Bank of India 2023 Exam: The exam conducting body BOI (Bank of India) declared the official notification of PO recruitment on its official website on 8 February 2023. As per the latest updates, the Bank of India exam date 2023 was released and the online exam was successfully conducted on 19 March 2023. It is a national-level exam conducted annually by BOI to shortlist the eligible candidates for PO (Probationary Officer) post.
In this article below, BYJU’S exam experts have shared all the details related to the Bank of India Exam, including the official schedules, eligibility, paper pattern, registration process, admit card details and many more for your reference.
Bank of India Recruitment 2023
The candidates may know that BOI (Bank of India) is a top Public Sector Bank in India. It invites applications for various recruitment criteria on a regular or part-time basis. Candidates who are interested in joining the Bank of India can apply online on the official website for respective job openings. The authority will ask some questions (both in Hindi and English) from 3 exam sections including English Language, Professional Knowledge and General Awareness with Special Reference to Banking Industry. The total exam duration is 150 minutes.
Bank of India Exam Date 2023
Check the table below to know the latest updates on the Bank of India 2023 exam.
| Events | Important Dates |
| Notification Released | 8 February 2023 |
| Bank of India Registration Starts | 11 February 2023 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 February 2023 |
| Declaration Bank of India Admit Card | 13 March 2023 |
| Bank of India Exam Date | 19 March 2023 |
| Result | To be Declared Soon |
Important Highlights
Here we have shared some of the important highlights the candidates must be aware of before filling out the Bank of India 2023 application form.
| Components | Details |
| Exam Name | Bank of India Exam |
| Conducting Body | BOI – Bank of India |
| Level of the Exam | National |
| Frequency of Bank of India Exam | Once in a Year |
| Exam Type | Written Exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Question Paper Language | Both Hindi and English |
| Official Website | https://www.bankofindia.co.in |
Bank of India Notification 2023
The Bank of India Recruitment 2023 announcement has already been made on the official website for the various positions are made. A crucial document that informs applicants of the application process is the official notification. Dates for the exams and other rules are also included. Applicants who are interested in the positions can submit their applications online on the official website of the Bank of India.
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Bank of India Vacancy
Here we have listed the post-wise Bank of India exam vacancy list in the table below.
| Name of the Post | List of Vacancy |
| IT Officer (Specialist stream) | 150 |
| Credit Officer (General Banking Stream) | 350 |
| Total | 500 |
Bank of India 2023 Selection Process
The selection process of BOI includes the below three stages:
- Online Test
- Group Discussion
- Personal Interview
The minimum qualifying marks are tabulated below:
| Candidate’s Category | Minimum Marks |
| General or EWS | 40% |
| ST/SC/OBC/PWD | 35% |
Bank of India Application 2023
The entire process of registration is online. The candidates have to visit the official website of the Bank of India and fill out the application form by mentioning all the details, as per requirements.
The three stages of the BOI Recruitment application procedure are registration, application completion, and fee payment. A step-by-step process for completing the BOI Recruitment form is provided below.
Registration
- Visit the official website and click on the ‘Apply online link’
- Click on the ‘New Registration’ tab. A new registration window will be displayed
- Fill out the details like name, DOB, email id phone number etc.
- Check all the details very carefully and then click on the “Submit” option
- Official login credentials (registration ID and password) will be sent to your registered contact details
Fill Out the Application Form
- Login to the Bank of India career portal again
- Fill out the application form correctly
- Upload a photograph and signature considering the required dimensions.
- Photograph: 200 x 230 pixels
- Signature: 140 x 60 pixels
- Review all the details
- Proceed to the payment window
Pay the Exam Fees
Pay the Bank of India exam fees on the portal with the help of Debit cards, Credit Cards and Internet Banking facilities.
Bank of India Exam: Who is Eligible to Apply?
The candidates must check the Bank of India Eligibility before applying for the exam. It is very essential to check all the eligibility parameters including age limit, educational qualification and work experience in detail. If you fail to meet the eligibility criteria then the authority has complete authority to cancel your candidature at any stage of the exam process.
Age Limit
The age limit criteria for general category candidates is 20 years to 40 years. While the reserve category candidates can get some relaxation as follows:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Ex-Serviceman: 5 years
- OBC – Non-Creamy: 3 years
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
| Name of the Post | Educational Details |
| IT Officer As Specialist in JMGS-I | 4-year Engineering/ Computer Applications/ Technology Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Instrumentation |
| Credit Officers (JMGS-I) | Degree (Graduation) in any discipline along with MBA/PGBM/PGDM/PGDM/PGDBA or CA/CS/ICWA
The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet/Degree Certificate that he/she is a graduate on the day he/she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering. |
Work Experience
Candidates who are interested in applying for the BOI Recruitment should possess the necessary experience. For Credit Officers, no prior work experience is required. But for an IT Officer, a minimum of 2 years of work experience is mandatory.
Bank of India Exam Pattern 2023
The exam consists of three exam sections from which the candidates have to face the challenges on the exam date. It includes the English language, Professional Knowledge and General Awareness concerning banking.
Note the table below to get the latest highlights of the Bank of India Exam Pattern.
| Particulars | Details |
| Total Number of Exam Sections | 3 |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Negative Marking | Yes, For every incorrect answer, -0.25 marks will be deducted |
| Question Paper Language | Both in Hindi and English |
| Maximum Marks | 175 |
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Bank of India Exam Syllabus
A syllabus is an essential component of any exam. To organise their schedules, candidates must be informed of the Bank of India syllabus in advance. Candidates who intend to sit for the Bank of India Recruitment 2023 exam need a thorough understanding of the course material.
| Exam Sections | Important Topics |
| English language |
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| General Awareness Related to Banking Industry |
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| Professional Knowledge | The professional expertise will be assessed based on the position the candidate is applying for and the related disciplines. |
Bank of India Books
Candidates should be aware of the study books to pass the exam. A list of some of the suggested Bank of India 2023 books is provided below:
- High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin
- Manorama Year Book by Manorama Publications
- Lucent’s General Knowledge
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- Taxmann’s Business Law
- General Knowledge By Arihant Publications
- Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
Bank of India 2023 Recruitment Admit Card
The authority releases the admit card only in online mode. You can follow the steps below to download the Bank of India Admit Card from the official website. The authority will also send a notification regarding the admit card declaration of the registered contact details of the candidates.
- Visit the official website of the Bank of India exam.
- Click on the link showing “download admit card”.
- Enter the details as per the requirements
- Your admit card cum hall ticket will be displayed
- Download it and take a printout for future use.
Bank of India 2023 Cut Off
The candidates who are thinking to apply for the BOI recruitment process must be aware of the Bank of India Cut Off of last year’s exam. It is the minimum mark and you need to qualify for this score to get shortlisted for the final selection round.
Current affairs and general knowledge are significant topics in the syllabus for the upcoming government exams, which candidates can learn more about by visiting the linked article.
Declaration of Bank of India Exam Result 2023
Each phase of the selection process will have a separate announcement of the Officers’ Recruitment results from BOI. The official website will publish the BOI results online. By entering their registration ID and password, candidates can view them.
