BOB SO 2020
Bank of Baroda conducts the
BOB SO exam for the recruitment of Specialist Officers from in different
departments across the country. Bank of Baroda exam is conducted every year
through online mode followed by group discussion and personal interview. Bank of
Baroda is the second biggest bank across the nation.
The BOB SO exam will be
conducted in March 2020 while the online registration will begin in December
2019.
BOB SO 2020 Highlights
Specification
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Overview
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Exam Name
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Bank of Baroda
Specialist Officer
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Commonly Known As
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BOB SO
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Conducting Body
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Bank of Baroda
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Examination Level
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National Level
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Frequency
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Vacancy Based
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Languages
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English and Hindi
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Exam Mode
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Computer-based test (CBT)
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Mode of Application
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Online
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BOB SO 2020 Important Dates
Events
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Dates
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Online Registration/Form Filling Application
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December 2019
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Online Fee Payment
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December 2019
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Last date of Registration
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End of December 2019
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BOB SO 2020 Admit Card
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February 2020
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BOB SO 2020 Exam Date
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March 2020
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BOB SO 2020 Eligibility Criteria
Fields
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Eligibility Conditions
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Nationality
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Citizen of India
Subject of Bhutan or Nepal
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Age Limit
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Minimum age= 21 years
Maximum age=35 years
Legal MMG/S-III : 28-35 years
Legal MMG/S-II : 25-35 years
Wealth Management Services-Sales MMG/S-II : 25-35 years
Wealth Management Services- Sales JMG/S-I : 21-30 years
Wealth Management Services- Operations MMG/S-II : 25-35 years
Wealth Management Services- Operations Wealth JMG/S-I : 21-30 years,
along with the relaxation of reserved categories are mentioned below:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PWD: 10 years
Ex-servicemen: 5 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots : 5 years
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Academic Qualification
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Bachelor’s Degree for the post of Wealth Management Services (JMGS-I)
Bachelor’s degree in Law for MMGS-II & III
MBA degree is essential for Wealth Management Services Sales
(MMGS-II) or Operations (MMGS-III or JMGS-I)
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BOB SO 2020 Application Form
Aspirants have to apply for
BOB SO Exam through Online mode only. Following are the mentioned steps to
apply for BOB SO Exam:
Ø For registration of BOB SO
exam, aspirants have to visit Bank of Baroda official website and click on the
Registration Tab.
Ø Aspirants have to fill in
application form by providing basic details along with valid email ID and
mobile number that should be kept active till the declaration of results.
Ø Aspirants need to upload
their scanned photograph and signature as per specifications mentioned in the
official notification.
Ø Aspirants must pay the
Application fee online using Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Cash
Cards/Wallets, etc.
Ø After submitting the
Application Form, an e-receipt will be generated which must be printed along
with Application form for future references.
The application fee for
general and OBC category is Rs.600 while for SC/ST/PWD category is Rs. 100
BOB SO 2020 Admit Card
BOB SO 2020 Admit card will be released online on the
official website. Aspirants will be informed about the official notification
additionally via SMS or Email. Bank of Baroda admit card will release before 10
to 15 days prior to exam, tentatively in February 2020. Aspirants need to
carry their admit cards along with a valid id proof or else entry will not be
permitted inside the examination center.
BOB SO 2020 Exam Pattern
Bank of Baroda SO exam will be a computer-based test (CBT)
It comprises of objective type questions which needs to be
answered by the aspirants in 2 hours. Medium of the online written exam is a
doublet i.e. in English and Hindi.
BOB SO written online exam has a below mentioned pattern :
Subject
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Number of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Duration
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Reasoning
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50
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50
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2 hours
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English Language
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50
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25
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Quantitative Aptitude
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50
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50
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Professional Knowledge
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50
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75
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Total
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200
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200
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There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each
incorrect answer is given by aspirants.
BOB SO 2020 Recommended Books
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Manorama Yearbook English/ Hindi- Mammen and Matthew Manorama
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Indian Yearbook English/ Hindi- Publications Division
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English Language Question Bank- G.K Publications
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Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations- S. Chand, R.S Agarwal
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Fast Track Objective Arithmetic- Rajesh Verma
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A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning- R.S Agarwal
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A New Approach to Verbal & Non- Verbal Reasoning- B.S Sijwali
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Quantitative Aptitude Test For Bank SO By N K Singh By Upkar Publication
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English Language By Wren & Martin
Bob SO 2020 Result
Bank of Baroda SO exam will be conducted in three stages
i.e. online test, group discussion followed by the personal interview.
Aspirants can check their BOB SO 2020 result on the official website by
entering their login credentials. The final selection will be done after the
interview round.
The selected aspirants will
be on probation for a duration of 12 months of active service from the date of
his/ her joining the Bank.After recruitement as an BOB SO, aspirants will get a
generous salary including other allowances. The final pay check of BOB SO is
different for various posts ranging from Rs 23, 700 to Rs 66, 070/-.
BOB SO 2020 Preparation Tips
The following are the BOB
exam preparation tips for SO that will help the aspirants to kick-start the preparation:
1.
Familiar with the BOB SO Exam Pattern- Aspirants should know the BOB SO
exam pattern including negative marking scheme and the duration. Furthermore,
aspirants should be aware of the complete BOB SO syllabus, subject-wise
weightage and nature of question paper before starting the preparation.
2.
Perceive the Expected & Previous Years BOB SO Cut Off- Aspirants should
go through the previous years cutoffs & Bank of Baroda Specialist Officer
question papers. Make sure to analyse the BOB SO Cut offs closely before taking
the exam.
3.
Preparation for all Sections-wise subjects with Equal Importance- Equal
importance should be given to each & every section such as Quantitative
Aptitude, Reasoning, Professional Knowledge & English and try to work
rigourously on the frequently asked topics. Additionally, work needs to be done
on one's weak areas and improve them accordingly.
4.
Regular Practice of Free BOB Mock Test series for SO- It is very crucial to solve BOB
Online SO Mock Tests and question papers available on the examlabonline. It
will boost the aspirant's confidence while attending the actual BOB SO exam.