Unemployment – a curse to Indian economy

— Dalim Phukan The magnitude of total unemployment is staggering in India and is perhaps larger than in any other country of the world. India’s employment is today 44 per cent of the population in rural areas and 40 per cent in urban areas. The estimated 15.6 million chronically unemployed is really a big number. In fact, the impact of unemployment on the economy is so widespread that its social and economic consequences need to be reckoned with in any planning effort for the economy as a whole.

Professor Dantawala emphasised that unemployment and under-employment are a proximate reflection of two sets of deeper causes, namely, the inadequacy of total absence of an asset lease (property or skill) and the exploitative institutional arrangements. What is, therefore, called for in solving the problem of under employment is the ensuring of the long term economic viability of persons affected. It would thus involve the restructuring of the human and physical capital base as also the reorganisation of the production process.

Dr Raj Krishna contends that, when the objective is to provide employment to every single unemployed or under-employed person, so that every family is enabled to have a minimum annual income of Rs 4,000, planning has to be multi-sectoral. He would like the manpower budget to be “an inherent part of the whole plan.” “The objective of the manpower budget is simply to ensure that the proposed activities in all sectors would together absorb the present nabour surplus as well as additions to the work force over the next five to ten years at an income level close to the poverty line.” Except in areas where productivity is already high and population density is relatively low, it may not be possible to plan local full employment without accelerating activity in a number of sectors. Dr Raj Krishna is of the view that labour absorption per hectare is higher on small farms. We should attempt increased productivity in small farms to optimise operational activities in them.

For the first time since the inception of planned development in this country, employment has been placed in the forefront as the principal objective of development strategy. While the overall estimate of unemployment indicates the magnitude of the efforts that is called for, its sectoral distribution determines the contours of the development programmes and the priorities in investment. Expansion of employment opportunities in the rural areas, which account for the bulk if the unemployment, has to be accorded top priority within the overall scheme for employment generation. Unless this is done, rural unemployment overflowing into the urban areas will swamp all efforts to tackle urban unemployment which is more visible and causes more misery.

To remove unemployment and under-employment in rural areas, a programme of rural industrialisation shall be launched. The relevant questions are about the type of rural industries to be launched, their location, their organisation pattern as viable units etc for this purpose, techno-economic syrveys of rural areas should be planned to assess the needs and potential of various regions such as follows: (a) a thorough survey of the area showing existing potential supply of industrial raw materials; (b) an environment of success represented by a minimum optimal size of the village, growth of adequate number of market towns and easy means of communication between market town and surrounding villages; (c) an institution which is prepared to venture and show the successful nature of a particular industry before it is passed on to private hands; (d) the provision of in-plant training to entrepreneurs as well as workers in the institutional ventures; (e) the supply of credit to deserving cases even on personal guarantee, through normal banking system. For the first time, the UPA government launched a mega employment guarantee scheme viz – “National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) in 2005 for the rural poor. How long this act has been able to implement the rural works, social justice and equity demand for taking care of the unemployed and under-employed from the poor families, the moribund village-economy will explain the facts. The deep-rooted corruption foiled the very aims of the NREGA particularly in rural Assam, when jobcards meant for rural poor have been misused by the corrupt – officials and some political leaders of ruling party in village areas.

In any strategy of planning for maximum employment, an appropriate action programme will have to be devised for tackling the problem of educated unemployed. The fault lies mainly with a faulty educational system that produces poor quality students unfit and unprepared for careers. The over-emphasis on ‘respectable’ jobs has caused a neglect in the areas where lakhs of trained craftsmen are needed as electricians, mechanics, plumbers, masons, carpenters, cook etc. If there could be a harmonious matching of unfinished tasks of development and content of educational programmes, a sizeable number of jobs could be generated for the educated unemployed. Linking job development programme with technical change and development of skill-intensive industries will certainly expand employment opportunities for the educated unemployed.

If only our planners and policy makers had put fewer fetters on the real employment generation of the producers, relied less on laws and regulations, there would have been a rapid decline in the number of unemployed.

The problem of growing unemployment has been snowballing since the last two decades and has now attained such menacing proportions that it has become the primary threat to the country’s stability and security. Economic growth which does not bridge the gap between the rich and the poor will only promote social inequalities and injustice incompitable with the spirit of the times. The planners and policy-makers are fully aware that economic growth which does not guarantee employment opportunities to a growing population will be self-defeating, if not counter productive. ASSAM TRIBUNE

Global crisis hits BPO industry, NE youths affected

Surajit Khaund
GUWAHATI, April 28 – Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, which has been contributing a huge chunk of revenue to the Government exchequer, is now facing problems due to the ongoing global recession. Market analysts who are closely monitoring the situation are of the view that the domestic BPO sector is likely to witness a major slump in revenue during the current fiscal which will lead to layoffs and salary cut.

North East has been playing a pivotal role in the BPO industry in the country. According to a study, there are about 12 lakh people working in the BPO industry of the country of which, this region contributes nearly 20 per cent accounting for 2.40 lakh employees. But, the prevailing crisis has left many of them jobless.

The 40-billion dollar IT-BPO sector in the country is likely to witness more layoffs in the coming days to withstand the current economic pressure. A report has already indicated that by September, nearly one lakh people in the IT sector may lose their jobs.

Anjan Bhattacharyya, who has been closely associated with the BPO industry for the last four years, has closed down a BPO unit due to plummeting revenues. The 36-seater BPO unit of the State has been shut down to tide over the crisis.

“I had to adjust the youths in other units to keep their jobs intact, though it is a tough step considering the poor BPO market,” Bhattacharyya told this correspondent today.

Citing reasons, he said that Indian BPO sector heavily relies on the USA market, but due to the financial turmoil, the flow of business from the country has started going down. “Several Indian BPO companies are now looking at other options to overcome the crisis,” he added. In this context, he informed that the Obama administration has also imposed heavy tax on the local companies as a result of which they have stopped outsourcing.

