INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK

(A Govt of India Undertaking)

Central Office, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600002
www.iob.in
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Advt No.: HRMD/SS/RECT/01/2019-20 Dated: 16.03.2020

RECRUITMENT OF SECURITY GUARDS

Indian Overseas Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank invites online applications from eligible
Ex-Servicemen for recruitment against 24 Vacancies of Security Guards for their Central
Office in Chennai.
Interested Ex-Servicemen who fulfil the eligibility criteria may apply online from 23.03.2020
to 10.04.2020 by visiting our website www.iob.in. No other mode of application will be
accepted.

Before applying, candidates are advised to read this advertisement carefully and ensure
that they fulfil the stipulated eligibility criteria. Candidates are advised to fill their particulars
Online by themselves correctly.
The important dates are as follows:

ACTIVITIES DATES

Opening Date of Online Registration 23.03.2020

Closing Date of Online Registration 10.04.2020

1. DETAILS OF VACANCIES & RESERVATION:

POST SC ST OBC EWS GEN NO. OF

VACANCIES

Security Guard 4 1 6 2 11 24

SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Classes, EWS –

Economically Weaker Section, GEN – General.

Note: This post is not identified for reservation under Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category.
The number of vacancies and the number of reserved vacancies is provisional and may
vary according to actual requirements of the Bank. The Bank reserves its right to
increase/decrease the number of vacancies or not to fill up the vacancies in the category
as per its requirements.

Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming in the “Creamy Layer” are not
entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as General (GEN).
Competent Authority for the issue of the certificate to SC / ST / OBC is as under (as notified
by GOI from time to time):

For Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Other Backward Classes: (i) District
Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner /
Additional Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / First Class Stipendiary
Magistrate / City Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate (not below the rank of First
Class Stipendiary Magistrate) / Taluk Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra
Assistant Commissioner (ii) Chief Presidency
Magistrate/ Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate (iii)
Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar (iv) Sub-divisional officer of the Area
where the candidate and /or his family normally resides.
For EWS:
(i)District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy
Commissioner/Additional Deputy Commissioner/1st Class Stipendary
Magistrate/Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/Extra
Assistant Commissioner.
(ii)Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/Presidency
Magistrate.
(iii)Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
(iv)Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family
normally resides.

2. JOB PROFILE:

a. Perform Security Guard duties i.e. to watch or look after the premises or department
for the purpose of its safety, security and guard against attack, or assault, or infiltration
and against removal of the Bank’s property by any unauthorized person and/or to
watch and guard as above the movement of Bank’s property from one place to
another, whether inside or outside the Bank.
b. Operating gadgets like Electronic Alarm systems, CCTV systems, X-Ray machines, Door
Frame Metal Detector (DFMD), Hand Held Metal Detector (HHMD), etc., for security of
men and materials entering or exiting the Bank’s premises.
c. Maintenance and Operation of Fire Alarm systems and Fire-fighting equipment.
d. Work in shifts including night shifts.
e. To perform other routine duties of the Subordinate cadre as required by the
Management from time to time.

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

A. NATIONALITY / CITIZENSHIP

A candidate must be either

i) a Citizen of India or
ii) a subject of Nepal or
iii) a subject of Bhutan or
iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January, 1962 with the
intention of permanently settling in India or
v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East
African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly
Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the
intention of permanently settling in India.
 Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a
person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government
of India before the date of this notification.

B. AGE

Age (as on 01.03.2020) – Minimum 18 Years, Maximum 26 Years.

C. RELAXATION IN UPPER AGE LIMIT:

Category Maximum Age Relaxation in age for Ex-Servicemen
General 26 Years + Actual period of service rendered in the defence forces +
3 Years subject to a maximum age limit of 45 Years.
SC/ST 26 Years + 5 Years + Actual period of service rendered in the defence
forces + 3 Years subject to a maximum age limit of 45 Years.
OBC 26 Years + 3 Years + Actual period of service rendered in the defence
forces + 3 Years subject to a maximum age limit of 45 Years.

