RESERVE BANK OF INDIA SERVICES BOARD, MUMBAI

Advt. No. 4A/ 2023-24

(This advertisement and the link to apply Online can be accessed on RBI Website [Link])

Reserve Bank of India – Recruitment - Panel Year 2022 - For the Posts of (i) Legal Officer
in Grade ‘B’ (ii) Manager (Technical-Civil) (iii) Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha) (iv) Library
Professional (Assistant Librarian) in Grade ‘A’

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Candidates to ensure their eligibility for the posts:

(i) Before applying, candidates should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the advertised posts.
The Reserve Bank of India Services Board, hereinafter referred to as ‘Board’, would admit to the
examination all the candidates applying for the post with the requisite fee/intimation charges (as
applicable) based on the information furnished in the ONLINE Application and shall determine their
eligibility only at the final stage, i.e., interview stage. If at that stage, it is found that any information
furnished in the ONLINE Application is false/incorrect or if according to the Board, the candidate does
not satisfy the eligibility criteria for the post, their candidature will be cancelled and they will not be
allowed to appear for interview and claim any reimbursement towards travelling. Such candidates can be
removed from Bank’s service without notice if they have already joined the Bank.

(ii) A candidate must be either:

a. a citizen of India, or

b. a subject of Nepal, or

c. a subject of Bhutan, or

d. a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of
permanently settling in India, or

e. a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African
countries of Kenya, Uganda, the 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 (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be a person in whose favour,
a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.
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A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary, may be admitted to the examination but
the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to
them by the Government of India.

2. Mode of application:

Candidates are required to apply ONLINE only through the Bank’s website [Link]. No other
mode for submission of application is available.

Brief Instructions for filling up the "Online Application Form" are given in Appendix-I.

3. Important Dates:

Events Important Dates**

Website Link Open for Online Registration of Applications and May 29, 2023 to June 20, 2023
Payment of Fees/Intimation Charges (till 6.00 pm)
Date of Examination July 23, 2023
(except for Assistant Librarian in Grade ‘A’)
**The Board reserves the right to make any change in these dates.

4. Help Facility: In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/intimation charges or in
downloading of Admit Card, queries may be made through the link [Link]

5. Use of MOBILE PHONES and other electronic devices BANNED:

(i) The use of any mobile phone (even in switched off mode) or any electronic equipment or
programmable device or calculator or storage media like pen drive, smart watches etc. or camera, voice
assistance or Bluetooth devices or any other equipment or related accessories either in working or
switched off mode capable of being used as a communication device during the examination is strictly
prohibited. Any infringement of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban from future
examinations.

(ii) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned items including mobile
phones and any other valuable / costly items to the venue of the examination, as arrangement for safe-
keeping cannot be assured. The Board will not be responsible for any loss in this regard.

6. Corrigendum: Please note that Corrigendum, if any, issued on the above advertisement, will be
published only on the Bank’s website [Link].

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DETAILED NOTICE

1. The Reserve Bank of India Services Board (Board) invites applications from eligible candidates for the
posts mentioned below, in Reserve Bank of India (RBI / Bank):

Post No. of Vacancies

Unreserved Economically Scheduled Scheduled Other TOTAL PwBD Category#
/ General Weaker Castes Tribes Backward
Section (SC) (ST) Classes A B C D
(UR /GEN) (EWS)$ (OBC)@
Legal 1 - - - - 1 - - - -
Officer in
Grade ‘B’

Manager 1 - 1 (1) 1(1) - 3(2) - - - -

(Technical-
Civil)

Assistant 3 - 1 - 1 5^ - - -
Manager 1
(Rajbhasha)

Library - - - - 1 1 - - - -
Professional
(Assistant
Librarian) in
Grade ‘A’

Figures in () indicates backlog vacancy.

@ Reservations for OBC in recruitment is governed by Office Memorandum No. 36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT)
dated September 08, 1993 as amended from time to time, of Department of Personnel & Training,
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India.

The OBC candidates coming in the 'Creamy Layer' are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should
indicate their category as ‘General (GEN)/ Unreserved (UR)’. The OBC candidates claiming reservation
under the said category should be in possession of requisite OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate in the
prescribed format based on the income for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-21
and issued on/ after April 01, 2023 (after the completion of FY 2022-23) but not later than the closing date
of applications for the posts i.e., June 20, 2023.

^Out of 05 vacancies for Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha), one vacancy is reserved for Persons with
Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates under deaf and hard of hearing category i.e., Category B.

$ Reservations for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) in recruitment is governed by Office

Memorandum No.36039/1/2019-Estt. (Res) dated January 31, 2019 of Department of Personnel &
Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Government of India.

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# As per OM No.36035/02/2017-Estt (Res) dated January 15, 2018 issued by Department of Personnel &
Training (DoPT), Government of India regarding ‘Reservation for the Persons with Benchmark
Disabilities’, the four categories of disabilities are as under:

[A] (a) blindness and low vision [B] (b) deaf and hard of hearing

[C] (c) locomotor disability including cerebral [D] (d) autism, intellectual disability, specific
palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack learning disability and mental illness;
victims and muscular dystrophy;
(e) multiple disabilities from amongst persons
under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf- blindness

Note (I) - For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates:

Even if there is no vacancy reserved for SC/ST/OBC/EWS category candidates for a particular post, such
candidates can still apply. However, they will not be eligible for any concession/relaxation etc. SC/ST
candidates are exempt from payment of fee even in such case but will have to pay specified intimation
charges. Candidates applying under EWS category should be having an “Income and Asset Certificate”
issued by a Competent Authority in the format prescribed by Government of India for the Financial Year
2022-23 and valid for the year 2023-24, issued on or before the closing date of application for the posts
i.e., June 20, 2023.

Note (II) - For Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates:

There is no reservation for PwBD candidates for the posts except for Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha).
However, PwBD candidates belonging to the categories and subject to their eligibility, as indicated in the
table below, may apply for other posts, without any concession except for age relaxation.

