalize: Review the application carefully, submit it, and take a printout of the e-receipt and the final application form for your records.

Application Fees