New Delhi, 3 March 2023 – Bank of India Recruitment 2023 – Bank of India (BOI) has announced the date for the Probationary Officer (PO) exam. The PO online examination will be held on 19 March 2023. Candidates can read the official notice on the bank’s official website.
This recruitment drive will fill 500 vacancies, 350 of which are for Credit Officer positions in the General Banking stream and 150 for IT Officer positions in the Specialist stream.
The application procedure, which began on 11 February, concluded on 25 February 2023.
Bank of India Recruitment 2023 – PO Posts – General Overview
| Recruitment Authority | Bank of India |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Positions | 500 |
| Start Date of Registration | 11 February 2023 |
| Last Date of Registration | 25 February 2023 |
| Date of Online Exam | 19 March 2023 |
| Selection Process | Online examination, interview, and group discussion |
| Bank of India Website | bankofindia.co.in |
Bank of India Recruitment 2023 – Probationary Officer Posts – Selection Process
The selection process entails an online examination, a group discussion, and a personal interview.
Online Examination
Candidates must undergo the following tests:
- English Language –ย This test will comprise of 35 questions and a maximum score of 40. The test must be completed in 40 minutes.
- Reasoning and Computer Aptitude – This test will have 45 questions and a maximum score of 60. The examination will last 60 minutes.
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness – This test will includeย 40 questions and a maximum score of 40. The test must be finished in 35 minutes.
- Data Analysis & Interpretation – This section will comprise ofย 35 questions and a maximum score of 60. There is a 45-minute time limit for the exam.
- English Descriptive paper (Letter Writing & Essay) – This part will includeย two questions and a maximum score of 25. The test’s completion time for the candidates is 30 minutes.
Note: As a penalty, one-fourth of the marks assigned to each question for which the applicant provided an inaccurate answer will be deducted.
Interview
- Bank of India will conduct in-person interviews with all selected candidates. The interview will be evaluated with a total of 60 marks.
- The minimum qualifying marks for candidates from the General / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) will be 40%, and 35% for candidates from the Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / OBC / (Person with Disability) PWD.
Group Discussion
- Aspirants selected through an online test will take part in a group discussion at various locations. It is worth a total of 40 marks.
- General / EWS candidates must score 40%, while SC / ST / OBC / PWD candidates must obtain 35%.
Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (PGDBF)
- Before being inducted or absorbed into the bank, candidates must complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (PGDBF) programme.
- The INR 3,50,000 + GST PGDBF course lasts one year. The bank will reimburse the candidates for the total course fee after five years of service as a regular employee with the organisation.
The links for downloading the information handout and the call letter for the online examination will soon be made available.
Bank of India Recruitment 2023 – PO Exam – How to Download Exam Notice?
Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of Bank of India at bankofindia.co.in.
Step 2: Now, candidates need to click the โCareerโ link under the โImportant Linksโ section at the bottom of the page.
Step 3: Applicants will be taken to a new page where they must click the โAnnouncement- Date of Examination- Recruitment of Probationary Officers in JMGS-I upon passing Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance (PGDBF) Project No. 2022-23/3 Notice dated 01.02.2023โ link in the middle of the page.
Step 4: Candidates will be directed to a new page where the BOI PO 2023 exam notification will be displayed.
Step 5: Candidates must download the notification for future reference.
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Bank of India Recruitment 2023 – PO Posts – FAQs
Q1) When will the Bank of India’s Probationary Officer (PO) 2023 exam be held?
Bank of India (BOI) has announced the date for the Probationary Officer (PO) exam. The PO online examination will be held on 19 March 2023. Candidates can read the official notice on Bank of India’s official website.
Q2) How many Probationary Officer (PO) vacancies have been announced in the Bank of India recruitment 2023?
Bank of Indiaโs recruitment drive will fill 500 Probationary Officer vacancies, 350 of which are for Credit Officer positions in the General Banking stream and 150 for IT Officer positions in the specialist stream.
Q3) What is the selection process for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) in Bank of India in 2023?
The selection process for the post of Probationary Officer (PO) in Bank of India in 2023 entails an online examination, a group discussion, and a personal interview.