(1) The Bank has identified the following categories suitable for the posts mentioned below along with the
Functional Requirements. Only following categories of PwBD candidates are, therefore, eligible to apply
for the respective posts:

Sl. Name of Post Suitable Categories of Functional Requirements**

No. Benchmark Disabilities*
1 Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’ a) B, LV S, ST, RW, H, C, MF

b) HH

c) OL, OA, BA, BL, SD/SI, OAL,

BLOA, BLA, LC, Dw, AAV
d) SLD

e) MD involving (a) to (d) above

2 Manager (Technical-Civil) b) D, HH S, ST, W, BN, L, KC, MF,

RW, SE, H, C
c) OA, OL, SD/SI, CP, LC, Dw,

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AAV
d) SLD, MI

e) MD involving (b) to (d) above

3 Assistant Manager a) B, LV S, RW, SE, C, MF

(Rajbhasha)
b) D, HH
c) OA, BA, OL, BL, SD/SI, OAL,
BLOA, BLA, CP, LC, Dw, AAV,
MDy

d) MI
e) MD involving (a) to (d) above
4 Library Professional a) LV S, ST, MF, RW, SE, C
(Assistant Librarian) in
b) D, HH
Grade ‘A’
c) OA, BA, OL, BL, SD/SI, OAL,
LC, Dw, AAV
d) ASD(M), SLD, MI

e) MD involving (a) to (d) above

*Category Abbreviations Used: B=Blind, D=Deaf, LV=Low Vision, HH=Hard of Hearing, OA=One Arm,
BA=Both Arms, OL=One Leg, BL=Both Legs, OAL=One Arm and One Leg, BLA=Both Legs Arms,
BLOA=Both Legs & One Arm, CP=Cerebral Palsy, LC=Leprosy Cured, Dw=Dwarfism, AAV=Acid Attack
Victim, SD / SI = Spinal Deformity and Spinal Injury with / without any associated neurological / limb
dysfunction, ASD (M) = Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), SLD = Specific Learning Disability, MI = Mental
Illness, MD = Multiple Disabilities, MDy = Muscular Dystrophy.

**Functional Requirements: S=Sitting, ST=Standing, W=Walking, BN=Bending, L=Lifting, KC=Kneeling

&Crouching, JU=Jumping, CRL= Crawling, CL=Climbing, PP=Pulling & Pushing, MF=Manipulation with
Fingers, RW=Reading & Writing, SE=Seeing, H=Hearing, C=Communication.

(2) PwBD candidates may belong to any category (i.e., General/SC/ST/OBC/EWS). Reservation for
PwBD is horizontal and within the overall vacancies for the posts subject to the posts having been
identified suitable for such disabilities.

(3) PwBD candidates should possess a latest disability certificate issued by a Competent Authority as
prescribed vide ‘The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act 2016)’. Such certificate
shall be subject to verification/re-verification as may be decided by the Board/ Competent Authority.

(4) Within the overall notified total vacancies, PwBD candidates belonging to any category of disability will
be considered for selection, subject to their suitability as stated at Note II (1) above. Backlog vacancies
reserved for PwBD would be filled by a person with benchmark disability in the respective category. If no
suitable person from that category is available such backlog vacancies would be filled up by interchange

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among other eligible PwBD candidates subject to the posts having been identified suitable for such
disabilities as stated at Note II (1) above.

(5) Use of Scribe & Compensatory time (disability of 40% or more): At the time of online/written
examination, those PwBD candidates (who have disability of 40% or more) who have physical limitation
in typing/writing, including that of speed would be allowed the facility to use the service of a scribe. In all
such cases where a scribe is used, the following rules will apply:

i. The candidate will have to arrange their own scribe/writer at their own cost.
ii. Both the candidate as well as the scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking, in the prescribed
format, with passport size photograph of the scribe at the time of examination.
iii. PwBD candidates who have physical limitation to type/write including, that of speed shall be
allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of the examination whether availing the
facility of scribe or not.
iv. Any candidate who is using scribe should ensure that candidate is eligible to use scribe in the
examination as per the above guidelines. Violation of the above guidelines or suppression of
material facts shall entail the cancellation of candidature of PwBD candidate, in addition to any
other action that the Bank may deem fit against the candidate and the scribe. The candidate can
be removed from service without notice, if they have already joined the Bank.
V. During the examination, at any stage, if it is found that scribe is independently answering the
questions, the examination session for such candidate will be terminated, and candidate’s
candidature will be cancelled. The candidature of such candidates using the services of a scribe
will also be cancelled if it is reported after the examination by the test administrator personnel
that the scribe independently answered the questions.

(6) Use of Scribe & Compensatory time (persons having less than 40% disability): In addition to
instructions applicable to PwBD candidates (who have disability of 40% or more), following rule will
apply for persons with specified disabilities covered under the definition of Section 2(s) of the RPwD Act,
2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons having less than
40% disability and having difficulty in writing:

i. The facility of scribe and/or compensatory time shall be granted solely to those having difficulty
in writing subject to production of a certificate to the effect that person concerned has limitation
to write and that scribe is essential to write examination on their behalf from the competent
medical authority of a Government healthcare institution as per proforma at Appendix-III.
ii. The qualification of the scribe should be one step below the qualification of the candidate taking
examination. The person opting for own scribe should submit details of the own scribe as per
proforma at Appendix-IV.

(7) Detailed instructions regarding availing services of scribe and allotment of compensatory time for
PwBD candidates and candidates having less than 40% disability will be made available on Bank's
website ([Link]) at the time of uploading of Admit Cards for examinations.

Note (III)- Candidates seeking reservation/ relaxation benefits available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWSs/Ex-
servicemen must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation/ relaxation as per eligibility prescribed.
They should also be in possession of all the requisite certificates in the prescribed format in support of

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their claim as stipulated for such benefits and these certificates should be dated on or before the due
date (closing date) of the application.

2. Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’

A) Job Requirements: (i) Dealing with references on legal issues received from various departments of
the Bank and its associate institutions, which are mainly related to the interpretation of various statutes
such as Reserve Bank of India Act 1934, Banking Regulation Act 1949, Foreign Exchange Management
Act 1999, Companies Act 2013, etc. (ii) Preparing initial drafts of legislation administered/to be
administered by the Bank. (iii) Preparation of drafts of pleadings and comprehensive instructions/briefs to
counsel in connection with litigation involving the Bank and its associate institutions. (iv) Appearing before
Conciliation Officers, Labour Courts, Tribunals etc. on behalf of the Bank. (v) Any other work as assigned
by the Bank.

(B) Eligibility Criteria:

(I) Educational Qualifications (as on May 01, 2023)

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Law from any University/College/Institution, recognized by UGC and the
Bar Council of India with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent in the aggregate of all semesters/years.

Note: For SC/ST and PwBD candidate, minimum required marks shall be 45% in Bachelor’s degree in
Law in the aggregate of all semesters/years, against vacancies reserved for such candidates.

Please also refer Para 6 below on Note on Educational Qualifications.

