Canara Bank Clerical Recruitment 2012 - 2000 Vacancies for Probationary Clerks

Recruitment of Probationary Clerks

Canara Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank with over 3600 branches, invites applications for recruitment of 2000 Probationary Clerks from the candidates holding a valid Common Written Examination Score Card for recruitment in Clerical cadre, issued by IBPS, Mumbai

Eligible candidates, who are holding a valid IBPS CWE-Clerk 2011-12 score card, are requested to apply on-line through Bank’s website www.canarabank.com

No other means/mode of application will be accepted

Recruitment of Probationary Clerk 2012-13 in Canara Bank

Important Dates

Payment of application fee/intimation charges: 18th June, 2012 to 01st July, 2012

Opening date of online registration in website: 18th June, 2012

Closing date of online registration in website: 01st July, 2012

Vacancies

Andaman and Nicobar; Unreserved 03; Total 03

Andhra Pradesh; SC 23; ST 11; OBC 39; Unreserved 73; Total 146

Arunachal Pradesh; ST 02; Unreserved 04; Total 06

Assam; SC 01; ST 02; OBC 08; Unreserved 12; Total 23

Bihar; SC 08; OBC 18; Unreserved 29; Total 55

Chhattisgarh; SC 03; ST 10; OBC 01; Unreserved 15; Total 29

Dadra and Nagar Haveli; Unreserved 02; Total 02

Delhi; SC 05; ST 03; OBC 09; Unreserved 17; Total 34

Goa; ST 03; OBC 02; Unreserved 06; Total 11

Gujarat; SC 03; ST 07; OBC 13; Unreserved 23; Total 46

Haryana; SC 18; OBC 23; Unreserved 44; Total 85

Himachal Pradesh; SC 05; OBC 05; Unreserved 10; Total 20

Jammu and Kashmir; SC 01; ST 01; OBC 03; Unreserved 05; Total 10

Jharkhand; SC 04; ST 08; OBC 05; Unreserved 17; Total 34

Karnataka; SC 50; ST 23; OBC 85; Unreserved 159; Total 317

Kerala; SC 13; ST 02; OBC 37; Unreserved 84; Total 136

Madhya Pradesh; SC 12; ST 16; OBC 12; Unreserved 40; Total 80

Maharashtra; SC 09; ST 08; OBC 23; Unreserved 41; Total 81

Manipur; ST 02; Unreserved 04; Total 06

Meghalaya; ST 02; Unreserved 03; Total 05

Mizoram; ST 02; Unreserved 04; Total 06

Nagaland; ST 04; Unreserved 06; Total 10

Odisha; SC 09; ST 14; OBC 07; Unreserved 31; Total 61

Puducherry; OBC 01; Unreserved 04; Total 05

Punjab; SC 32; OBC 23; Unreserved 55; Total 110

Rajasthan; SC 13; ST 10; OBC 15; Unreserved 39; Total 77

Sikkim; Unreserved 04; Total 04

Tamil Nadu; SC 59; ST 05; OBC 84; Unreserved 152; Total 300

Tripura; SC 01; ST 04; Unreserved 05; Total 10

Uttarakhand; SC 08; OBC 04; Unreserved 18; Total 30

Uttar Pradesh; SC 49; ST 03; OBC 63; Unreserved 115; Total 230

West Bengal; SC 06; ST 01; OBC 07; Unreserved 14; Total 28

Total; SC 332; ST 143; OBC 487; Unreserved 1038; Total 2000

IBPS CWE cut-off marks

Test of Reasoning (TR); Unreserved 24 and above, SC/ST/OBC/PhD/Ex-Servicemen 21 and above

Test of English Language (EN); Unreserved 24 and above, SC/ST/OBC/PhD/Ex-Servicemen 21 and above

Test of Numerical Ability (NA); Unreserved 24 and above, SC/ST/OBC/PhD/Ex-Servicemen 21 and above

Test of General Awareness (GA); Unreserved 24 and above, SC/ST/OBC/PhD/Ex-Servicemen 21 and above

Test of Computer Knowledge (CK); Unreserved 24 and above, SC/ST/OBC/PhD/Ex-Servicemen 21 and above

Marks in individual subjects and total weighted standard score printed in IBPS score card only will be considered

The recruitment for the post of Probationary Clerks shall be on State-wise/Union Territory wise basis

Candidates can apply for Probationary Clerk post in one state/union territory only and should have appeared for the test, from a centre allotted for that particular state/union territory in IBPS CWE-Clerk 2011-12

On selection, candidates will be placed anywhere in that state/union territory depending up on Bank’s requirement and candidate has to work in the place of posting for a minimum period of 5 years

Candidates belonging to reserved categories, for which no post has been announced, are free to apply against the un-reserved posts, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned

The number of posts and the reservations provided are provisional and may vary according to actual requirement of the Bank, subject to availability of suitable candidates

Eligibility Criteria

Passed the Common Written Examination (CWE) for Clerks 2011-12 conducted by IBPS, Mumbai and holding a valid IBPS score card of the said CWE

