Training Programme for Graduates in Jammu & Kashmir

 Recruitment for the Posts of Probationary Officers & Probationary Clerks
The Special Industry Initiative- Jammu & Kashmir Scheme

Special Industry Initiative for the State of Jammu & Kashmir (SII-J&K) – Udaan aims at;

• Skill development and employability of the youth in Jammu & Kashmir;

• Unemployed residents of J&K who have done Graduation or above will be covered under this scheme;

• A Residential Training Programme for Skill development will be conducted for the identified graduate youth of J&K, from amongst those enrolled for the training;

• 300 Candidates will be shortlisted initially for Training based on academics / written test and /or interview, in co-ordination with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Govt of Jammu & Kashmir;

• Duration of the training will be 3 months leading to a certification at the end;

• Bank will be conducting selection process for successful candidates for recruitment to the posts of 135 Probationary Officers and 15 Probationary Clerks; and

• The 150 candidates who came out successful in the selection process, post training, will be appointed in the Bank.

Canara Bank,a leading Public Sector Bank with Head Office in Bangalore and pan India presence with over 3680 branches, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, is participating in the Special Industry Initiative - Jammu & Kashmir (UDAAN) Scheme launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs,Government of India.

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates in the state of Jammu & Kashmir for enrolling to the training programme.

Vacancy Details:

For Training

• Probationary Officer  JMGS-I : 270 (SC-40,ST-20,OBC-72,GEN-138,PH-6)

• Probationary Clerk : 30 (SC-2,ST-3,OBC-8,GEN-17)

For Recruitment & Training:

• Probationary Officer  JMGS-I : 135 (SC-20,ST-10,OBC-36,GEN-69,PH-3)

• Probationary Clerk : 15 (SC-1,ST-1,OBC-4,GEN-9)

Age (as on 01-03-2013):

• Probationary Officer  JMGS-I : Minimum - 21 Years and Maximum - 30 Years

• Probationary Clerk : Minimum - 21 Years and Maximum - 30 Years

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit to reserved categories is applicable as per Government guidelines.

Eligibility :

• This entire process is applicable only to the youth of Jammu & Kashmir, who have completed Graduation or above as on the cut-off date mentioned above.

• Duration of Training is 3 Months - a mix of Class Room training for 2 months at Canara Bank Regional Staff Training College, Sector-18, Plot No.-80, Near IFFCO Chowk, Gurgaon-122015 and On-the-Job training for 1 month at our bank branches in the states of Delhi & Haryana; or a suitable mix of classroom & on-the-job training as decided by the Bank. The exact dates of the training will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates subsequently.

• Candidates depending on their eligibility may opt for either Probationary Officer or Probationary Clerk post, or both while enrolling for training. The eligible candidates who have enrolled for training will be shortlisted based on the post they opted for, their academic record and suitability to the post. For such shortlisting, Bank may conduct a written test and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview etc., if required.

• Candidates have to read the eligibility criteria stipulated for each post carefully and should ensure their eligibility for the post.

Qualification :

• Probationary Officer  JMGS-I : Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Government of India and the result should have been declared on or before Date 01.03.2013.

• Probationary Clerk : Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Government of India and the result should have been declared on or before Date 01.03.2013. The candidate should preferably have proficiency in official language of the state.

Note :
Computer Literacy: A test will be conducted on computer knowledge after completion of training and pass in that test will be deemed as having computer knowledge.
Hindi Knowledge: The candidates shall acquire working knowledge of Hindi, if not possessed already, before completion of probationary period, if appointed.

Stipend & Salary:

During the Training Period, candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs. 2500/- per month.

On appointment in the Bank, candidates will be paid Salary & emoluments:

• Probationary Officer  JMGS-I : Rs.14500 – 600/7 – 18700 – 700/2 – 20100 – 800/7 – 25700
  Emoluments : Rs. 26,936/- per month

• Probationary Clerk : Rs.7200 – 400/3 – 8400 – 500/3 – 9900 – 600/4 – 12300 – 700/7 – 17200 – 1300/1 – 18500 – 800/1 – 19300
  Emoluments : Rs. 15,205/- per month

Selection Procedure:

Shortlisting of Candidates for Training:
(a)The eligible candidates who have enrolled for training will be shortlisted based on their academic record and suitability to the post. For such shortlisting, Bank may conduct a written test and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview etc., if required.
(b)Total of 300 candidates will be shortlisted for imparting a residential training on skill development for a period of 3 months. The shortlisted candidates shall be allowed for training only on receipt of appropriate verification of antecedents and necessary clearance from Government Authorities / NSDC.
(c)The Training will be imparted by the Bank through internal faculty of the Bank or, with the help of other identified Training Institutes, at Bank’s Regional Staff Training College (RSTC), Gurgaon and identified branches / locations. After completion of training, candidates will be examined and successful candidates will be awarded with a certificate.