(II) Experience (as on May 01, 2023)

Essential: 1. Enrolled with the Bar Council as an Advocate.

2. At least two years’ experience after being enrolled

(i) As an Advocate or

(ii) As a Law Officer in the Legal Department of a large bank/ financial institution/ statutory corporation/
company/ State/ Central Government after being enrolled with the Bar Council or

(iii) As a full-time teacher in a Law College / University, teaching law.

Note: (a) copy of the Bar Council Registration/Enrolment Certificate is required in all cases;
And in case of 2 (i) above;
(b) a certificate from the Bar Association of which the candidate is a member or a certificate issued by
the Presiding Officer of a Court before which the candidates have practiced for the required period should
be produced at the time of interview.

Desirable: Special knowledge of Banking Law, Company Law, Labour Law and Constitutional Law and
experience in drafting of pleadings and documents.

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(III) Age (as on May 01, 2023)

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years as
on May 01, 2023 (candidates must have been born not earlier than 02-05-1991 and not later than 01-05-
2002).

Upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years in case of candidates possessing LL.M. degree and 5 years in the
case of candidates possessing Ph.D in Law. Refer Para 9 below for relaxation in upper age limit for
specified categories. (Cumulative benefit is not allowed)

(C) Scheme of Selection:

Selection will be through Online and Offline Examinations and Interview. Examinations shall consist of
objective and descriptive type question papers as detailed below:

Details Maximum Duration

Marks
Paper I - General Knowledge of Law
Objective Type 30 Three Hours
Descriptive Type 120
Total 150
Paper II - English -Descriptive Type 100 Three Hours
Total 250
Interview 40
Grand Total 290

Question Paper I (General Knowledge of Law) will be set in Hindi and English. Answers may be written
either in Hindi or in English. Candidates may answer the Interview in Hindi or English at their option. The
number of candidates to be called for interview will be decided by the Board based on the marks scored
in examination. Final selection will be on the basis of the performance in the examination (Paper I and II)
and interview taken together.

(D) For Syllabus (Paper I & Paper II examination), please see Appendix-II.

3. Manager (Technical-Civil)

A) Job Requirements: Candidate will be responsible for designing, constructing, supervising, and
managing of construction projects such as construction of office buildings, construction of residential
buildings, renovation of existing buildings, repair and maintenance of the existing properties and
retrofitting of the existing old structures.

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(B) Eligibility Criteria:

(I) Educational Qualifications (as on May 01, 2023):

A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification with a minimum of 60% marks (55%
for SC/ST, if vacancies are reserved for them) or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years.
Aggregate Grade Point or percentage of marks where awarded would mean aggregate over the entire
duration of the course.

Please also refer Para 6 below on Note on Educational Qualifications.

(II) Experience (as on May 01, 2023):

Essential: At least 3 years' experience in relevant field after graduation (in a position of independent
responsibility) in a public/private limited organization, including Hospitals/Banks/Financial
Institutions/Planning/Designing/Construction/Large Office Buildings/ Multistoried Buildings/Housing
Companies/residential campus based educational institutions and having experience in preparation and
evaluation of tender.

Desirable: (i) Experience in maintenance of Office and Residential properties/ colonies. (ii) Experience of
administering construction projects in all its aspects and knowledge of PERT/ CPM techniques. (iii)
Working knowledge of Computer in Structural Design in CAM/ CAD / MS Project or Primavera evaluation
and analyzing of tenders with special references. (iv) Working knowledge in structural rehabilitation
works. (v) Experience in Construction and Project Management. (vi) Ability to work in a computerized
environment.

(III) Age (as on May 01, 2023):

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 35 years as
on May 01, 2023 (candidates must have been born not earlier than 02-05-1988 and not later than 01-05-
2002).

Refer Para 9 below for relaxation in upper age limit for specified categories.

(C) Scheme of Selection:

Selection will be through Online and Offline Examination (Paper-I and Paper-II examinations will be
conducted on same day) and Interview as under:

Type of paper Duration Maximum

Marks
Online Examination One Hour 100
Paper-I Objective Type Test
Test of professional knowledge/ job knowledge

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Offline Examination Three 100

Paper-II Descriptive Type Test Hours
Standard of the papers will be that of B.E. Degree
Total 200
Interview 35
Grand Total 235

In Paper-I, there will be negative marking for every wrong answer. Paper-I of only such candidates, who
appear in both the papers, would be assessed. Paper-II of only such candidates, who score sufficiently
high marks in Paper-I, as decided by the Board, would be assessed. Question papers for examination will
be set in Hindi and in English. Answers may be written either in Hindi or English. Candidates may opt for
interview in Hindi or English. The number of candidates to be called for interview will be decided by the
Board. Final selection will be on the basis of performance in the examination (Paper I and Paper II) and
interview taken together.

4. Assistant Manager (Rajbhasha)

(A) Job requirements: (i) Translation from English to Hindi and vice-versa of various references,
documents, manuals and other publications of the Bank and arranging for printing thereof; (ii)
Implementation of Government instructions regarding use of Hindi in the Bank; and (iii) Administration of
Hindi Teaching Scheme for the Bank's staff.

(B) Eligibility Criteria:

(I) Educational Qualifications (as on May 01, 2023):

Essential: (i) Second Class Master's Degree in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English as a subject at the
Bachelor’s degree level; OR (ii) Second Class Master's Degree in English with Hindi as a subject at the
Bachelor’s degree level along with Post Graduation diploma in translation; OR (iii) Second Class Master's
Degree in Sanskrit / Economics / Commerce with English and Hindi as subjects at the Bachelor's Degree
level along with Post graduate diploma in translation.(In lieu of a subject of Hindi at Bachelor’s degree
level, one may have recognized Hindi qualification equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree); OR (iv) Master's
Degree in both English and Hindi/Hindi Translation, of which one must be Second Class.

Please also refer Para 6 below for Note on Educational Qualifications.

Desirable: Knowledge of bi-lingual word processing.

(II) Age (as on May 01, 2023):

A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 30 years as
on May 01, 2023 (candidates must have been born not earlier than 02-05-1993 and not later than 01-05-
2002).

For candidates with Ph.D. qualification, the upper age limit will be 32 years. The maximum age relaxation
applicable to SC/ST and OBC category candidates, even having Ph.D., will be 5 years and 3 years
respectively if posts are reserved for them. (Cumulative benefit is not allowed)

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Refer Para 9 below for relaxation in upper age limit for specified categories.

