The Bank of Baroda (BOB) Peon (Office Assistant) Preliminary Examination 2026 began today, February 22nd, and the first three shifts are now complete. Candidates who appeared for the exam have shared their feedback, indicating an overall Easy to Moderate difficulty level. This detailed analysis covers the exam pattern, section-wise breakdown of questions, difficulty level, and good attempts to help candidates understand their performance and prepare for upcoming shifts.
Bank of Baroda Peon Exam 2026 Difficulty Level
Based on feedback from candidates who appeared in the first three shifts, the overall difficulty of the exam was Easy to Moderate. The Elementary Arithmetic section was considered the most time-consuming but still easy, while the English and Reasoning sections were largely easy.
| Shift | Date | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 22nd February 2026 | Easy |
| Shift 2 | 22nd February 2026 | Easy to Moderate |
| Shift 3 | 22nd February 2026 | Easy |
| Overall | 22nd February 2026 | Easy to Moderate |
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Bank of Baroda Peon Exam Analysis: Section-wise (Shift 1 & 2)
As per the analysis conducted by our faculty based on candidate interactions, here is a detailed breakdown of the questions asked in each section.
Quantitative Aptitude (Elementary Arithmetic)
This section was unexpectedly heavy on Simplification. Contrary to the usual pattern, no questions from Data Interpretation (DI) or Number Series were asked in Shift 1. Shift 2 saw a similar pattern with a major focus on basic calculations.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Good Attempts: 20-23 questions
| Topic | Shift 1 (No. of Qs) | Shift 2 (No. of Qs) | Shift 3 (No. of Qs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplification | 20-22 | 16 | 7-8 |
| Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, Age, Speed/Distance, Number System) | 3-4 | 9 | 8-9 |
| Data Interpretation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HCF/LCM | 0 | 1-2 | 0 |
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Reasoning Ability (Psychometric Test)
The reasoning section was straightforward. Puzzles and series-based questions formed the core of the paper. Candidates who practiced basic reasoning topics found this section easy to attempt.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Good Attempts: 20-22 questions
| Topic | Shift 1 (No. of Qs) | Shift 2 (No. of Qs) | Shift 3 (No. of Qs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puzzles (Month-based, Circle-based) | 10 | 5-7 | 5 |
| Alphanumeric Series | 7 | 5-6 | 5-6 |
| Inequality | 3 | 3-5 | 0 |
| Blood Relation | 2-3 | 3-5 | 0 |
| Statement & Conclusion | 0 | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Miscellaneous | 0 | 3-4 | 4-5 |
English Language (Knowledge of English)
The English section was of an easy level. A notable variety of topics was observed, including questions on singular/plural and misspelt words, which are not always common in such exams.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Good Attempts: 20-23 questions
| Topic | Shift 1 (No. of Qs) | Shift 2 (No. of Qs) | Shift 3 (No. of Qs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloze Test | 5-6 | 2-3 | 0 |
| Error Detection | 5 | 5 | 5-6 |
| Mis-Spelt Words | 5 | 4 | 4-5 |
| Singular/Plural | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Conjunctions/Connectors | 5 | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Fillers | 1 | 5 | 3-4 |
| Para Jumbles | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Phrase Replacement | 2 | 3 | 3-4 |
Bank of Baroda Peon Exam 2026: Good Attempts
Given the easy to moderate difficulty level across the sections, a higher number of attempts was possible. The overall good attempts range is estimated based on the average performance of candidates.
| Section | No. of Questions | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of English | 25 | 22-24 |
| Elementary Arithmetic | 25 | 21-24 |
| Psychometric / Reasoning | 25 | 21-24 |
| Overall | 75 | 64-70 |
