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special drive for SC and STs in Madhya Bharat Gramin Bank Head Office

Madhya Bharat Gramin Bank Head Office : Poddar Colony, Opposite Mahila Polytechnic Hostel, Tili Road, Sagar (MP)
Special Recruitment of Officer and Clerk-cum-Cashier for SC and ST candidates only
Important Dates :
Last Date of receipt of application : 19/02/2009
Written Exam for Officers : 16/04/2009
Written Exam for Clerk : 19/04/2009
Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the following posts in Madhya Bharat Gramin Bank :
Officer Gr.I : 20 posts (SC-6,ST-14), Pay Scale : Rs.10000-18240, Qualification : Graduate in any discipline or equivalent (ii) Preference will be given to the candidates having Computer knowledge and comfortable in Hindi and English., Age : 21-35 years
Clerk-cum-Cashier : 30 posts (SC-3,ST-27), Pay Scale : Rs.4410-13210, Qualification : Graduate in any discipline or equivalent OR Higher Secondary 10+2 OR 10+2+3 or Intermediate with 45% marks or Diploma in Banking or Matric/SSC (Old pattern) with 55% marks (ii) comfortable in Hindi and English., Age : 21-31 years
How to Apply : Application in prescribed application form should be sent to
Post Box No. 8459, Mandleshwar Post Office, Borivali (West), Mumbai-400103.
Kindly view http://www.mpinfo.org/mpinfonew/rojgar/2009/1901/madhya_bharat_bank.pdf for details and http://www.mpinfo.org/mpinfonew/rojgar/2009/1901/madhya_bharat_bank_application.pdf for application form.

General Awareness for SBI clerical cadre

1.Who amongst the following is the Head of the RBI at present?(1) Mr. K V. Kamath(2) Dr. Y.V. Reddy(3) Mr. Y.R. Narayanamurthy(4) Mr. O.P. Bhatt(5) None of these

2.India has different categories of Commercial banks. Which of the following is not one such category?(1) Private Banks(2) Commodity Banks(3) Nationalised Banks(4) Co-operative Banks(5) Foreign Banks

3.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently imposed a restriction on money flow in equity through ‘P-Notes’. What is the full form of ‘P-Notes’ ?(1) Permanent Notes(2) Purchase Notes(3) Participatory Notes(4) Private Notes(5) None of these

4.Who amongst the following was the Captain of the Indian cricket team which won the Twenty20 World Cup2007 ?(1) Yuvraj Singh(2) M.S. Dhoni(3) Rahul Dravid(4) Sourav Ganguly(5) None of these

5.The money which Government of India spends on the development of infrastructure in country comes from which of the following sources? [pick. up the correct statement(s)](A) Loan from World Bank/ ADB, etc.(B) Taxes collected from the people.(C) Loan from the RBI.(1) Only A(2) Only B(3) Only C(4) Both A & B(5) All A, B & C

6.Which of the following organisations / agencies has established a fund known as “Investor Protection Fund” ?(1) SEBI(2) NABARD(3) Bombay Stock Exchange(4) Ministry,.\of Health(5) None of these

7.Which of the following departments of the Government of India is helping banks in disbursement of rural credit by the banks?(1) Railways(2) State Road Transports(3) Posts & Telegraph(4) Ministry of Health(5) None of these

8.Which of the following types of banks are allowed to operate foreign currency accounts ?(A) Foreign Banks(B) Regional Rural Banks(C) Nationalised Banks(1) Only A(2) Only B(3) Only C(4) All A, B & C(5) None of these

9.Majority of rural people still prefer to go to which of the following for their credit needs?(1) Money lenders(2) Foreign banks(3) NABARD(4) RBI(5) All of these

10.Which of the following countries does not play international cricket? (1) Russia(2) England(3) South Africa(4) Pakistan(5) India

11.Which of the following countries in the world is the biggest consumer of gold?(1) USA(2) Bangladesh(3) Russia(4) India(5) None of these