Note:

i. The relaxation in upper age limit to SC/ST/OBC candidates is allowed on cumulative

basis with only one of the remaining categories for which age relaxation is
permitted as mentioned above.
ii. The maximum age limit specified for Ex-Servicemen, i.e. 45 years, is applicable to
candidates belonging to Unreserved / General category.
iii. Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) as defined in “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Act, 2016‟, Disabled Ex-Servicemen who were disabled during operation or
otherwise and Dependants of Servicemen killed in action, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE to
apply.
iv. Candidates seeking reservation / age relaxation will be required to submit
necessary certificate(s) in original / copies at any stage of the recruitment process.
v. Only those candidates shall be treated as Ex-Servicemen who fulfil the revised
definition as laid down in Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs,
Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Notification No. 36034 /5/85 Estt.
(SCT) dated 27.10.1986, as amended from time to time.
vi. Ex-Servicemen candidates who have already secured employment under the
Central Government in Group “C‟ & “D‟ will be permitted the benefit of age
relaxation as prescribed for Ex-Servicemen for securing another employment in a
higher grade or cadre in Group “C‟/ “D‟ under the Central Government. However,
such candidates will not be eligible for the benefit of reservation on second
occasion for Ex-Servicemen in Central Government jobs.
vii. An Ex-Servicemen who has once joined a Government job on civil side after
availing of the benefits given to him / her as an Ex-Servicemen for his/ her re-
employment, his / her Ex-Servicemen status for the purposes of the re-employment
in Government jobs ceases.
viii. Candidates who are still in the Armed Forces and desirous of applying under Ex-
Servicemen category whose date of completion of specific period of engagement
(SPE) is completed one year from the Cut-Off Date are eligible to apply.

D. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

i. A pass in 10th standard or its equivalent examination but the candidate should not
have passed Graduation examination or its equivalent.
ii. The candidate should be able to speak, read and write in local vernacular language.
iii. Character should be “EXEMPLARY‟ at the time of valid discharge from Armed Forces.
iv. The medical standards which the candidates must possess should be minimum SHAPE-
1 or AYE, whichever is applicable, at the time of valid discharge from the Armed Forces.
 v. Ex-Servicemen who do not possess the above civil examination qualifications should
be matriculate Ex-Servicemen who have obtained the Army Special Certificate of
Education or corresponding certificate in the Navy or Air Force after having completed
not less than 15 years of service in the Armed Forces of the Union as on the Cut-off
Date. Such certificates should be dated on or before the Cut-off Date.

Note:

a. All the educational qualifications mentioned should be from a Board recognized by

Government of India/ approved by Government Regulatory Bodies and the final result
should have been declared on or before the Cut-off date. Proper document from
Board for having declared the result on or before the Cut-off date has to be submitted
at the time of appearing for Physical Fitness Test.
b. The date of passing the eligibility examination will be the date appearing on the mark-
sheet issued by Board.
c. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the Board and
web based certificate is issued then proper document/certificate in original issued and
signed by the appropriate authority of the Board indicating the date of passing properly
mentioned thereon will be reckoned for verification and further process.

E. OTHER CRITERIA:

a. Only Ex-Servicemen candidates can apply for the Post of Armed Guard.
b. Only a permanent resident of Chennai District is eligible to apply.
c. The eligible applicants to furnish proof of permanent residence or registration with
concerned district Sainik Welfare Board as a proof of domicile.
d. The applicants intending to apply should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria
specified and possess the requisite documents / certificates before applying.
e. The selected candidate can be posted at any Branch / Office of the Bank at sole
discretion of the Bank.
f. There is no application fee for this process.

4. PRE-EXAMINATION TRAINING:

Pre-Examination Training will be arranged by the Bank to applicants belonging to

Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes/ Minority Communities/ Ex-Servicemen at Chennai,
after cut-off date for receiving applications. All eligible candidates who opt for and wish
to avail of Pre-Examination Training should fill in the relevant column in the ON-LINE
APPLICATION. While training will be imparted free of cost, all other expenses regarding
travelling, boarding, lodging etc. will have to be borne by the candidate for attending
the pre-examination training programme at the designated Centres. Depending on the
response and administrative feasibility, the right to cancel any of the Pre- Examination
Training Centres and/ or add some other Centres and/or make alternate arrangements,
is reserved. By merely attending the Pre-Examination Training no candidate acquires any
right to be selected in the Bank. Dates of Pre-Examination Training shall be intimated
separately.

5. PAY AND EMOLUMENTS:

a. Selected candidate will be placed in the under-mentioned pay scale in the Subordinate
staff cadre, as per Bipartite Settlement.

Rs. 9560-325/4-10860-410/5-12910-490/4-14870-570/3-16580-655/3-18545

b. However, Basic pay will be fixed based on the last drawn salary during their defence
service. In addition, they are entitled for emoluments as per the Industry-wide Bipartite
 Settlement and as per the policies and rules of the Bank.

