The Bank of Maharashtra, one of the leading Public Sector banks has released its notification for 400 vacancies for Generalist officers in scale 2 and 3 on 12th July 2023. The registrations to apply for the same is already started from 13th July and the eligible candidates can apply for it till 25th July 2023. The headquarter of the Bank of Maharashtra is situated in Pune and the job allocation of this recruitment will be done in any location of the office.
In this blog, we will talk about the whole process, eligibility, and exam date of the Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2023. If you are interested to apply or are an applicant of BOM then read this blog till the end.
Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2023: Overview
Refer to the below table to have an overview of the necessary details of the BOM Exam 2023 as mentioned in the detailed notification of Bank of Maharashtra recruitment 2023.
| Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2023: Overview | |
| Number of Vacancies | 400 |
| Application Fee (UR/EX/OBC) | ₹1180/- |
| Application Fee (SC/ST) | ₹118/- |
| BOM Recruitment Notification Release Date | 12th July 2023 |
| BOM Exam 2023 Online Application Start Date | 13th July 2023 |
| BOM Exam 2023 Online Application Last Date | 25th July 2023 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 25th July 2023 |
| Last Date to Print Application Form | 9th August 2023 |
| BOM 2023 Exam Date | To be Notified |
| Official website | www.bankofmaharashtra.in |
Now let’s get a detailed division of the vacancies following the Reserved, Unreserved, Economic Weaker, and Person with Disabilities categories.
Bank of Maharashtra Exam 2023 Vacancy Details
Here is the number of vacancy distribution according to Scale II and III job roles.
BOB Recruitment 2023 vacancies distribution according to Officer Scale
| Officer Scale | No. of Vacancies |
| Scale II | 300 |
| Scale III | 100 |
| Total Vacancies | 400 |
Please refer to the below table to understand the vacancy distribution among various categories:
BOB Recruitment 2023 vacancies according to Reservation Categories
| Post(s) | Scale | Age | No of Vacancies | PwBD | ||||||||
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | OC | VI | HI | ID | |||
| Officer in Scale 1 | MMGS II | 25-38 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Officer in Scale 2 | MMGS III | 25-35 | 45 | 22 | 51 | 30 | 122 | 300 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
How to apply online for the Bank of Maharashtra Officer Scale II and III Exam 2023?
Here is a step-by-step guide to applying for the Bank of Maharashtra Exam 2023.
Step 1. Go to the official website of BOM i.e., bankofmaharashtra.in
Step 2. Go to the ‘Careers’ options at the upper right corner of the home page of the website. Click on the ‘Recruitment Process’ there, and you will get five links out of which, you have to select the ‘Current Openings’ section and click on ‘Know more‘.
Step 3. There you will find various links, select the link from the first category that includes ‘Registration Link’. Refer to the image below.
(Now you will be redirected to the registration portal for the Scale II and III officer of the Bank of Maharashtra. )
Step 4. The Portal will be the final step as shown in the image below. If you are a new user, then click on the ‘Click here for the new registration’, and if you have already registered, log in by entering the registration number and password on the portal.
(Now you are all set to register for the Bank of Maharashtra Exam 2023 by filling the required details on the Portal after the registration. )
Now it’s time to know about the eligibility criteria to apply for the BOM Exam 2023. The criteria include age, educational qualification, and other relaxations for the reserved categories.
Eligibility Criteria of Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2023
The minimum age to apply for the BOM Scale II and III Exam 2023 is 25 years and the maximum age is 35 years and 38 years respectively. The educational qualification for becoming eligible for BOM Exam 2023 is to be Graduated with aggregate marks of at least 60% in all semesters from a recognized university or institution. Get detailed information about the Eligibility criteria of Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2023 on our website.