12.Many times we read in financial newspapers about FII. What is the full form of FII ? ‘(1) Final Investment in India(2) Foreign Investment in India(3) Formal Investment in India(4) Fair Institutional Investment(5) Foreign Institutional Investment

13.The financial markets of which of the following countries were badly affected by sub prime crisis ?(1) Russia(2) Brazil(3) UK(4) USA(5) None of these

14.One of the former Prime Ministers of which of the following countries was detained in house arrest for a short period after his/her return from a long exile?(1) Germany(2) France(3) Pakistan(4) Brazil(5) None of these

15.Which of the following countries is facing problem of strike by the workers of the transport, electricity and gas companies as the present Government of the country has decided to end the pension to these workers?(1) USA(2) France(3) China(4) Nepal(5) None of these

16.Benazir Bhutto is associated with which of the following political parties? (1) Muslim League(2) Pakistan People’s Party(3) Pakistan National Congress(4) Islamic Movement of Pakistan(5) None of these

17.Who amongst the following is the Secretary-General of UNO?(1) Al Gore(2) Shashi Tharoor(3) Gordon Brown(4) Hugo Chavez(5) None of these

18.Manmohan Singh called George Bush to explain the difficulties he is having in implementing agreements related with which of the following with USA? (l}Supply of Sugar(2) Civilian Nuclear Cooperation(3) Purchase o£ Fighter Planes(4) Purchase of Gas/Petroleum(5) None of these

19.Which of the following countries recently decided to launch a military action in Northern Iraq where many Kurdish PKK fighters are based and they are killing people from that country ?(1) India(2) Afghanistan(3) Pakistan(4) Bangladesh(5) Turkey

20.The Orange Coalition Government was formed once again in which of the following countries?(1) Russia(2) Ukraine(3) France(4) Germany(5) None of these

21.As reported in papers the UN World Food Programmes stopped distributing food in Mogadishu town after its local head was abducted by the government soldiers of the country. Mogadishu is the capital town of(1) Tanzania(2) Turkey(3) Cuba(4) Libya(5) Somalia

22.Who amongst the following leaders from USA visited Israel and Palestinian West Bank so that a solution to the Israel and Palestinian problem can be worked out?(1) George Bush(2) Al Gore(3) Bill Clinton(4) Condoleezza Rice(5) None of these

23.Which of the following countries is not elected by the UN General Assembly on the non-permanent seats of the UN Security Council w.e.f. January 2008 ?(1) Libya(2) Vietnam(3) Croatia(4) Costa Rica(5) Pakistan

24.Which of the following countries is not happy with the USA’s decision to award a Congressional Medal to Dalai Lama of Tibet?(1) India(2) Pakistan(3) Nepal(4) Myanmar(5) China

25.Justine Henin won the Women’s Singles US Open Tennis Championship 2007 after defeating (1) Svetlana Kuznetsova(2) Sania Mirza(3) Dinara Safina(4) Mathalie Dechy(5) None of these

26.India won the ONGC Nehru Cup Football Tournament 2007 by beating (1) Syria(2) Pakistan(3) Britain(4) France(5) None of these

27.Who amongst the following is selected for Basava Award (2006-07) by the Karnataka Government?(1) Manmohan Singh(2) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam(3) Sonia Gandhi(4) Pratibha Patil(5) None of these

28.Shinzo Abe who was on a visit to India in recent past is the(1) Prime Minister of South Korea(2) Prime Minister of North Korea(3) Prime Minister of Japan(4) President of South Korea(5) None of these

29.Abdullah Gul’s name was in news recently as he has taken over as the President of(1) Turkey(2) Sudan(3) Afghanistan(4) Pakistan(5) None of these

30.Hem Dutta who was honoured with the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhawana Award 2007 is a famous(1) author(2) social activist(3) player(4) film producer(5) scientist

31.Asafa Powell who created a new world record in 100 metres race is a citizen of (1) Jamaica(2) South Africa(3) India(4) USA(5) South Korea