(C) Scheme of Selection:

Selection will be through examination and interview. Date, time and venue of examination will be
mentioned in the Admit Card to be downloaded from Bank’s website ([Link]) at the appropriate
time. Examination will have two Papers, Paper I - (Objective type) Online and Paper II - [(Computer/paper
based) Written Examination] as under:

The examination will be conducted in the following pattern:

Tests No. of Maximum Duration

Questions marks

Reasoning 35 35 30 minutes

English language 35 35 30 minutes

General Awareness with special reference to Banking, 35 35

20 minutes
Economics, Commerce and allied subject

Test of Professional Knowledge (including Official 45 45 40 minutes

Language)

Sub Total 150 150

Descriptive Paper (Official Language) 50 60 minutes

Interview 35

Grand Total 235

In Paper-I, there will be negative marking for every wrong answer. The Paper-II examination will be of
one-hour duration carrying 50 marks to assess candidates’ ability to undertake translation from Hindi to
English and vice-versa and basic knowledge of Official Language Policy of Government of India.

Paper-I and Paper-II examinations will be conducted on same day in the same session without any
break. Question papers of Paper-I (except English language test) and Paper-II will be set bilingually in
Hindi and English. Candidates can answer examination in Hindi or English (as applicable) at their option.
Candidates can opt for interview in Hindi or English. Paper-II of only such candidates who score
sufficiently high aggregate marks and minimum qualifying marks in each test in Paper-I, as decided by
the Board, would be assessed. Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on total marks obtained
in Paper-I and Paper-II. Final selection will be done based on performance in examination and interview
taken together.

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5. Library Professional (Assistant Librarian) in Grade ‘A’

(A) Job requirements: (i) Working knowledge of standard Library Software for House Keeping activities
in the library such as cataloguing, acquisition and circulation, Serial Control, Subject Indexing, etc. (ii)
Experience in computerized search techniques of both on-line and off-line database including retrieval of
desired information through various search engines/ processes. (iii) Digitization (developing digital library
and metadata) and content management. (iv) Preservation and conservation of library materials.

(B) Eligibility Criteria:

(I) Educational Qualifications (as on May 01, 2023):

Essential: (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Commerce/Science and (ii) Master's Degree in ‘Library Science’
or ‘Library and Information Science’ of a recognized University/ Institution with a minimum of 60% marks
or equivalent grade in aggregate of all semesters/years. Aggregate Grade Point or percentage of marks
where awarded would mean aggregate over the entire duration of the course.

Desirable: (i) Diploma in ‘Computer Applications’ from a recognized University or Institution (ii) Qualified
in the national level test (NET/SLET/SET) conducted by the UGC or any other agency approved by the
UGC (iii) Short term/ crash course on content management, viz. Joomla, Drupal, etc.

Please also refer Para 6 below for Note on Educational Qualifications.

(II) Experience (as on May 01, 2023):

Essential: Three years' professional experience in a library (in a position of Library Assistant/Technical
Assistant (Library) or similar designation or above) under Central/ State Government/ Autonomous or
Statutory organization/ PSU/ University or Recognized Research or Educational Institution or any major
library.

(III) Age (as on May 01, 2023): A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have
attained the age of 30 years as on May 01, 2023 (candidates must have been born not earlier than 02-
05-1993 and not later than 01-05-2002).

Refer Para 9 below for relaxation in upper age limit for specified categories.

(C) Scheme of Selection: Selection will be through interview of 100 marks. A preliminary screening of
the applications will be carried out for making, if necessary, a short-list of eligible candidates to be called
for the interview. The Board reserves the right to raise the minimum experience in order to restrict the
number of candidates to be called for interview, commensurate with the number of vacancies. Hence,
merely fulfilling the minimum requirements laid down for the post would not automatically entitle any
candidate for interview. The place and date of interview will be advised to the short-listed candidates in
due course. Candidates shortlisted for the interview will have to submit self-certified scanned copies of
documents in support of their eligibility on grounds of age, educational qualifications and work experience
etc. at email ID documentsrbisb@[Link].

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6. NOTE: FOR EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (For all the above posts)

(1) Some Universities/Institutes/Boards do not award Class or percentage of marks and allot Aggregate
Grade Points (e.g. CGPA/OGPA/CPI, etc.). In case University/Institute/Board defines criteria for
conversion of Aggregate Grade Point into percentage of marks, the same will be accepted. However,
where the University/ Institute/Board does not define criteria for conversion of Aggregate Grade Point into
percentage of marks, in the degree/passing certificates, the undefined parameter(s) would be worked out
as under:

Equivalent CGPA/OGPA/CPI or similar Aggregate Percentage of Marks

terminologies allotted on a 10-point
scale
6.75 60%
6.25 55%
5.75 50%

(2) Aggregate Grade Point or percentage of marks where awarded would mean aggregate over the entire
duration of the course.

(3) Where the Aggregate Grade Point (CGPA/OGPA/CPI, etc.) is awarded out of a number other than 10,
it will be normalized out of 10 and computed as per item (1) above.

7. APPLICATION FEE AND INTIMATION CHARGES (NON-REFUNDABLE) (For all the above posts):

Sr. No. Category Charges Amount *

1. SC / ST/ PwBD Intimation Charges only ₹100/- + 18% GST

2. GEN / OBC / EWS Application fee including intimation ₹600/- + 18% GST
charges

3. STAFF@ Nil Nil

* Bank/Transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate.

@ fee/ intimation charges waiver is only for those employees of RBI (Staff Candidates) who satisfy the
eligibility criteria separately stipulated by the Bank vide its circular CO. HRMD. No. G-
75/5599/05.01.01/2013-2014 dated December 20, 2013 read with RBI circular [Link]. G132 /
17000 /05.01.01 /2013-14 dated June 9, 2014. Their status as staff candidate will be verified at the time
of interview. In case, they are not eligible to be treated as staff candidates (in terms of above referred
HRMD circulars), they are advised to indicate themselves as non-staff candidates and pay fees/
intimation charges as applicable to non-staff candidates.

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Fee/Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account. Fee / Intimation Charges are
required to be paid only in the manner prescribed in Appendix-I para ‘C’.

