Advertisement The HP State Cooperative Agriculture & Rural Development Bank Ltd. Head Office, SDA Complex, Block No. D-2.Kasumpti, Shimla-9. ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING POSTS IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES:- The HP State Cooperative Agriculture & Rural Development Bank Lt; a Long Term Lending Institution in the state of Himachal Pradesh, invites ONLINE applications from the eligible candidates for the recruitment of various categories of posts in the Bank, purely on contract basis. Candidates should apply online only by visiting Bank s website www.hpardb.org between 15.03.2012 and 04.04.2012. Applications received by any other mode will not be accepted. The category wise vacancies are as under:- Gr.III officer:- TOTAL=10 Post code UR SC ST OBC Total vacancies 1 7 2 0 1 10 Gr.IV (clerk);-total=48 Post code UR (24) SC (11) ST (2) OBC(11) Total Vacancies 2 Gen Ex. M WFF PH IRDP Total Gen Ex. M IRDP Total Gen Ex.M IRDP Total Gen 7 Ex.M IRDP Total 10 5 1 1 7 24 8 2 1 11 0 1 1 2 2 2 11 48 Gr-IV (Computer Operator):- TOTAL=2 Post code UR 3 2 Gr-IV ( Steno Typist):- TOTAL=1 Post code UR 4 1 Driver:- TOTAL=1 Post code UR 5 1
Peon:- TOTAL=32 Post code UR (18) SC (6) ST (1) OBC (7) Total required 6 Gen Ex.M FF PH IRDP Total Gen Ex.M IRDP Total Gen Ex.M Total Gen Ex.M IRDP Total 8 3 0 1 6 18 4 1 1 6 0 1 1 4 1 2 7 32 Note: The reservation has been worked out as per State Government Guidelines taking into account the excess/shortfall in each category. The number of vacancies as also the number of reserved vacancies is provisional and may very for various categories of posts. It is clarified that it may not be possible to employ physically challenged candidates in all offices/branches of the Bank and they, in case of selection, have to work in the post identified by the bank as suitable for them. Abbreviations: GEN-General, SC-Schedule Caste, ST-Schedule Tribe, OBC-Other Backward Classes, Ex.M- Ex-Serviceman, PH-Physically Challenged, FF-Ward of freedom Fighter, IRDP- Integrated Rural Development Programme / Antodaya. AGE: Between 18 and 45 years as on 1-1-2012. The maximum age limit is relaxed to the candidates of SC, ST, OBC, physically challenged person & wards of freedom fighter up to 5 yrs. as per the policy of State Govt. The maximum age limit is also relaxed to the Ex Service man of HP up to the extent of service rendered by them in defense subject or 58 yrs., (which is the age of superannuation in the Bank). The reservation to ex-service man is in accordance to the provision contained in the Rules 3 of the Demobilized Armed Forces Personnel Rules 1972 & any subsequent instruction /order in vogue. Relaxation in age shall be as per State Government guidelines. ELIGIBILTIY (as on 31-12-2011): Post Code Post Name Essential Qualifications 1 Gr.-III Officer A second class degree from recognized University. 2 Gr.-IV (Clerk) 10+2 with at least 50% marks or Graduate/Post Graduate in any discipline from recognized university. Preference will be given to candidates having diploma in Computer applications/coop. Management. 5% relaxation in minimum marks is also admissible to the candidates of SC/ST/OBC & those belonging to Coop. Societies. 3 Gr.IV.(Computer Operator):- i) A Second class degree in Computer science/bsc. IT/BCA OR equivalent or Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application(PGDCA) from recognized university or 3 years Diploma in Computer Science from recognized Polytechnic Institute. ii) Two year experience in relevant field, data processing and programming concept. 4 Gr.IV(Steno Typist) i)10+2 with 50% marks from recognized Board ii) Shorthand in English & Hindi with minimum speed of 60 words per minutes & typing speed on computer in Hindi 25 words per minute & 30words per minutes in English. 5 Driver: i) Middle Pass from a recognized Board (Relaxation in case of Ex-serviceman Driver having served as Driver for at least 5 yrs.) II) Holding Valid Driving Licence III) 3 yrs. experience as Driver. 6 Peon Matriculation from recognized Board.