32.The World Athletics Championship 2007 was organised in (1) Beijing(2) New Delhi(3) Osaka(4) Dhaka(5) London

33.Who amongst the following got third position in long jump event of the Bayer International Athletics Meet held in Germany in 2007 ?(1) Shiny Wilson(2) Anju Bobby George(3) Neha Sanwal(4) Prajakta Sawant(5) None of these

34.As per the recent agreement between India and one other country the Indian Rupee can be easily swapped with(1) Taka(2) Riel(3) Kyat(4) Yen(5) Rubble

35.The Government of India put a ban on export of which of the following commodities at the price below the price of the same in domestic market?(1) Steel(2) Chemical Fertiliser(3) Pharma products(4) Electronic goods(5) None of these

36.India Foreign Exchange Reserves declined sharply in recent past. What was the main reason for the same?(1) Heavy demand of the same by foreign tourists(2) Import of wheat from Pakistan & South Korea(3) Appreciation of Rupee Value(4) Instability in coalition government in Centre(5) None of these

37.Which of the following is a public sector unit ?(1) TCS(2) ICICI Bank(3) TESCO(4) BHEL(5) All of these

38.Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Meet was organised in September 2007 in (1) New Delhi(2) Beijing(3) Tokyo(4) London(5) Sydney

39.Who amongst the following was the Captain of the Indian hockey team who won Asia Cup 2007 held in Chennai ?(1) Baichung Bhutia(2) Dilip Tirkey(3) Pankaj Advani(4) Manavjit Singh Sandhu(5) None of these

40.India launched which of the following satellites in September 2007?(1) EDUSAT(2) METSAT(3) CROSAT-IIB(4) INSAT-4CR(5) None of these

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clerical recruitment in AP grameena vikas bank

Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank
Head Office : Warangal
(Sponsored by State Bank of India)

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INDIAN CITIZENS DOMICILE OF ANDHRA PRADESH FOR APPOINTMENT AS OFFICE ASSISTANTS
(GROUP B -CLERICAL CADRE)

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION -- 17.02.2009

DATE OF WRITEN EXAMINATION -- 19.04.2009

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (as on 1.1.2009)

A degree from any recognized university in any discipline or its equivalent.
OR
A pass in Higher Secondary School examination of 10+2+3 pattern/ 11th standard of 11+3 pattern/ Pre-degree or intermediate or any equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ ST) marks in the aggregate.
OR
Diploma in Banking recognized by State or Central Government or Union Territory.
OR
Pass with minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate in Matriculation/Senior school certificate (Old pattern) or equivalent.
AND
Proficiency in local language (Telugu) is essential.
Knowledge of English is preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with Computer knowledge

for more details log on to www.apgvb.com

Administrative Assistant in ADB

Asia Development Bank (ADB)India Resident MissionRecruitment of Administrative Assistant (Secretary)ADB requires following posts to be filled by suitable candidates:
Administrative Assistant (Financial)
Qualification : Bachelor's degree. Diploma in secretarial practice. minimum of 3 years of secretarial experience in a private or public organisation.. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Excellent computer skills. Good Typing skills. and knowledge of stenography preferred.
Interested applicants are requested to reply by 5th February 2009 quoting reference number INT-AS-09-001-INRM to :
Asian Development Bank - India Resident Mission, 4 San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021
E-mail : adbinrm@adb.org
Please visit http://www.adb.org/Employment/Local/default.asp for further information.

vacancies in RBI for legal and rajbhasha officers

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Applications are invited for following posts :
Legal Officers in Grade 'B' (Direct Recruits - DR) : 07 posts (UR-5,SC-1,ST-1), Age : 32 years. Pay Scale : Rs.13700-24400/-
Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) Gr. 'A' : 20 posts (UR-10,SC-3,ST-1,OBC-6), Age : 30 year, Pay Scale : Rs.11250-22500/-
Application Fee : Rs.100/- (no fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the form of Bank DD in favour of Reserve Bank of India and payable at Mumbai.
How to Apply : Applications in the prescribed should be sent to General Manager, RBI Services Board, Post Bag No. 4618, Mumbai Central Post Office, Mumbai-400008 by ordinary post upto 27/02/2009.
Detail and application form available at http://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=1903

