Post Name : Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO)
Date : 20/01/2025 | 9:55
Inshort Information : The Central Bank of India, a leading public sector bank with a PAN India presence, invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Zone-Based Officers (ZBO). This is a regular position in Junior Management Grade Scale I (Mainstream).
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Key Dates
- Opening Date for Online Registration: 21st January 2025
- Closing Date for Online Registration: 9th February 2025
- Tentative Date of Online Examination: March 2025
- Tentative Date of Interview: To be announced later
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Vacancy Details
The recruitment is zone-specific, and candidates can apply for vacancies in only one zone.
| Zone | States Covered | Languages Required | Vacancies | Reserved for PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 123 | 4 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Kerala | Tamil, Malayalam | 58 | 2 |
| Guwahati | Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, etc. | Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, etc. | 43 | 2 |
| Hyderabad | Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka | Telugu, Kannada | 42 | 2 |
| Total | 266 | 10 |
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Eligibility Criteria
A. Nationality/Citizenship
Candidates must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and other specified countries.
B. Age (as of 30th November 2024)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
- Candidates must have been born between 1st December 1992 and 30th November 2003 (inclusive).
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
(13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC/ST) - Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
- Maximum age limit for PwBD candidates: 56 years
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO)
Educational Qualification (as of 30th November 2024)
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) and professional qualifications like Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, and Cost Accountant are also eligible.
D. Work Experience
- Officer Cadre: Minimum 1 year in Scheduled Commercial Banks, Scheduled Co-operative Banks, or NBFCs with assets of ₹500 crore or more.
- Clerical Cadre: Minimum 3 years (NBFC clerical experience excluded).
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Job Responsibilities
- Selected candidates will not be transferred to other zones until they are promoted to MMGS-III Grade.
- No foreign postings or deputations will be allowed for 10 years or until promotion to MMGS-III.
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Remuneration
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (Incremental structure: ₹2000/7 – ₹2340/2 – ₹2680/7).
- Additional allowances and benefits will be as per the Bank’s policy.
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
- Online Test:
- 120 questions, 120 marks, 80 minutes.
- Sections:
- English Language: 20 questions, 20 marks
- Banking Knowledge: 60 questions, 60 marks
- Computer Knowledge: 20 questions, 20 marks
- Economic Awareness & General Knowledge: 20 questions, 20 marks
- Interview:
- Weightage: 30% of total marks.
- Qualifying Marks:
- General: 50%
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 45%
- Local Language Proficiency Test:
- Mandatory for the selected zone. Candidates with 10th/12th certificates showing language proficiency are exempted.
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: ₹175 + GST
- Others: ₹850 + GST
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Important Requirements
- CIBIL Score: Minimum 650; no history of credit default.
- Bond: A bond of ₹3,00,000 for 3 years is mandatory.
- Probation Period: 2 years, extendable to 3 years based on performance.
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) How to Apply
- Visit the official website: Central Bank of India Careers.
- Complete the registration by entering personal details.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Passport-size photograph (20-50 KB)
- Signature (10-20 KB)
- Left thumb impression (20-50 KB)
- Handwritten declaration:
“I, [Name], 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.” - File Size: 50-100 KB
- Pay the application fee online using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or Mobile Wallet.
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Examination Centers
The online test will be conducted in 30 cities across India, including Ahmedabad, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
Candidates will be allotted centers based on their preference, but the Bank reserves the right to merge centers if required.
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) General Instructions
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Ensure all details are accurate, as changes post-submission are not permitted.
- Admit cards for the online test will be available on the Bank’s website.
Central Bank of India: Zonal Based Officers (ZBO) Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification: Refer to the uploaded document for complete details.
Adevertizement :- https://centralbankofindia.co.in/sites/default/files/NOTIFICATION%20FOR%20RECRUITMENT%20OF%20ZBO.pdf
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