Selection Process for Recruitment:
(a)Bank will be conducting Written Test, Group Discussion and Interview for the candidates who have been certified successful in training for recruitment to the posts of Prob. Officers and Clerks, depending on the option given by them and their eligibility for the respective posts. The selection process (Written Test, GD and interview) will be done by the Bank for these posts after completion of each batch. Bank reserves the right to alter the selection process, if required.
(b)The total marks allotted for Group Discussion and for Interview are 100 each.The minimum qualifying mark in the Written Test, Group Discussion and Interview are 40% for Unreserved category and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates. Only those candidates who secure the minimum marks as above at each level of selection process will be considered for preparation of final rank lists.
(c)The final selection for these posts shall be on the basis of rank lists drawn taking in to account the marks obtained by the candidates in Written Test + Group Discussion + Interview, with the following weightages:

• Probationary Officer  JMGS-I : Written Test  (50 %)+ Group Discussion (30 %) + Interview (20 %).

• Probationary Clerk : Written Test  (60 %)+ Group Discussion (15 %) + Interview (25 %).

How to Apply :

• Candidates are requested to read the contents of the advertisement carefully and ensure their eligibility before applying for training. Candidates should have a valid personal e-mail ID. This e-mail ID should be kept functional till completion of this project. All the communication will be sent to the candidates on this e-mail ID only.

• The eligible candidates have to register in www.nsdcudaan.com  and apply for this programme during 29.04.2013 to 15.05.2013. All candidates who have applied on-line have to bring with them a filled-in physical application form as per application format provided in the Annexure.

• Candidates can also apply by submitting physical application, as per application format provided in the Annexure, to the designated branches of Canara Bank or to the Nodal Officers at the designated Degree Colleges on or before 15.05.2013.

• When called for GD and/or Interview or any other process, candidates have to bring the originals along with self attested copies of the following documents, for verification;
  (i) Proof of Date of Birth along with proof of certificate for applicable age relaxation, if any, under the relevant category;
  (ii) Certificates and Marklists from SSC / SSLC / X std, 10+2 / PUC / Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation (if any) etc.
  (iii) Caste Certificate in case of SC/ST/OBC category candidates & Disability Certificate in case of PWD candidates
  (iv) Character certificate from the college / Institution last attended by the candidate
  (v) Any other relevant documents
  Candidates will not be allowed to take up GD and/or Interview etc., without production of the documents

• The candidates who have been shortlisted [as mentioned in Point No. 7] will only be called for the Group Discussion and/or Interview and the schedule for Group Discussion and/or Interview etc., will be made available in Bank’s website www.canarabank.com  and also in www.nsdcudaan.com.

• All the communications viz., call letters for Group Discussion / interview etc., will be sent to the registered e-mail ID given by the candidate. The shortlisted candidates will also be notified through SMS to their registered mobile number.

• Bank will not take responsibility for late receipt / non-receipt of call letter / any communication e-mailed /SMSed due to technical reasons or whatsoever to the candidate. Hence candidates are requested to keep track of their application status by visiting Bank’s website as well as checking of their registered e-mail account from time to time during the process.

• Call for/ admission to the Group Discussion / interview is purely provisional without verification of age / qualification / category etc. of the candidates. Mere receipt of call letter for Group Discussion / interview does not imply that the Bank is satisfied about the candidate’s eligibility. Candidates should ensure their eligibility before applying / attending the Group Discussion / interview etc. Bank reserves right to reject ineligible candidate’s applications at any stage.

• Applications which are incomplete in any respect will be rejected.

• Candidates in their own interest are advised to register on-line and submit their applications well in time before the last date for submission, to avoid the possibility of dis-connection / inability / failure to log on the NSDC /Bank’s website on account of heavy load on internet / website jam. The Bank does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other reasons beyond the control of the Bank.

Important Dates :

• Starting Date for Online Registration in www.nsdcudaan.com: 29-04-2013
• Last Date for Online Registration in www.nsdcudaan.com: 15-05-2013

Courtesy : Canara Bank