6.PROBATION:

The selected candidate will be on Probation for a period of six months of active service from
the date of his joining the Bank and will be confirmed after successful completion of the same.
The cut-off date for eligibility such as age, educational qualification and work experience
etc., is specified as the first date of the month in which the registration opens.

7.SELECTION PROCESS:
The mode of selection as follows:

(1) Objective type Test – Online.

(2) Physical Fitness Test.

(1) Objective type Test – Online

ASPECT MAXIMUM MARKS

Knowledge of Local Language (Tamil) 20 Marks
Knowledge of English Language 20 Marks
Aptitude Test 20 Marks
Arithmetic Test 20 Marks
Psychometric Test 20 Marks
TOTAL 100 Marks

Cut-Off Marks - The Overall Cut-Off Scores for General and Reserved category
candidates for the Online Test shall be decided by the Bank at an appropriate time
depending upon the actual performance of the candidates. Bank reserves the right to
change qualifying criteria depending on the vacancies available. Bank reserves the right
to modify the structure of the Tests which will be intimated through its website.

Note:

a. Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the Tests without the following
documents:
i. Valid Call Letter for the respective date and session of Test;
ii. Photo-Identity proof (as specified) in original bearing the same name as it
appears on the call letter / application form; and
iii. Photocopy of Photo-Identity proof as mentioned above
iv. Original Ex-Servicemen Identity Card and photo copy of the same.
b. Candidates reporting late i.e. after the reporting time specified on the call letter for
Test will not be permitted to take the Tests.

(2) Physical Fitness Test.

Candidates who qualify in the Online test and scored above the Cut-off scores and also
otherwise satisfactorily meet the eligible criteria shall be subject to Physical Fitness Test, as
under:
i. Physical Fitness Test, as detailed below, carrying total score of 100 shall be administered to
assess the overall physical fitness of the candidates.

S.No Sub-Tests Components Assessed Maximum Qualifying

Scores Score
A Push-Ups Strength. Upper body 30 20
muscular endurance
and trunk stability
B Sit-Ups Strength of the core 30 20
body muscles
C One Lower body muscular 40 20
kilometre strength, anaerobic
Run power, speed, agility
and coordination
Grand 100 60
Total

ii. Details of each of the Physical Fitness Tests are as under:

Particulars Scoring Patten vis-à-vis performance
A. Push-Ups
Repetitions 30 & 21 to 30 15 to 20 14 or
Above below
Scores 30 25 20 Fail

B. Sit-Ups
Repetitions 30 & 16 to 29 15 to 19 14 or
Above below
Scores 30 25 20 Fail
For the above two fitness tests, no time limit is specified and the same to be performed at
a stretch without any break.
C. One Kilometre Run
Timing / Duration <4 4m to 5m 5m to 6m >6m
minutes
Scores 40 30 20 Fail

Note:
a. Prior to and for the purpose of undertaking the Physical Fitness tests, all the eligible
candidates shall have to undergo a medical fitness examination to avoid any medical /
legal complication. Candidates should submit medical fitness certificate from a medical
practitioner with register number not below the rank of Civil Assistant Surgeon.

b. Candidates, irrespective of their reservation category, will have to compulsorily pass in

each of the three physical fitness tests with minimum marks prescribed for each test.

c. The Physical Fitness Test will be conducted tentatively at IOB Central Office, Chennai where
the vacancies are notified. Dates of Physical Fitness Test shall be intimated separately to
the candidates qualifying in the Online Test.

d. Candidates will have to undertake the Physical Fitness Test at own risk and cost and the
Bank shall not be held responsible for any untoward incident.

e. Candidates can make ONLY ONE ATTEMPT in each of the Physical Fitness Test and there
shall not be any repeat attempts under any circumstances.
SELECTION CRITERIA:

Selection will be made on the basis of the reservation wise merit list. Merely satisfying the
eligibility norms do not entitle a candidate to be called for Online Test or Physical Fitness
Test.

The Bank reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for the Online
Test and Physical Fitness Test after preliminary screening / short listing with reference to
candidates’ qualification, experience, profile vis-à-vis job requirements etc.,

Results of the candidates who have qualified for various stages of the recruitment process
and the list of candidates finally selected will be made available on the website. Final
select list will be published on the website.