Indian Overseas Bank Pos Recruitment 2009

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)763, Anna Salai, Chennai - 60002
Recruitment of 1250 Probationary Officers in Indian Overseas Bank
Important Dates :
Opening Date for Online application : 17/01/2009
Closing date for online application : 16/02/2009
Date of written exam : 05/04/2009Probationary Officers (JMGS-I) : 1250 posts (UR-583, OBC-311, SC-172, ST-184), Pay Scale : JMG-I - Rs.10000-18240/-, Age : 21-30 years as on 01/01/09,

Qualification : For Arts Graduate - minimum 60 % marks and for other than Arts Graduate - minimum 65 % marks. For SC/ST/PC candidates – minimum 55% marks for Arts Graduate and for other than Arts graduate- minimum 60% marks. The Degree should be from a recognised university (ii) Computer literacy shall be an essential qualification, which the candidate must either possess before or acquire within six months of joining the Bank. (iii) Diploma in Banking & Finance (DBF) from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) is a desirable qualification besides the above entry level qualification.
Application Fee : Rs.400/- (Rs.50/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in cash at the any of the IOB and take candidate's copy of Payment Receipt Challan.
How to Apply : Apply Online at IOB web site between 17/01/2009 and 16/02/2009.
Kindly view http://app1.ibps.in/iobspmenu.asp for details, http://www.iob.in/uploads/payment-receipt.pdf for payment receipt and apply online at http://app3.ibps.in/iobpo.

for chalana receipt for http://iob.in/careers.aspx

specialist officers in STATE BANK OF INDIA

STATE BANK Of INDIA (SBI)Central Recruitment & Promotion Department (CRPD) Corporate Centre, MumbaiAdvertisement No. CRPD/SCO/2008-09/10State Bank of India (SBI), Corporate Centre, Mumbai invites on-line applications from Indian citizens for appointment in following specialist cadre officers posts in State Bank Group.

Candidates are requested to apply on-line between 07/01/2009 and 07/02/2009 through SBI website
Chief Officer (Security) : 01 post on contract basis Initially for three years. (TEGS-VI)
Chief Manager (Risk Management System) : 01 post (SMGS-IV)
Company Secretary : 01 post (SMGS-IV)
Chief Manager (Chartered Accountant) : 01 post (SMGS-IV)
Manager (Chartered Accountant) : 31 posts (MMGS-III)
Manager (CA/ICWA) : 02 posts (MMGS-III)
Manager (Systems) : 01 post (MMGS-III)
Dy. Manager (Chartered Accountant) : 03 posts (MMGS-II)
Dy. Manager (Law) : 08 posts (MMGS-II)
Dy. Manager (Civil Engineering) : 10 posts (MMGS-II)
Dy. Manager (Electrical/ Electronics) : 01 post (MMGS-II)
Dy. Manager (Security) : 42 posts (MMGS-II)
Dy. Manager (Systems) : 02 posts (MMGS-II)
Assistant Manager (Systems) : 60 posts (JMGS-I)
Assistant Manager (Hardware & Networking) : 12 posts (JMGS-I)
Assistant Manager (Systems - Harware Engineers) : 04 posts (JMGS-I)
Assistant Manager (Law) : 02 posts (JMGS-I)
Assistant Manager (Official Language) : 02 posts (JMGS-I)
Medical Officer : 07 posts on contract (MOPP)
Pay Scales :
JMGS – I : 10000-18240
MMGS – II : 13820 - 19920
MMGS – III : 18240 - 22280
SMGS – IV : 20480-24140
MOPP : 10000-14320
TEGS- VI : 26620-29340
How to Apply : Apply online between 07/01/2009 and 07/02/2009 at SBI website. Deposite a fee of Rs.250/- (Rs.50/- for SC/ST/PH/XS) in any CBS branch of SBI and pay the amount on prescribed format for credit in the A/c No. 30472368053 and get cash receipt with unique deposit journal number, which is to be submitted along with the application.
Please view details at http://www.sbi.co.in/downloadfile.jsp?fileid=2325. Apply directly here http://app4.ibps.in/sbispec

