OBC (Oriental Bank of Commerce): 900 CLERICAL POSTS

Last updated: December 16, 2011 by +Sarbjit

Website: www.obcindia.co.in

Opening Date for On-Line Registration : 14.11.2008

Closing Date for On-Line Registration : 03.12.2008

Date Of Written Examination : 18.01.2009

Details of Vacancies

Andhra Pradesh

State Code: 01

Posts: 69

Assam

State Code: 02

Posts: 3

Chattisgarh

State Code: 03

Posts: 5

Delhi

State Code: 04

Posts: 34

Gujarat

State Code: 05

Posts: 65

Haryana

State Code: 06

Posts: 76

Karnataka

State Code: 07

Posts: 57

Maharashtra

State Code: 08

Posts: 45

Madhya Pradesh

State Code: 09

Posts: 47

Punjab

State Code: 10

Posts: 152

Rajasthan

State Code: 11

Posts: 143

Tamilnadu

State Code: 12

Posts: 45

Tripura

State Code: 13

Posts: 3

Uttar Pradesh

State Code: 14

Posts: 69

Uttrakhand

State Code: 15

Posts: 72

West Bengal

State Code: 16

Posts: 15

NOTE: The number of posts and vacancies as above are tentative and may change as per requirement of the bank.

The recruitment would be on State-wise basis. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only and have to appear for the examination, from a centre for that particular State.

Candidates should know to read, write and speak the language of the State for which they are applying.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Degree in any discipline or its equivalent with any class/division OR 10+2 examination or its equivalent with 50% or more for General Category Candidate

RELAXATION FOR SC/ST/XS/PC CANDIDATES: Pass in 10+2.

Computer Literacy: The basic knowledge in operating computer systems in Windows mode, knowledge of MS-Word/Office, Spread Sheets like MS-Excel and Internet & Email familiarity is an essential qualification which a candidate must either possess before joining the bank services or acquire the same within a period of 6 months of joining the bank, in case the candidate is selected for appointment. For this purpose, the candidate is required to submit a certificate in support of this computer related qualification.

Age: (AS ON 01.11.2008)

Between 18 years and 28 years i.e. Born between 01/11/1980 and 01/11/1990 (both days inclusive)

[Relaxation as per Rules]

Selection Procedure:

The selection will be on the basis of written test and interview. All eligible candidates will be called for a written examination, which will be both Objective and Descriptive in nature.

Written Test

A) Objective Tests (Duration - 95 Minutes)

S.No.	Name of Test	No. of Questions
1	Test of Reasoning	50
2	Test of English	50
3	Test of Clerical Aptitude	50
4	Test of Numerical Ability	50
	Total	200

B) Descriptive Test

It will consist of 4 questions out of which the candidates are required to attempt 3 questions only. The test will be of 60 marks (i.e. 20 marks for each question). Time duration for the test will be 45 minutes. However, the test will be only qualifying and the marks obtained therein shall not be reckoned for preparing the merit list. The candidates shall have the option to answer the descriptive test either in English or Hindi or the Official Language of the State. Further, the descriptive paper will be evaluated to the extent of around 5 times the number of vacancies based on the merit ranking of the objective test. The detailed information regarding the Written Examination will be given in the booklet which will be sent to the candidates along with the call letter for the Written Examination. The candidates have to pass in each of the objective and descriptive test separately and there will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective Tests.

Written Test Centres

The written test for Clerks will be scheduled at the following centres and the address of the venue will be advised in the call letters:

State	Centre code	Centre	State	Centre code	Centre
Andhra pradesh	11	Hyderabad	Madhya pradesh	19	Bhopal
Assam	12	Kolkata	Punjab	20	Chandigarh
Chattisgarh	13	Bhopal	Rajasthan	21	Jaipur
Delhi	14	Delhi	Tamilnadu	22	Chennai
Gujrat	15	Ahmedabad	Tripura	23	Kolkata
Haryana	16	Chandigarh	Uttar pradesh	24	Lucknow
Karnataka	17	Bangluru	Uttrakhand	25	Dehradun
Maharashtra	18	Mumbai	West bengal	26	Kolkata

Note:

(B) Pre-Examination Training - Sc/St/Xs/Minority Communities Candidates:

It is proposed to impart free Pre-Examination Training to a limited number of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes/Minority Communities at Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chennai, Bangluru and Kolkata Centres at the discretion of the Bank. An eligible candidate who wishes to avail of Pre-Examination Training should fill in the relevant column in the application format. All expenses regarding traveling, boarding, lodging etc. will be borne by the candidate for attending the pre-examination training programme at the concerned Training Centre.

Probation and Approximate Total Emoluments:

6 months

Approximate total emoluments: Rs.7754/- in Metro cities. Other benefits include Medical Aid, LFC and Retirement benefits etc. as per bank's rules.