Worried over the situation, the Federation of Industry and Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER), chairman RS Joshi appealed to the BPO industries to keep their jobs intact at this critical juncture. “Hundreds of youths of North East are working in the BPO sector across the country, so considering the situation, authorities concerned should look into the matter,” he said. Joshi also informed that FINER would take up the matter with all the State Governments in the region, besides submitting a memorandum to the new Government immediately after assuming office. “We want a revival package for the BPO sector,” he added. ASSAM TRIBUNE

Indian Bank requires 700 Clerical Staff - Recruitment of Clerks

Indian Bank require 700 Clerical Staff - Recruitment of Clerks
Indian Bank
Head office 66, Rajaji Salai Chennai 600001
Recruitment of 700 clerks

Indian Bank, a leading public sector bank with headquarters in Chennai having geographical presence all over India and abroad invites applications from Indian Citizens for the posts of clerks (job role includes handling cash) candidates are requested to apply online between 20.04.2009 and 16.05.2009 only through our Bank’s website www.indianbank.in no other means/mode of application will be accepted.
Important dates for Indian bank Clerical Recruitment 2009

Opening date for online registration: 20.04.2009

Closing date for online registration: 16.05.2009

Date of written test: 21.06.2009 (Afternoon)

Details of vacancies

State - Vacancy

1. Andhra Pradesh - 115
2. Arunachal Pradesh – 02
3. Assam – 04
4. Bihar – 27
5. Chattisgarh – 10
6. Goa – 12
7. Gujarat – 23
8. Haryana – 17
9. Himachal Pradesh – 06
10. Jammu & Kashmir – 02
11. Jharkhand – 13
12. Karnataka – 25
13. Kerala – 15
14. Madhya Pradesh – 16
15. Maharashtra – 16
16. Meghalaya – 03
17. Nagaland – 02
18. Orissa – 10
19. Punjab – 08
20. Rajasthan – 24
21. Sikkim – 02
22. Tamil Nadu – 232
23. Tripura – 02
24. Uttarakhand – 10
25. Uttar Pradesh – 44
26. West Bengal – 15
27. Andaman & Nicobar – 04
28. Chandigarh – 08
29. Delhi – 15
30. Puducherry – 18

Total – 700

Emoluments for the post of clerical cadre: Pay scale of Rs 4410/- pm – Rs 13210* pm plus DA, HRA, CCA. Other benefits include medical aid, hospital expenses, conveyance expenses, LFC, Retirement benefits, as per bipartite settlement/rules of the bank amended from time to time. (*Under revision from November 2007)
How to apply for Indian Bank Clerical Recruitment

Application fee may be paid in cash at any branch of Indian Bank only before applying online. After payment, the candidate must collect the payment receipt; the particulars thereof are to be quoted in the online application and the original receipt must be produced along with the call letter at the time of written test. Eligible candidates are required to apply Online through our website www.indianbank.in and no other means/mode of application will be acceptable.

Guidelines for the candidates (a) The candidates should have a valid email ID before applying online. (b) If the candidate does not have a valid email ID, he/she should create a new valid email ID before applying online.

For the purpose of locating the branch address of 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 044-25246076 or 044-25233231 (Extn 752)

The last date for registering application online and payment of fees is 16.05.2009. Application for registration will be available on our Bank’s website between 20.04.2009 and 16.05.2009. The challan for payment of fees will be made available on the Bank’s website. Candidates have to take a print out of the challan from the website and remit the fees only in any of our branches using this challan. On payment, the receipt portion of the challan will be given back to the candidate by the concerned branch incorporating the following details: 1. Deposit Journal Number 2. Branch Name 3. Branch Code 4. Date of Remittance

The above details are to be mentioned by the candidates at the appropriate place in the Online application format while submitting the same.

The payment of fees should be made on or before 16.05.2009

Application fee (including postage charge) non refundable

(a) For SC/ST/PC/Ex-serviceman – Rs 50/-*

(b) For all others (including OBC) – Rs 200/-

(*The fee for SC/ST/PC/Ex-serviceman is towards postage only and for others the fee includes postal charges of Rs 50/-. Requisite application fee is to be paid at any of the branches of Indian Bank only.
Eligibility Criteria

(a) A candidate must be either (i) a citizen of India or (ii) a subject of Nepal or (iii) subject of Bhutan or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who was migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of Permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the government of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination/interview conducted by the Bank but on final selection the offer of appointment may be given only after the Government of India has issued the necessary eligibility certificate.

(b) Educational Qualifications: As on 01.01.2009

A degree in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the central government or A pass with 50% or more marks in higher secondary examination of 10+2 of the 10+2+3 pattern/intermediate/Pre University or any equivalent examination/Diploma in Banking recognized by Central/State Government or UT Administration.

(c) Relaxation for SC/ST/Ex-serviceman/Physically handicapped candidates: A pass in Higher Secondary examination of 10+2 of 10+2+3 pattern/intermediate/Pre University or any equivalent examination.

(d) Age: Not below 18 years and not above 28 years as on 01.01.2009

Relaxation in upper age limit

(i) SC/ST – 5 years
(ii) OBC – 3 years
(iii) VH/HI/OH – 10 years
(iv) Ex-servicemen – 3 years (In addition to the actual period of service in the Defence forces subject to a maximum age of 50 years)
(v) Widows, divorced women and women judiciously separated from their husbands, who have not remarried – by 9 years subject to a maximum of 35 years for General category and 40 years for SC/ST category.
(vi) Persons ordinarily domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 01.01.80 to 31.12.89 – by 5 years (certificate to this effect from the competent authority to be produced at the time of interview)

Probation: On appointment, candidates will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months. On successful completion of the probation, and found if suitable, they will be confirmed in the services of the bank.
Selection Procedure

Selection will be made on the basis of performance in Written Test and interview. Details of written test and interview are as under:

Written Test – (i) Objective Tests (There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the objective test. (ii) Descriptive Test – The descriptive test will be of 45 minutes duration. It will consist of 5 compulsory questions with internal options, to assess knowledge on Socio-Economic Developments and Communication skills. The descriptive test is only of qualifying nature.

Written test centres: The written test will be held at the following centres for the vacancies in the respective states mentioned in the brackets and the address of the venue will be advised in the call letters: Hyderabad, Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Guwahati (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura), Patna (Bihar, Jharkhand), Chandigarh (Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab), Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bangalore (Karnataka), Panaji (Goa), Ernakulam (Kerala), Mumbai, Pune (Maharashtra), Bhubaneswar (Orissa), Raipur (Chattisgarh), Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), Puducherry (Puducherry), Kolkata (Sikkim, West Bengal), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jaipur (Rajasthan), New Delhi (Delhi)

Call letters for the written examination:- The date of written test is 21.06.2009 (Sunday afternoon). The date of written test will be intimated in the Call letter along with the centre/venue for the examination. All eligible candidates will be issued call letters at the correspondence address given by them in their online application, which will be sent by post on or after 25.05.2009. Facility for downloading call letters online will also be provided from 25.05.2009, the details of which will be made available in the bank’s website.

