Clerical Cadre in Associate Banks of State Bank of India

Advertisement No. CRPD/ABCL/2012-13/01

Clerical Cadre

Scale of Pay: Rs.7200-400/3-8400-500/3-9900-600/4-12300-700/7-17200-1300/1-18500- 800/1-19300

Emoluments: Selected candidates will be paid emoluments as applicable to Award Staff under various Rules/Awards/Settlement in force in the employer Bank from time to time. At present, the total starting emoluments of a Clerical Cadre employee payable are around Rs.14200/- per month for Graduates inclusive of D.A. and other allowances at the current rate in a metro city.

Qualification:

• Minimum 12th Standard (10 + 2) pass or equivalent qualification with a minimum of aggregate 60% marks (55% for SC/ ST/ PWD/ XS).
• A degree (Graduation level) from a recognised university.

Age Limit: Minimum Age : 18 years ; Maximum Age: 28 years (as on 01.08.2012). Candidates born not earlier than 02.08.1984 and not later than 01.08.1994, both days inclusive are only eligible to apply.

Note:

1. Candidates who have not passed 12th standard Examination but have passed Diploma course after 10th standard are eligible for the captioned recruitment provided: • Diploma course passed after 10th standard must be a full time course (Diploma course through correspondence are not eligible) with a minimum of two years duration. • The Diploma course passed after 10th standard should be recognized / approved by the State Board of Technical Education of concerned State.

2. The percentage of marks in 12th/ Diploma Course shall be arrived at by dividing the marks obtained by the candidate in all subjects by aggregate maximum marks of all subjects irrespective of optional/additional optional subjects studied. Grace marks, if any, awarded by the Board/University will be excluded for the purpose of calculation of percentage. The date of passing the eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the marksheet/provisional certificate or the date on which the result was posted on the website of the university / institution.

3. Matriculate Ex-serviceman, who have obtained the Indian Army Special Certificate of Education or corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force, after having completed not less than 15 years of service in Armed Forces as on 01.08.2012 of the Union are also eligible for the post. Such certificates should be dated on or before 31.12.2012

4. Candidate should be able to write and speak English fluently.

5. Knowledge of local language will be an added qualification. (Some questions may be put in the local language at the time of interview, to ascertain the level of familiarity of the candidates with the local language.)

Application Fees:

• SC/ST/PWD/XS OBC/General Intimation Charges : Rs.50/-

• OBC/General Intimation Charges + Application Fee : Rs.350/

Selection Process:

All eligible candidates should apply on-line before the last date for registration of application.

• Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the written test and interview taken together. Merely satisfying the eligibility norms does not entitle a candidate to be called for written test or interview.

• The written test will be of Objective type consisting of (i) General Awareness (ii) General English (iii) Quantitative Aptitude (iv) Reasoning Ability (v) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Knowledge. The questions in objective tests, except for the test of General English, will be printed bilingual i.e., English & Hindi.

There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests. 1/4th marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective tests.

The passing marks in each of the tests will be decided by the Bank on the basis of the performance of all the competing candidates taken together in each test to a minimum required level. Candidates are also required to score a minimum percentage marks on aggregate to be considered for interview. For SC/ST/OBC/PWD/XS candidates, 5% relaxation is available thereon. Minimum percentage marks on aggregate will be decided by the bank.

How To Apply:

GUIDELINES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION: Candidates should have valid email ID. This will help him/her in getting call letter/interview advices etc. by e-mail.

OPTION-I: PAYMENT OF FEE (OFFLINE):

1. Candidates should first scan their photograph and signature as detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature.
2. Candidates to visit Bank's website www.statebankofindia.com or www.sbi.co.in and open the appropriate Online Application Format given under “Recruitment Link”.
3. Candidates are advised to fill the application carefully. In the event of the candidate not able to fill the data in one go, he can save the data already entered. When the data is saved, a provisional registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the registration number and password. They can reopen the saved data using registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. This facility will be available for three times only. Once the application is filled complete, candidate should submit the data. Candidates to take a printout of the system generated fee payment challan immediately. No change/edit will be allowed thereafter. The registration at this stage is provisional.
4. Fee Payment: Fee payment will be accepted from 2nd working day after registration and can be made within three working days at any branch of State Bank of India. System generated fee payment challan will be used for depositing fee. Once fee is paid, the registration process is completed.
5. Candidate will receive registration confirmation by SMS/e-mail after THREE working days from the date of payment of fees. Candidate must ensure to furnish correct Mobile number / e-mail address to receive the registration confirmation.
6. Three days after fee payment candidate will also have a provision to reprint the submitted application containing fee details. The printout of the application and fee receipt should be retained with the candidate. It will have to be submitted at the time of interview, if called.

OPTION-II: PAYMENT OF FEE (ONLINE PAYMENT):

1. Candidates must follow steps i) to iii) given under Option-I above.
2. After ensuring the correctness of the particulars of the application form candidates are required to pay fees through the payment gateway integrated with the application, following the instructions available on the screen. No change/edit will be allowed thereafter.
3. The payment can be made by using MASTER/VISA debit/ credit cards or Internet Banking by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment will be borne by the candidates.
4. On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form will be generated; which may be printed for record.
5. If the online transaction is not successfully completed, the candidate will be required to register again and make payment online.

Important Dates

• On-line Registration of Applications From : 30.07.2012
• Last Date for Registration of Online Applications : 13.08.2012
• Payment of Fees - Offline : 01.08.2012 to 17.08.2012
• Payment of Fees - Online : 30.07.2012 to 13.08.2012
• Dates of Written Examination : 07.10.2012 and 14.10.2012

Bank may conduct written test on more than two dates, if need be.

Courtesy: State Bank of India