PRE-REQUISITES FOR APPLYING ONLINE

Before applying online, candidates should:

a) Go through the detailed advertisement by clicking the Advertisement (English)

available under the title “RECRUITMENT OF SECURITY GUARDS” in our website
www.iob.in under “Careers” page and ensure candidate’s eligibility before
applying for the said post.
b) Scan their photograph and signature ensuring that both the photograph and
signature adhere to the required specifications as given in Annexure I to this
advertisement.
c) Have a valid personal email ID, which should be kept active throughout the entire
recruitment process. Bank may send call letters for the Online Test/Fitness Test/Final
Selection etc. through the registered e-mail ID. Under no circumstances, a
candidate should share with/mention e-mail ID to any other person. In case a
candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he should create his new e-
mail ID before applying Online and must maintain that email account.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING ONLINE

a) Candidates are first required to go to the Bank’s website www.iob.in and click on the
“Careers” Page to open the link “Recruitment of Security Guards ” and then click on
the “Apply Online” link to open the Online Application Form.
b) Candidates will have to enter all the required details in the online application form.
c) Candidates are required to upload their photograph and signature as per the
specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and
Signature (Annexure I).
d) Candidates should fill in the details in the Online Application at appropriate places
very carefully and click on the “SUBMIT” button at the end of the Online Application
format. Before pressing the “SUBMIT” button, candidates are advised to verify that
every field is filled in the application using the “RECHECK” button. The name of the
candidate or his father etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it appears
 in the certificates/mark sheets. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the
candidature.
e) On successful submission of the Online Application form, an acknowledgement with
Registration Number will be generated. Candidates should note this Unique
Registration Number for future reference failing which they will not be able to proceed
further.
f) Candidates are required to upload their relevant documents as per the specifications
given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of documents (Annexure I).
g) Candidates should take a printout of the system generated submitted Online
application form by clicking the “Print your Application” link & save the printed
application form for future reference.
h) Candidates should ensure their eligibility before applying online.

PROOF OF IDENTITY TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE TIME OF ONLINE TEST

After cut-off date for application, Bank will shortlist eligible candidates based on the
prescribed criteria and call letter will be issued through e-mail, with details of Examination
Centre, Examination Date etc., For examination, the candidates must bring one photo
identity proof such as Passport/ Aadhaar/ e-Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Driving Licence/
Voter's Card/ Bank Passbook with duly attested Photograph and Ex Servicemen Identity
Card. The photocopy of identity proof should be submitted along with call letter to the
invigilators in the examination hall, failing which or if identity of candidates is in doubt, the
candidate will not be permitted to appear for the examination. Ration Card will not be
accepted as a valid id proof for this process.

EXAMINATION CENTRES FOR CONDUCTING ONLINE TEST

i. The online test will be conducted at Chennai only.

ii. Candidate will appear in the examination at his own risks and expenses and Bank will
not be responsible for any injury or losses etc. of any nature.

LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (AS APPLICABLE)

The following documents in ORIGINAL together with A SELF-ATTESTED PHOTOCOPY in

support of the candidates’ eligibility and identity are to be invariably submitted at the
time of Physical Fitness Test failing which the candidate may not be permitted to appear
for the Physical fitness test. Non submission of requisite documents by the candidate at
the time of physical fitness test will debar his candidature from further participation in the
recruitment process.

i. Printout of the valid physical fitness test Call Letter

ii. Valid system generated printout of the online application form registered
iii. Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/ Std. X Certificate with DOB)
iv. Photo Identify Proof such as Passport/ Aadhaar / e-Aadhaar Card / PAN Card/
Driving Licence/ Voter's Card.
 v. Mark sheets & certificates for educational qualifications.
vi. Discharge Book
vii. Ex-Servicemen Identity Card
viii. Certificate issued by competent authority in the prescribed format as stipulated
by Government of India in case of SC / ST / OBC/EWS category candidates.
ix. In case of candidates belonging to OBC category, certificate should specifically
contain a clause that the candidate does not belong to creamy layer section
excluded from the benefits of reservation for Other Backward Classes in Civil post
& services under Government of India. OBC caste certificate containing the Non-
creamy layer clause should be valid as on the date of interview if called for (issued
within one year prior to the date of interview if called for). Caste Name mentioned
in certificate should tally letter by letter with Central Government list / notification.
x. Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under creamy layer and/ or
if their caste does not find place in the Central List are not entitled to OBC
reservation. They should indicate their category as General in the online
application form.
xi. Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility.
xii. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the physical fitness test if he fails to
produce the relevant eligibility documents as mentioned above.

PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST

The fitness test will be held at our Central Office, Chennai

Note:
a) Request for change in Fitness Test dates shall NOT be entertained.
b) Bank reserves the right to change/add/cancel the date, time, centre, venue of
the Fitness Test and to call the candidates for the Fitness Test at any other centre
or hold supplementary selection process for particular
date/time/centre/venue/set of candidates at its discretion, under any
circumstances, if any. The change, if any, will be announced in our Bank’s website
/ by email.

CALL LETTERS FOR THE PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST

The venue, time & date for Physical Fitness Test will be informed to the shortlisted
candidates in the call letter and candidates have to attend the same. The call letter will
be sent by email only. The details of shortlisted candidates for physical fitness test will be
hosted in our website. Request for change of Centre/Date will not be entertained. Bank
will not be responsible for late receipt / non receipt of any communication from the Bank.
Hence, candidates are requested to check their email and Bank’s website regularly, to
keep track of the process. The shortlisted candidates have to carry their documents while
appearing for the physical fitness test as mentioned while applying for the post.

Final selection will be made on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in the
Online Test and Physical Fitness Test and will be according to the reservation wise merit
ranking. The Bank reserves the right to change the selection procedure, if necessary.
ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT

Candidates are advised in their own interest that they should not furnish any
particulars/details/information or make statements that are false, incorrect, tampered,
fabricated and should not conceal or suppress any material information while filling up
the application form and submitting the attested copies of testimonials. In case it is
detected at any time that the candidate has indulged in any of the above-mentioned
activities, he will not only be disqualified but he will be liable to be dismissed from the
services of the Bank at any time, even after being selected and after joining Bank’s
service.

At the time of Physical Fitness Test, if a candidate is (or has been) found guilty of: i. Using
unfair means during the selection process, or ii. Impersonating or procuring impersonation
by any person, or iii. Misbehaving in the process or taking away the documents from the
venue, or iv. Resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with his
candidature, including resorting to canvassing for his candidature, or obtaining support
for his candidature, by any means, such a candidate may, in addition to rendering himself
liable to criminal prosecution, shall also be liable:

─ To be disqualified from the selection process for which he is a candidate;

─ To be debarred, either permanently or for a specified period, from any examination or
recruitment conducted by Bank.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Medical Fitness, Character and caste (wherever applicable) verification of selected

candidates:
The appointment of selected candidates will be subject to their being declared medically
Fit by a Doctor or a panel of Doctors approved by IOB and upon satisfactory verification
of their character, antecedents and caste certificates (wherever applicable). Till such
time, their appointment will be provisional.

IMPORTANT GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

a) Candidates are required to apply only 'ONLINE‟ through Bank’s website. Any other
form of application shall not be entertained.
b) Candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated online
application form after submitting the application.
c) Candidates should satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the post applied for.
d) Incomplete applications / Applications without supporting documents will be
rejected outright.
e) In case of candidates uploading more than one application for any reason, the latest
registered application will only be considered.
f) Only Candidates willing to work in shift basis (24*7*365) should apply.
g) Before applying, the candidates must ensure that he fulfils all the eligibility criteria and
other norms mentioned in the advertisement and has in his possession the requisite
documents and certificates specified by the Bank, and that the particulars furnished
in the Online application are true and correct in all respects.

Mere calling for applications for the Online Test shall not imply that the Bank has been
satisfied beyond doubt about the candidate’s eligibility. Bank has the right to cancel
candidature at any stage if found that he is not fulfilling the eligibility criteria and /or
that he has furnished any incorrect/false information/certificate/documents or has
suppressed any material fact(s). If any of these shortcomings are detected even after
appointment his services are liable to be terminated.

