SarkariResultHome.comBOB Specialist Officer Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details
Written by Jigs on 12 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Bank of Baroda · State: All India
Students preparing for Specialist Officer can now see the syllabus from Bank of Baroda (BOB) on its official portal. The sections below turn it into a plan.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more BOB updates on the BOB Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
BOB Specialist Officer Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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BOB Specialist Officer Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Written Examination
- Interview
Specialist Officer: What This Page Covers
This page puts together the exam overview of Specialist Officer with the exam pattern and the syllabus, in the order a student needs them.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Specialist Officer: Exam Overview
Bank of Baroda is the organisation behind Specialist Officer.
Negative marking: 0.25 (1/4th mark).
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Bank of Baroda |
| Post / course | Specialist Officer |
| Negative marking | 0.25 (1/4th mark) |
| Examination Mode | Online |
| Sections | English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and Professional Knowledge |
Specialist Officer: SO 2026
Check the so 2026 for Specialist Officer in the table below.
In short: mode: Online; time: 20 minutes.
| S. No. | Subject | No. of Qs | Max. Marks | Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 20 | 20 | 20 Minutes | English |
| 2 | Reasoning Ability & Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 Minutes | Bilingual |
| 3 | General / Economic & Banking Awareness | 20 | 20 | 20 Minutes | Bilingual |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 60 Minutes | Bilingual |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 Mins | — |
Specialist Officer: SO 2026 for English Language
Check the so 2026 for english language for Specialist Officer in the table below.
In short: mode: Online; time: 20 minutes.
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| English Language | Tenses; Articles; Synonyms; Adverb; Antonyms; Error Correction; Subject-Verb Agreement; Fill in the Blanks; Sentence Rearrangement; Idioms & Phrases; Vocabulary; Verb; Unseen Passages; Comprehension; Grammar |
Specialist Officer: SO 2026 for Reasoning
The table below gives the so 2026 for reasoning of Specialist Officer, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 20 minutes.
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Reasoning | Non-Verbal Series; Number Ranking; Alphabet Series; Cubes and Dice; Directions; Blood Relations; Statements & Conclusions; Mirror Images; Arithmetical Reasoning; Coding-Decoding; Clocks & Calendars; Analogy; Decision Making; Number Series |
Specialist Officer: SO 2026 for Quantitative Aptitude
The table below gives the so 2026 for quantitative aptitude of Specialist Officer, as it is given in the source.
In short: mode: Online; time: 20 minutes.
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | Mixtures & Allegations; Average; HCF & LCM; Profit and Loss; Time and Work; Decimal & Fractions; Percentages; Data Interpretation; Number System; Time and Distance; Simplification; Ratio and Proportions; Problems on Ages; Simple & Compound Interest |
Specialist Officer: Subjects That Carry the Highest Marks
Looking at the pattern table (Bank of Baroda SO Exam Pattern 2026), Professional Knowledge (60) carry the highest marks.
Marks differ from paper to paper, so check the table of your own paper.
Specialist Officer: SO Professional Knowledge 2026 Syllabus
SO Professional Knowledge 2026 Syllabus of Specialist Officer:
| Marketing | IT Officer | Banking & Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Selling | Basic Programming Concepts | Managerial Economics |
| Sales Promotion and its Objectives | C Programming Basics | Marketing Management |
| Branding, Packaging & Labelling | MS Office | Merchant Banking |
| Pricing Decisions: Pricing Strategies | Data Communication & Networking | Banking & Insurance Management |
| Product Planning and Development | Software Engineering | Human Resource Management |
| Services Marketing | Windows OS | Operations Management |
| Retail Trade | Advantages Function | Accounting and Finance for Managers |
| Marketing Overview | Operating System Functions | Corporate Communication |
| Insurance Marketing | Network Security | Operation Management |
| Marketing Organization | Web Technologies | Research Method for Management |
| Bank Marketing | Programming | Strategic Management |
| Wholesale Trade | DBMS Types | Mutual Fund Management |
Specialist Officer: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Negative marking is given as 0.25 (1/4th mark). So avoid wild guesses and mark only the answers you are sure about.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
Specialist Officer: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Give the subjects that carry more marks (see the section above) more time, and study them first.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier BOB Notifications
Earlier BOB notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all BOB updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOB Bank of Baroda LBO and Preparation Strategy Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
| BOB Bank of Baroda SO Exam Admit Card 2026 | Admit Card | 206 | 26 Aug 2026 |
| BOB Government Job 2026 for 1,100 Bank of Baroda Eligibility Criteria Qualifications Posts – Direct Link | Naukri | 1100 | 16 Oct 2026 |
| BOB Eligibility Criteria Exam Admit Card 2026 | Admit Card | 2482 | 17 Sep 2026 |
| BOB Govt Job 2026 for 86 Manager, Senior and Others – Check Details | Naukri | 86 | 06 Jul 2026 |
BOB Specialist Officer Syllabus: Important Links
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BOB Specialist Officer Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts Specialist Officer?
Specialist Officer is conducted by Bank of Baroda.
Is there negative marking in Specialist Officer?
Negative marking: 0.25 (1/4th mark).
Where can I download the official Specialist Officer syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of BOB. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Specialist Officer syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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