Bank of Baroda SO Syllabus 2026: Check Topic-Wise Subjects & Exam Pattern

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2026, 11:46 IST

Bank of Baroda SO Syllabus 2026: Bank of Baroda SO Syllabus 2026: Explore the BOB SO syllabus and exam pattern for the 2026 recruitment. Check the topic-wise syllabus for English, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge.

Bank of Baroda SO Syllabus 2026: Check Topic-Wise Subjects & Exam Pattern
Bank of Baroda SO Syllabus 2026: Check Topic-Wise Subjects & Exam Pattern

Key Points

  • The BOB SO 2026 exam syllabus covers English, Reasoning, Quant, Professional Knowledge, and General Awareness.
  • The BOB SO 2026 exam is online, 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes, with negative marking.
  • The BOB SO 2026 selection involves an online exam, group discussion, and personal interview.

Bank of Baroda SO Syllabus 2026: Those candidates who are preparing for the upcoming Bank of Baroda Specialist Officer (BOB SO) exam must completely understand the latest syllabus and the exam pattern for the upcoming exam. Understanding the complete syllabus will help the candidates prepare a better study plan. As per the detailed notification, the syllabus of the Bank of Baroda SO recruitment 2026 will have 4 sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude, Professional Knowledge, and General, Economic and Banking Awareness. This recruitment drive aims to select qualified professionals across various specialized streams, including IT, Credit, Corporate Relationship, Security, and Finance and Risk Management.

Bank of Baroda SO Topic-Wise Syllabus 2026

The BOB Specialist Officer 2026 Syllabus has been given below for the candidates to help them in their preparation for the upcoming exam. The syllabus will include three important sections, which are English Language, General, Economics and Banking Awareness, and Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude, along with Professional Knowledge. Given below are the detailed topic-wise Bank of Baroda SO Syllabus 2026:-

Section 

Topic-Wise Syllabus

English Language

  • Error Correction
  • Tenses
  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Error Correction
  • Articles
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Grammar
  • Unseen Passages
  • Vocabulary
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Verb
  • Comprehension

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number System
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Ratio and Proportions
  • Profit and Loss
  • Average
  • Mixture and Allegations
  • HCF and LCM
  • Simplification
  • Problems on Ages
  • Time and Distance
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time and Work
  • Decimals and Fractions
  • Percentages, etc.

Reasoning Ability

  • Alphabet Series
  • Analogy
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Decision Making
  • Clocks and Calendars
  • Mirror Images
  • Statements and Conclusion
  • Cubes and Dice
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Number Ranking
  • Directions
  • Blood Relations
  • Number Series
  • Arithmetical Reasoning

Professional Knowledge Syllabus for BOB SO Recruitment 2026

Since the recruitment drive is being conducted for various posts under the Specialist Officer, the professional knowledge syllabus for each posts. Given below is the syllabus for the professional knowledge section of the BOB SO recruitment 2026:-

Post Name

Topic-Wise Syllabus

IT Officer

  • Data Communications and Networking
  • MS Office
  • Basic Programming Concepts
  • Window OS
  • Advantages Function
  • Software Engineering
  • C Programming Basics
  • Network Security
  • Web Technologies
  • Programming
  • DBMS types

Marketing

  • Wholesale Trades
  • Marketing Organisation
  • Marketing Overview
  • Insurance Marketing
  • Bank Marketing
  • Services Marketing
  • Retail Trade
  • Branding, Labelling and Packaging
  • Pricing Decisions: Pricing Strategies
  • Sales Promotion and its Objective
  • Product Planning and Development
  • Personal Selling

Banking and Finance

  • Marketing Management
  • Merchant Banking
  • Managerial Economics
  •  Accounting and Finance for Managers
  • Operations Management
  • Banking and Insurance Management 
  • Managerial Economics
  • Corporate Communications
  • Mutual Fund Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Research Methods for Management 

Bank of Baroda SO Exam Pattern 2026

The Bank of Baroda Specialist Officer exam 2026 will be conducted in online mode for all the posts. The exam will consist of 120 questions and will be of 120 marks, and the exam will have to be completed within 120 minutes (2 hours). Given below is the exam pattern of the Bank of Baroda SO recruitment exam 2026:-

Section

Total Questions

Total Marks

Duration

English Language

20

20

20 minutes

Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude

20

20

20 minutes

General, Economic, or Banking Awareness

20

20

20 minutes

Professional Knowledge

60

60

60 minutes

Total

120

120

120 minutes

Candidates should remember a few important points before appearing for the Bank of Baroda SO syllabus 2026:-

  • There will be negative marking for all the wrong answers in all the sections. 
  • For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted, and no marks will be given if the candidate leaves the question unattempted. 
  • The exam dates will be announced by the bank separately. 

What is the Selection Process for the BOB SO Recruitment 2026?

The selection process for the BOB SO recruitment 2026 includes three stages: online exam, a group discussion, and a personal interview.

  • Online Exam:- This will test the candidates' core aptitude and post-specific technical expertise.
  • Group Discussion:- It will evaluate the behavioural traits, leadership skills, and group dynamics (conducted at the bank's discretion).
  • Personal Interview:- It will be the final evaluation of post-qualification work experience, core domain knowledge, and banking communication skills.

Also check, Bank Of Baroda SO Salary 2026

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