Bank of Baroda (BoB) Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

• Organization Name: Bank of Baroda
• Head Office Location: Bank of Baroda, Corporate Centre, C-26, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051
• State: Maharashtra
• Country: India
• Employment Type: Regular / Permanent Basis
• Place of Posting: Anywhere in India (at the discretion of the Bank)

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start Date: 10 October 2025
• Last Date for Submission of Application and Fee Payment: 30 October 2025

Available Positions and Vacancies

*All qualifications must be from institutions recognized by the Government of India / AICTE. Post-qualification experience of less than six months is not counted for eligibility. Clerical cadre experience is not considered.*

Reservation Details

Notes:

• Change of category after registration is not permitted.
• OBC candidates in the creamy layer or not listed in the Central List should apply under General category.
• EWS reservation valid only with Income & Asset Certificate in prescribed format.
• Certificates must be issued by competent authorities in Government-approved formats.
• Age relaxation applicable only as per category-wise roster points.
• No reservation for Ex-Servicemen in Officers’ cadre.

Age Relaxation

Application Fees

• General / EWS / OBC: ₹ 850 (inclusive of GST + payment gateway charges)
• SC / ST / PWD / ESM / DESM / Women: ₹ 175 (inclusive of GST + payment gateway charges)
• Application fee is non-refundable, irrespective of test conduction or selection outcome.

Scale of Pay

Salary and allowances as per industry-level bipartite settlement and Bank of Baroda’s internal policies. Additional benefits and perquisites applicable as per prevailing norms.

Credit History Requirement

Candidates applying for the above positions must maintain a satisfactory credit history. A minimum CIBIL score of 680 or above is required at the time of joining. Any candidate with defaults in loan or credit card repayments, or those having adverse reports from credit agencies, will be considered ineligible. The Bank reserves the right to cancel candidature at any stage if credit profile is found unsatisfactory.

Probation Period

Selected candidates will be on a probation period of 12 months (one year) of active service from the date of joining the Bank.

Service Bond

The selected candidates will be required to execute a mandatory Service Bond as per the Bank’s existing policies. At present, the terms are as follows:

• Minimum service period: 3 years from the date of joining.
• Compensation for breach of bond: ₹ 5,00,000 (Rupees Five Lakhs).

The bond amount and duration may be revised by the Bank’s policy in future. Details will be communicated in the offer letter.

Eligibility and Nationality

Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements relating to nationality and citizenship as per Government of India guidelines. Eligible candidates include:

• Citizens of India.
• Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan.
• Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement.
• Persons of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Candidates in categories (ii)–(v) require an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India before appointment.

Selection Procedure

1. Online Test: May include reasoning, English language, quantitative aptitude, and professional knowledge. Total 150 questions / 225 marks, duration 150 minutes. No negative marking.
2. Psychometric Test / Group Discussion / Personal Interview: Conducted to assess communication, analytical skills, innovation, and suitability for the post. Minimum qualifying marks: 60% (General) / 55% (Reserved).
3. Final Selection: Based on combined scores from Online Test, GD, PI, and/or other assessments as determined by the Bank.

The Bank reserves the right to modify or combine stages, and call candidates in ratios as per requirement.

Online Test Structure

Sections 1–3 are qualifying only; marks not counted for final merit. Qualifying threshold: 40% for General & EWS, 35% for Reserved categories. Bank may modify criteria at its discretion.

Guidelines for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

• Candidates with benchmark disabilities may use a scribe as per Government of India guidelines.
• Candidates using a scribe must upload a certificate from a Government medical authority confirming necessity of a scribe.
• Scribe must be from a different academic stream and arranged at the candidate’s own cost.
• Both candidate and scribe must provide undertakings confirming eligibility of the scribe.
• Eligible candidates using scribe receive 20 minutes extra time per hour of the examination.

Guidelines for Locomotor Disability and Visually Impaired Candidates

• Candidates with locomotor disability or cerebral palsy affecting the writing hand by ≥ 40% impairment receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.
• Visually Impaired candidates (≥ 40% disability) may view test in magnified font and receive 20 minutes extra time per hour.
• Magnified font option unavailable to candidates who opt for a scribe.

Examination Centres

Online examination will be conducted in multiple centres across India, subject to administrative feasibility:

List of Tentative Centres: Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Baroda, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh-Mohali, Chennai, Delhi/NCR, Dehradun, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Pune, Raipur, Vishakhapatnam, Hamirpur, Bareilly.

Centres for Group Discussion and Interview will be announced later. Requests for centre change will not be entertained.

Biometric Verification

Bank will capture and verify biometric data (right-thumb / iris scan / photograph) of candidates during Online Test, Group Discussion, Interview, and at joining. Candidates refusing verification may face cancellation of candidature. Maintain clean, dry fingers and avoid henna or ink coatings for smooth verification.

Conduct and Misconduct Guidelines

• Providing false information or using unfair means may lead to disqualification, debarment, or termination.
• Carrying mobile phones, pagers, calculators, or any electronic device in exam premises is strictly prohibited.
• Unruly behavior or violation of rules may result in permanent disqualification from future examinations.

Documents Required at Various Stages

• Printout of valid application form and call letter.
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / SSLC Certificate).
• Photo ID Proof (PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar with photo, etc.).
• All educational mark sheets and degree certificates (semester/year-wise).
• Caste / EWS / PWD certificate (as applicable) in prescribed Government format.
• Experience certificates, latest salary slip, appointment/relieving letters.
• No Objection Certificate for candidates working in Government / PSU / Banks.
• Eligibility certificate for categories (ii–v) under nationality clause, if applicable.

Application Procedure

1. Visit the Bank’s Career page at bankofbaroda.in > Careers > Current Opportunities.
2. Register online in the correct application format and pay the required fee via Debit / Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
3. Upload required documents: photograph, signature, educational proofs, certificates, and resume as per specifications.
4. Verify all information carefully before final submission. Modifications after submission are not permitted.
5. Keep printouts of the system-generated application and e-receipt for reference.

Incomplete applications or unsuccessful fee payments will be rejected. The Bank is not responsible for connectivity issues or late submissions.

General Conditions

• Selected candidates must sign an employment contract as per Bank rules.
• Multiple applications for a single post will be rejected; only the last valid one will be retained.
• Decisions of the Bank regarding eligibility and selection are final and binding.
• All communication will be through email or notifications on the official website. The Bank will not be responsible for non-receipt due to technical issues or incorrect email addresses.
• Any dispute arising out of this advertisement will fall under jurisdiction of courts/tribunals at Mumbai only.
• Canvassing or influence will lead to disqualification.

Announcements and Disclaimers

All further announcements, corrigenda, or addenda will be published only on the Bank’s official website under the “Career > Current Opportunities” section. No separate communication will be issued to non-shortlisted candidates. Providing incorrect information or process violations will result in disqualification, even if detected after appointment.

The Bank reserves the right to cancel, modify, or alter the recruitment process, number of vacancies, or selection methodology without assigning any reason.

Contact and Official Links

• Recruitment Division: HRM Department, Bank of Baroda, Corporate Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Official Website: https://www.bankofbaroda.in
• Official Notification PDF: Download Bank of Baroda Recruitment Advertisement (PDF)