8. EXAMINATION CENTRES (For all the above posts except for Assistant Librarian in Grade ‘A’)

Examination may be held at the following centres:

Name of the Centre Code No. Name of the Centre Code No.
Ahmedabad - Gandhinagar (11) Jammu (21)
Bengaluru (12) Kanpur (22)
Bhopal (13) Kochi (23)
Bhubaneswar (14) Lucknow (24)
Kolkata (15) Mumbai/Navi (25)
Mumbai/Thane/MMR
Chandigarh - Mohali (16) Nagpur (26)
Chennai (17) Delhi/ Delhi NCR (27)
Guwahati (18) Patna (29)
Hyderabad (19) Pune (30)
Jaipur (20) Thiruvananthapuram (31)
Raipur (32)

Candidates can select only one centre and must indicate its name and code no. in the Online application.
The Centre and date(s) of Examination are liable to be changed at Board's discretion. In the event of
cancellation of examination at any centre, the Board may at its discretion allot an alternative centre to the
candidates concerned. Candidates admitted to the examination will be intimated dates, timetable and
venue of examination through Admit Card. Request for change of centre will not be entertained.

Candidates will appear for the examination at an examination centre at their own risks and expenses.
The Board does not make any arrangements for boarding/lodging of candidates. Board will not be
responsible for any injury or losses etc. of any nature during the course of Examination.

Interviews will be conducted at some of the centre/s mentioned above, details of which will be
communicated in the interview call letter.

9. RELAXATION IN THE UPPER AGE LIMIT (For all the above posts)

Upper age is relaxable by-

(a) Three years in the case of OBC candidates if the posts are reserved for them.

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(b) Five years in the case of: i) SC/ST candidates, if the posts are reserved for them ii) Ex-employees
of banking institutions whose services had to be terminated for reasons of economy or as a result of bank
going into liquidation and personnel retrenched from Government Offices after at least one year's service
and currently registered with Employment Exchange, iii) Ex-servicemen (including Emergency
Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned Officers) provided applicants have rendered at
least five years Military Service as on May 01, 2023 and have been released on completion of
assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from May 01,
2023) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or on
account of physical disability or have been released on account of physical disability attributable to
Military Service or on invalidment, iv) Emergency Commissioned Officers/Short Service Commissioned
Officers who have completed their initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as on May
01, 2023 and whose assignment has been extended beyond five years and in whose case the Ministry of
Defence issues certificates that they can apply for civil employment and that they will be released on
three months' notice on selection from the date of receipt of offer of appointment.

(c) 10 years for PwBD (GEN/EWS/OBC/SC/ST) candidates wherever vacancies are not reserved for
OBC/SC/ST candidates; 13 years for PwBD (OBC) candidates where vacancies are reserved for OBC
candidates; and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST) candidates where vacancies are reserved for SC/ST
candidates.

(d) For eligible staff candidates, as per RBI circular [Link].G132/17000/05.01.01/2013-14 dated
June 9, 2014, the relaxation in age limit is according to RBI circular [Link].G-
75/5599/05.01.01/2013-2014 dated December 20, 2013.

NOTE: CUMULATIVE AGE RELAXATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE EITHER UNDER THE ABOVE
ITEMS OR IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER ITEMS.

10. SERVICE CONDITIONS / CAREER PROSPECTS:

(i) Pay Scale:

(A) For Grade 'A' Officers: Selected candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹44,500/-p.m. in the
scale of ₹44500-2500(4)-54500-2850(7)-74450-EB-2850(4)-85850-3300(1)-89150(17 years) applicable
to Officers in Grade ‘A’. They will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory
Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance, Special Allowance
and Grade Allowance as per rules in force from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments
are approximately ₹97,177/-, which do not include the amount of HRA. House Rent Allowance of 15% of
pay will be paid to these Officers additionally if they are not staying in Bank’s accommodation.

(B) For Grade 'B' Officers: Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹55,200/- p.m. in the
scale of ₹55200-2850(9)-80850-EB-2850(2)-86550-3300(4)-99750(16 years) applicable to Officers in
Grade ‘B’. They will also be eligible for Dearness Allowance, Local Compensatory Allowance, House
Rent Allowance, Special Allowance, Special Grade Allowance, Learning Allowance and Grade Allowance
as per rules in force from time to time. At present, initial monthly gross emoluments are approximately
₹1,16,914/-, which do not include the amount of HRA. House Rent Allowance of 15% of pay will be paid
to these Officers additionally if they are not staying in Bank’s accommodation.

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Note: For candidates possessing very high academic or professional qualification/ experience of
significant value to the Bank, the Bank may, at its sole discretion, consider granting up to four advance
increments. The Board, at its sole discretion, may consider requests for higher emoluments because of
higher qualification/special experience of value to the Bank at the interview stage only. Such information
may be furnished in the ‘Bio-data Form’ in the appropriate column. The number of increments will be
maximum four. The Board/Bank will not entertain any request received after the interview.

(ii) Perquisites: Bank’s accommodation subject to availability, reimbursement of expenses for

maintenance of vehicle for official purpose, newspaper, telephone charges, book grant, allowance for
furnishing of residence, etc., as per eligibility. Free dispensary facility besides reimbursement of medical
expenses for OPD treatment/hospitalization as per eligibility. Interest free festival advance, Leave Fare
Allowance (once in two years for self, spouse and eligible dependents). Loans and Advances at
concessional rates of interest for Housing, Vehicle, Education of children, Consumer Articles, Personal
Computer, etc.

(iii) Selected candidates will be governed by the ‘Defined Contribution-New Pension Scheme (NPS)
which is mandatory for all employees joining the services of the Bank on or after January 01, 2012’, in
addition to the benefit of Gratuity.

(iv) At certain centres, limited numbers of residential quarters are available. Facility for securing
residential accommodation on lease, however, exists at all centres, subject to extant guidelines.

(v) Initial appointment will be on probation for a period of two years. At Bank’s discretion, the probationary
period may be extended up to a maximum period of four years.

(vi) There are reasonable prospects for promotion to higher grades.

(vii) Selected candidates are liable to be posted and transferred anywhere in India

11. HOW TO APPLY:

(a) Candidates are required to apply only online using the website [Link] and no other
means/mode of application will be accepted. Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are
available at Appendix-I. The applicants are advised to submit a single application; however, if due to any
unavoidable situation, if they submit another/multiple applications, then they must ensure that application
with the higher Registration ID (RID) is complete in all respects like applicants' details, examination
center, photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten undertaking, application fee etc.
The applicants who are submitting multiple applications should note that only the last completed
application with higher RID shall be entertained by the Board and fee/ intimation charges paid against
one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID.

