BOB SO Civil Engineer Syllabus 2026
Subject-wise and chapter-wise BOB SO Civil Engineer syllabus: 17 subjects, 207 chapters across Reasoning (qualifying) and English Language (qualifying) and Quantitative Aptitude (qualifying) and Professional Knowledge — Civil Engineering.
ℹ️ Official (tentative): if the Bank holds a written test, it is Reasoning 25, English Language 25 and Quantitative Aptitude 25 questions (1 mark each, 75 minutes together, qualifying only — not counted in the final result) and Professional Knowledge 75 questions for 150 marks in 75 minutes, with one-fourth of a question's marks deducted for a wrong answer. The Bank fixes the qualifying marks and may change the test or add a descriptive test or case study. The notice gives no topic list for Professional Knowledge; the topics below are our practice guide for the posts' work — building works and maintenance, estimates and BOQ, tenders under CVC norms, bills and measurements — at B.E./B.Tech level.
BOB SO Civil Engineer Exam Pattern 2026
Online Test (if the Bank holds it — tentative structure from the notice)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning (qualifying) | 25 | 25 |
| English Language (qualifying) | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (qualifying) | 25 | 25 |
| Professional Knowledge (Civil Engineering) | 75 | 150 |
Duration: 150 minutes — 75 minutes for the three qualifying tests together, 75 minutes for Professional Knowledge · Negative marking: One-fourth of the marks of a question is deducted for each wrong answer; nothing for a blank
Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Psychometric test and/or interview — personality, communication, problem solving, willingness to work anywhere in India, suitability for the post | — | — |
Duration: — · Negative marking: —
BOB SO Civil Engineer Syllabus — Reasoning (qualifying) (25 questions)
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogy
- Classification (Odd One Out)
- Number & Alphabet Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction & Distance
- Ranking & Order
- Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Venn Diagrams
- Statement & Conclusions
- Mathematical Operations
- Clock & Calendar
BOB SO Civil Engineer Syllabus — English Language (qualifying) (25 questions)
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
General English
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Tenses
- Articles & Prepositions
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Idioms & Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Spelling Correction
- Sentence Improvement
- Error Detection
- Cloze Test
- Fill in the Blanks
- Para Jumbles
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
BOB SO Civil Engineer Syllabus — Quantitative Aptitude (qualifying) (25 questions)
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System
- Simplification
- HCF & LCM
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cisterns
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Mensuration
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Data Interpretation
- Permutation & Probability
BOB SO Civil Engineer Syllabus — Professional Knowledge — Civil Engineering (75 questions)
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
Estimating & Costing
- Principles of Estimating
- Building, Road and Canal Estimates
- Rate Analysis & Specifications
- Building Valuation and Rent Fixation
- Bill of Quantities & Abstract of Cost
- Schedules of Rates (DSR, SOR & SSR)
- Tenders & Tender Documents
- Variation Statements & Revised Estimates
Construction Management
- Project Management and Network Theory
- PERT and CPM
- Crashing and Resource Allocation
- Engineering Economics
- Engineering Equipment
- Contracts & Legal Aspects
- Quality Control & Safety Management
RCC Design
- Working Stress Method
- Limit State Method
- Singly and Doubly Reinforced Beams
- T-Beams
- Shear, Torsion & Bond
- RCC Slabs
- Columns & Footings
- Staircase
- Retaining Walls
- Water Storage Tanks
- Pre-stressed Concrete
Building Materials
- Building Stones
- Bricks and Tiles
- Building Lime
- Cement
- Aggregates, Mortars & Concrete
- Timber and Wood Products
- Paints and Varnishes
- Glass and Plastic
- Insulating Materials
- Masonry and Plaster Work
- Arches and Lintels
- Doors, Windows and Ventilators
- Stairs
- Floors and Floorings
- Roofs and Roof Covering
- Partition and Cavity Walls
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
- Index Properties of Soil
- Classification of Soil
- Permeability of Soil
- Seepage Analysis
- Compaction of Soil
- Effective Stress & Capillarity
- Stress Distribution in Soil
- Consolidation
- Shear Strength of Soil
- Slope Stability & Landslides
- Earth Pressure Theories
- Shallow Foundations
- Deep Foundations
- Soil Exploration
- Soil Stabilization
- Dynamic Properties & Earthquake Geotechnics
Strength of Materials
- Stress and Strain
- Principal Stress and Theory of Failure
- Bending Moment and Shear Force
- Bending and Shear Stress
- Slope and Deflection of Beams
- Torsion and Shear Centre
- Columns & Struts
- Cylinders and Springs
- Energy Methods & Virtual Work
Structural Analysis
- Statically Determinate Structures
- Determinacy and Indeterminacy
- Trusses
- Arches & Cables
- Influence Lines and Rolling Loads
- Energy Methods
- Force Method / Compatibility Method
- Stiffness / Slope Deflection Method
- Moment Distribution Method
- Matrix Methods
- Approximate Analysis
- Plastic Analysis
Environmental Engineering
- Water Demand & Quality
