State Bank of India

Note:

i. The number of fellowships mentioned above are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank.

ii. Bank reserves the right to cancel the selection process entirely at any time without assigning any reason thereto.

iii. The educational qualication prescribed for the post is the minimum. Candidate must possess the qualication and relevant post qualication experience as on 30.06.2018.

iv. The relevant experience certicate must contain specically that the candidate had experience in that related eld as required.

C. ROLES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

D. STIPEND & BENEFITS:

application in one go, he / she can save the information already entered. When the

GUIDELINES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION:

information / application is saved, a provisional registration number and password is

i. Candidates will be required to register themselves online through the link available on generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidates should note down

SBI website https://bank.sbi/careers OR https://www.sbi.co.in/careers and

the registration number and password. They can re-open the saved application using will not be registered unless candidate uploads his/her photo and signature as specied

ii. Candidates should rst scan their latest photograph and signature. Online application registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. This facility of

editing the saved information will be available for three times only. Once the application

on the online registration page.

is lled completely, candidate should submit the same. candidate should submit the same. In the event of candidate not being able to ll the

iii. Candidates should ll the application carefully. Once application is lled in completely,

iv. After registering online, the candidates are advised to take a printout of the system generated online application forms.

E. How To Apply: Candidates should have valid email ID which should be kept active till the declaration of result. It will help him/her in getting call letter/Interview advices etc. by email.

Copies of application (registered online) along with self-attested photocopies of following documents should reach by post to State Bank of India, Central Recruitment & Promotion Department, Corporate Centre, 3rd Floor, Atlanta Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai (Maharashtra, INDIA), PIN-400021 on or before 07.08.2018:

• Curriculam vitate including the list of publications
  
  
• Proof of Citizenship.
  
  
• Proof of Date of Birth.
  
  
• A two page write-up on the high quality publication by him/her.
  
  
• A two page write-up on the intended research work at SBI.
  
  
• At least two letters of recommendations / reference - one from a peer regarding the research capabilities and one from applicants dissertation supervisor or from the academic institute.
  
  
• No objection certicate / relief certicate from the present employer (if currently employed)
  
  
• Photocopies of the Educational certicates and marksheets.
  
  
• Experience certicate
  
  
• Photocopies of two Best Journal Papers
  
  
• In case of non-receipt of hard copies of online application with the above-mentioned documents by the aforesaid date, their candidature will not be considered for shortlisting and interview.
  
  

F. How to Upload Documents:

a. Details of Document to be uploaded:i. Curriculam Vitate including the list of publication (DOC or DOCX) ii. Proof of Citizenship and Date of Birth (PDF) iii. A two page write-up on the high quality publication by him/her (PDF) iv. A two page write-up on the intended Research work at SBI (PDF) v. At least two letters of recommendations / reference - one from a peer regarding the research capabilities and one from applicants dissertation supervisor or from the academic institute (PDF) vi. No objection certicate / relief certicate from the present employer (if currently employed) (PDF)vii. Educational Certicates (Relevant Mark-Sheets/ Degree Certicate) and Experience Certicate (PDF)viii. Recent Photographix. Signature b. Photograph le type/ size:i. Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture. ii. Size of le should be between 20kb50 kb and Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred) iii. Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background. iv. Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face v. 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 vi. If you have to use ash, ensure there's no "red-eye" vii. If you wear glasses, make sure that there are no reections and your eyes can be clearly seen. viii. Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face. x. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the le 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. c. Signature le type/ size:i. The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen. ii. The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person. iii. The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever necessary. iv. If the Applicants signature on the answer script, at the time of the examination, does not match the signature on the Call Letter, the applicant will be disqualied. v. Size of le should be between 10kb - 20kb and Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred). vi. Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kbvii. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.d. Document le type/ size:i. All Documents must be in PDF except Resume which should be in DOC or DOCX format.

ii. Page size of the document to be A4. iii. Size of the le should not be exceeding 500 KB. iv. In case of Document being scanned, please ensure it is saved as PDF and size not more than 500 KB as PDF. If the size of the le is more than 500KB, then adjust the setting of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colors etc., during the process of scanning. Please ensure that Documents uploaded are clear and readable.e. Guidelines for scanning of photograph/ signature/ documents:i. Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch) ii. Set Color to True Color iii. Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/ signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the nal size (as specied above). iv. The photo / signature le should be JPG or JPEG format (i.e. le name should appear as: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg).v. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder / les or moving the mouse over the le image icon. vi. Candidates using MS Windows/ MSOce can easily obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 50kb & 20kb respectively by using MS Paint or MSOce Picture Manager. Scanned photograph and signature in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using Save As option in the File menu. The le size can be reduced below 50 kb (photograph) & 20 kb (signature) 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 the other photo editor also.vii. While lling in the Online Application Form, the candidate will be provided with a link to upload his / her photograph and signature.f. Procedure for Uploading Document:i. There will be separate links for uploading each document. ii. Click on the respective link "Upload" iii. Browse & select the location where the JPG or JEPG, PDF, DOC or DOCX le has been saved. iv. Select the le by clicking on it and Click the 'Upload' button. v. Click Preview to conrm the document is uploaded and accessible properly before submitting the application. If the le size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed vi. Once uploaded/ submitted, the Documents uploaded cannot be edited/ changed.vii. After uploading the photograph / signature in the online application form, candidates should check that the images are clear and have been uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or signature is not prominently visible, the candidate may edit his / her application and re-upload his / her photograph or signature, prior to submitting the form. If the face in the photograph or signature is unclear, the candidates application may be rejected.