Exam pattern of Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2023
The Bank of Maharashtra recruitment process consists of 2 stages i.e., the CBT Exam comprising 4 sections and one Interview round of the selected candidates. Please refer to the below table to understand the exam pattern of BOM Recruitment 2023.
| Test Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 150 marks | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 minutes | |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 minutes | |
| Total | 150 | 120 minutes (02 hours) |
Read the detailed exam pattern of BOM Recruitment 2023 to understand the Exam structure and marking weightage properly.
Exam Syllabus of Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2023
Refer to the below table for the Stage One CBT Exam of BOM Recruitment 2023.
| Section | Topics |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Time and Work, Mensuration, Average, Average, Mixture and Allegations, Permutation and Combination, Probability, Data Interpretation, Ratio & Proportion, Simplification, Percentages, Set Theory, Approximation, Surds & Indices, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound interest, Partnership, Ages, Quadratic Equations, Number Series |
| English Language | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Passage Making, Error Spotting, Jumble Words, Sentence Framing, Fill in the Blanks |
| Reasoning | Puzzles, Seating Arrangement – Circular, Square, and Linear, Data Sufficiency, Directions and Distance, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Inequality, Syllogism, Machine Input Output, Verbal Reasoning, Ordering and Ranking, Arrangement and Pattern, Scheduling, Distance and Direction, Ranking |
Above is the only syllabus for the stage 1 Exam of BOM. We understand how important it is to know about the possible questions in the interview round. You can understand it only if you read the complete syllabus of the Bank of Maharashtra Exam 2023.
BOM Generalist Officer Scale II and III Salary
Those who will clear the BOM Recruitment Exam, are entities to have a handsome salary by the Bank of Maharashtra. All the selected candidates have to serve a probation period of one year. They are also entities to various allowances such as Dearness Allowance (D.A), House Rent Allowance (H.R.A) or Lease Rental, City Compensatory Allowance (C.C.A), Medical benefits, and other applicable allowances. The specific allowances may vary depending on the place of allocation. Refer to the below table to understand the salary of a BOM General Officer Scale II and III.
| Post Name | Salary |
| Generalist Officer Scale 2 | Rs. 48170 – (1740/1) – 49910 – (1990/10) – 69810 + Allowances |
| Generalist Officer Scale 3 | Rs. 63840 – (1990/5) – 73790 – (2220/2) – 78230 + Allowances |
Preparation Tips for BOM Generalist Officer Scale II and III Exam 2023
The official notification of any exam is like a final alarm that instructed you to accelerate your preparation speed. It is important to study according to a proper strategy and a study plan to perform efficiently in the Bank of Maharashtra Exam 2023. At ixamBee, we believe to prepare every candidate with their full potential. Hence, here are some quick preparation strategies for the BOM Exam 2023.
- Divide time among the topics according to your strengths and weaknesses. Start with your weakest part by giving it the most time out from your study hours and then keep on decreasing the time for the topics you are good at.
- The professional Knowledge section of the CBT stage comprises, knowledge about banking history, terminologies, and general awareness about it. So you take help from the free online resources about General awareness.
- Looking at Previous Years’ Questions Papers for the Bank of Maharashtra Exam is going to help you in understanding the difficulty level of the previous year exams. Also, it will give you an overall idea about the Exam Structure.
- Attempting the Mock Test Exam of the BOM Generalist officer is going to make you experience the real-time Exam pressure. You have to solve that whole exam within the exact time of the examination hall. It will enhance your accuracy and Time management during the examination.
- Be consistent with your preparation. No matter if you dedicate 8 hours or 12 hours. Make sure every minute count and is productive enough to enhance your preparation.
Conclusion
The Bank of Maharashtra Recruitment 2023 Exam is round the corner. Though, exam dates are yet to be announced still you should be pre-ready to ace this exam with good marks. A strategic study plan is an important key to qualify this exam with good marks. We hope that this blog has helped you to understand the overview of this exam. It’s time for you to pull up your socks and start preparing with all your heart and mind. We wish all the aspirants of the BOM Exam 2023, the very best.
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