Head Office, Vadodara

RECRUITMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE ON CONTRACT BASIS FOR FINTECH & NEW INITIATIVES DEPT. IN BANK OF BARODA

Online Registration of Application starts from : 08.03.2019

Last date for Online Registration of Application & Payment of fees: 29.03.2019

Bank of Baroda, One of Indias Largest Banks is looking for qualified Specialists on contractual basis, for various positions of Fintech & New Business Initiatives Department.

	PLEASE NOTE THAT
1.	A candidate can apply for only one post under this project.
2.	The process of Registration of application is complete when fee is deposited with the Bank through On-line mode on or before the last date for fee payment.
3.	Before applying, candidates should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria for the post as on the date of eligibility. Short-listing and interview will be purely provisional without verification of documents. Candidature will be subject to verification of details/documents when the candidate reports for interview if called.
4.	Candidates are advised to check Banks website www.bankofbaroda.co.in/careers.htm regularly for details and updates. Call letters/advices, where required will be sent by e-mail only.
5.	Post qualification experience below 6 months in any organization would not be considered
6.	Only Candidates willing to serve anywhere in India, should apply.

VACANCIES AND OTHER DETAILS IN RESPECT OF VARIOUS POSTS*

S. No.	POST	Vacancies	Minimum & Maximum Age	Minimum Qualification	Minimum Post Qualification Work Experience
1	Business Analysts	2	Min 25 years & Max 35 years	Graduate with MBA (any stream)	4 years of which minimum 2 years in BFSI
2	Innovation Officers	2	Min 25 years & Max 35 years	Graduate (any stream)	4 years of which minimum 2 years in setting up / operating/ innovation / incubation centres

*Eligibility Criteria with regards to Age, Qualification and Post Qualification Work Experience would be taken as on 01.03.2019

DESIRED PROFILE / INDICATIVE JOB ROLE

	S. No.	POST		DESIRED PROFILE / INDICATIVE JOB ROLE
1		Business Analyst	1.	Explore interesting start-ups from the FinTech space and evaluate their overall propositions
			2.	Identify new technologies/ sub-sectors within FinTech, where bank can explore potential business opportunities
			3.	Assist the Program Managers in discovering, validating and executing various projects undertaken by the department
			4.	Research and Interpret market information, identify value propositions for BOB and prepare market models based on it viz. structure, size, growth, etc.
2		Innovation Officer	1. 2.	Establishment Phase: (a) Work with various stakeholders to coordinate and implement the identified milestones and requirements. (b) Coordinate with vendors, detailing the scope of the project and charting out a project plan for timely implementation. (c) Prepare necessary documentations, decks, proposals and presentations for various audiences to achieve the desired objectives. (d) Closely monitor the progress of development of the Innovation Centre, tracking timelines and milestones laid out. Program Management Phase: (a) Acts as the Center strategist & evangelist on behalf of Bank. (b) Manages the administration of the pipeline and resource allocation (c) Facilitate the project intake process; partners with business heads to define the business problem and translate this into a Center/innovation brief to be handed off to the innovators working out of the center. (d) Identify and coordinate with ecosystem partners to ensure success of global scale and deployment. (e) Manage and lead all operations and business components of the Center, in addition to providing support to individual teams. (f) Manages the Experience Studio, which features the latest cutting edge innovations to the larger organization. (g) Establishes Proof of Concepts (POCs) as they are developed and vetted for scalability. (h) Ensures appropriate tools, skills, facilities and support structures are in place to support center teams.

RESERVATION IN POSTS

Position	Total	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR		PWD
							OC	VI	HI	ID
Business Analyst / Innovation Officer	04	-	-	1	-	3	1	-	-	-

Abbreviations stand for: SC - Scheduled Caste, ST - Scheduled Tribe, OBC - Other Backward Classes, EWS Economically Weaker Sections, UR- Unreserved, PWD - Persons With Disability, OH-Orthopedically Challenged, HI Hearing Impaired, VI- Visually Impaired, ID Intellectual Disability

Please note that change of category will not be permitted at any stage after registration of online application.

NOTE:

1. Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming in the creamy layer and/ or if their caste does not find place in the Central List are not entitled to OBC reservation and age relaxation. They should indicate their category as GENERAL or GENERAL (OC/HI/VI/ID) as applicable.

2. Caste certificate issued by Competent Authority on format prescribed by the Government of India will have to be submitted by the SC/ST candidates, if called for interview.

3. Certificate in the prescribed format issued by Competent Authority on format prescribed by the Government of India will have to be submitted by the OBC/EWS candidates, if called for interview.

4. The number of vacancies including reserved vacancies mentioned above are provisional and vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank.

