Bank of Baroda SO Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result
Updated On - March 18 , 2026
Tom Helson
Bank of Baroda SO is one of the good career options to work as a Specialist Officer. The Specialist Officer will be appointed in the Middle Management Grade/Scale-III (MMG/S III) and Middle Management Grade/Scale-II (MMG/S II).
Latest updates:
The official notification on the Bank of Baroda SO examination has not been released yet.
Table of Contents
- Bank of Baroda SO Highlights
- Bank of Baroda SO Important Dates
- Bank of Baroda SO Vacancy
- Bank of Baroda SO Eligibility Criteria
- Bank of Baroda SO Application
- Bank of Baroda SO Exam Pattern
- Bank of Baroda SO Syllabus
- Bank of Baroda SO Job Profile
- Bank of Baroda SO Salary
- Bank of Baroda SO CutOff
- Bank of Baroda SO Admit Card
- Bank of Baroda SO Preparation
- Bank of Baroda SO Results
- FAQs
Highlights
Highlights
| Name of Exam | Bank of Baroda SO |
| Exam conducting authority | IBPS |
| Post | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fees |
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| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Total Vacancies | 913 |
| Selection Process | Written Test and Personal Interview |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official website | https://www.bankofbaroda.in |
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: January 30, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: February 19, 2026
- Application Mode: Online
Vacancy
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Legal | MMG/S- III | 40 |
| Wealth Management Services- Sale | MMG/S- II | 150 |
| Wealth Management Services- Sale | JMG/S- I | 700 |
| Wealth Management Services- Operations | MMG/S- II | 1 |
| Wealth Management Services- Operations | JMG/S- I | 2 |
| Legal | MMG/S- II | 20 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The educational criteria as required for the application of SO Post at Bank of Baroda for different posts is given in the table below:
Legal MMG/S-II:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in law.
- Post Qualification Experience: A candidate is required to have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a law officer in the Legal department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank, Central / State Government or PSU or practising at a Bar or Judicial Services.
Legal MMG/S-III:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in law.
- Post Qualification Experience: A candidate is required to have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a law officer in the Legal department of a Scheduled Commercial Bank, Central / State Government or PSU or practising at a Bar or Judicial Services.
Wealth Management Services โ Operations
MMG/S-II:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have 2 Years (MBA or equivalent) or Post Graduation Degree or Diploma with specialization in Marketing / Sales / Retail / Finance.
- Post Qualification Experience: A candidate is required to have a minimum of 5 Years of work Experience in working on Wealth Management Solutions for processing Wealth Products / Mutual Fund / Insurance Applications, etc.
Wealth Management Services โ Operations
JMG/S-I:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have 2 Years (MBA or equivalent) or Post Graduation Degree or Diploma with specialization in Marketing / Sales / Retail / Finance.
- Post Qualification Experience: A candidate is required to have a minimum of 5 Years of work Experience in working on Wealth Management Solutions for processing Wealth Products / Mutual Fund / Insurance Applications, etc.
Wealth Management Services โ Sales
MMG/S-II:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have 2 Year (MBA or equivalent) or Post Graduation Degree or Diploma with specialization in Marketing / Sales / Retail / Finance OR must have graduated from a recognized University with One-year Diploma/ Certification in Banking / Finance before joining any private Bank/ Public Bank.
- Post Qualification Experience: A candidate is required to have a minimum of 4 Years of Work Experience in Sales / Distribution of Wealth / Mutual Fund / Insurance Products in Banks, Mutual Funds, NBFC's etc.
Wealth Management Services โ Sales
JMG/S-I:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have graduated in any stream.
- Post Qualification Experience: A candidate is required to have a minimum of 2 Years of Work Experience in Sales / Distribution of Wealth / Mutual Fund / Insurance Products in Banks, Mutual Funds, NBFC's etc.
Age limit
- Maximum Years 35 Years
- Minimum Years 25 Years
Age Relaxation
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 10 Years |
| Ex-servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) with at least 5 years military service | 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 |
Application
- Step I: Apply through Bank of Barodaโs Official Website.
- Step II: Pay the fees online using a Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/Cash Cards/Wallets or any other online payment options.