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Knowledge of custom, manners and dialects of Himachal Pradesh and suitability for appointment in the peculiar prevailing in the Pradesh. APPLICATION FEE INCLUDING BANK FACILITATION CHARGES & OTHER SERVICE CHARGES (NON-REFUNDABLE) Go to the nearest branch of either of the following Bank with the payment Challan duly filled in and pay, in cash the appropriate application fee in the account number shown against the name of the Bank. S/No. Name of the Bank Account Number Account Name 1. State Bank of India 32096648215 Current Account 2. UCO Bank 05650200000300 Current Account 3. HP State Co-operative Bank 438022492 Current Account The amount of fee to pay is indicated below:- 1. Category of posts Amount Bank charges Total For Grade-III For SC/ST Rs. 350 25 375 For Others Rs. 500 25 525 2. For Grade-IV, Steno Typist, Computer Operator & Driver 3. Peon For SC/ST/PH Rs.250 25 275 For others Rs. 350 25 375 SC/ST/PH Rs. 150 25 175 For others Rs. 250 25 275 However if the fee is deposited in SBI a/c, no processing fee(bank charges) will be applicable. SELECTION PROCEDURE: The selection will be based on written test and interview. The marks for the interview shall not be more than 15% of total marks so prescribed for the written examination & interview. The written test will be of multiple choice objective type tests. The examination will be on Test of Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge/Financial Awareness, Computer & Clerical Aptitude. Out of these tests listed above the composition/number of tests will depend upon the post/grade applied for. Details about the test, Sample Question, how to mark Answer on OMR Answer sheets, Time allotted etc. Will be provided in the Information Handout. Shorthand/Typing/Date Entry Test will be conducted only for the candidates who qualify in written examination. The candidates will have to appear in the written test and interview at their own expenses.
Candidates will be required to download the call letters from Bank s website by entering the registration number & password. Call letters will not be dispatched by post/ courier. Note: For Steno Typist, the typing ability will be checked on computer. WRITTEN TEST CENTRES: The written test will be conducted on following Distt. Head Quarter. Dharamshala, Una, Hamirpur, Shimla, Solan, Kullu, Mandi, Nahan, Peo, Keylong, Chamba, Bilaspur. Note : Examination for the post of Computer Operator, Steno Typist and Driver will be held at Shimla only. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. The appointment will be purely on temporary basis initially for one year only. 2. The contract may be renewed after expiry of the contractual period subject to the satisfactory performance of the candidate and availability of the vacancies. 3. After the completion of 5 years of contractual period in continuity, the appointee shall be eligible for regularization subject to availability of vacancies, suitability and satisfactory performance of the candidate. 4. The service may be terminated on any of the following ground/reasons. i For unauthorized absence from duty. ii The work and conduct of the contractee is not found satisfactory iii By giving two months notice to the Bank failing which one month salary shall be forfeited (in case resignation by the contractee). HONORARIUM/ALLOWANCE/EMOLUMENTS: The appointee will be entitled to the initial Basic Pay of the post plus 50% Dearness Pay. An amount of 3% of the minimum of pay scale plus Dearness Pay of the post as annual increase in contractual emoluments for the subsequent year(s) will be allowed. No other allowances like Dearness Allowance, gratuity, leave encashment etc. either during the contract period or on termination of the contract shall be admissible. However, an appointee will be entitled for TA/DA as applicable to their regular counter part officials at the minimum of the pay scale. The appointee will be entitled for a fixed sum of Rs. 1000/- per year as medical allowance. The initial basic pay of above mentioned categories are as under:- Sr.No. Name of post Pay Scale 1. Officer Gr-III 7575+50% D.P. 2. Gr.-IV (Clerk) 4750+50% D.P. 3. ComputerOperator/Steno Typist 5650+50% D.P. 4. Driver 4350+50% D.P. 5. Peon 3240+50% D.P.