Indian Bank require 700 and not 7000 clerks

By mistake the Employment News website www.employmentnews.gov.in published that Indian Bank requires 7000 Clerks.

On checking the Indian Bank Recruitment Website and advertisements , the actual recruitment is for 700 clerks.

Shipping Corporation of India Ltd requires TRAINEE MARINE ENGINEER

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The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. - TRAINEE MARINE ENGINEER

Inviting application from Unmarried Male and Female Graduate Engineers for Recruitment as: TRAINEE MARINE ENGINEER

Last date of receipt of application is 29th June 2009.

QUALIFICATION:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering /Naval Architecture from AICTE Approved Engineering College. Equivalent degree or degree with specialization or electives are not acceptable. Candidates must be in possession of valid degree in engineering certificate with minimum 50% marks in final year of engineering and should have secured at least 50% marks in English language et X or Xll.

AGE LIMITS: Maximum 25 years as on 1st January 2010. Candidate must be born on or after 01.01.1985 only. Relaxations applicable to SC/ST candidate as per existing Govt. directives. Age relaxation of two years for women candidates.

MEDICAL STANDARD: Candidate must have good health and are to be fit for sea service as per existing MS medical rules 2000 applicable to sea farers.

MERCANTILE MARINE PERSONALITY EVALUATION TEST (MMPE): Candidate should pass Mercantile Marine Personality Evaluation Test (MMPE), to be conducted at D. G. Shipping nominated centers i.e. M.T.l. & L.B.S. CAMSAR Mumbai, Meri Kolkata, NIPM Chennai MMD Kochi and MMD Noida.

EYESIGHT: UNAIDED vision 6/12 in both eyes or 6/9 in good eye and 6/18 in other eye. Defective color vision (color blindness) NOT accepted.

DURATION OF TRAINING & COURSE FEE: The training is for 12 months and fee is Rs. 1,85,000/- at present. Candidate to pay for these fee directly to the training institute. In addition, candidates are required to pay Rs. 50,000/- towards STCW modular courses and other expenses. These fees once paid are not refundable at any stage either in full or part.

APPLICATION FEE: Rs. 1000/- for General & OBC candidates Rs. 500/- for SC & ST candidates. (Demand Draft to be drawn in favour of ‘The Shipping Corporation Of India Ltd, Mumbai’).

JOB PROSPECTS: After completion of training and obtaining MEO CLASS IV PART "A` certificates of competency the candidates are recruited as Junior (Fifth) Engineers on ship owned or operated by SCI. Monthly salaries are approximately Rs. 45000/- as on date. After obtaining necessary sea experience and higher certificates of competence the candidate can rise to the rank of Chief Engineer Officer on the ship.

Last date for receipt of applications 29th June 2009 - 1700 hrs.

All India written examination: 2nd August 2009.

The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.


The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd
Shipping House, 245,
Madam Cama Road,
Mumbai - 400 021.
Phone : +91 22 22026666
Fax : 91-22-2202 6905
Website: www.shipindia.com

The Indian Navy - Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Technical Branches (Engineering and Electrical)

Join Indian Navy

The Indian Navy - Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Technical Branches (Engineering and Electrical)

Applications are invited from unmarried male candidates for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Technical Branches (Engineering and Electrical) of the Indian Navy for Course commencing Jan 2010 at NAVAC Ezhimala, Kerala.

Candidates to fulfill condition of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.

Eligibility

Age.: 19 & ½ to 25 years (candidate to be born between 02 Jan 1985 to 01 Jul 1990; both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualifications: BE/B Tech (or equivalent) from Recognized University or AMIE with minimum 55% marks in aggregate. Calculation for - aggregate percentage should be based on total marks obtained in all the semesters (including I & II ), divided by total number of semesters, in any of the following disciplines :-

(a) Engineering Branch. (i) Mechanical, (ii) Production, (iii) Aeronautical,(iv) Marine, (v) Control.

(b) Electrical Branch. (i) Electrical, (ii) Electronics, (iii) Telecommunications, (iv) Avionics, (v) Instrumentation & Control.

Note: Candidates in 8th semester can also apply provided they have aggregate of 55% marks till 7th semester.

Physical standards:

(a) Height and Weight: Minimum height - 157 cms with correlated weight

(b) Eye sight: The minimum acceptable vision standard for distant vision 6/24, 6/24 correctable to 6/6, 6/6 with glasses. Should not be colour/night blind. .

SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION:

Short Service Commission is granted for a term of 10 years, extendable to 14 years, subject to service requirement and performance / willingness of the candidate. On completion of these tenures, officers are released with gratuity as admissible under the rules. Disciplined life, leadership qualities and professional skills imbibed during the service would stand as added advantages in acquiring second career post exit from the Navy.

HOW TO APPLY

(a) Application Forms, in accordance with the prescribed format, and complete in all respects with superscription on the envelope "SSC ENGINEERING / ELECTRICAL BRANCH — JAN 10 course " are to be sent to the address given below by 25 May 2009.

POST BAG NO. 02, SAROJANI NAGAR, NEW DELHI- 110023

(b) Application must be sent in the format given in this advertisement, otherwise it will be rejected.

(c) Application must be accompanied by attested copies of : (i) 10th Standard certificate for verification of Date of Birth and Other Educational certificates.

ii) Marks statement of all semesters / years.

(d) Application and requisite enclosures must be properly tagged / stitched by thread only. IHQ-MoD (N) will not be responsible for loss of Enclosures, if sent loose

Note: Application sent by speed post / Regd Post/courier will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

(a) The candidates will be issued call up for Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews based on their performance in BE/B Tech Degree qualification. No communication will be entertained on this account.

(b) SSB interviews for short listed candidates will be scheduled during Jul-Dec O9 at Bangalore, Bhopal or Coimbatore.

c) The total duration of SSB interview is of 5 days, consisting Stage I (Day one) and Stage II (Four days). Stage I Tests, consist of Officers Intelligence Rating Test (OIR), Picture Perception and discussion test (PDPT). Candidates who fail to quality in Stage I will be routed back on the same day from SSB centre. Stage II Tests consist of Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, Group discussion and Interview. The recommended candidates would then undergo Special Medical Examination at nearest military hospital (approx duration of 05 days).