The Bank is free to reject any application, at any stage of the recruitment process, if
the candidate is found ineligible for the post. The decision of the Bank in any matter
relating to recruitment at all the stages of the recruitment process will be final and
binding upon the candidate. No correspondence or personal queries in this regard
shall be entertained by the Bank.

h) All candidates called for Online Test, will have to produce originals as well as self-
attested photocopies of the prescribed certificates in support of their educational
qualification, experience, date of birth, caste, etc. The candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC/EWS Category are required to submit originals as well as self-attested
photocopies of their certificate issued by the competent authority, in addition to the
other certificates in support of their eligibility criteria.

i) In case of candidates belonging to OBC category, the certificate inter-alia must

specify that the candidate does not belong to “CREAMY LAYER” section excluded
from the benefits of reservations for OBCs in Civil Post and Services under Government
of India. The OBC certificate containing “Non Creamy Layer Clause” in Central
Government format, should be valid as on the last date of online registration i.e.
10.04.2020 (issued within one year prior to the last date for online registration).

j) Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under Creamy Layer are not
entitled for OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as General in the
online application form.

k) Candidates serving in Government /Quasi Government Offices/Public Sector

Undertakings including Nationalised Bank, Financial Institutions will be required to
produce Original “No Objection Certificate” from the employer at the time of
interview, failing which the candidature may not be considered.

l) Candidates belonging to reserved category, are free to apply for vacancies

announced for General category, provided they fulfil all the eligibility criteria.

m) Candidates who do not satisfy the eligibility criteria and who do not produce (for any
reason) the originals as well as attested photocopies of all documents required to be
submitted as advised in this notification and Physical Fitness Test call letter,
whomsoever, shall not be permitted to attend the physical fitness test, even though
they have been called for the same.
 n) The candidates will have to appear for online test/physical fitness test at their own
expense. The Bank will not be responsible for any injury / losses, etc. of any nature.
o) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

p) Any request for change of address/ e-mail id for communication will NOT be
entertained.

q) Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their being declared medically fit

as per the requirements of the Bank. Such appointment will also be subject to the
Service and Conduct Rules of the Bank.

r) In case of any dispute on account of interpretation in any version other than English,
the English version shall prevail.

s) Any dispute arising out of this advertisement shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of
courts situated at Chennai.

t) Decision of the Bank in all matters regarding eligibility of the candidate, the stages at
which such scrutiny of eligibility is to be undertaken, the documents to be produced
for the purpose of the conduct of online test, selection and any other matter relating
to recruitment will be final and binding on the candidate. Further, the Bank reserves
right to stall / cancel the recruitment partially / fully at any stage during the
recruitment process at its discretion, which will be final and binding on the candidate.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
All further announcements/ details pertaining to this process will only be published/ provided
on our authorised website http://www.iob.in/ from time to time.

DISCLAIMER
In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does not fulfil the
eligibility norms and / or that he has furnished any incorrect / false information or has
suppressed any material fact(s), his candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these
shortcomings is / are detected even after appointment, his services are liable to be
terminated. Decision of Bank in all matters regarding eligibility, conduct of online test,
physical fitness test and selection would be final and binding on all candidates. No
representation or correspondence will be entertained by the Bank in this regard.
The Version of the detailed advertisement given in the Bank’s website shall be treated as
final and shall supersede any other versions for all purposes. Accordingly, the candidates
are advised to visit our Bank’s website www.iob.in for detailed advertisement.

Decision of the Bank in respect of all matters pertaining to this recruitment would be final
and binding on all candidates.

Sd/-
General Manager – HR
Central Office
763, Anna Salai
Chennai – 600 002
 Annexure I

Guidelines for scanning and Upload of Photograph & Signature

Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his
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 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)
 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.
(ii) Signature Image:
 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 Hall Ticket and wherever necessary.
 If the Applicant’s signature on the answer script, at the time of the examination, does
not match the signature on the Hall Ticket, the applicant will be disqualified.
 Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
 Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20KB
(iii) Scanning the photograph & signature
 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, 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 :
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 MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain photo and signature in .jpeg
format not exceeding 50KB & 20KB respectively by using MS Paint 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
50KB(photograph) & 20KB(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.
Procedure for Uploading the Photograph and Signature
 Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / Signature file has been
saved.
 Select the file and click on it
 Photo and signature will be uploaded automatically once you submit the online
application.
Uploading Documents:
The following documents are to be uploaded by the candidate, in addition to Photograph
and Signature:

i. EX-SERVICEMEN IDENTITY CARD

The documents indicated in are to be compulsorily uploaded.

Please ensure that the scan / image is clear and legible.
The size of the document should not exceed 200 kb.

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your photograph, signature
and documents as specified.
Note:
1) In case the face in the photograph or signature is unclear the candidate’s
application may be rejected.
2) In case the uploaded documents are not legible the candidate’s application may
be rejected.
3) After registering online, candidates are advised to take a printout of their system
generated online application forms.