HOW TO APPLY: 1. Candidates are required to apply Online through Bank website www.hpardb.org. No other means/ mode of application will be accepted. 2. Candidates are required to have a valid personal email ID. It should be kept active during the currency of this recruitment project, Bank may send call letters for written test, interview etc. through the registered email. ID. Under no circumstances, he/she should share/mention email/id to/or of any other person. 3. In case, a candidate does not have a valid personal email ID, he/she should create his/her new email ID before applying. 4. Applicants are first required to go to the Bank s website www.hpardb.org. and open the link Recruitment. Thereafter, open the Recruitment Notification entitled SARDB RECRUITMENT PROJECT-2011. 5. Take a print of the entire Recruitment Notification, including the FEES PAYMENT CHALLAN. 6. Fill in the Fee Payment Challan in a clear and legible handwriting in BLOCK LETTERS. 7. Go to the nearest branch of either of the following Banks with the Payment Challan duly filled in and pay, in cash the appropriate application fee in the account number shown against the name of the Bank. S.No. Name of the Bank Account Number Account Name 1. State Bank of India 32096648215 Current Account 2. UCO Bank 05650200000300 Current Account 3. HP State Co-operative Bank 438022492 Current Account 8. Obtain the Counterfoil (Applicant s Copy) of the Fee Payment Challan duly received by the Bank with (a) Branch Name & Code Number (b) Transaction ID/Journal No (c) Date of Deposit & Amount filled by the Branch Official. 9. Candidates are now ready to apply online by re-visiting the Recruitment Page of the Bank s website and going to the sub link titled ONLINE APPLICATION FOR H.P. STATE COOPERATIVE AGRICULTUE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANK LTD. KASUMPTI, SHIMLA-9 RECRUITMENT PROJECT-2012 Click on this sub link will open up the appropriate Online Application Format. 10. Carefully fill in the necessary details from the Fee Payment Challan in the Online Application Form at the appropriate places and submit the same Online. 11. On submitting online application the registration number & password will appear on screen the same will also be informed to the candidates by email & sms. You are advised to preserve the same carefully for future use. 12. Candidates should take a printout of the application form, affix a photograph and keep it with them. The application printout should not be sent to any address but preserved by the candidates for submitting at the time of interview. 13. Original counterfoil of the fee payment Challan will have to be submitted with the Call Letter at the time of written test. Without counterfoil of the fee payment Challan, the candidates will not be allowed to appear in the written test. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep 3 photocopies of the fee payment Challan for future use. 14. The name of the candidates or his/her father/husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the matriculation certificates/mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature. IMPORTANT DATES:- Payment of Fees From 14.03.2012 to 03.04.2012 Filling up online application From 15.03.2012 to 04.04.2012 Call letter Download From 25.04.2012 to 06.05.2012 Tentative Date of Written Test 06.05.2012
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: i. Before filling in the application form, the candidate must ensure that he/she fulfills all the eligibility criteria with respect to age, educational qualifications etc. in respect of the post for which he/she is filling the application and that the particulars furnished in the application form are correct in all respects. In case it is detected at any stage that a candidate does not fulfill any of the eligibility criteria, and/or that he/she has furnished any incorrect information or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/her candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these shortcomings is/are detected even after the appointment, his/her services are liable to be terminated. ii. iii. iv. An application once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn and the application fee so paid will NOT BE refunded on any account nor would be held in reserve for any future examination or selection. The application fee shall also NOT BE refunded in case the application is rejected/not considered by the Bank. Candidates should apply online by visiting our website www.hpardb.org. No other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates will be required to download the call letters from Bank s website by entering the registration number & password. Call letters will not be dispatched by post/ courier. v. If a candidate is eligible and desires to apply for more than one post, he/she should apply separately for each post. Application fee should also be remitted separately. vi. Eligible candidates have to appear for a written test and interview at their own expenses at the venue and date notified by the Bank. vii. Admission to written examination will be purely provisional without verification of age/ qualification/experience/category/sc/st/obc, etc. of the candidates with reference to documents. Candidates have to produce all the requisite certificates/documents in original with Xerox copies for verification at the time of interview. Failure to do so shall lead to disqualification of the candidate. Decision of the Bank in all matters regarding eligibility of the candidate, the stages at which such scrutiny of eligibility is to be undertaken, the documents to be produced for the purpose of conduct of written test, interview, selection etc., and any other matter relating to recruitment will be final and binding on the candidates. No correspondence or personal enquiries shall be entertained by the Bank in this regard. viii. ix. The Bank has the right to reject any application/candidature at any stage without assigning any reason and the decision of the Bank shall be final. Preference will be given to higher professional/technical qualifications. x. Service Rules will prevail upon any printing/publishing/clerical error. xi. Canvassing any form will be a disqualification. Managing Director