Should have obtained a minimum score or above in each subject and also in the total weighted standard score for the state/union territory, for which candidate is applying; and

A pass with 60% marks in the aggregate in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern)/SSLC/10th Std examination of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent

SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EX-SM candidates a pass in the aggregate in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern)/ SSLC/10th Std examination of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent; or

A pass with 50% marks in HSC examination of 10+2 (10+2+3) pattern/11th Std of (11+1+3) pattern or Intermediate/ Pre-University or any equivalent examination/diploma in Banking recognized by Central/ State Govt or UT administration

SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EXSM candidates a pass in HSC examination of 10+2 (10+2+3 pattern)/11th Std of (11+1+3) pattern or Intermediate/ Pre-University or any equivalent examination/ diploma in Banking recognized by Central/State Govt or UT administration; or

Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Govt; and

Candidate should have proficiency in official language of the State/ UT for which he/she is applying

Educational qualification prescribed above is minimum and should have been acquired on or before 01st August, 2011

Candidate should indicate the percentage obtained calculated to the nearest two decimals in the online application

Where CGPA/OGPA is awarded, the same should be converted in to percentage and indicate the same in online application, besides indicating the CGPA/OGPA in the on line application

A copy of conversion formula notified by Board/University for converting grades in to percentage has to be submitted at the time of interview

All the educational qualifications mentioned should be from a recognized University/ Institution and the result should have been declared on or before 01st August, 2011

Proper document from Board/University for having declared the result on or before 01st August, 2011 has to be submitted at the time of interview

The fraction of percentage arrived will be ignored 59.99% will be treated as less than 60% and 49.99% will be treated as less than 50%

Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems shall be an essential qualification, which a candidate must either possess or acquire within 6 months from the date of joining the Bank

Hindi Knowledge: The candidates shall acquire working knowledge of Hindi, if not possessed already, before completion of probationary period

Age (as on 01st August, 2011 inclusive): Minimum 18 years, maximum 28 years

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

Dearness Allowance, HRA, CCA, Medical Aid, Hospitalization expenses, Leave Fare Concession etc, depending on the place of posting shall be available as per rules

Nationality/Citizenship: 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 01st 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 African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v) above shall be a person in whose favour 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 group discussion/interview conducted by the Bank, but on final selection the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate issued by the Govt of India, is produced

Relaxation in upper age limit: SC/ST candidates 5 years; OBC/OBC-Minority candidates by 3 years; PwD 10 years; All persons who are ordinarily domiciled in Kashmir Division of J&K State during 01.01.80 to 31.12.89 -5 years; Persons (Children/Family members of those) affected by 1984 riots-5 years; Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands, who have not remarried-9 years; Ex-servicemen -by 3 years plus period of service in Armed Forces, subject to a maximum age of 50 years

Application Fee (non-refundable): SC/ST/PwD Rs 50.0 (Intimation Charges only); All others Rs 100/-

Kindly ensure the eligibility for the post, before paying the application fees/intimation charges as the same is not refundable

The application fee/intimation charges can be paid by; Directly remitting the amount in any of the Canara Bank Branches; Paying the amount through NEFT in any other Bank

Directly remitting the amount in any of the Canara Bank Branches

Take print out of the payment challan from website

Fill the particulars IBPS CWE-Clerk 2011-12 registration number, name, date of birth, contact Tele number, category, amount deposited, depositing branch name and city

Submit the fee payment challan and amount in any Canara Bank Branch

Collect the candidate’s copy of fee payment challan from the Branch

Please verify that challan is properly signed and the details of Transaction Sequence Number, Branch Name and DP Code Number, Deposit Date are noted in the challan by the Branch Authorities

Log on to bank website www.canarabank.com for applying on-line by using Registration Number/Roll Number and password pertaining to IBPS CWE-Clerk 2011-12

Paying the amount through NEFT in any other Bank (if the candidate opts for payment through other Banks)

Fill the NEFT challan as required by the bank with Beneficiary details as (Beneficiary Account-Canara Bank, Recruitment Project-2/2012-Probationary Clerks, Account Number-1173201002265, Payee Bank-Canara Bank, South End Road Branch, Bangalore, IFSC Code-CNRB0001173, Payment Details-Mention your IBPS Registration Number, Make payment)

Collect NEFT payment receipt. please check that receipt is properly signed and the details of NEFT UTR Number, IFSC code of the sending branch, name of the sending bank, city, deposit date, amount etc are noted in the challan by the Branch Authorities

Kindly write IBPS CWE-Clerk 2011-12 registration number, name, date of birth and category on the back of the NEFT Receipt

Log on to bank website www.canarabank.com for applying on line by using Registration Number/Roll Number and Password pertaining to IBPS CWE-Clerk 2011-12

If the payment is made through internet banking, take print out of online receipt

After on line registration, candidates are requested to write their registration number on the back of the Payment Challan/NEFT Receipt

The application fee/ intimation charges should be paid between 18th June, 2011 and 01st July, 2012 (both dates inclusive)

Even if the last date of registration changes due to technical reasons, the valid dates for payment of application fee/ intimation charges will not be changed