(d) Candidates recommended by the SSBS and declared medically fit will be appointed for training in order of all India merit depending on the number of vacancies.

e) Change of SSB centre for interview is not permissible under any
circumstances.

f) Candidates who wish to change their SSB dates must apply to the President of the SSB, with a copy of the application addressed to Directorate of Manpower Planning & Recruitment (OI & R), Room No. 204, ‘C‘ Wing, Sena Bhawan, IHQ—MOD(N), New Delhi-110011 (Fax No. 011-23011282). Award of fresh dates for SSB would be subject to availability at respective SSB.

(g) No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of tests

h) Return 2nd Class Sleeper rail tare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for the entry.

The Indian Navy
www.nausena-bharti.nic.in/

Public Sector Banks to recruit over 30000 in - Economic Times

Public Sector Banks to recruit over 30000 in 2009-10

Public sector banks will hire 30,000 personnel during 2009-10, even as India Inc, facing the heat of the global financial meltdown,has put a virtual halt on recruitment as reported by Economic Times

“As per the preliminary estimates, public sector banks are expected to hire over 30,000 people during 2009-10,” Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) director M Balachandran said.

The institute, promoted by PSU banks and the Reserve Bank, has been rendering assistance to financial sector in the activities of employees’ selection, promotion and placement. A large number of employment opportunities have emerged in the banking sector owing to branch expansion by various lenders, business growth and aggressive marketing, he said.

Balachandran, former CMD of the Bank of India, said recruitment would also fill up the gap created due to large scale of superannuation in many banks. At the same time, in bid to increase fee-based income banks have started activities like distribution insurance policies, mutual fund schemes and other financial products. This has created need to recruit some specialised manpower in those segment, he added.

Many lenders, including the United Bank of India and the Indian Bank, have already issued advertisement for recruitment. For example, Kolkata-based UBI is hiring 900 probationary officers and 500 clerks. Besides, it is also hiring 100 specialised officers across various departments. Indian Bank has invited application for the post of 700 clerks to be recruited during the course of year while Hyderabad-based Andhra Bank is planning to recruit 550 clerks.Andhra Bank will also hire 295 probationary officer and 150 officers in other category. On the contrary to the trend in the banking segment, many sectors including information Technology and textile are handing over pink slips to their staff.

Combined Defence Services Examination (II), [Including SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course]

Entrance Exam India

Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2009 - UPSC

Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2009 [Including SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course]

Date of Submission: 25th May, 2009

Eligibility:

(A) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status:

(I) For Indian Military Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1988 and not later than 1st July, 1991 only are eligible.

(ii) For Naval Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1988 (2nd July 1986 in case of NCC Naval Wing C Certificate holders) and not later than 1st July 1991 only are eligible.

(iii) For Air Force Academy: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July, 1987 and not later than 1st July, 1991 only are eligible.

(iv) For Officers Training Academy (SSC Course for Men) : Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd July, 1985 and not later than 1st July, 1991 only are eligible.

(v) For Officers’ Training Academy - SSC (Women Non-Technical) Course: Unmarried women are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd July, 1985 and not later than 1st July, 1991.

(B) Educational Qualifications :

(i) For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy - Degree of a recognized University or equivalent.

(ii) For Naval Academy:— B.Sc. (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.

(ii) For Air Force Academy- Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Candidates who are studying in final year Degree Course and have yet to pass final year degree examination or equivalent examination can also apply for the Examination, but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree Examination or equivalent examination by the specified dates published in Commission’s Notice for the Examination.

(C) Physical Standards:

Candidates must be physically fit according to the physical standards for admission to Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2009 as given in Appendix—V of Commissions Notice for the Examination

Application procedure:
Candidates must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examinations, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices / Post Offices (specified in Appendix—lll of the Notice) throughout the country against cash payment of Rs.20/- (Rupees twenty only). Each such Form can be used only once and only for one examination.

In case of any difficulty in obtaining Application Forms from the designated HPOs/POs, the candidates should immediately contact the concerned Post Master or UPSC's "FORMS SUPPLY MONITORING CELL" over Telephone No.011-23389366/Fax No.011-23387310.

FEE:

Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) through Central Recruitment Fee Stamp only. SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of Fee. (OBC candidates are required to pay full fee).

Address and Last Date For Receipt Of Applications :

All applications must reach the "Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi- 110069" either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier, on or before the 25th May, 2009.

However, in respect of candidates residing abroad or in certain remote areas specified in the Notice the last date for receipt of applications by Post/Speed Post only (not by Hand or by Courier) is 01st June 2009.

For more details visit:
Website: www.upsc.gov.in
Tel: 011 – 23385271 / 2338112

Indian Bank requires 700 Clerical Staff - Recruitment of 700 Clerks

Indian Bank require 700 Clerical Staff - Recruitment of Clerks
Indian Bank
Head office 66, Rajaji Salai Chennai 600001

Recruitment of 700 clerks

Indian Bank, a leading public sector bank with headquarters in Chennai having geographical presence all over India and abroad invites applications from Indian Citizens for the posts of clerks (job role includes handling cash) candidates are requested to apply online between 20.04.2009 and 16.05.2009 only through our Bank’s website www.indianbank.in no other means/mode of application will be accepted.

Important dates for Indian bank Clerical Recruitment 2009
Opening date for online registration: 20.04.2009
Closing date for online registration: 16.05.2009
Date of written test: 21.06.2009 (Afternoon)

Details of vacancies

State - Vacancy

1. Andhra Pradesh - 115
2. Arunachal Pradesh – 02
3. Assam – 04
4. Bihar – 27
5. Chattisgarh – 10
6. Goa – 12
7. Gujarat – 23
8. Haryana – 17
9. Himachal Pradesh – 06
10. Jammu & Kashmir – 02
11. Jharkhand – 13
12. Karnataka – 25
13. Kerala – 15
14. Madhya Pradesh – 16
15. Maharashtra – 16
16. Meghalaya – 03
17. Nagaland – 02
18. Orissa – 10
19. Punjab – 08
20. Rajasthan – 24
21. Sikkim – 02
22. Tamil Nadu – 232
23. Tripura – 02
24. Uttarakhand – 10
25. Uttar Pradesh – 44
26. West Bengal – 15
27. Andaman & Nicobar – 04
28. Chandigarh – 08
29. Delhi – 15
30. Puducherry – 18

Total – 700

Emoluments for the post of clerical cadre: Pay scale of Rs 4410/- pm – Rs 13210* pm plus DA, HRA, CCA. Other benefits include medical aid, hospital expenses, conveyance expenses, LFC, Retirement benefits, as per bipartite settlement/rules of the bank amended from time to time. (*Under revision from November 2007)

How to apply for Indian Bank Clerical Recruitment

Application fee may be paid in cash at any branch of Indian Bank only before applying online. After payment, the candidate must collect the payment receipt; the particulars thereof are to be quoted in the online application and the original receipt must be produced along with the call letter at the time of written test. Eligible candidates are required to apply Online through our website www.indianbank.in and no other means/mode of application will be acceptable.