5. Maximum age indicated is for General category candidates. Relaxation in upper age limit will be available as detailed as under:

Sl. No.	Category	Age Relaxation
1.	Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe	5 years
2.	Other Backward Classes (Non Creamy Layer)	3 years
3.	Persons with Disability (PWD)	10 years
4.	Ex-servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment	5 years
5.	Persons ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989	5 years
6.	Persons affected by 1984 riots	5 years

A. REMUNERATION:

Remuneration offered will on fixed pay basis as per market benchmarks and is based on candidates qualifications, experience and overall suitability for the respective posts, and shall not be a limiting factor for suitable candidates.

B. SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Selection will be based on short listing and/or Written Test and /or Personal Interview and / or Group Discussion.

Bank reserves the right to change (cancel/ modify/ add) any of the selection criteria, method of selection and provisional allotment etc.

The Bank reserves its right to call for the Written Test / GD/ PI, candidates in a ratio, at its sole discretion.

Adequate candidates as decided by the Bank will be shortlisted based on their qualification, experience and overall suitability for the selection process

The qualifying marks, and its weightage in Written Test and /or Personal Interview and / or Group Discussion will be as decided by the Bank.

A candidate should qualify in all the processes of selection, i.e. Written Test and /or Personal Interview and / or Group Discussion (as the case may be) and sufficiently high in the merit to be shortlisted for subsequent allotment process.

In case more than one candidate scores the cut off marks (common mark at cut off point), such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order.

C. HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates are required to have a valid personal email ID and Contact No. It should be kept active till completion of this recruitment project. Bank may send call letters through the registered email ID. In case, a candidate does not have a valid personal email ID, he/she should create his/ her new email ID before applying Online. Under no circumstances, he/she should share/ mention email ID to/ or of any other person.

a) GUIDELINES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION:

i. Candidates will be required to register themselves online through Banks website www.bankofbaroda.co.in/careers.htm and pay the application fee using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking etc.

ii. Candidates need to upload their Bio-data while filling online application.

iii. Candidates should visit Banks website www.bankofbaroda.co.in/Careers.htm and open the appropriate Online Application Format, available through the link mentioned in the advertisement.

iv. Candidates are advised to carefully fill in the online application themselves as no change in any of the data filled in the online application will be possible/ entertained. Prior to submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the VERIFY facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. No change is permitted after clicking on SUBMIT button. Visually Impaired candidates will be responsible for carefully verifying/ getting the details filled in, in the online application form properly verified and ensuring that the same are correct prior to submission as no change is possible after submission.

v. The name of the candidate and his/ her father/ husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears in the certificates/ mark sheets. Any change/ alteration found may disqualify the candidature.

vi. An online application which is incomplete in any respect and unsuccessful fee payment will not be considered as valid.

vii. Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply online much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection / inability / failure to log on to the website on account of heavy load on internet or website jam.

viii. Bank of Baroda does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last date on account of aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of Bank of Baroda.

b) PAYMENT OF FEES:

i. Application fees and Intimation Charges (Non-refundable) ` 600/-for General, EWS and OBC candidates; ` 100/- (Intimation charges only) for SC/ ST/PWD candidates. Bank is not responsible if any of the candidates makes more than one payments.

ii. The above fees are exclusive of taxes. Taxes as applicable shall be charge over and above the fees mentioned at Para i.

iii. Fee payment will have to be made online through payment gateway available thereat.

iv. After ensuring the correctness of the particulars of the application form, candidates are required to pay fees through the payment gateway integrated with the application. No change/edit will be allowed thereafter.

v. The payment can be made by using Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking etc. by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates.

vi. On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form with the data entered by the candidate will be generated, which should be printed and retained by the candidate.

vii. If the online transaction is not successfully completed, please register again and make payment online.

viii. There is also a provision to reprint the application form containing fee details, at later stage.

c) GENERAL INFORMATION:

The selected candidate will be required to sign an employment contract.

i. Candidates should satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the post applied for.

ii. Candidates will have to appear for the Written Test and /or Personal Interview and / or Group Discussion at their own expense. However, eligible outstation SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities category candidates called for GD and/or interview will be paid II class to & fro railway/bus fare or actual expenses incurred, whichever is less, by shortest route on production of proof of travel (rail/bus ticket etc.). The above concession will not be admissible to SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities category candidates who are already in service in Central / State Government, Corporations, Public Undertakings /Local Government, Institutions and Panchayats etc.

iii. Candidates serving in Govt./Quasi Govt. offices, Public Sector undertakings including Nationalised Banks and Financial Institutions are advised to submit No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview, failing which their candidature may not be considered and travelling expenses, if any, otherwise admissible, will not be paid.