- Step III: Just make sure you use a valid email ID, which you have to keep active until the final declaration of Bank of Baroda SO Results in 2026
- Step IV: Donโt forget to keep a scanned photograph and signature ready as per the requirements mentioned.
- Step V: Submit the Application Form.
- Step VI: For future reference, print your application form.
| Unreserved/ OBC/ EWS | 600/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwD | 100/- |
Exam Pattern 2026
BOB SO Exam Pattern 2026 (Expected)
| Name of Tests | Total Questions | Number of Questions / Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| English language | 50 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 75 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Syllabus
| English |
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| Reasoning Subject |
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| Numerical Ability |
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| General Awareness |
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| Computer Knowledge |
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Job Profile
| Post Name | Job Profile |
|---|---|
| Digital Risk Specialist |
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| Lead Digital Business Partnerships |
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| Lead Digital Sale |
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| Digital Analytics Specialist |
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| Innovation & Engineering Tech Specialist |
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| Digital Journey Specialist |
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Salary Details 2026
- Officer JMG Scale-I Rs.14,500-600(7)-18,700-700(2)-20,100-800(7)โ25,700
- Officer MMG Scale-II Rs.19,400-700(1)-20,100-800(10)โ28,100
Cut Off
- General  - 60%
- Reserved- 55%
Admit Card
How to download Admit Card?
- Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda, i.e., www.bankofbaroda.com and log in.
- You can easily find the link to download the admit card of the BOB SO examination on the screen. Click on that link.
- Enter the details like Registration number, Date of Birth, password, username, etc.
- Enter the required details and click on Submit.
- Admit cards will appear on the display screen.
- Candidates can download their admit card and take its print out which is necessary to bring to the examination hall during an exam.
Preparation
- Plan your schedule: Preparation is all about planning. You can plan your daily schedule and break it into micro plans according to the time you have in your hand.
- Digital detachment: Technology is a boon for all of us but sometimes overwhelming use of technological gadgets can be more harmful than useful.
- Develop a reading habit: As reading is going to be the essential component of your new lifestyle, you must develop this as your core habit.
- Healthy lifestyle: Taking a break from a monotonous activity is also important. To keep yourself entertained you can do anything that you like in your free time. You need to practice yoga or exercise to keep you fit during the phase of the examination.
Result
The steps to download Bank of Baroda SO results are given below:
- Step 1: Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda and log in using your login credentials.
- Step 2: Click on the link โResultsโ on the homepage.
- Step 3: Enter all the required details.
- Step 4: Click on the Submit button. The result will be displayed on the screen.
- Step 5: Students can download the result in pdf format and keep it safely for future reference.
FAQs
Ques. What are the stages of the Bank of Baroda SO recruitment process?
Ans: There are two stages in the selection process of Bank of Baroda SO recruitment:
- Phase 1: Online Examination
- Phase 2: Group Discussion or Personal Interview
The candidates who clear the Phase 1 Online examination will be eligible to appear for the personal interview or Group discussion round. The Recruitment board will prepare the final merit list based on marks scored in both stages of the exam.
Ques. How many sections are there in the BOB SO examination?
Ans: Bank of Baroda SO paper will consist of 200 questions and the duration of the paper will be 2 hours. All the questions in the paper will be objective in nature. The examination will have four sections, i.e., Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Professional Knowledge. There will be 50 questions in each section.
Ques. Can the students who are in the final year of graduation apply for any post in the IBPS SO examination?
Ans: Yes, the students who have already appeared for the final examinations and are waiting for the results are eligible to appear in the IBPS SO selection process.
Ques. What is the age criteria required to appear for the BOB SO exam?
Ans: The age criteria for the candidates appearing for the BOB SO examination is that the age of the candidates must be in between 25 to 35 years. In other words, Candidates must have attained a minimum age of 25 years and a maximum of 35 years as of the date which is mentioned in the official notification of BOB SO. However, age relaxation is offered to the candidates belonging to reserved categories.
Ques. How many vacancies are there for the post of Specialist Officer in Bank of Baroda?
Ans: Bank of Baroda has not made any official announcement on the number of vacancies for the post of BOB SO. However, as per the vacancy statistics of the previous years, There are a total of 913 posts of Specialist Officer in Bank of Baroda.
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