Guidelines for the candidates (a) The candidates should have a valid email ID before applying online. (b) If the candidate does not have a valid email ID, he/she should create a new valid email ID before applying online.

For the purpose of locating the branch address of 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 044-25246076 or 044-25233231 (Extn 752)

The last date for registering application online and payment of fees is 16.05.2009. Application for registration will be available on our Bank’s website between 20.04.2009 and 16.05.2009. The challan for payment of fees will be made available on the Bank’s website. Candidates have to take a print out of the challan from the website and remit the fees only in any of our branches using this challan. On payment, the receipt portion of the challan will be given back to the candidate by the concerned branch incorporating the following details: 1. Deposit Journal Number 2. Branch Name 3. Branch Code 4. Date of Remittance

The above details are to be mentioned by the candidates at the appropriate place in the Online application format while submitting the same.

The payment of fees should be made on or before 16.05.2009

Application fee (including postage charge) non refundable
(a) For SC/ST/PC/Ex-serviceman – Rs 50/-*
(b) For all others (including OBC) – Rs 200/-

(*The fee for SC/ST/PC/Ex-serviceman is towards postage only and for others the fee includes postal charges of Rs 50/-. Requisite application fee is to be paid at any of the branches of Indian Bank only.

Eligibility Criteria

(a) A candidate must be either (i) a citizen of India or (ii) a subject of Nepal or (iii) subject of Bhutan or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who was migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of Permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the government of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination/interview conducted by the Bank but on final selection the offer of appointment may be given only after the Government of India has issued the necessary eligibility certificate.

(b) Educational Qualifications: As on 01.01.2009

A degree in any discipline from a recognized university or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the central government or A pass with 50% or more marks in higher secondary examination of 10+2 of the 10+2+3 pattern/intermediate/Pre University or any equivalent examination/Diploma in Banking recognized by Central/State Government or UT Administration.

(c) Relaxation for SC/ST/Ex-serviceman/Physically handicapped candidates: A pass in Higher Secondary examination of 10+2 of 10+2+3 pattern/intermediate/Pre University or any equivalent examination.

(d) Age: Not below 18 years and not above 28 years as on 01.01.2009

Relaxation in upper age limit

(i) SC/ST – 5 years
(ii) OBC – 3 years
(iii) VH/HI/OH – 10 years
(iv) Ex-servicemen – 3 years (In addition to the actual period of service in the Defence forces subject to a maximum age of 50 years)

(v) Widows, divorced women and women judiciously separated from their husbands, who have not remarried – by 9 years subject to a maximum of 35 years for General category and 40 years for SC/ST category.

(vi) Persons ordinarily domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir during the period from 01.01.80 to 31.12.89 – by 5 years (certificate to this effect from the competent authority to be produced at the time of interview)

Probation: On appointment, candidates will be on probation for a minimum period of 6 months. On successful completion of the probation, and found if suitable, they will be confirmed in the services of the bank.
Selection Procedure

Selection will be made on the basis of performance in Written Test and interview. Details of written test and interview are as under:

Written Test – (i) Objective Tests (There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the objective test. (ii) Descriptive Test – The descriptive test will be of 45 minutes duration. It will consist of 5 compulsory questions with internal options, to assess knowledge on Socio-Economic Developments and Communication skills. The descriptive test is only of qualifying nature.

Written test centres: The written test will be held at the following centres for the vacancies in the respective states mentioned in the brackets and the address of the venue will be advised in the call letters: Hyderabad, Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Guwahati (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura), Patna (Bihar, Jharkhand), Chandigarh (Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab), Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Bangalore (Karnataka), Panaji (Goa), Ernakulam (Kerala), Mumbai, Pune (Maharashtra), Bhubaneswar (Orissa), Raipur (Chattisgarh), Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Port Blair (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), Puducherry (Puducherry), Kolkata (Sikkim, West Bengal), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jaipur (Rajasthan), New Delhi (Delhi)

Call letters for the written examination:- The date of written test is 21.06.2009 (Sunday afternoon). The date of written test will be intimated in the Call letter along with the centre/venue for the examination. All eligible candidates will be issued call letters at the correspondence address given by them in their online application, which will be sent by post on or after 25.05.2009. Facility for downloading call letters online will also be provided from 25.05.2009, the details of which will be made available in the bank’s website.

Andhra Bank recruitment for Probationary Officers (POs) IT Officers, Technical Officers CA, Security Officers and Clerks 2009

Andhra Bank recruitment for Probationary Officers (POs) IT Officers, Technical Officers CA, Security Officers and Clerks 2009

Andhra Bank
(A Govt. of India Undertaking)
Personnel Department : Head Office, Hyderabad

Andhra Bank Head office: Hyderabad
(A Govt of India undertaking)

Pay Application fees by DD if branch of Andhra bank is not available and it should be attached to the application print out. Candidates can pay the fees online where branches of Andhra bank are available. Those who make payment of fees online, online registration of application is sufficient and they need not send the printout of application

Candidates are requested to apply on-line through bank’s website www.andhrabank.in. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date for online registration: 07.05.2009
Last date for receipt of print-out of registered application: 12.05.2009
Last date for receipt of application from far flung areas: 19.05.2009
Date of written test for clerks: 14.06.2009
Date of written test for Probationary Officers & Specialist Officers: 05.07.2009

(1) Probationary Officers, Grade – JMGS-I, No of vacancies – 295, Age as on 01.04.2009 – Minimum 21 years, Maximum 30 years

(2) Technical Officers, Grade - JMGS-I, No of vacancies – 15, Age as on 01.04.2009 – Minimum 21 years Maximum 30 years

(3) Officer-HR, Grade – JMGS-I, No of vacancies – 15, Age as on 01.04.2009 – Minimum 21 years Maximum 30 years

(4) Security Officers, Grade – MMGS-II, No of vacancies – 11, Age as on 01.04.2009 – Minimum 21 years Maximum 33 years

(5) Chartered accountants, Grade – MMGS-II, No of vacancies – 12, Age as on 01.04.2009 – Minimum 21 years Maximum 33 years