iv. In case of selection, candidates will be required to produce proper discharge certificate from the employer at the time of taking up the appointment.

v. In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility norms and / or that he / she has furnished any incorrect / false information or has suppressed any material fact(s), his / her candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these shortcomings is / are detected even after appointment, his /her services are liable to be terminated.

vi. Decisions of bank in all matters regarding eligibility, conduct of interviews, other tests and selection would be final and binding on all candidates. No representation or correspondence will be entertained by the bank in this regard.

vii. Intimations will be sent by email and/or sms only to the email ID and mobile number registered in the online application form. Bank shall not be responsible if the information/ intimations do not reach candidates in case of change in the mobile number, email address, technical fault or otherwise, beyond the control of Bank. Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the authorised Banks websit e www.bankofbaroda.co.in f or latest updates.

viii. Any legal proceedings in respect of any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement and/or an application in response thereto can be instituted only in Mumbai and courts/tribunals/forums at Mumbai only shall have sole and exclusive jurisdiction to try any cause/dispute.

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS

All further announcements/ details pertaining to this process will only be published/ provided on authorised Banks website www.bankofbaroda.co.in f rom time to time under Career section-Current Opportunities.

Disclaimer: - Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate detected at any stage of the selection, process will lead to disqualification of the candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any of the recruitment process in the future. If such instances go undetected during the current selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with retrospective affect. Clarifications/Decisions of the Bank in respect of all matters pertaining to this recruitment would be final and binding on all candidates.

Merely satisfying the eligibility criteria norms does not entitle the candidate to be called for test/ GD/ interview. The Bank reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for test/GD/ interview after preliminary screening/ short-listing with reference to the candidates age, qualification, essential requirements, suitability etc.

The Bank reserves the right to reject any application/candidature at any stage or cancel the conduct of test /GD/ interview without assigning any reason.

Vadodara

08.03.2019 HEAD (HRM) & CLO

ANNEXURE I

GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING THE PHOTOGRAPH (4.5cmX3.5cm) & 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:-

(i) Photograph Image :-

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 theres 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 the file should be between 20kb 200kb.

Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 200kb. If the size of the file is more than 200kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no of colours etc during the process of scanning.

(ii) Signature Imaging :-

The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink Pen.

The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.

The signature will be used to put on the Call letter and wherever necessary.

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 disqualified.

Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)

Size of the file should be between 10kb 200kb.

Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 200kb.

Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted

(iii) Scanning the photograph & signature :-

1. Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).

2. Set the colour to True Colour

3. File size as specified above

4. Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/ signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).

5. The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon.

Candidates using MSWindows/ MSOffice can easily obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 200kb by using

MSPaint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned photograph and signature in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using Save As option in the File menu and size can be reduced below 200kb (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 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 photograph and signature.

(iv) Procedure for uploading the Photograph and Signature :-

(i) There will be two separate links for uploading Photograph and Signature.

(ii) Click on the respective link Upload Photograph/ Signature.

(iii) Browse and select the location where the scanned photograph/ signature file has been saved.

(iv) Select the file by clicking on it.

(v) Click the upload button.

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your photograph and signature as specified. Note :-

1. In case the face in the photograph or signature is unclear, the candidates application may be rejected.

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

3. In case, the photograph or signature is unclear, the candidate may edit his application and re-upload his photograph or signature.

ANNEXURES - FORMS

FORM OF CERTIFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY CANDIDATE APPLYING UNDER ECONOMINCALLY WEAKER SECTION

Government of

(Name & Address of the authority issuing the certificate)

INCOME & ASSET CERTFICATE TO BE PRODUCED BY ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS

Certificate No. __________________ Date:____________________________

VALID FOR THE YEAR __________

This is to certify that Shri/Smt./Kumari _____________________________________ son/daughter/wife of ______________________________________permanent resident of ____________________________________________, Village, Street _____________________________Post Office _________________________ District in the State / Union Territory ____________________________ Pin Code ________________________ whose photograph is attested below belongs to Economically Weaker Sections, since the gross income* of his/her family** is below Rs. 8 lakh (Rupees Eight Lakh only) for the financial year __________________. His/her family does not own or possess any of the following assets***:

I. 5 acres of agricultral land and above;

II. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;

III. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;

IV. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

2. Shri/Smt./Kumari ______________________________ belongs to the __________________ caste which is not recognized as a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Classes (Central List).

Signature with Seal of Office ____________________________

Name______________________________________________________

Designation_______________________________________________

*Note1: Income covered from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc.

**Note 2: The term Family for this purpose include the person, who seeks the benefit of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years

***Note 3: The property held by a Family in different locations or different places/cities have been clubbed while applying the land or property hold test to determine the EWS status