G. Call Letter for INTERVIEW :

Intimation / call letter for interview will be sent by email or will be uploaded on Bank's website. NO HARD COPY WILL BE SENT.

H. Selection Process:

The selection will be based on shortlisting and interview with presentation.

Interview: Mere fullling minimum qualication and experience will not vest any right in candidate for being called for interview. The Shortlisting Committee constituted by the Bank will decide the shortlisting parameters and thereafter, adequate number of candidates, as decided by the Bank will be shortlisted for interview. The decision of the bank to call the candidates for the interview shall be nal. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard. The shortlisted candidates will be called to make a presentation and interview before an Expert Selection Committee. Merit List: Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order on the basis of scores obtained in interview only. In case more than one candidate score the cut-o marks (common marks at cut-o point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order, in the merit list.

I. General Information:

i. Before applying for Post Doctoral Research Fellowship, the applicant should ensure x. DECISIONS OF BANK IN ALL MATTERS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY, CONDUCT OF that he / she fulls the eligibility and other norms mentioned above for that post as on INTERVIEW, AND SELECTION WOULD BE FINAL AND BINDING ON ALL the specied date and that the particulars furnished by him / her are correct in all CANDIDATES. NO REPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE respects. ENTERTAINED BY THE BANK IN THIS REGARD.

ii. IN CASE IT IS DETECTED AT ANY STAGE THAT AN APPLICANT DOES NOT FULFIL xi. The Fellowship may be terminated by the Bank at any time giving one months notice or THE ELIGIBILITY NORMS AND / OR THAT HE / SHE HAS FURNISHED ANY by paying an amount equal to one months compensation (excluding funding for INCORRECT / FALSE INFORMATION OR HAS SUPPRESSED ANY MATERIAL FACT(S), seminar) without assigning any reason whatsoever. HIS / HER CANDIDATURE WILL STAND CANCELLED. IF ANY OF THESE xii. In case of any PDRF candidate leaving pre-term without completing the research or SHORTCOMINGS IS / ARE DETECTED EVEN AFTER SELECTION, HIS / HER found below expected levels during mid-term evaluation, he/she will be terminated FELLOWSHIP IS LIABLE TO BE TERMINATED. with one month notice. Bank reserves the right to recover the costs incurred till such

iii. The applicant should ensure that the application is strictly in accordance with the period in case of unsatisfactory performance.prescribed format and is properly and completely lled. xiii. The applicant shall be liable for civil/ criminal consequences in case the information

iv.

Post Doctoral Research Fellowship to selected candidate is subject to his/ her being submitted in his / her application are found to be false at a later stage. declared medically t as per the requirement of the Bank. Such fellowship will also be xiv. Merely satisfying the eligibility norms does not entitle a candidate to be called for subject to the rules of the Bank in force. interview. Bank reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for

v.

Candidates are advised to keep their e-mail ID alive for receiving communication, viz. the interview after preliminary screening / shortlisting with reference to candidates call letters/ Interview date advices etc. qualication, suitability, experience, etc.

vi. The Bank takes no responsibility for any delay in receipt or loss of any communication. xv. In case of multiple applications, only the last valid (completed) application will be

vii. Candidates serving in Govt./ Quasi Govt. oces, Public Sector undertakings including retained. Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions are advised to submit No Objection xvi. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this Certicate from their employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature advertisement and/or an application in response thereto can be instituted only in may not be considered and travelling expenses, if any, otherwise admissible, will not be Mumbai and courts/tribunals/forums at Mumbai only shall have sole and exclusive paid.jurisdiction to try any cause/dispute.

viii. In case of selection, candidates will be required to produce proper discharge certicate xvii. Domestic candidates, who may be called for interview after shortlisting will be from the employer at the time of taking up the Post Doctoral Research Fellowship. reimbursed the cost of travel by Air (economy class) fare for the shortest route or

ix. Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online well before the closing date actual expenses incurred by other modes (whichever is less) in India on the basis of and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection / inability/ actual journey. Local transportation will not be reimbursed. Please note that no failure to log on to the website on account of heavy load on internet or website jam. SBI travelling expenses will be reimbursed unless photo-copies of tickets and originals are does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their produced for verication and record. A candidate, if found ineligible for the post will not applications within the last date on account of aforesaid reasons or for any other be permitted to appear for the interview and will not be reimbursed any fare.reason beyond the control of SBI. xix. BANK HAS RIGHT TO CANCEL THE SELECTION PROCESS ENTIRELY AT ANY STAGE.

For any query, please write to us through link CONTACT US which is available on Banks website (URL- https://bank.sbi/careers/psq.htm?action=pquery OR https://sbi.co.in/careers/psq.htm?action=pquery)

The Bank is not responsible for printing errors, if any.

Place: Mumbai General ManagerDate: 16.07.2018 (CRPD)