Recruitment of Probationary Officers-2011-12
Indian Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank, with headquarters in Chennai having geographical presence all over India and abroad invites online applications from Indian citizens who have taken the common written examination (CWE) for Probationary Officers conducted by IBPS in September/November 2011 and have a valid score card issued by IBPS
Candidates are requested to apply online only through our Bank’s website www.indianbank.in
No other means/mode of application will be accepted
Important dates
Payment of application fees from: 17th February, 2012 to 03rd March, 2012
Opening date for on-line registration: 17th February, 2012
Last date for on-line registration: 03rd March, 2012
Probationary Officer; JMGS-I; Total-452; SC-69; ST-52; OBC-117; UR-214
Pay Scale: Rs 14500-600/7-18700-700/2-20100-800/7-25700
DA, CCA, HRA/Leased accommodation, leave fare concession, medical aid, conveyance, newspaper, canteen subsidy, hospitalisation benefits, retirement benefits and other perquisites will be admissible as per the rules of the Bank
Probation period: Selected candidates will be on probation for a period of two years
Age (as on 01.07.2011): Minimum 21 years, maximum age 30 years
Relaxation in upper age limit: SC/ST candidates 5 years; OBC candidates 3 years; PwD 10 years; children/family members of those who died in the 1984 riots 5 years; ex-serviceman/commissioned officers including ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within 12 months from the last date prescribed for receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency on account of physical disability attributable to military service or on invalidment 3 years in addition to number of years of service in Defence Forces subject to a maximum of 50 years (in case of selection only through interview) 5 years (in case of selection through written test and interview); officers of the regional rural banks who have put in minimum 5 years service by the number of years of service put in as officer in RRB subject to a maximum of 5 years; persons who have ordinarily been domiciled in Kashmir Division of J&K State during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 5 years
The relaxation in upper age limit is cumulative as per Govt of India guidelines
Indian Bank PO RECRUITMENT 2012 - ONLINE APPLICATION
Minimum educational qualification: Graduation in any discipline (second class with 55% aggregate marks/equivalent CGPA)
All educational qualifications, graduation/post graduation etc shall be from a university recognized by Govt of India
Technical qualification (B.E., B.Tech, MBA etc) shall be from an institution accredited by AICTE/UGC recognition required wherever applicable
Candidates must possess the qualification as on 01st July, 2011
The candidates should have proficiency in appropriate computer skills/working knowledge of application packages used in office automation/computer environment
In respect of SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, relaxation in minimum mark for educational qualification will be allowed upto 5% wherever minimum qualifying marks are stipulated
Candidates must specifically indicate the class/division and percentage of marks obtained calculated to the nearest two decimals in the relevant column of the application
Where no percentage of marks is awarded by the University but only CGPA/OGPA is awarded, the same should be converted into percentage
IBPS Score Requirement: Candidates should have obtained the valid IBPS score in each test and in aggregate i.e. total weighted standard score (as mentioned below) in the common written examination conducted for Probationary Officers in 2011
Candidates should be able to produce the score card in support of the scores mentioned in the online application form, if called for interview
Reasoning (TR); 24 and above (Unreserved); 21 and above (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
English Language (EN); 24 and above (Unreserved); 21 and above (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
Quantitative Aptitude (QA); 24 and above (Unreserved); 21 and above (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
General Awareness (GA); 24 and above (Unreserved); 21 and above (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
Computer Knowledge (CK); 24 and above (Unreserved); 21 and above (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
Descriptive Paper on English (DP); 24 and above (Unreserved); 21 and above (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)
Total weighted standard score (TWS)
General Category-TWS-minimum 141
Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/PWD)-TWS-Minimum 116
Application fee: Application fee including postage/intimation charges (non refundable)
Reserved category (SC/ST/PwD) Rs 50/-; all others (including OBC) Rs 200/-
Applications have to be submitted by the eligible candidate’s only on-line i.e. through internet on our Bank’s website www.indianbank.in
Any other means/mode of application including those in printed form are not acceptable
Before submitting the online application, the application fee must be paid in cash at any branch of Indian Bank only
An application registered on-line without actual payment of fees will not be entertained
Application once submitted on-line will not be allowed to be withdrawn and fees once paid will not be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any future examination or selection
Application for registration will be available at our Bank’s website www.indianbank.in between 17th February, 2012 and 03rd March, 2012 (both days inclusive)
Payment of fees can be made between 17th February, 2012 and 03rd March, 2012 (both days inclusive)
How to apply
The challan for payment of fees will be made available at the Bank’s website www.indianbank.in
Before depositing the fee candidates have to take a print out of the challan from the Bank’s website. The challan will be in duplicate and the application fee must be remitted only in any of the branches of Indian Bank using this challan
For the purpose of locating the Bank’s branch address for remitting fees, applicants may log on to our Bank’s website www.indianbank.in wherein provision is available for locating address of the branches
Applicants are advised to type nearby town/city/place in the space provided under branch search in the website
For assistance in locating the branch in case of need, applicants may contact 044-28134064 (direct) or 044-28134068 CM (HRM) or 044-28134300 (Extn 4780)
The following details must be filled up in both copies of the challan; (i) candidate’s name, (ii) candidate’s category, (iii) Name and CBS code no of the branch selected for payment, (iv) date of payment and (v) fee to be paid