(6) Marketing Associates (On contractual basis – Junior level), No of vacancies – 100, Age as on 01.04.2009 – Minimum 21 years Maximum 25 years

(7) Clerks, No of vacancies – 550, Age as on 01.04.2009 – Maximum 18 years Minimum 28 years

Pay scale, allowance and perquisites

Officers in JMGS I, Pay scale – Rs 10,000 - Rs 18240, Approximate total monthly emoluments inclusive of basic, DA, CCA, HRS etc., at the start of the scale at metropolitan centres Rs. 16,200/-

Officers in MMGS II, Pay scale – Rs 13820 – Rs 19920, Approximate total monthly emoluments inclusive of basic, DA, CCA, HRA etc., at the start of the scale at metropolitan centres Rs 20,550/-

Clerks, Pay scale – Rs 4410 – 13210, Approximate total monthly emoluments inclusive of basic, DA, CCA, HRA etc., at the start of the scale at metropolitan centres Rs 7,200/- (including graduation increments)

Marketing Associates (On contractual basis – Junior level), Pay scale – Rs 2,50,000/- per annum, With fixed pay of 60% and variable pay of 40% linked to performance. Candidates are not eligible for any other benefits other than the compensation

Eligibility criteria

A candidate must be either (i) a citizen of India or (ii) a subject of Nepal or (iii) a subject of Bhutan or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st Jan 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, burma, sri lanka, east African countries of kenya, Uganda, the united republic of tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and zanzibar), zambia, malawi, zaire, ethiopia and vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Govt of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination/interview conducted by the bank but on final selection the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him by the Govt. of India.

Education qualifications and post-qualification work experience

Note: (a) The education qualifications prescribed for the post are the minimum. Candidates must possess the requisite qualifications as on 31.03.2009 and must attach proof, i.e. attested photocopies of the provisional pass/degree certificate and mark sheet.

Wherever work experience is specified, it is essential to possess the relevant experience and it should be full time, relevant to the post applied for and should be post-qualification, i.e. it will be counted from the date of acquiring the prescribed qualification and up to 31.03.2009

(b) In addition to the educational qualification prescribed, computer knowledge is also essential for all posts.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

Probationary Officers-JMGS-I, Educational qualification – Graduation in any discipline with first class with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from any university recognized by UGC, Experience – Nil

Technical Officers-JMGS-I, Educational qualification – B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical with first class with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from any university recognized by UGC/any AICTE accredited institution. In addition to graduation in engineering with first division candidates with MBA (Finance) from any university recognized by UGC/any AICTE accredited institute will be preferable, Work experience - Nil

Officers-HR-JMGS-I, Educational qualification – MBA (HR)/MA (HRM)/MA (Social work with specialization in PM & IR) with 1st class with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from any university recognized by UGC/AICTE accredited institution, work experience – Nil

Security Officers-MMGS-II, Educational qualification – A degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification from a recognized university, Work experience – (1) An officer with minimum 5 years commissioned service in the defence force (the service rendered for a continuous period of 5 years is equivalent to graduation) (2) A police officer not below the rank of Asst SP/Dy SP with 5 years serice (3) Officers of identical rank in para military forces with minimum 5 years service. (4) Preference will be given to security officers working in Bank/PSUs/reputed private sector organizations.

Chartered accountants-MMGS-II, Educational qualification – Graduate of any recognized university with a pass in the final examination of the institute of chartered accountants of India

Marketing Associates (On contractual basis-Junior level), Educational qualification – Graduation in Arts/Commerce/Science with 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA from any university recognized by UGC. Knowledge of local language is essential. Knowledge in Computers (MS Office use of web is essential). Period of contract: Two years with a review of performance at an interval of six months. The contract may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and requirement of the bank.

Clerks, Educational qualification – Graduation in any discipline from any recognized university or 10+2 examination or equivalent with first class with 60% marks. Knowledge of official language of the state/UT to which the candidate applies is essential

Selection procedure

Probationary Officers, JMGS-I, Written Test + Interview
Technical Officers, JMGS-I, Written test and/or group discussion and/or interview
Officers-HR, JMGS-I, Written test and/or group discussion and/or interview
Security Officers, MMGS-II, Written test and/or Group discussion and/or interview
Chartered accountants, MMGS-II, Written test and/or group discussion and/or interview

Marketing associates (on contractual basis-junior level), Written test and/or group discussion and/or interview

Clerks, Written test + interview

Written test: (Objective type)

PO JMGS-I, Test of General awareness, English language, Quantitative aptitude, test of reasoning

Technical Officer JMGS I, Test of General awareness, English language, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of reasoning

Clerks, Test of clerical aptitude, English language, test of numerical ability, test of reasoning

Application fee & postage charges (non-refundable)

Probationary Officer & specialist Officer, Category – General & OBC candidates, Application fees – Rs 325/-, Postal charges – Rs 75/-, Total – Rs. 400/-, SC/ST/PWD – Postal charges – Rs 75/-, Total – Rs 75/-

Probationary clerks, Category – General & OBC candidates – Rs 175/-, Postal charges – Rs 75/-, Total – 250/-, SC/ST/PWD/XSM candidates, Postal charges – Rs 75/-, Total – Rs 75/-

How to apply: Candidates are required to apply through on-line through website www.andhrabank.in. No other means/mode of applications will be accepted. The last date of receipt of system-generated print out of the applications is 12.05.2009 (applicable to candidates making payment of fee through DD mode). Application link on our website will be opened from 17.04.2009 to 07.05.2009

The guidelines for filling application are as under

Candidate must possess his/her own valid personal e-mail ID which should be valid for the entire duration of this recruitment project. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her e-mail id. Third party e-mail IDs are not permitted.

The candidate should have their DD payable at Mumbai favoring Andhra Bank recruitment project 2009 ready before applying on line. Without DD details, data will not be registered. The DD should not be dated before 17.04.2009 and not after 07.05.2009 (including for those applying from far flung areas)

Candidates should have the transaction ID number and depositing branch code no (receipt of payment of fees) from branch of Andhra bank before applying on line.

The candidate should keep a copy of application print out and payment challan for their record.

