Bank of Baroda Office Assistant Exam Date 2025-26 Out, Check New Prelims Exam Schedule

Bank of Baroda (BOB) has officially announced the Bank of Baroda Office Assistant Exam Date 2025-26 for candidates applying in the Sub-Staff Cadre. This update comes after the application process concluded in May 2025 for a total of 500 vacancies. Aspirants who completed the registration process are now advised to prepare for the upcoming online examination.

Bank of Baroda Office Assistant Exam Date 2025-26 Out

The Bank of Baroda Office Assistant Exam 2025 is tentatively scheduled between February and March 2026, and the admit cards are expected to be released 10–15 days before the exam. Candidates must download their admit cards on time and carefully check all details, including exam center, shift, and reporting time. Below the BOB Office Assistant Exam Date 2025-26 Notice has been linked.

BOB Office Assistant Exam Date 2025: Click here to Download Notice

Change in Selection Process of BOB Office Assistant 2025-26

The notification refers to the earlier advertisement dated 02.05.2025 on Bank of Baroda’s official website inviting applications for Office Assistant (Peon) on a regular basis. As mentioned in Paragraph 10 of that advertisement, the selection process may involve an online test. However, if the number of eligible applications is too high or too low, the bank reserves the right to modify the shortlisting criteria.

The bank may, at its discretion, use one or more of the following methods for selection or shortlisting:

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Test – Objective type examination to assess basic skills and knowledge.
• Descriptive Test – May include essay or letter writing to evaluate language proficiency.
• Psychometric Test – To assess personality traits and suitability for the role.
• Group Discussion (GD) – To evaluate communication and interpersonal skills.
• Other Selection Methodologies – The bank may introduce case studies, situational judgment tests, or other methods as deemed necessary.

Additional Points to Note:

• The bank reserves the right to modify the structure of the examination, including adding or substituting a descriptive test or case study.
• Any changes or updates regarding the selection process will be communicated through the official BOB website.
• Candidates are advised to regularly check the website for notifications and prepare accordingly.

BOB Office Assistant 2026, Important Legal & Administrative Updates

The bank has clarified that this recruitment process is currently tied to a legal case in the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court (Writ A No. 5592/2025).

Key Takeaways for Candidates:

Provisional Appointments: Any job offer or appointment made during this cycle is not final. It depends entirely on the High Court’s eventual verdict in the case involving the Dena Bank Staff Association vs. Bank of Baroda.

• Bank’s Authority: Bank of Baroda reserves the right to change, cancel, or modify the selection results or criteria at any time based on what the court decides.
• Binding Decisions: The bank’s decision regarding the selection process is final.
• Original Terms Apply: All other rules, eligibility criteria, and conditions mentioned in the original May 2025 advertisement remain in full effect.

Action Plan for Applicants:

• Official Status: Consider this notice (15 December 2025) as your official update no individual letters will be sent regarding these legal conditions.
• Stay Informed: You are strongly advised to check the Bank of Baroda Careers Page frequently for sudden updates or schedule changes.
• Preparation: Do not let the legal proceedings stall your studies. The exam preparation should continue as per the February/March 2026 timeline.