The Bank of India (BOI) has announced the Promotion Exam 2025 for clerical staff who are aiming to step into officer-level roles. The official notification is now available, and the exam date has also been confirmed. This exam is for clerical staff who want to move up to the role of General Banking Officer (GBO). A total of 983 vacancies have been announced across 70 zones. The application process has already closed, and now candidates should focus on preparing for the upcoming exam. This exam is a golden opportunity for clerks working in the bank to move to the next stage of their career, enjoy higher responsibilities, and benefit from better pay and perks.
BOI Promotion Exam 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Bank of India Promotion Exam 2025 |
| Post | Clerical to Officers Cadre (General Banking Officer) |
| Total Vacancies | 983 |
| Exam Date | 12 October 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Online Test + Marks for Service & Qualification |
| Notification Release Date | 6 September 2025 |
| Application Window | 6 – 10 September 2025 |
Bank of India Promotion Exam Date 2025
The BOI has confirmed that the Promotion Exam 2025 will be held on 12 October 2025. All candidates who submitted their applications successfully must be ready to appear for the exam on this date as per the official schedule.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 6 September 2025 |
| Application Begins | 6 September 2025 |
| Application Ends | 10 September 2025 |
| Exam Date | 12 October 2025 |
Bank of India Promotion Exam 2025 Notification Out
The Bank of India (BOI) has officially released the Promotion Exam 2025 Notification for Clerical to Officers Cadre (General Banking Officer). A total of 983 vacancies have been announced across 70 zones, giving clerical staff a golden opportunity to step into officer-level roles. The official notification PDF is now available on the bank’s website, bankofindia.co.in.
Bank of India Promotion Exam Notification 2025 Download PDF
Vacancies in Bank of India Promotion Exam 2025
A total of 983 vacancies have been announced across various zones. This ensures that clerks from all regions have equal opportunities. (Note: Some zones have no vacancies this year, as per the official list.)
| Zone | Vacancies | Zone | Vacancies |
| Agra | 10 | Hubli-Dharwad | 25 |
| Ahmedabad | 15 | Indore | 5 |
| Amritsar | 20 | Jabalpur | 10 |
| Bengaluru | 20 | Jaipur | 10 |
| Bhagalpur | 25 | Jodhpur | 15 |
| Mumbai (North) | 35 | Pune | 30 |
| Nagpur | 23 | Solapur | 30 |
| Varanasi | 15 | Vijayawada | 23 |
| Visakhapatnam | 10 | Others (Remaining zones) | … |
| Total | 983 |
Eligibility Criteria for BOI Promotion Exam 2025
Eligibility is based on educational qualification and years of service in the bank. Different categories have different requirements.
| Qualification | Minimum Service Required |
| Graduated from a recognized university | 3 years in the clerical cadre |
| Postgraduate (MBA, MCA, MMS, PGDM) | 2 years in the clerical cadre |
| Professional degree (CA, CS, ICWA, CFA) | 1 year in the clerical cadre |
| Clerks with 12th pass (10+2+3 pattern) | 8 years in the clerical cadre |
| Clerks with matriculation/SSC | 10 years in the clerical cadre |
Selection Process for BOI Promotion Exam 2025
The selection will be done out of 100 marks. Marks will be awarded under three categories:
| Criteria | Marks | Details |
| Service | 20 | 1 mark for each completed year of service (max 20 marks) |
| Educational Qualification | 15 | Graduate = 3 marks, JAIIB = 5 marks, CAIIB = 10 marks, CA/ICWA/CS = 10 marks, PG = 2 marks |
| Written / Online Test | 65 | 130 questions (2 hrs 10 mins), each carrying 0.5 marks |
1. Qualifying Marks: 22 out of 65 (18.75 for SC/ST/PwD)
2. No negative marking
Probation Period After Promotion
Once promoted to the General Banking Officer role, candidates will serve a probation period of 1 year. During this time, performance, conduct, and attendance will be closely monitored.
- If satisfactory → confirmed as officer.
- If unsatisfactory → probation may be extended OR the candidate may be reverted back to the clerical cadre.
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