Please retain the fee payment challan/NEFT receipt safely and the same is to be submitted to the Bank at the time of interview

Payment of fee by demand draft/cheque/money orders/postal orders etc will not be accepted and such applications will be summarily rejected

Selection Procedure: The selection for the post of Probationary Clerks for each State/ Union Territory is on the basis of score obtained in stipulated CWE for Clerks plus group discussion plus Interview

Proficiency (read, write and speak) in official language of the State/UT for which the candidate has applied, will be tested during group discussion and marks will be awarded for the same

The group discussion and Interview will be held at the identified centres

The list of centres will be made available in the on line application

Depending upon the number of vacancies in each State/ Union Territory, the Bank reserves the right to shortlist requisite number of candidates based on the CWE score, academics of the candidates, as decided by the Bank and only those shortlisted candidates will be called for group discussion and interview

The centre and address of the venue, time and date for group discussion and interview will be informed to the shortlisted candidates in the call letter and candidates have to attend for the same at their own cost

The details of shortlisted candidates for group discussion and interview will be hosted in our website

The final selection for the post of Probationary Clerk is on the basis of rank lists drawn based on the total marks for each State/Union Territory

Mere eligibility/admission to the group discussion/interview/pass in group discussion/interview does not imply that the Bank is satisfied beyond doubt about the candidate’s eligibility and shall not vest any right in a candidate for selection

The Bank would be free to reject the candidature of any candidate at any stage of the recruitment process, if he/ she is found to be ineligible and/ or furnished incorrect or false information/ certificates/ documents or has suppressed any material facts and the fees paid by the ineligible candidates shall be forfeited

If appointed, such a candidate may be summarily removed from the services of the Bank

The Bank reserves the right to change the selection procedure/ hold supplementary selection process, if necessary

The change, if any, shall be intimated to the candidates through our website/ email in advance

Identity Verification: While appearing for the group discussion and interview, the candidate should produce photo identity such as PAN card/passport/driving licence/voter identity card/Bank pass book with photograph/photo embossed credit card/Aadhaar card for verification

If the identity of the candidate is in doubt, the candidate will not be allowed for group discussion and interview

Probation: The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of six (6) months of active service from the date of joining, as per the rules of the Bank

How to apply

Candidates are requested to read the contents of the advertisement and ensure their eligibility before applying

The eligible candidates are required to apply on-line through bank’s website www.canarabank.com

Candidate should posses a valid IBPS score card, and also should fulfill all the eligibility criteria stipulated for the post

Candidates should have a valid personal e-mail ID (the same email ID registered with IBPS CWE-Clerk 2011-12)

This e-mail ID should be kept functional till completion of this recruitment project

All the communication will be sent to the candidates on this e-mail ID only

Candidates should have remitted the requisite fee in any branch of Canara Bank or candidates should have remitted the requisite fee in any other Bank through NEFT and should have details of payment made

Please note that without valid payment details, on line registration of application will be summarily rejected

Candidates are required to visit the Bank’s website www.canarabank.com

Click on the link recruitment project-2/ 2012-Probationary Clerk’s read the instructions and apply for the post

Alternatively, candidates can click the link Recruitment scrolling in the Announcement column

Log in with the registration number or roll number and password pertaining to IBPS CWE-Clerk 2011-12 for applying on-line

After filling in all the required particulars correctly, candidates shall submit the application on line

Ensure correctness before submission

Candidates should take utmost care to furnish the correct details while filling in on line application

Submission of incorrect/false information in the online application will render the candidature invalid

Retain a copy of the final on line application print out along with registration number and password safely for your records

The name of the candidate or his/her father/husband etc should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the certificates/mark sheets

Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature

Candidates need not send application print/documents at this stage

If shortlisted for group discussion and interview, at the time of group discussion/interview, candidates have to submit the following documents/certificates; print-out of on-line application submitted to the Bank with Photo and Signature affixed at appropriate place; Copy of on-line application submitted to IBPS for CWE for Clerical cadre held in 2011; Payment Challan/NEFT Receipt, Print out of group discussion and Interview call letter; IBPS score card; Proof of date of birth along with proof of certificate for age relaxation, if any; Certificates and Mark lists (semester-wise/year-wise) from SSC/SSLC/X std, 10+2/ PUC/ Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation (if any) etc; Caste certificate in Govt of India format, in case of SC/ST/OBC/OBCM category candidates and Medical certificate in case of PwD candidates; any other relevant documents

Originals of the documents should be presented for verification

Candidates will not be allowed to take up group discussion and interview with out production of the documents

Call Letters: The candidates who have been shortlisted will only be called for the group discussion and interview and their details and schedule for group discussion and interview will be made available in Bank’s website www.canarabank.com

All the communications; call letters for group discussion/interview etc, will be sent only to the registered e-mail given by the candidate. Request for sending to different e-mail ID subsequently will not be entertained

Alternatively the call letter for group discussion and interview can be downloaded from the Bank’s website

Bank will not take responsibility for late receipt/non-receipt of call letter/ any communication e-mailed 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 recruitment process