specialist officers,pos and clerks recruitment in canara bank

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INDIAN CITIZENS FOR APPOINTMENT FOR THE POSTS MENTIONED BELOW for details http://www.canarabank.com/
Post Code-1: Probationary Clerks
a) Qualification:
Pass in 10+2 with 60% [SC/ST/PWD candidates – 55%] OR a pass in Graduation.
Should have studied the local language of the State for which he/she is applying (as I/II/III language) either at SSLC/SSC or 10+2 or Graduation level.
Post Code-2: Probationary Officers [JMGS-I]:
a) Qualification:
Graduation with First Class-with 60% [SC/ST/PWD candidates – 55%].
Post Code-3: Investment Officers [on Contract]
a) Qualification:
A Graduate in any discipline, preferably with MBA, and having flair for marketing the Insurance, Mutual Fund and other products of the Bank.
Candidate should possess the following;
- Passion for Marketing
- Work independently and also with team
- Computer literacy
- Good communication skills
Preference will be given to those candidates who have prior experience in marketing / insurance business.
Since the job involves extensive travelling, candidates should have good physical fitness and ready to accept the challenges & meeting the targets.
Post Code-4: Official Language Officer [JMGS-I]:
a) Qualification:
ESSENTIAL: 1) First Class / equivalent Grade with 60% in Graduation and MA (Hindi Language & Literature) with English as a subject at Degree Level. 2) Knowledge of operating Hindi / Bilingual packages in MS Office applications.
Post Code-5: Manager – Security [MMGS-II]:
a) Qualification:
Graduation or any equivalent qualification.
b) Experience:
An Officer with 5 years of commissioned service in Army / Navy / Airforce and not below the rank of Captain or equivalent or an Officer of identical rank in Para
Post Code-6: Manager Law [MMGS-II]:
a) Qualification:
First Class / equivalent Grade with 60% in Graduation and BL / LLB / LLM. OR First Class / equivalent Grade in BL / LLB (5 years course).
b) Experience:
5 years at BAR council as an Advocate or as on Officer in the legal department of Central / State Government or a Public Sector Organisation OR 5 years experience as a member of a State Judicial Services is essential.
Post Code-7: Manager – Computer Programmer [MMGS-II]:
a) Qualification:
First Class / equivalent Grade with 60% in BE / B Tech (Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics) or equivalent / MCA or B Level Certificate of DOEACC Society.
b) Experience:
2 years experience in Software Development / Testing and Maintenance of Packages in ORACLE / D2K / UNIX / VB / WINDOWS / FOXPRO / COBOL / C / Dot Net / Crystal Reports / Business Objects is essential. Candidates having work experience in Banks / Financial Institutions are preferred.
Post Code-8: Senior Manager – Chartered Accountant [MMGS-III]
a) Qualification:
First Class / equivalent Grade with 60% in Graduation and CA. Candidates having additional qualification of ICWA are preferred.
b) Experience:
3 years experience in Banking / Finance / Corporate Houses / Reputed Chartered Accountant Firms / Reputed Financial Consultants is essential.