- Water Supply & Treatment
- Distribution Systems
- Sewage & Wastewater Collection
- Sewage Treatment
- Air Pollution Control
- Noise Pollution
- Solid Waste Management
Steel Structures
- Rivet and Bolt Connections
- Connections & Welding
- Tension Members
- Compression Members
- Column Base and Foundation
- Steel Beams and Plate Girders
- Plastic Analysis
- Industrial Structures & Trusses
Surveying
- Chain Surveying
- Compass Surveying
- Levelling
- Plane Table Surveying
- Theodolite and Traversing
- Tacheometry
- Contouring
- Areas & Volumes
- Curves
- Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
- GPS, GIS & Remote Sensing
- Total Station
Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics
- Fluid Properties
- Fluid Statics
- Kinematics of Flow
- Bernoulli's Equation
- Flow Measurement
- Laminar & Turbulent Flow
- Boundary Layer Theory
- Flow Through Pipes
- Open Channel Flow
- Dimensional Analysis
- Hydraulic Machines
- Hydraulic Structures & Spillways
Transportation Engineering
- Highway Engineering
- Geometric Design of Highways
- Pavement Materials & Design
- Traffic Engineering and Pavement Design
- Railway Engineering
- Airports and Harbours
- Tunnels & Bridges
Hydrology & Irrigation
- Hydrological Cycle & Precipitation
- Rainfall-Runoff Analysis
- Hydrographs
- Floods & Flood Routing
- Groundwater & Wells
- Water Requirement of Crops
- Canals & Canal Design
- Irrigation System Design
- Diversion Headworks & Dams
- Spillways & Energy Dissipators
Engineering Mechanics
- Forces and Force Systems
- Friction
- Moment of Inertia and Centre of Gravity
- Virtual Work and Simple Machines
- Kinematics and Kinetics
- Impulse, Momentum and Collision
- SHM and Projectile Motion
BOB SO Civil Engineer Detailed Topics
Source: bankofbaroda.bank.in — Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 (Facility Management)
🧠 Reasoning, English & Quantitative Aptitude (qualifying, 75 minutes)
- Reasoning (25): Analogy and classification · series · coding-decoding · blood relations · direction and distance · ranking and order · seating arrangement · syllogism · Venn diagrams · statements and conclusions
- English Language (25): Reading comprehension · error spotting and sentence improvement · fill in the blanks and cloze test · para jumbles · vocabulary
- Quantitative Aptitude (25): Number system and simplification · percentage, profit and loss · ratio, average, mixture · simple and compound interest · time and work, time-speed-distance · mensuration · data interpretation
🏗️ Professional Knowledge — Civil Engineering (75 questions, 150 marks)
- Estimating, Costing & Valuation: Types of estimates · building estimates · BOQ and rate analysis · specifications · bar bending schedule · measurement of works · valuation, depreciation and rent fixation
- Construction Management, Tenders & Contracts: Planning and scheduling, CPM and PERT · tender documents and empanelment of contractors · contract types and conditions · measurement books, running and final bills · quality control and site safety · maintenance and repair of buildings
- Building Materials & Construction: Cement, aggregates, concrete and tests · bricks, stone, timber, steel · mortar, plaster, paints and finishes · masonry, floors, roofs, damp proofing · formwork
- RCC & Steel Design: Limit state design · beams, slabs, columns and footings · IS 456 · bolted and welded connections, tension and compression members, beams · IS 800
- Strength of Materials & Structural Analysis: Stress, strain and elastic constants · shear force and bending moment · bending and shear stress · deflection · columns · determinate and indeterminate structures
- Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering: Soil properties and classification · compaction, consolidation and shear strength · bearing capacity · shallow and pile foundations
- Environmental Engineering & Building Services: Water supply and treatment · building plumbing and sanitary fittings · sewerage and sewage treatment · solid waste
- Surveying, Fluid Mechanics, Transportation & Others: Levelling, theodolite and total station · fluid properties, pipe flow and pumps · highway and pavement basics · hydrology and irrigation basics · engineering mechanics
BOB SO Civil Engineer Syllabus — FAQs
What is the syllabus of BOB SO Civil Engineer 2026?
BOB SO Civil Engineer covers 17 subjects in 4 parts — Reasoning (qualifying) (25 questions), English Language (qualifying) (25 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (qualifying) (25 questions), Professional Knowledge — Civil Engineering (75 questions). The subjects are General Intelligence & Reasoning, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, Estimating & Costing, Construction Management, RCC Design, Building Materials, Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Steel Structures, Surveying, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics, Transportation Engineering, Hydrology & Irrigation, Engineering Mechanics.
Is this the official BOB SO Civil Engineer syllabus?
Not entirely. The conducting body has not published a complete topic list, so part of this syllabus is built from earlier papers and the standard course for this level. Check bankofbaroda.bank.in — Advt. No. BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/15 (Facility Management) for the board's own document.
How do I practise the BOB SO Civil Engineer syllabus chapter by chapter?
The BOB SO Civil Engineer test series has 207 chapter tests and 9 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.