The Bank of Baroda has announced a large recruitment drive for Specialist Officers (SO), with 1267 openings available across several departments. This is an excellent opportunity for banking aspirants to join one of India’s leading public sector banks. To finish the registration process, interested and eligible applicants should visit the bankofbaroda.in official website. Eligibility Criteria is different as per post. Candidates may register for the Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025 until January 17, 2025. The selection for SO Post will be depended on the online exam, a group discussion, and a personal interview.
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Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online registration Started | December 27, 2024 |
| Last date of online registration | January 17, 2025 |
| Online test date | Will be announced soon |
| Important Information – short overview | |
| Post Name & year | Specialist Officer (SO) 2025 |
| Conducted by | Bank of Baroda (BOB) |
| Total Vacancies | 1267 |
| Notification Release Date | December 27, 2024 |
| Application Fee | Rs 600/- (General/OBC/EWS Male) Rs 100 /- (SC/ST/PwBD & Female) |
| Selection Process | There will be three stages of selection: Online Exam Group Discussion Personal Interview |
| Official Website | https://www.bankofbaroda.in/ |
Educational Qualification
The eligibility requirements for Specialist Officer posts at Bank of Baroda differ depending on the department and position. Candidates for Agriculture Marketing Officer must have a graduation degree and a two-year postgraduate degree in Marketing, Agri Business, or Finance, as well as at least two years of experience in Agri-lending. Candidates for the Agriculture Marketing Manager position must have a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience in agricultural lending. The eligibility conditions for each post are listed in the table below.
| Department | Posts Name | Educational Qualifications |
| Rural & Agri Banking | Agriculture Marketing Officer | Graduation + 2-year PG in Marketing/Agri Business/Finance + 2 years in Agri-lending |
| Agriculture Marketing Manager | Graduation + 2-year PG in Marketing/Agri Business/Finance + 4 years in Agri-lending | |
| Retail Liabilities | Manager – Sales | Graduation (MBA preferred) + 3 years in marketing/sales. |
| Information Technology | Developers, Engineers, AI Specialists | BE/BTech/MCA in Computer Science/IT + 3-6 years in relevant IT roles |
Age Criteria
| Department Name | Post Name | Age Criteria |
| Rural & Agri Banking | Agriculture Marketing Officer | 24 to 34 years |
| Agriculture Marketing Manager | 26 to 36 years | |
| Retail Liabilities | Manager – Sales | 24 to 34 years. |
| Information Technology | Developers, Engineers, AI Specialists | 24 to 37 years |
Application Fee
According to the information, the application cost is Rs. 100 for candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwBD categories and female candidates, while those from the General/OBC/EWS categories must pay Rs. 600/-
How to Apply for Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025 ?
To apply for Bank of Baroda SO Recruitment 2025, candidates must follow these steps:
Step-1: Visit the official website of Bank of Baroda (bankofbaroda.in)
Step-2: Click on the “Careers” .
Step-3: Search the “Current Opportunity Tab” and select the link for Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025
Step-4: Register online and fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details
Step-5: Upload scanned copies of required documents, including photograph, signature, and educational certificates
Step-6: Pay the application fee online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI
FAQs
There are 1267 vacancies available for Specialist Officers (SO) in various departments.
The different posts available are Agriculture Marketing Officer, Agriculture Marketing Manager, Manager – Sales, Developers, Engineers, AI Specialists.
The selection process consists of: Online examination, Group discussion, Personal interview.