After applying on-line, the registered candidates should obtain a system-generated printout of the application, sign at the appropriate place and send along with application fee (i.e. DD/Pay order) The DD should invariably by attached to the print out

- A recent photograph should be pasted on the application

- Candidate’s name, post and date of birth should be written on the reverse of DD/Pay order

Application complete in all respect should be sent only by ordinary post in a closed envelope super scribed “Application for the post of ___ in Andhra bank”, at the following address

For Probationary officers JMGS I

Andhra Bank Recruitment Project 2009, Post Box No. 8218, Dahisar (East), Mumbai-400068

For specialist officers

Andhra Bank Recruitment Project 2009, Post Box No. 8590, Kandivali (East), Mumbai-400101

For clerks

Andhra Bank Recruitment Project 2009, Post box No. 9004, Goregaon (East) Mumbai-400063

Last date for receipt of applications is 12.05.2009

Last date for receipt of application from far flung area is 19.05.2009

Payment of application fee through online: The printed copy of the System generated application form with a passport size photograph affixed thereon, photocopy of the recruitment application fee payment challan and one set photocopies of the specified documents need not be submitted at the time of making the application. All these documents along with the original of these documents are required to be submitted only when invited for the personal interview.

Procedure for depositing on line fee: The application fee must be paid in cash, separately for each post at any branch of Andhra Bank. Before depositing the fee, the candidate must download two copies of cash payment challan from our website www.andhrabank.in and enter all the details in both the copies.

The candidate must ensure that the transaction ID generated is entered into voucher.

Each candidate will have to pay fees separately through the specimen challen. Candidates should join together and pay the combined fees through one challan

Call letter for the written examination: The dates of the written examination are tentatively fixed as follows

Clerks: 14.06.2009

Probationary Officers & Specialist Officers: 05.07.2009

However the dates will be intimated in the call letter along with the centre/venue for the examination, well in advance of the date of written examination

All eligible candidates will receive call letters by post at the correspondence address given by the candidate in their application form.

All eligible candidate who does not receive the call letter as on the date mentioned hereunder may contact the bank’s office at the respective centre’s address alongwith internet printout application and fee deposit challan with transaction ID (in case of online fee payment) and details of DD, address etc., as applicable to the post he/she has applied for taking immediate remedial action. The duplicate call letters will be issued between: for the post of clerks: 07.06.2009 to 13.06.2009, for the post of probationary officers & specialist officers: 30.06.2009 to 04.07.2009

Application link on website will be opened from 17.04.2009 to 07.05.2009

Bank Probationary Officer Exam India, ICICI Bank Probationary Officer Programme - August Batch

Bank Probationary Officer Exam India 2009

ICICI Bank Probationary Officer Programme - August 2009 Batch

ICICI Bank is commencing August 2009 Batch of ICICI Bank Probationary officer ProgrammeWritten Test & Interview is likely to be conducted across India in May/June 2009.

Probationary Officer Programme is an initiative by ICICI Bank to attract bright graduate students to pursue a career in banking. It is designed to develop specialists with banking knowledge and skills to partially fulfill the future need of trained bankers .

Those selected will undergo a one year intensive residential classroom training and internship in the following areas:

* Corporate Banking
* Private Banking
* Risk and Credit Management
* Treasury
* Branch Management
* Relationship Management


The training will be held in Bangalore or any other location in India as decided by ICICI Bank. During the training, a stipend will be given to candidates to meet out of pocket expenses. On successful completion of the program they will be absorbed as Assistant Manager.

Eligibility Criteria for Test:

* Graduates with 55% in any discipline.
* Up to 25 years of age as on August 1st, 2009 (should have been born on or after August 1, 1984).


Click on the link below to register yourself for the Process. Ensure you select your **Preferred Interview Location.

Last date of registration 20th April 2009 .

What is the selection procedure?

The selection will be through a multi stage selection process comprising of:

* Aptitude Test
* Group Process
* Profiling
* Interview

Who can apply?
# Graduates with 55% in any discipline
# Up to 25 years of age as on August 1, 2009 (should have been born on or after August 1, 1984)

If selected, You will undergo a one year intensive residential classroom training and internship with a stipend. All cost of the program including fooding & lodging will be borne by ICICI Bank. On successful completion of the program you will be absorbed as Assistant Manager – Band I at a gross salary of more than Rs. 3.5 Lakhs per annum.

Click here to apply

United Bank of India Bank Clerical Recruitment posts of Probationary Cash cum General Clerks

United Bank of India Bank Clerical Recruitment 2009 posts of Probationary Cash cum General Clerks
United Bank of India
(A wholly owned Government of India Undertaking)
Corporate Office: 11, Hemanta Basu Sarani, Kolkata-700001

United Bank of India, a premier Public Sector Bank, invites Online applications from Indian citizens for the posts ofposts of Probationary Cash cum General Clerks as indicated herein below:

IMPORTANT DATES
Opening date for On-line application: 30.03.2009
Closing date for Online application (For all applicants including those from far-flung areas)*: 27.04.2009
Last date for receipt of Print out of the System Generated Applications: 04.05.2009
Last date for receipt of Print out of the System Generated Application from far-flung areas: 11.05.2009
Date of written test for probationary clerks: 28.06.2009

*For candidates staying abroad and for those posting applications from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshdweep, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahaul and Spiti district and Pangi Sub division of chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.

Number of Vacancies
Probationary cash cum general clerk: 500

Age: Minimum 21 years and Maximum**: 28 years as on 01.01.2009
**Upper age limit for General candidates is 28 years. For other Groups the relaxation allowed is as given in clause-2.

State-wise/Reservation Category-wise distribution of vacancies:

Centre Code – 11, State code – 01, West Bengal, Total Vacancy – 113, SC – 24, ST – 06, OBC – 26, Gen – 57, Physically challenged – 04, Ex-servicemen – 04

Centre Code – 12, State code – 02, Delhi, Total vacancy – 35, SC – 05, ST – 03, OBC – 09, Gen – 18, Physically Challenged – 01, Ex-servicemen – 03

Centre code – 13, State code – 03, Tamilnadu, Total – 04, Gen – 04

Centre code – 14, State code – 04, Assam, Total – 100, ST – 06, ST – 11, OBC – 26, Gen – 57, Physically Challanged – 03, Ex-servicemen – 10

Centre code – 15, State code – 05, Bihar, Total vacancy – 30, ST – 04, ST – 03, OBC – 08, Gen – 15, Ex-servicemen – 03

Centre code – 16, State code – 06, Orissa, Total vacancy – 50, SC – 08, ST – 11, OBC – 06, Gen – 25, Physically challenged – 03, Ex-servicemen – 05

Centre code – 17, State code – 07, Jharkhand, Total vacancy – 50, SC – 05, ST – 13, OBC – 05, Gen – 27, Physically challenged – 03, Ex-servicemen – 05

