Bank Of India Exams

1 exams are conducted by Bank Of India, the notable exams conducted by Bank Of India includes Bank of India Exam.

BOI Overview

Bank of India commenced its operations in the year 1906 by a group of eminent businessmen, in Mumbai. It was under private ownership until 1969, and then it was nationalized with 13 other banks. Bank of India has been the first bank among the nationalised banks to establish a fully computerised branch and ATM facility in Mumbai way back in 1989. 

Banking exams are considered to be the most sought-after exams and a lot of potential candidates appear for recruitment exams organized by the banks. Being a public sector bank, employment with Bank of India is very lucrative with a handsome pay scale and job security.

Exams Conducted by BOI

The recruitment in the banking sector is mostly done for four major posts. Apart from the recruitment exam conducted by Bank of India, banking exams are also conducted by IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) and qualified candidates are placed at varied posts in the banks. The recruitment exam in Bank of India is conducted for the following levels:

1. Probationary Officer 

2. Bank Clerk

3. Specialist Officer

4. Grade 4 Officers

BOI Exam Calendar

Bank of India releases an official notification with details regarding the vacancies and exam dates for recruitment to various levels. Since the exam dates are subject to change, candidates should keep checking the official portal to get the latest updates.

BOI Exam Dates

The important dates for Bank of India recruitment exam are as follows:

1. The online application date for the post of Grade 4 Officers in Bank of India is scheduled between 16th to 30th September 2020.

2. The exam date 2020 for PO, SO, and Clerk exam for BOI has not been notified yet.

Vacancies for BOI Exam

The number of vacancies released by the recruiting authority depends upon the required candidates for varied posts. For the year 2020, BOI has released 214 vacancies for the post of Grade 4 Officers. For other posts of PO, SO and Clerk, the vacancies for 2020 have not been notified yet.

BOI Exam Eligibility

The official notification released contains the eligibility criteria with respect to age, nationality and educational qualification. A candidate should check the eligibility before filling up the examination form.

1. Age: The minimum and maximum age of the candidate should be 21 years and 30 years, respectively.

2. Nationality: Candidate should be a citizen of India to appear for the exam.

3. Educational Qualification: Candidate must have a graduation degree from any government recognized university or institution.

BOI Exam Pattern

The exam pattern gives a comprehensive idea about the subjects, types of questions and weightage of each subject in the exam.

The bank recruitment exams for the post of PO, SO and Clerk, comprise of the following stages:

1. Prelims Exam

2. Mains Exam

3. Personal Interview

The final merit list of candidates is prepared based on the performance in the Mains exam and interview.

BOI Exam Syllabus

The BOI exam syllabus generally does not change every year and consists of the following subjects:

• Quantitative Aptitude

• Reasoning Ability

• English Language

• General Awareness

• Basic Computer Knowledge

• Current Affairs

• Banking Awareness

FAQ’s

Q1. What is the selection process in BOI?

Bank of India selection is through online test /or personal interview/GD, depending on the number of applicants. In case an online test is conducted, the weightage of Online Examination and interview will be 80:20. The combined final scores of candidates shall arrive on the basis of total scores obtained by the candidates in Online Examination and Interview.

Q2. Is there any minimum percentage of marks required in graduation?

There is no requirement of minimum percentage in graduation to apply for BOI recruitment exam.

Q3. Can a candidate qualify for bank exams without any coaching?

A candidate can qualify for bank exams without any coaching with proper planning, strategy and the right study material.

Q4. What is the basic salary of a Bank PO?

The salary of a Bank Probationary Officer varies between 5 to 10 lakhs on appointment.