What is the Bank of Baroda PO PGDBF program?

Bank of Baroda recruits POs through the PGDBF (Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance) program in collaboration with Manipal University. Selected candidates undergo a 9-month residential training before joining as Probationary Officers.

What is the Bank of Baroda PO 2027 exam pattern?

BOB PGDBF online test has 200Q in 150 minutes: Reasoning+Computer (50), Data Analysis (50), English (35), Banking Awareness (40), General Awareness (25). Group Discussion (20 marks) and Interview (30 marks) follow the online test.

What is Bank of Baroda PO salary?

BOB PO (PGDBF) starting salary after training is Rs. 23,700-42,020 (JMG Scale I) with total monthly emoluments approximately Rs. 50,000-55,000. During the 9-month training, candidates receive a stipend.

What are the advantages of Bank of Baroda PGDBF program?

BOB PGDBF provides structured banking education before joining, builds a strong banking foundation, and officers get a dual qualification of PGDBF degree along with the bank job. Bank of Baroda has significant international presence in 17+ countries.

How many Bank of Baroda PO vacancies are typically announced?

Bank of Baroda typically announces 500-2,500 PGDBF PO vacancies. BOB PGDBF 2022-23 had 500 vacancies. The recruitment reflects BOB's expansion plans particularly in digital banking and international operations.

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Bank of Baroda PO Preparation Guide

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Your Complete Preparation Guide for Bank of Baroda PO 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks100

Duration60 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT) + Interview

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

March 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 20-28 years

ANumber of Attempts

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

BOB PO exam has Group Discussion unlike most bank PO exams — practice GD topics on banking, economy, and current affairs

Data Analysis carries 50 marks in BOB online test — master DI tables, caselet DI, and mixed graphs

Banking Awareness (40 marks) requires knowledge of BOB specifically — study BOB's history, products, and recent developments

PGDBF training is residential at Manipal University campus — be mentally prepared for 9 months away from home

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	20	20	12 min
Data Analysis & Interpretation	20	20	12 min
English Language	20	20	12 min
Computer Knowledge	20	20	12 min
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	20	20	12 min
Total	100	100	60 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

January 2027

Next Exam Date

March 2027

Conducted By

Bank of Baroda

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