(b) All candidates, whether already in Government Service, Government owned industrial undertakings or
other similar organizations, whether in a permanent or temporary capacity or as work charged employees
other than casual or daily rated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises are required to
submit an undertaking in the Online application that they have informed in writing to their Head of
Office/Department that they have applied for the Examination. Candidates should note that in case a

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communication is received from their employer by the Board withholding permission to the candidates
applying for/appearing at the examination, their application will be liable to be rejected/candidature will be
liable to be cancelled. At the time of joining, the recommended candidates will have to bring proper
discharge certificates from their PSU/Government/Quasi -Government employer.

NOTE 1: While filling in their Application Form, the candidate should carefully decide about their choice of
center for the Examination. If any candidate appears at a center other than the one indicated by the
Board in their admit card, such candidate will not be allowed to take the examination and their
candidature will be liable to cancellation.

NOTE 2: Use of Scribe: Suitable provisions for information regarding use of scribes by the Visual
Impaired candidates and candidates with Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured,
Dwarfism, Spinal Deformity/ Spinal Injury with /without any associated neurological / limb dysfunction,
Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy, etc. and candidates with multiple disabilities (as provided
under Para 1 - Note II above for PwBD candidates) where dominant writing speed is affected to the
extent of slowing the performance of function have been made in the online application at the time of the
initial online application itself.

NOTE 3: Availing of compensatory time: Suitable provision for information regarding availing of
compensatory time by the Visual Impaired candidates and candidates with Locomotor Disability including
Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Spinal Deformity/ Spinal Injury, Acid Attack Victims and
Muscular Dystrophy, etc. and candidates with multiple disabilities (as provided under Para 1 Note II
above for PwBD candidates) where dominant writing speed is affected to the extent of slowing the
performance of function whether availing the facility of scribe or not have also been made available at the
time of the initial online application itself.

NOTE 4: Candidates are not required to submit along with their applications any certificate in support of
their claims regarding Age, Educational Qualifications, Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/Other
Backward Classes/EWSs and PwBD, etc. which will be verified at the time of the Interview only.
Candidates belonging to the OBC category should have OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate based on
the income for the Financial Year (FY) 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-21 and issued on/ after April 01,
2023 (after the completion of FY 2022-23) but not later than the closing date of applications for the posts
i.e., June 20, 2023.

The candidates applying for the posts should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for
admission to the Examination before the closure of ONLINE application date. Their admission at all the
stages of examination for which they are admitted by the Board viz. Paper-I, Paper-II or Interview Test
will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at
any time before or after the Examinations and Interview Test, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the
eligibility conditions, their candidature for the examination will be cancelled by the Board. If any of their
claims is found to be incorrect, they may render themselves liable to disciplinary action by the Board. A
candidate who is or has been declared by the Board to be guilty of:

(i) Obtaining support for their candidature by the following means, namely: -

a. offering illegal gratification to, or

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b. applying pressure on, or

c. blackmailing, or threatening to blackmail any person connected with the conduct of the
examination, or

(ii) impersonating, or

(iii) procuring impersonation by any person, or

(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which have been tampered with, or

(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressing material information, or

(vi) resorting to the following means in connection with their candidature for the examination, namely

a. obtaining copy of question paper through improper means,

b. finding out the particulars of the persons connected with secret work relating to the examination.
c. influencing the examiners, or

(vii) using unfair means during the examination, or

(viii) writing obscene matter or drawing obscene sketches in the scripts, or

(ix) misbehaving in the examination hall including tearing of the scripts, provoking fellow examinees to
boycott examination, creating a disorderly scene and the like, or

(x) using a scribe / availing compensatory time in examination despite being ineligible, or

(xi) harassing or doing bodily harm to the staff employed by the Board for the conduct of their
examinations, or

(xii) being in possession of or using mobile phone or any electronic equipment or device or any other
equipment capable of being used as a communication device like voice assistance during the
examination, or

(xiii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates along with their Admission Certificates
permitting them to take the examination, or

(xiv) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting the commission of all or any of the acts
specified in the foregoing clauses; may in addition to rendering themselves liable to criminal prosecution,
be liable:

a) to be disqualified by the Board from the examination for which they are candidate and/or

b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specified period (i) by the Board from any examination
or selection held by them; (ii) by the Bank from any employment under them; (iii) dismissal from

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service by the Bank if they are already in Bank's employment; and (iv) if they are already in some
other service, the Board writing to their employer for taking disciplinary action.

Provided that no penalty shall be imposed except after (i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making
such representation, in writing as they may wish to make in that behalf; and (ii) taking the representation,
if any, submitted by the candidate within the period allowed to them into consideration.

12. LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: The Online Applications can be filled up to June 20,
2023 till 06:00 pm.

13. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

(a) Correspondence with the Board: The Board will not entertain any correspondence with the
candidates about their candidature except in the following cases:

The eligible candidates shall be issued an Admit Card two weeks before the commencement of the
examination. The Admit Card will be made available on the Bank's website [Link] for
downloading by candidates. No Admit Card will be sent by post. If the candidate does not receive an e-
Admit Card or any other communication regarding their candidature for the examination two weeks
before the commencement of the examination, they should at once contact the help facility as mentioned
above.

(b) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examination unless they hold an Admit Card for the
examination. On downloading of e- Admit Card, check it carefully and bring discrepancies/errors, if any,
to the notice of Board immediately.

(c) PROOF OF IDENTITY TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF EXAMINATIONS: At the time of

appearing for the examination, candidates are required to produce a currently valid photo identity card, in
original, and a photocopy of the same in addition to the Admit Card. Acceptable photo identity cards are
PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving Licence/ Voter's Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo identity proof
issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead/ Photo identity proof issued by a People's
Representative on official letterhead/ valid recent Identity Card issued by a recognised college /
University/ e-Aadhar card / Aadhar card with a photograph/ Employee ID/ Bar Council Identity card with
photograph. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not valid ID proof. The candidate's identity
will be verified with respect to their details on the Admit Card /Examination Call Letter, in the Attendance
List and requisite documents submitted. If identity of the candidate is in doubt the candidate may not be
allowed to appear for the Examination.

Note: Candidates have to produce in original the photo identity proof and submit a photocopy of the
photo identity proof along with Admit Card/ Examination Call Letter while attending each shift of the
examination without which they will not be allowed to take up the examination. Candidates will have to
carry two/three photocopies of photo ID proof, as there will be two/three shifts. Candidates must note that
the name (provided during the process of registration) as appearing on the call letters should exactly
match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof, certificates, mark-sheets. Female candidates
who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special note of this. In case of
candidates who have changed their name, will be allowed only if they produce - original Gazette

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Notification/their original marriage certificate/affidavit in original, together with a photocopy. If

there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Admit Card/ Examination Call Letter and
Photo Identity Proof, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination.