Centre code – 18, State code – 08, Andaman, Total vacancy – 06, ST – 01, OBC – 02, Gen – 03,

Centre code – 19, State code – 09, Sikkim, Total vacancy – 06, ST – 01, OBC – 01, Gen – 04

Centre code – 20, State code – 10, Chattisgarh, Total vacancy – 09, SC – 01, ST – 03, OBC – 01, Gen – 04, Ex-servicemen – 01

Centre code – 21, State code – 11, Manipur, Total vacancy – 02, ST – 01, Gen – 01
Centre code – 22, State code – 12, Mizoram, Total vacancy – 02, ST – 01, Gen – 01

Centre code – 23, State code – 13, Arunachal Pradesh, Total vacancy – 06, ST – 03, Gen – 03

Centre code – 24, State code – 14, Nagaland, Total vacancy – 07, ST – 03, Gen – 04

Centre code – 25, State code – 15, Meghalaya, Total vacancy – 11, ST – 05, Gen – 06, Ex-servicemen – 01

Centre code – 26, State code – 16, Tripura, Total vacancy – 40, SC – 07, ST – 12, OBC – 01, Gen – 20, Physically challenged – 01, Ex-servicemen – 04

Centre code – 27, State code – 17, Uttar Pradesh, Total vacancy – 20, OBC – 07, Gen – 13, Ex-servicemen – 02

Centre code – 28, State code – 18, Kerala, Total vacancy – 09, OBC – 03, Gen – 06, Ex-servicemen – 01

Total vacancy – 500, SC – 60, ST – 77, OBC – 95, Gen – 268, Physically challenged – 15, Ex-servicemen – 39

The recruitment for the post of Probationary Clerks shall be on State-wise basis. Candidates can apply for the post of Probationary clerk in one state only. On selection, candidates will be placed any where in that state depending upon Bank’s need and the candidates will have to work in the place of posting for a minimum period of 1 year.

Pay Scale, Allowances and Perquisites as applicable: Probationary Clerks: Rs 4410-13210
In addition DA, HRA, CCA, Medical Aid, Hospitalization expenses, conveyance expenses, LFC and retirement benefits are admissible as per the rules of the Bank.

Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must be either (i) a citizen of India or (ii) a subject of Nepal or (iii) subject of Bhutan or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East Africa countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (i), (ii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the interview conducted by the bank but on final selection the offer of appointment may be given only after the Government of India has issued the necessary eligibility certificate to him/her.

Relaxation in upper age limit (In case of candidates belonging to the following categories)

SC/ST – by 5 years
OBC – by 3 years
Physically Challenged – by 10 years
Ex-Servicemen – by 3 years in addition to the actual period of service rendered in defence services subject to a maximum age of 50 years
Widows, divorced women & women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried: by 9 years subject to maximum age limit of 35 years for general and SC/ST candidates 40 years
Persons domiciled in the state of J&K during the period from 01.01.80 to 31.12.89 – by 5 years

Minimum Educational Qualification as on 01.01.2009
Must have passed 10+2 examination or equivalent with 60% marks in aggregate. 5% relaxation available to candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/PC category or graduate in any discipline from any recognized university. Candidate must have successfully completed a computer course of at least 3 months duration from any institute recognized by central/state govt./AICTE

All education qualifications should be from a recognized board/university institute. The educational qualifications prescribed for the post are the minimum. Candidates must possess these qualifications and must attach proof thereof along with the printout.

Selection Procedure
Merely satisfying the eligibility norms do not entitle a candidate to be called for written test & interview. All the eligible candidates who apply and whose applications are received in time will be considered for selection process, which is through written test & interview.

Written Test
The written test will be Objective and Descriptive type. The question in objective tests except for the test of English will be printed in bilingual, i.e. English and Hindi. The questions in descriptive paper will be printed in bilingual i.e. English and Hindi version. The candidates will have the option to answer the descriptive paper either in English or Hindi or official language of the state/U.T. There will be negative marks for the wrong answers in the objective tests.

The written test will be held on 28.06.2009 (Sunday).

The written test will be held at the following centres with the centre code.
11 – Kolkata, 12 – New Delhi, 13 – Chennai, 14 – Guwahati, 15 – Patna, 16 – Bhubaneswar, 17- Ranchi, 18 – Portblair, 19 – Gangtok, 20 – Raipur, 21 – Imphal, 22 – Aizwal, 23 – Itanangar, 24 – Kohima, 25 – Shillong, 26 – Agartala, 27 – Lucknow, 28 – Trivandrum

Application Fee (Non-refundable): For SC/ST/PC* - Rs. 50/-, For others (Gen & OBC) – Rs. 200/-

*The fee for SC/ST/PC is towards postage only and for others the fee includes postal charges of Rs 50/-

How to apply:
Candidates are required to apply On-line through website www.unitedbankofindia.com
No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

Attach following documents to the system generated Online application form and send by ordinary post
(i) Xerox copy of school leaving certificate in support of date of birth
(ii) Xerox copy of the final degree certificate, certificates in respect of passing graduation examination (Provisional Certificate will be accepted only if the candidate has passed the relevant examination during the past one year i.e. 2008 or the university has not yet issued the certificate). (iii) Year wise/semester-wise mark sheets for the graduate and post graduate degree or professional course
(iv) Medical certificates in case of physical challenged candidates
(v) SC/ST caste certificate/OBC certificate with “Non-creamy layer clause” (Not more than one year old)
(vi) DD/Bankers’ cheque

Canidate’s name, date of birth, address, post code & registration/application number should be written on the back of demand draft/bankers’ cheque.

System generated online application form complete in all respect enclosing the above documents and the relevant demand draft/bankers’ cheque should be sent in a closed envelope by ordinary post only superscribing as “application for the post of Probationary Cash cum General Clerk (Post code-11)” so as to reach on or before the last date to the following address

Post Box No. 8588, Kandivali (East), Mumbai-400101

Last date for receipt of application print-outs
Last date for receipt of Print out of the system generated applications at the address given above by ordinary post on or before: 04.05.2009

Last date for receipt of Print out of the system generated application form far flung areas i.e. Andman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshdweep Minicoy Islands, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Lahul & Spiti district and Pangi Sub-division of chamba district of H.P., by ordinary post on or before: 11.05.2009

The bank will not be responsible for any loss of printout in transit or for rejection of printout because of non-receipt of printout on or before the stipulated date. Candidates are advised to send only one application in an envelope.