jobs in Bharat Co-Op Bank

The Bharat Co-Operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited One of the India's fast growing Multi-State Scheduled Co-Operatative Bank requires the following personnel :
Forex Dealer : Around 2 years exepreicne as a Forex Dealer
Manager Trade Finance : Around 5 years exepreicne in Forex Trade Finance
Qualifications : Graduatio (MBA, CA, CAIIB preferred)
Both positions are based in Mumbai. The bank is in process of setting up its Dealing room and both positions offer good career progression in Forex dept. of the bank. The bank offers attractive salary and benfits. Salary will not be constraint for the right candidates.
Send your resume within 10 days to : General Manager (HRD), The Bharat Co-Operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited, Central Office, Marutagiri, Sonawala Road, Goregaon (East), Mumbai -400063

manager and traines recruitment in cosmos bank

Cosmos Bank(Multistate Scheduled Bank)The Cosmos Co-Op Bank Ltd.Cosmos Heights, 269/270, Shaniwar Peth, Pune - 411030
Cosmos Co-Operative Bank Ltd required following :
Branch Manager (M-3 Grade Officer) : Graduate first class with professional qualification like CA/ ICWA/ CS/ CFA/ DBM/ MBA/ CAIIB/ M.Com. , Age : 40 years
Trainee Officers (M-4 Grade Officer), Qualification: B.Com with first class/ M.Com./ CA/ ICWA/ CS/ CFA/ DBM/ MBA/ CAIIB. , Age : Not more than 30 years
How to Apply : Interested candidates Should send their applications within 10 days through e-mail. to e-mail address hrd@cosmosbank.in or send to
The Managing DirectorThe Cosmos Co-op. Bank Ltd.,'COSMOS HEIGHTS' 269/270, Shaniwar Peth, Pune - 411030
Visit http://www.cosmosbank.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=97 for further details.

security office vacancy in united bank of india

UNITED BANK OF INDIA(A Govt. of India Undertaking)Corporate Office : 11, Hemanta Basu Sarani, Kolkata-700001United Bank of India invites Online applications from Indian citizens for the following posts posts :
Security Officer (MMG-II) : 38 posts (UR-7,SC-1,OBC-2), Age : 38 years as on 01/01/2009
For further details, please visit http://www.unitedbankofindia.com/

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clerk cum cashier in deccan grameena bank last date 2-2-09

DECCAN GRAMEENA BANK(Sponsored by State Bank of Hyderabad)Head Office, 9-27/1, 1st Floor, Lalitha Nagar, Dilsukhnagar, Hyderabad-500060Applications are invited for appointment as Clerk-Cum-Cashier cadre for filling in SC backlog vacancies and current vacancies :
Clerical Cadre : 90 posts (backlog-1, Current-89) (SC-15 ST-6, OBC-24, UR-45), Pay Scale : Rs.4410-13210/-, Qualification : A degree from any recognized university in any discipline or its equivalent. OR A pass in Higher Secondary School examination of 10+2+3 pattern/ 11th standard of 11+3 pattern/ Pre-degree or intermediate or any equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ ST) marks in the aggregate. OR Diploma in Banking recognized by State or Central Government or Union Territory. OR Pass with minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate in Matriculation/Senior school certificate (Old pattern) or equivalent. AND Proficiency in local language (Telugu) is essential. Knowledge of English is preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with Computer knowledge.
Age : Minimum 18 years - Maximum 26 years.
Application Fee : Application fee should be paid by a single Demand Draft / Bankers’ Chequeissued by DECCAN GRAMEENA BANK Or a Scheduled Commercial Bank for Rs.250/- (Rs.50/- for Sc/ST/PC/EXs) drawn as ”Deccan Grameena Bank Recruitment Account – Clerical” payable at Hyderabad.
Candidate must write his/ her name, date of birth & address on the reverse side of the BankDraft/ Bankers’ Cheque.
Selection Procedure : The selection of the candidates shall be made on the basis of written test on 05/04/2009 and interview.
How to Apply : Applications in prescribed format complete in all respects should be sent only by Ordinary Post to the following address:
Post Box No. 8229, Dahisar (East), Mumbai-400068
Last date for receipt of Application : 02/02/2009
Detailed available at http://www.dgbhyd.com/ClerkcumCashier.pdf