(d) The Board would be analyzing the responses of all appeared candidates to detect abnormal similarity
of responses. On the basis of such an analysis, if it is found that the responses have been shared and
scores obtained are not genuine/ valid, the Board reserves the right to cancel their candidature.

(e) Board does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their
applications within the last date or on account of any other reason beyond the control of the Board.

(f) The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will be purely provisional based on
the information given by them in the Application Form. This will be subject to verification of all the
eligibility conditions by the Board / Bank. The mere fact that an Admit Card has been issued to a
candidate, will not imply that their candidature has been finally cleared by the Board or that entries made
by the candidate in their application for the Preliminary examination have been accepted by the Board as
true and correct. Candidates may note that the Board takes up the verification of eligibility conditions of a
candidate, with reference to original documents, only after the candidate has qualified for the interview.
Unless candidature is formally confirmed by the Board, it continues to be provisional. The decision of the
Board as to the eligibility or otherwise of a candidate for admission to the Examination shall be final.

(g) Candidates should note that the name in the Admit card in some cases, may be abbreviated due to
technical reasons.

(h) The possibility for occurrence of some problems in the administration of the examinations cannot be
ruled out completely, which may impact test delivery and/ or result from being generated. In that event,
every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may include movement of candidates, delay in
test. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute discretion of Board/test conducting body. Candidates will not
have any claim for a re-test. Candidates not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed
process of test delivery shall be summarily rejected from the process.

(i) Candidates are advised to keep their e-mail ID/mobile number alive for receiving advices viz. Admit
Card/Interview letters, etc. Candidates may check e-mails/SMS regularly. The Board does not send any
communication through any other mode.

(j) The posts are also open to the employees of RBI (Staff Candidates) who satisfy the eligibility criteria
separately stipulated by the Bank vide their circular [Link].G-75/5599/05.01.01/2013-2014 dated
December 20, 2013 read with RBI circular [Link].G132/17000/05.01.01/2013-14 dated June 9,
2014 and who apply Online within the closing date. Their status as staff candidate will be verified at the
time of interview.

(k) The Board does not furnish the mark-sheet to candidates. Marks obtained in Examination and
Interview will be made available on the Bank's website in an interactive mode only after declaration of the
final result.

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(l) Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidates or to bring political or other outside influence with
regard to their selection/recruitment shall be considered as disqualification.

(m) In all matters regarding eligibility, conduct of examinations, interviews, assessment, prescribing
minimum qualifying standards in both the Examination and interview, in relation to number of vacancies
and communication of result, the Board's decision shall be final and binding on the candidates and no
correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.

(n) The eligibility for availing reservation against the vacancies reserved for the persons with Benchmark
disabilities shall be the same as prescribed in “Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act 2016"
Provided further that the persons with Benchmark disabilities shall also be required to meet special
eligibility criteria in terms of physical requirements/functional classification (abilities/disabilities) consistent
with requirements prescribed.

(o) A candidate will be eligible to get the benefit of community reservation only in case the particular
caste to which the candidates belong is included in the list of reserved communities issued by the Central
Government. If a candidate indicates in his/her application form that he/she belongs to General category
but subsequently writes to the Board to change his/her category to a reserved one or from reserved to
unreserved/General category, such request shall not be entertained by the Board. Similar principle will be
followed for EWS/PwBD categories also. In case of a candidate unfortunately becoming physically
disabled during the course of the examination process, the candidate should produce valid document
showing him/her acquiring a disability to the extent of 40% or more as defined under RPWD Act, 2016 to
enable him/her to get the benefits of PwBD reservation.

(p) Candidates seeking reservation / relaxation benefits available for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/ Ex-
servicemen must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation/ relaxation as per eligibility
prescribed. They should also be in possession of all the requisite certificates in the prescribed format in
support of their claim as stipulated for such benefits. These certificates should be dated on or before the
closing date of application for the posts.

(q) Any resultant dispute arising out of this advertisement shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the
Courts situated at Mumbai only.

NOTE: Please note that Corrigendum, if any, issued on the above advertisement, will be published only
on the Bank’s website [Link]

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Appendix-I
HOW TO APPLY ON-LINE

Candidates must apply only online through the Bank's website i.e. [Link] from May 29,
2023 to June 20, 2023. No other means/mode of applications will be accepted.

(A) PRE-REQUISITES FOR APPLYING ONLINE:

Before applying online, candidates should—

(i) scan their:

- photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
- signature (with black ink)
- left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
- a hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below) as
detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature as
detailed at (D) below.
(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
(iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate
is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)
(iv) The text for the hand-written declaration is as follows –
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by
me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents
as and when required.”
(v) The above-mentioned hand-written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing
and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language,
the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired
candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left-
hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as
per specifications.)
(vi) Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make online payment of the requisite
application fee/intimation charges. The candidate is required to keep details about bio-
data/necessary details ready to enable him/her to fill up the application form correctly and to
make online payment of fees/intimation charges. The name of the candidate or his/her
father/mother/husband, etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the
photo identity proof/ certificates/mark sheets.
(vii) Candidates should have a valid E-mail ID which should be kept active till the declaration of
final result. This is essential for him/her in getting communication/interview advice, etc. by
E-mail. The Board does not send any communication by any mode other than E-mail
/SMS. No change in E-mail ID will be entertained during the entire process of the
recruitment.

(B) PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING ONLINE:

(i) Candidates satisfying the conditions of eligibility as on May 01, 2023 are first required to visit the
URL “Recruitment for the post of Non-CSG -PY 2022“ on Bank's website i.e. [Link]

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>Opportunities@RBI>Current Vacancies>Vacancies and click on the hyperlink “Online

Application Form” in the Advertisement page for filling the ‘Online Application’. It redirects the
candidates to the online registration page.
(ii) Candidates will have to enter their basic details and upload the photograph, signature, left thumb
impression and a hand-written declaration in the online application form as per the specifications
given.
(iii) To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name,
Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be
generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the
Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional
Registration number and Password will also be sent.
(iv) In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save
the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the online
application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the details in
the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired candidates
should fill the application form carefully and verify/get the details verified to ensure that the
same are correct prior to final submission.
(v) Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application
themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the COMPLETE
REGISTRATION BUTTON.
(vi) The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the
application as it appears in the Photo identity proof / Certificates/ Mark sheets. Any
change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
(vii) Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save
& Next' button.
(viii) Proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for
Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature.
(ix) Proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
(x) Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL
SUBMIT.
(xi) Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT' ONLY after verifying and ensuring that
the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
(xii) Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
(xiii) Click on 'Submit' button.
(xiv) Candidates shall be solely responsible for filling up the online applications correctly. In case of
invalid applications due to errors committed by the applicant no claims for refund of application
fees/intimation charges so collected shall be entertained by the Board.
(xv) To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised to pay the application fees/ intimation
charges and register online at the earliest.
(xvi) Board does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their
applications within the last day on account of aforesaid reasons or any other reason.

