Bank of Baroda Recruitment 2025–26: Peon Exam Dates and Admit Card Updates
Get the latest Bank of Baroda recruitment 2025–26 updates. Check Office Assistant (Peon) vacancies, preliminary exam schedule for Feb 22-23, Psychometric test details, and PET dates. Access your admit card and review selection criteria for the 500 open positions at Bank of Baroda.
The Bank of Baroda has officially triggered the next phase of its massive hiring drive for the Subordinate Cadre. With 500 Peon vacancies up for grabs, the bank has released the critical Preliminary exam schedule and details regarding the Psychometric test. Candidates who applied in early 2025 must now gear up for the final stretch of the selection process.
Key Dates: Preliminary Exam Schedule
The Bank of Baroda Office Assistant 2025–26 online preliminary examination is officially set for February 22nd and 23rd, 2026.
| Event | Important Dates |
| Online Pre-examination Training (PET) | February 10 – 15, 2026 |
| Admit Card Access | 7–10 days before the exam |
| Preliminary Online Exam | February 22 and 23, 2026 |
Exam Pattern and Psychometric Test Details
The preliminary round is a 60-minute objective test designed to filter the most capable candidates. A standout feature of this year's recruitment is the Psychometric test, which evaluates logical reasoning and behavioral suitability for the banking environment.
| Section Name | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 20 Mins |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 25 | 25 | 20 Mins |
| Psychometric Test (Reasoning) | 25 | 25 | 20 Mins |
| Total | 75 | 75 | 60 Mins |
Note: Accuracy is vital. Every incorrect response will result in a penalty of 0.25 marks.
Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process
To stay ahead of the recruitment updates, ensure you meet the baseline eligibility criteria:
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Education: 10th Standard (Matriculation) pass certificate.
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Language: Fluency in the local language of the applied state is mandatory.
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Age Limit: 18 to 26 years (as of May 1, 2025), with government-mandated relaxations for SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD candidates.
The selection process follows a rigorous four-step path:
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Preliminary Online Examination
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Main Examination
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Document Verification
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Medical Evaluation
Next Steps: PET and Admit Card Access
For candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, Minority, Ex-SM, and PwBD), the Online pre-examination training (PET) starts on February 10, 2026. This is a crucial opportunity to familiarize yourself with the exam interface.
Admit card access will be enabled shortly on the official Bank of Baroda careers portal. You will need your registration number and date of birth to download your hall ticket. Remember, entry to the examination center is strictly prohibited without a physical copy of the admit card and a valid photo ID.