Bank of India’s Probationary Officer (PO) Program is a prestigious possibility for people interested by pursuing a career in the banking region. As one of the main nationalized banks in India, Bank of India conducts a rigorous selection system to rent dynamic and professional individuals for PO posts.
The selection technique normally includes a initial examination, a chief examination and a personal interview. The preliminary examination assesses applicants’ English language ability, quantitative competence and reasoning capacity. Successful candidates then move on to the mains, which entails in-depth study in topics which includes Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness and Computer Knowledge.
Feature | Details |
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Exam Name | Bank of India Probationary Officer (BOI PO) Exam 2024 |
Exam Conducting Body | Bank of India (BOI) |
Eligibility | Graduation from a recognized university |
Age Limit | 20-28 years (relaxation for reserved categories) |
Selection Process | Online preliminary exam, online main exam, interview |
Exam Pattern | Both prelims and mains are objective type |
Prelims Exam | Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language |
Stage | Dates |
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Online Application Starts | March 2024 |
Online Application Ends | April 2024 |
Download Prelims Admit Card | May 2024 |
Prelims Exam | June 2024 |
Download Mains Admit Card | June 2024 |
Mains Exam | July 2024 |
Interview | August 2024 |
Result Declaration | September 2024 |
Visit the Official Website:
Navigate to the Career Section:
Check for Recruitment Notifications:
Read the Official Notification:
Register and Fill the Application Form:
Pay the Application Fee:
Submit the Application Form:
Print Application Confirmation:
Admit Card and Exam Preparation:
Educational Qualification Documents:
Identification Proof:
Date of Birth Proof:
Caste/Category Certificate:
Disability Certificate:
Domicile Certificate:
Passport-sized Photograph:
Signature:
Experience Certificate:
No Objection Certificate (NOC):
Bank Challan/Receipt:
Educational Qualification:
Age Limit:
Nationality:
Language Proficiency:
Computer Literacy:
Percentage Criteria:
Category | Application Fee (INR) |
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General / EWS / OBC | 850 |
SC / ST / PWD | 175 |
Stage | Section | Time Duration | Number of Questions | Marks |
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Preliminary Exam | Reasoning | 60 Minutes | 40 | 40 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 60 Minutes | 40 | 40 | |
English Language | 45 Minutes | 30 | 30 | |
Main Exam | Reasoning | 2 Hours | 60 | 60 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 2 Hours | 60 | 60 | |
English Language | 2 Hours | 40 | 40 | |
General Awareness | 2 Hours | 40 | 40 | |
Computer Knowledge | 2 Hours | 20 | 20 |
Stage | Section | Topics |
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Preliminary Exam | Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Syllogism, Puzzles |
Quantitative Aptitude | Number Systems, Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Data Interpretation | |
English Language | Reading Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Vocabulary, Sentence Completion, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Phrases and Idioms | |
Main Exam | Reasoning | Same as Preliminary Exam, Inequality |
Quantitative Aptitude | Same as Preliminary Exam, Data Sufficiency, Mensuration | |
English Language | Same as Preliminary Exam, Fill in the Blanks, Odd One Out | |
General Awareness | Current Affairs, Banking & Financial Awareness, Indian Economy, Static GK | |
Computer Knowledge | Basic Computer Concepts, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet Basics, Networking |
The Bank of India (BOI) is expected to release the notification for the BOI PO recruitment in March 2024. While the official vacancy details are yet to be announced, the estimated number of openings is likely to be around 500-800.
Category | Approximate Percentage |
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General | 50% |
OBC | 27% |
SC | 15% |
ST | 7.5% |
EWS | 10% |
Section | Book Title | Author | Publisher |
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Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning | M.K. Pandey | Arihant Publications |
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal | S. Chand Publishing | |
Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | R.S. Aggarwal | S. Chand Publishing | |
Quantitative Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal | S. Chand Publishing |
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Arihant Experts | Arihant Publications | |
Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency | Arun Sharma | McGraw Hill Education | |
English Language | Objective English for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal | S. Chand Publishing |
Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis | Oxford University Press | |
Wren & Martin High School English Grammar & Composition | Wren & Martin | S. Chand Publishing | |
General Awareness | Manorama Year Book | Manorama Yearbook | Malayala Manorama |
Lucent's General Knowledge | Lucent Publication | Lucent Publishing House | |
Banking Awareness for Competitive Examinations | Arihant Experts | Arihant Publications | |
India Year Book | Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India | Publications Division | |
Computer Knowledge | Computer Fundamentals | P.K. Sinha | BPB Publications |
Objective Computer Knowledge | Kiran Prakashan | Kiran Publishing House |