Bank of Baroda has frequently been recruiting candidates from several fields of study every year in various positions in the Bank. The PO post is one of them and for this recruitment, the exam is conducted by the Bank of Baroda Recruitment team under the Indian Public Banking Sector (IPBS). This Exam is called the Bank of Baroda Recruitment Exam. Read about the Bank of Baroda SO exam syllabus in this article along with its pattern. It takes place in 3 stages:
There will be four sections in the online test:
Along with this, the candidates will also be required to give an English Language paper as well. Further, there are lot of topics related to the above-mentioned subject sections. The candidate will be required to attempt these during the test. In addition, there would be questions related to banking as well as finance. There are objective-type questions.
The candidates should also keep in mind that for every wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks. The syllabus provided above covers almost every topic in brief. Along with that it can be easily completed if the candidate gets proper study material. Also, have proper practice or at least rehearse the basic questions which will be there in the exam. With all this they might have a better chance in eventually clearing the exam.
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The Subjects & topics in detail is in the table below:
| Subject Sections | Topics in Bank of Baroda PO Syllabus |
| 1. Logical Reasoning | 1. Number Series 2. Coding-Decoding. 3. Non-Verbal Series 4. Number Ranking 5. Directions 6. Arithmetical Reasoning 7. Alphabet Series 8. Decision Making 9. Analogy 10. Clocks & Calendars 11. Blood Relations 12. Cubes and Dice 13. Mirror Images 14. Embedded Figures 15. Statements & Conclusions etc. |
| 2. Banking Awareness | 1. International Economy 2. Indian Economy 3. RBI and its role 4. Fiscal-Monetary Policies 5. Banking History 6. Indian Constitution 7. Books & Authors 8. Awards & Honors to people awarded in sports 9. Current Affairs 10. Marketing 11. Agriculture 12. Banking Terms 13. Countries and their Currencies. |
| 3. Quantitative Aptitude | 1. Number System 2. Percentages 3. Decimal & Fractions 4. Average 5. Problems on Ages 6. Ratio and Proportions 7. Simplification 8. Time and Work 9. Profit and Loss 10. Time and Distance 11. HCF & LCM 12. Allegations 13. Simple & Compound Interest 14. Data Interpretation |
| 4. English Language | 1. Verb 2. Subject and Predicate 3. Tenses 4. Error Correction 5. Adverb 6. Articles 7. Sentence Rearrangement 8. Fill in the blanks 9. Comprehension 10. Grammar 11. Synonyms 12. Vocabulary 13. Passages 14. Antonyms 15. Phrases |
This is the full detailed syllabus for the exam which will be held online.
Now as far as the GD is concerned, it is done in the traditional way. Bank of Baroda will use same method for GD, i.e. one topic will be given to the candidates on spot and they will discuss on the same. By this, innovativeness, confidence, speaking ability and pressure handling is judges. Only those students who will stand out in the above requirements will be then proceeding towards the Final Interview round.
For the personal interview, the candidate is first called in inside a cabin where there are 3-4 members from the bank recruitment board. They are:
The interview first starts off with greetings and then they begin with asking several questions to the candidate, generally their introduction and reason to get into this job. Then they go for current affairs, banking questions, the latest banking schemes and case studies. After all, when the questions are finally done the candidate leaves the place and their selection to the firm is confirmed later via call, mail or letter.
The candidates are advised to regularly check the Bank’s site for any new updates about recruitment. They should also check the site as selection letter or mail could come at any time.
In case of any queries, applicants can contact the Bank’s helpline number for further details.
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The Bank of Baroda PO exam is to select those candidates who are energetic, determined and have problem-solving skills. The selection process as stated above takes place under 3 phases.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the board decided to keep the exam via online mode only. The online exam is one of the most important ones. The candidate has to perform better in four subjects in a span of 150 minutes.
The given table explain the exam pattern:
| Exam | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Stages | 3( Online Exam, Group, Discussion Interview) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Questions | 165 |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Sections | 4 |
| Marks per Question | 1 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 |
These 4 subjects are divided into four sections and each of them will have their specific topics.
The distribution of the marks is explained in the table below:
| Subjects | Questions | Marks | Language | Duration |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | Both English and Hindi | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 75 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | ||
| English Language | 35 | 35 | English | |
| English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 50 | English | 30 minute |
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Candidates must have proper study material for proper guidance to clear the exams. It also helps in improving their knowledge and skills. The online exam for the Bank of Baroda PO has 4 subject sections and each section has a unique set of topics related to it. The candidates must get proper books for each section. Also, make sure it comprises all the topics or sub-topics they need to study.
Here are some of the recommended books showcased in the table below:
| SUBJECTS | Books for Bank of Baroda PO |
| 1. Computer Aptitude and Reasoning | 1. Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams by Arihant Publications. 2. Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey. 3. How to Crack Test of Reasoning: In All Competitive Exam by Arihant Publication. 4. A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal. |
| 2.General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 1. India Year Book by Publications Division, Government of India 2. Banking Awareness by BK Raut and SR Behera 3. Manorama Yearbook 4. Daily newspaper (The Hindu, The Telegraph, The Times Of India) |
| 3. Quantitative Aptitude | 1. Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma 2. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination by RS Agarwal 3. Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma 4. Magical Book on Quicker Mathematics by M Tyra 5. Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Kumar Verma 6. The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude by Dinesh Khattar 7. Objective Mathematics for Competitive Exams by Tarun Goyal |
| 4. English | 1.Reading Comprehension, Ordering of Sentences, Ordering of Words and Cloze Test by Dilip Khushwaha 2.Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis 3.Objective General English by SP Bakshi 4.High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin |
These books are the best for the course their vast topics and end to end details will surely help the candidates in preparation.
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A. Mock Tests are one of the best ways to practice for this Exam. As, the candidates will get almost same questions in them compared to what they will be getting in a real Exam. This can give them a good idea about the Bank of Baroda PO Exam, patterns, about the negative markings. They will get their current preparation results through these Mock Tests. Therefore, candidates can prepare better for next time.
A. The Exam shall be conducted via online mode, first the online test will take place then the GD.