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(C) MODE OF PAYMENT FOR APPLICATION FEE/INTIMATION CHARGES: Candidates have to make
the payment of requisite application fee/intimation charges through the on-line mode only:

(i) The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be
completed by following the instructions.
(ii) The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit
Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets
(iii) After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR
THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN
ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.
(iv) On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
(v) Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment, Candidates
are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and Password and repeat
the process of payment.
(vi) Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form. Please
note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
(vii) For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit card,
your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.
(viii) To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction is
completed.
(ix) There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees up to June
20, 2023.

(D) GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING & UPLOADING THE PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE

Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her
photograph and signature as per the specifications given below.

Photograph Image: (4.5cm × 3.5cm)

- Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
- Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white,
background.
- Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
- If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the
shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows
- If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye"
- If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be
clearly seen.
- Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it
must not cover your face.
- Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
- Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb
- Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file
is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no.
of colours etc., during the process of scanning.

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Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:

- The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
- The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue
ink.
- The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black
ink
- The signature, left thumb impression and the hand-written declaration should be of the
applicant and not by any other person.
- The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever necessary.
- If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time of
the examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be disqualified.
- Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
- Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and left thumb
impression should be between 20kb – 50kb
- For hand written declaration size of file should be 50kb – 100 kb.
- Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb (for signature
and 50kb for left thumb impression) and 100 kb (for hand written declaration).
- Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be
accepted.

Scanning the documents:

- Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
- Set Color to True Color
- File Size as specified above
- Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature/ left thumb
impression / hand written declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image
to the final size (as specified above).
- The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is:
[Link] or [Link] Image dimensions can be checked by listing the
folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.
- Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg
format not exceeding 50kb (photograph) and 100kb for (hand-written declaration)
& 20kb for (signature) and 50kb for (left thumb impression) by using MS Paint or
MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned documents in any format can be saved in .jpg
format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu and size can be reduced below
50 kb (photograph) and 100 kb for (hand written declaration) & 20 kb (signature)
and 50 kb for (left thumb impression) by using crop and then resize option (Please
see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the ‘Image’ menu. Similar options are
available in other photo editor also.
- If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
- While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link to
upload his/her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration.

Procedure for Uploading the documents

- There will be separate links for uploading Photograph, signature, left thumb impression
and hand-written declaration

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- Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / signature / left thumb impression /
hand written declaration”
- Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / signature / left thumb
impression / hand written declaration file has been saved.
- Select the file by clicking on it
- Click the ‘Open/Upload’ button

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Photograph, signature,
left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as specified.

Note:

(1) In case the face in the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the
hand-written declaration is unclear / smudged the candidate’s application may be
rejected.
(2) After uploading the Photograph / signature / left thumb impression / hand written
declaration in the online application form candidates should check that the
images are clear and have been uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or
signature or left thumb impression or the hand-written declaration is not
prominently visible, the candidate may edit his/ her application and re-upload his/
her photograph or signature, prior to submitting the form.
(3) After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system
generated online application forms.

NOTE: Please note that Corrigendum, if any, issued on the above advertisement, will be published only
on the Bank’s website [Link]

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Appendix-II

(A) Legal Officer in Grade ‘B’

Syllabus for Paper I / II

Paper I - General Knowledge of Law (Objective and Descriptive Type): (i) Constitutional Law (ii)
Administrative Law (iii) Principles of Statutory Interpretation (iv) Law of Evidence (v) Contract Act,
1872 (vi) Transfer of Property Act,1882 (vii) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (viii) Registration
Act, 1908 (ix) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (x) Legal Drafting, etc. The above syllabus is only
indicative and not exhaustive.

Paper II - (English): Essay, Precis writing, Comprehension and Business/Office Correspondence.

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Appendix-III

Certificate for person with specified disability covered under the definition of Section 2 (s) of the
RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said Act, i.e. persons
having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing

This is to certify that, we have examined Mr/Ms/Mrs …………. (name of the candidate), S/o /D/o
……………………, a resident of ………………(Vill/PO/PS/District/State), aged …………….. yrs, a person
with ……………………. (nature of disability/condition), and to state that he/she has limitation which
hampers his/her writing capability owing to his/her above condition. He/she requires support of scribe for
writing the examination.

2. The above candidate uses aids and assistive device such as prosthetics & orthotics, hearing aid
(name to be specified) which is /are essential for the candidate to appear at the examination with the
assistance of scribe.

3. This certificate is issued only for the purpose of appearing in written examinations conducted by
recruitment agencies as well as academic institutions and is valid upto __________ (it is valid for
maximum period of six months or less as may be certified by the medical authority)

Signature of medical authority

(Signature (Signature & Name) (Signature (Signature & (Signature

& Name) & Name) Name) & Name)

Orthopedic Clinical Psychologist/ Neurologist Occupational Other Expert,

/ Rehabilitation (if therapist (if as nominated
PMR Psychologist/Psychiatrist available) available) by the
specialist / Special Educator Chairperson
(if any)

(Signature & Name)

Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Chief District Medical

Officer………Chairperson

Name of Government Hospital/Health Care Centre with Seal

Place:
Date:

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Appendix-IV

Letter of Undertaking by the person with specified disability covered under the definition of
Section 2 (s) of the RPwD Act, 2016 but not covered under the definition of Section 2(r) of the said
Act, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty in writing

I ____________________, a candidate with __________________ (nature of disability/condition)

appearing for the ______________________(name of the examination) bearing Roll No.
___________________________ at _______________________ (name of the centre) in the District
____________________, ____________________________ (name of the State). My educational
qualification is _____________________.

2. I do hereby state that __________________________ (name of the scribe) will provide the
service of scribe for the undersigned for taking the aforementioned examination.

3. I do hereby undertake that his qualification is ______________________. In case, subsequently

it is found that his qualification is not as declared by the undersigned and is beyond my qualification. I
shall forfeit my right to the post or certificate/diploma/degree and claims relating thereto.

(Signature of the candidate)

(counter signature by the parent/guardian, if the candidate is minor)

Place:

Date:

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