Application Fee (Including Postage Charge) (Non-Refundable)

(a) For SC/ST/XS/PC candidates - Rs. 50/-

(b) For all others (including OBC) - Rs. 250/-

Requisite Application Fee may be paid at any of the branch of the Oriental Bank of Commerce only in Current A/c No.00071131001112.

How to Apply

Application fee may be paid in cash at any of the branch of Oriental Bank of Commerce only before applying online. After payment, the candidate must collect the payment receipt; the particulars thereof are to be quoted in the on line application and the original receipt must be produced along with the call letter at the time of the written test.

To apply, candidates should log onto our website www.obcindia.co.in under item "recruitment and results" at the bottom of the home page"

No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

The last date of registering applications on-line is 3.12.2008. Application registration on our website will be open ( 24 Hours) from 14.11.2008 to 3.12.2008.

GUIDELINES FOR FILLING APPLICATION ARE AS UNDER:

Candidates should have a valid email id. This will help him/her in getting call letter/ interview advices etc. by email.

Candidate must ensure that on deposit of fee in Current A/c No.00071131001112 , the branch issues a receipt which should invariably mention under-noted items :

(i) Transaction ID. (ii) Branch Name (iii) Branch Code No. (iv) Date of deposit and (v) Amount

The payment of fees should be made on or before 3.12.2008. This date will be same for the candidates belonging to far-flung areas.

Applications once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn and the application fee/ postage once paid shall not be refunded nor shall it be held in reserve for any other examination.

Candidates should keep a copy of the Application Printout and Payment Receipt (Receipt No.) for their record. An ‘Information Handout' will be sent to the candidates along with the call letter for written test. Candidates serving in Government / Quasi Govt. offices, Public Sector Undertakings including Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions will be required to submit ‘No Objection Certificate' from the employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature may not be considered and travelling expenses, if any other admissible, will not be paid. Original payment receipt will have to be submitted with the call letter at the time of written examination.

Call Letters for The Written Examination

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

An eligible candidate who does not receive the call letter by 13.1.2009 may contact the Bank's Office at the following address for respective centre indicating his/her name, address, details of payment, etc. for taking remedial action. The duplicate call letters will be issued between 14.1.2009 and 17.1.2009 at the bank's offices at respective centres:

Centre Contact Address

Ahmedabad	The Regional Head, Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, Chanakya, 4th Floor, Near Dinesh Hall, Off Ashram Road, Ahmedabad-380009. Phone: 079-26587539, 26580180, Fax: 079-26589456
Bangalore	The Regional Head, Regional Office Oriental Bank of Commerce The Landmark, 1st Floor, No 21/15, M.G.Road, Bangalore-560001 Phone: 080-25593470,25559611, Fax: 080-25550998
Bhopal	The Regional Head, Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, Pragati Bhawan, Indira Press Complex, Maharana Pratap Nagar, Zone-I, Bhopal-462011, Phone: 0755-4229162, 2765031 Fax: 0755-2553851
Chennai	The Regional Head, Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, IInd Floor, Spencer Plaza, 769, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002 Phone: 044-28493344, 28497788, Fax: 044-28495566
Chandigarh	The Regional Head, Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, 1st Floor, Hotel Shivalik View, Sector 17-E, Chandigarh-160017 Phone: 0172-2705039, 2776501, Fax: 0172-2703431
Delhi	The Assistant General Manager (HRD), Oriental Bank of Commerce Head Office, Harsha Bhawan, E Block, Connaught Place New Delhi -110001 Phone: 011-23417218, 23414167 Fax-011-23416538
Dehradun	The Regional Head, Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, Radha Palace, 1st Floor, 78, Rajpur Road, Dehradun - 2480001. Phone: 0135-2746053, 2746920, Fax: 0135-2749715
Hyderabad	The Regional Head, Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, IInd Floor, Maharishi House, 8-2-248/A, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500034, Phone: 040-23351233, 23351236, Fax: 040-23351191
Jaipur	The Regional Head, Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, IInd Floor, Anand Bhawan, Sansar Chandra Road, Jaipur-302001. Phone: 0141-2374756, 2360962, Fax: 0141-2365315
Kolkata	The Regional Head Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, D.D. II, Sector-1, Salt Lake Kolkata-700064, Phone:033-23375834, 23379554, Fax- 033-23379553
Lucknow	The Regional Head, Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, C-43/28/1, Nawal Kishore Road, Hazrat Ganj, Lucknow-226001 Phone: 0522-2616041, 2623671, Fax: 0522-2627499
Mumbai	The Regional Head, Oriental Bank of Commerce Regional Office, Maker Towers, ‘F' 14th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai-400005 Phone: 022-22188648, 22187027, Fax: 022-22189186

More Details:

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Direct Link:

https://www.obcindia.co.in/pdf/Clerkdetadvt.pdf

Download Payment Receipt:

https://www.obcindia.co.in/pdf/feeformat.doc

Link to Apply Online for OBC Clerical Posts:

http://app3.ibps.in/obcclerks

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