Bank of Baroda has issued the recruitment notification for 1267 vacancies for the posts of Specialist Officer across various departments. The online application starts from December 28, 2024, and will go up to January 17, 2025. The interested applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are requested to apply online from the official website of Bank of Baroda, bankofbaroda.in.

The recruitment process is open for various posts, and the available posts include positions in Rural and Agri Banking, Retail Liabilities, MSME Banking, Information Security, Facility Management, Corporate and Institutional Credit, Finance, Information Technology, and Enterprise Data Management. In these areas, the Retail Liabilities department has the highest number of vacancies at 450, followed by MSME Banking with 341 openings and Rural and Agri Banking with 200 posts. Other departments, like Information Security and Facility Management, have far fewer vacancies: nine and 22, respectively.

Applicants for the posts will be levied an application fee. In the case of applicants from the General, EWS, and OBC categories, this would amount to Rs 600 together with the applicable taxes and payment gateway charges. For candidates from SC, ST, PWD categories, and women applicants, there will be a fee of Rs 100. Applicants should check for eligibility criteria carefully for any post they want to apply for, since the criterion differs for every post. The qualifications and experience requirements for each position are explicitly mentioned in the detailed notification available on the bank’s website.

The selection process under the Specialist Officer posts are multi-tiered. This will initiate with an online test. And then it can be supplemented by a psychometric assessment or other evaluations deemed requisite for further analysis. Further, the candidates who cleared the online test will clear the Group Discussion and/or Interview round. Online tests will have 150 questions within it and will carry maximum marks of 225. The test will be for 150 minutes and will include questions in English, besides the option to answer in Hindi for sections other than the English language test.

The Bank of Baroda recruitment drive is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking a dynamic career in the banking sector. As one of India’s leading public sector banks, BOB is known for its robust presence in both domestic and international markets, offering a range of growth opportunities to its employees. The inclusion of roles across varied departments highlights the bank’s focus on expanding its capabilities in key areas such as Rural and Agri Banking, Information Technology, and Enterprise Data Management.

Candidates who wish to apply are advised to file their applications much before the last date, which is January 17, 2025. Besides registration, applicants also need to ensure that they possess the qualifications required for the job and follow all the guidelines mentioned in the official notification. Since it is a competitive process for selection, candidates are advised to prepare themselves well for the online test and further selection rounds.

This recruitment initiative marks a strong commitment by Bank of Baroda to its strength-building workforce and its quality service in all the various domains of banking. Applicants may refer to the detailed notification regarding application process, eligibility criteria, and other details by visiting the official website.