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Concerns Raised on Bank of India’s New Promotion Policy
Bank of India officers’ body has urged management to ensure fairness in promotions by reviewing qualification rules, making test scores transparent, and resolving exam date clashes with JAIIB.
Author: Ishna
Published: October 7, 2025
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The Federation of Bank of India Officers’ Association (FBOIOA) has raised serious concerns regarding the recently announced promotion process for officers moving from JMGS-I to MMGS-II and MMGS-II to MMGS-III. In a letter dated 2nd October 2025 to the Chief General Manager (HR) at Bank of India’s Head Office, the association highlighted three key issues that they believe affect fairness, transparency, and employee morale.
Image - FBOIOA Letter to The Chief General Manager(HR) at Bank of India
1. Restriction on Qualification Marks
Under the new circular, additional marks for post-graduation or professional qualifications will only be awarded if the qualification was obtained after joining the bank.
- Previously, qualifications earned before joining were also considered.
- The new rule has caused disappointment among officers who had already invested significant time, money, and effort in higher education before joining.
- The association argues that this change is unfair as two officers with the same qualification are now treated differently depending on when they acquired it.
According to FBOIOA, most public sector banks already award marks for qualifications regardless of the timing of acquisition. They strongly urged Bank of India to revert to the earlier policy to maintain a level playing field and avoid discouraging officers who have worked hard on their academic and professional growth.
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2. Lack of Transparency in Display of Marks
The association also raised the issue of non-disclosure of marks in the internal promotion test. Unlike professional exams such as JAIIB or CAIIB, the results of promotion tests do not reveal candidates’ scores.
- Officers feel this creates unnecessary suspicion and reduces trust in the process.
- Displaying marks would improve accountability, credibility, and motivation, as candidates would know where they stand and could prepare better for future attempts.
- Many peer banks already disclose marks, and the federation requested Bank of India to adopt the same practice.
FBOIOA emphasised that transparency is the foundation of a healthy promotion system and has strong support among officers.
3. Exam Date Clash with JAIIB
The online promotion test is scheduled for 9th November 2025, which clashes with the JAIIB examination on the same day. Many officers are preparing for both, creating unnecessary stress and forcing them to choose between career growth and professional certification.
- The association requested either a rescheduling of the exam or flexible arrangements.
- Suggested options include allowing candidates to choose an exam centre near their JAIIB venue or offering flexible exam sessions.
They stressed that such facilitation would reflect the bank’s supportive approach towards employee development and ensure that officers are not forced to miss out on either opportunity.
Federation’s Appeal to Management
The association concluded by urging the bank’s management to take these issues seriously and act quickly. They believe that:
- A fair and transparent promotion policy is essential for employee motivation.
- Addressing these concerns will strengthen the bank’s image as an employee-friendly institution.
- It will also help retain talent and maintain a highly motivated and productive workforce.
Officers Seek Fairer Promotion Process
The officers’ association has asked Bank of India to reconsider the restrictions on qualification marks, make promotion test scores transparent, and resolve the scheduling clash with JAIIB exams. They argue that these steps are vital to protect fairness, boost morale, and ensure the bank continues to encourage professional growth among its employees.
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