After filling up the above details, both the copies of challan are to be presented at the branch, along with the application fee. After payment, the candidate must ensure that the Deposit Journal Number generated by the Bank’s system is entered into the challan by the officials at the Bank’s branch
On payment, the receipt portion of the challan will be given back to the candidate by the concerned branch incorporating the following details; deposit journal number; branch name; branch code; date of remittance
The above details are to be mentioned by the candidates at the appropriate place in the on-line application format while submitting the same
After payment of fees candidates are advised to apply on-line by revisiting the Bank’s website and clicking on the appropriate link for the on-line application form
Candidates should fill in the requisite details in the on-line application form and submit it
After applying on-line candidates are advised to take a printout of the system generated online application form
The printout should not be sent to the Bank
The registration number and password generated after applying online must be carefully retained by the candidate for his/her record
The original receipt portion of the challan must be carefully preserved and produced along with the call letter at the time of Interview and/or group discussion
Candidates without the original receipt part of the challan will not be allowed to participate in the Interview and/or group discussion
Candidates in their own interest should keep a copy of the application printout and receipt part of the challan for their record
The applicant should sign and affix his/her photograph on such printout of application and keep the same ready for submission at the time of interview and/or group discussion, if selected along with copies of the required documents; original fee payment receipt (CBS Challan); valid IBPS score card; self attested copy of school leaving certificate or any other document showing proof of date of birth acceptable to the Bank; self attested copies of mark sheets/certificates in support of educational qualification; self attested copy of caste/PwD or any other related certificate as applicable; self attested copy of photo identity proof
Printout of online application submitted for CWE for recruitment of Pos/MTs-2011 in 19 PSBs
Selection procedure: Selection for the post of Probationary Officer will be based on the total weighted standard score (TWS) in the common written examination (CWE) conducted by IBPS in September/November, 2011 and the marks scored in the interview and/or group discussion
The candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwD will be given relaxation in marks as per extant Govt guidelines
Interview/group discussion: Depending upon the number of vacancies, the bank reserves the right to call only those candidates who have valid IBPS score in the stipulated common written examination (CWE) for Interview and/or group discussion
Call letter for interview/group discussion: Call letter for the interview and/or group discussion will be sent by e-mail to the shortlisted/eligible candidates to the e-mail address given in the application form at the time of applying for common written examination (CWE) in September/November-2011 and/or will be available for download from the Bank’s website
Interview/group discussion centres: The interview and/or group discussion will be held at various centres and the address of the venue will be advised in the call letters
The address of the venues will also be displayed in the Bank’s website one week before the dates for commencement of interview and/or group discussion
Appointment, Probation and Training: The candidates selected will be subject to such terms and conditions as existing in the Bank at the time of appointment
Service Bond: The selected candidates will have to execute a bond undertaking that they would serve the Bank for a minimum period of 2 years from the date of joining
If he/she leaves the Bank before completion of two years period he/she will have to pay liquidated damages of Rs 1 lakh and cost of training to the Bank and the notice period salary as per service regulations
The Bank takes no responsibility for non-acceptance of on-line application due to any problem in the on-line application system at any point. As the facility for submission of on-line application is made available round the clock, the candidates are advised to submit the on-line application well in advance to avoid heavy traffic and consequent problems if any that may occur in the online application system during the last few days before the closing date for submission
Before applying, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility and other norms mentioned in this advertisement. Bank would be free to reject any application at any stage of the recruitment process, if the candidate is found ineligible for the post. The decision of the Bank shall be final in deciding about qualification and other eligibility norms
Only unemployed SC/ST candidates called for interview and/or group discussion will be paid actual second class to-and fro rail/bus fare by the shortest route on production of evidence of travel, i.e. railway/bus receipt/ticket subject to rules in this regard. The fare for journey of first 30 kms each shall be borne by the candidate
Candidates belonging to OBCs but coming in the creamy layer as on 31st March, 2011 are not entitled to OBC reservation. Such candidates should indicate their category as General/Unreserved
Candidates seeking relaxation in fee/age must submit a certified copy of the certificate along with original in support of his/her claim at the time of interview
Candidates serving in Govt/Public Sector Undertakings (including Banks) should obtain required permission from the competent authority to submit the application for the post of Probationary Officer JMG Scale I before submitting the application on-line
In case of being selected for interview and/or group discussion they should produce the permission letter/ no objection certificate from their employer at the time of interview and/or group discussion, in the absence of which their candidature will not be considered
Call for personal interviews will be purely provisional without verification of age, qualification, category (SC/ST/OBC) etc of the candidates with reference to documents
Only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply
Decision of the Bank in all matters regarding eligibility of the candidate, the stages at which such scrutiny of eligibility is to be undertaken, the documents to be produced for the purpose of interview and/or group discussion, selection and any other matter relating to recruitment will be final and binding on the candidate
No correspondence or personal enquiries shall be entertained by the Bank in this regard
Any request for change of address will not be entertained
