RECRUITMENT OF HR/PERSONNEL OFFICERS IN SCALE II 201718 RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION

BANK OF MAHARASHTRA, Leading Listed Public Sector Bank with Head Office in Pune and all India network of branches invites ONLINE Applications, from candidates for appointment of HR/Personnel officers in Scale II

Bank of Maharashtra, with a network of more than 1850 branches in India enjoys the presence in all states and 4 Union Territories. The total business of the Bank is over Rs. 2, 30,000 Crores. The Bank is committed to augmenting stakeholder value through concern, care and competence. The Bank believes that its manpower, process and mechanism are the key drivers for delivering customer service. The Bank firmly believes that its Human Resources are the most valuable asset and the HR Mission of the Bank is "Creating Competence and Passion for Business Excellence".

Having completed 82 years of our purposeful existence, we are architecting and laying a strong foundation for creating "A Bank of the Future for the Next Century and for emerging as a Financial Conglomerate and as a OneStop Shop for Financial Services", to deliver mass and class banking experience to our customers

We are looking for talented individuals with winning attitude to be partners in the growth journey of the Bank through shouldering responsibility, as Scale II officer in HR

(1) Eligibility criteria and other details (as on 31.12.2017):

Post	Age**		No of Vacancies				Of which PWD
	(Years) Min-Max	SC	ST	OBC	UR	Total	VH	HH	OH
HR/PERSONNEL OFFICERS SCALE II No of Posts 5 (FIVE only)	25 35	0	0	1	4	5	0	0	0
Total		0	0	1	4	5	0	0	0

**Age Relaxation to reserved categories will be extended as per government guidelines

Note: The above number of vacancies are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the bank, subject to availability of suitable candidates. The candidates belonging to reserved category for which NO reservation has been announced are free to apply for vacancies announced for unreserved categories. However they must fulfill all the eligibility conditions of unreserved category

Qualification	Full time 2 years Post graduate degree/Diploma in HR from recognized university/Institute such as MBA (HR)/MSW (HR)/MPM/MHRD/PGIRPM/PGDHR. Graduation in LAW such as LLB from recognized university will be an added advantage.
Essential	Essential Experience:
Experience &
Desired Skills	Minimum 2 years post qualification experience as HR Manager/officer in Public sector Banks/Scheduled commercial banks/Reputed Private Organisations etc. Candidates having exposure to Labour law, Labour court and Conciliation proceedings, IR and training related activities may be given preference. He/She should have a good track record (shall not be facing any criminal charges/investigation) Desired Skills: Strong technical & analytical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong Excel Modeling skills
Job Profile	Recruitment: Coordinating recruitment/employee engagement activities of the bank. Payroll management: Salary, Annual Increments, Professional Tax, Income Tax, Payment of Bonus, Other Compliances. Reimbursement of various perks & benefits: Processing of various claims i.e. T.A. Bills, Medical Bills, conveyance, etc. Performance Appraisal of employees: Maintaining /Processing APAs of all employees. Labour Law Compliance: I.D. Act, Gratuity Act, Minimum Wages Act, Equal Remuneration Act, Employment exchange Act, Bonus Act, etc. Disciplinary Matters: Issuance of show cause/calling of say, charge sheet, assisting the Disciplinary Authority with Disciplinary action process, Domestic Enquiry etc. Labour Court Matters: Attending Labour Court / ALC / CGIT cases / Conciliating meetings etc. Industrial Relations: Keeping good I.R. atmosphere and assisting management to negotiate with the Unions. Posting/transfer of employees: Assisting Zonal Manager / Dy. Zonal Manager in proper deployment of staff at Zonal Level / Relieving arrangements. Training Programs: Coordinating with Training College to ensure nomination for training & participation. Promotion Process: Assisting for smooth implementation of promotion process. Staff welfare: Hearing employees grievance and providing guidance as per rules / guidelines of the bank.

Terminal benefits: Processing of terminal benefits i.e. Provident Fund, Gratuity on superannuation/VRS & resignation etc. Supervising the performance of staff: To supervise the quality of work done by the staff members in a year in order to understand the best way it can utilize a staff. Based on this performance, sometimes a staff is required to be awarded or punished. For a sound and effective implementation of Human Resource Policy of the bank so that the human resources available in the bank can be efficiently and effectively utilized.

2. Probation and Service Bond:

Scale	Probation Period		Bond
		Amount in Rs.	Minimum Service Period
MMGS II	24 Months	2 .00 Lakh	2 years

The selected candidate will be on probation for a period of 24 months (Two Years of active service) from the date of his/ her joining the Bank. There is a mandatory provision of executing a Service Bond by selected candidate.

3. Scale of Pay ( Basic Pay) :

Scale II Rs. 31705 1145/132850 1310/10 45950 (Subject to revision)

At present, apart from basic pay officers are entitled to receive DA, HRA & CCA in a Metropolitan center. Allowances may vary depending upon the place of posting. In addition, quarter facility (in lieu of HRA, wherever provided) for officers, conveyance, Medical Aid, LTC and retirement benefits are admissible as per rules of the Bank, in force from time to time.

4. Confirmation :

The confirmation of newly recruited officers will be subject to satisfactory completion of stipulated probation period.

5. Selection procedure: Selection will be through Group discussion and personal interview. A preliminary screening of application may be carried out by the Bank, to shortlist eligible candidates to be called for Group Discussion and interview. While short listing the candidates, we may consider additional qualification, greater experience and level of responsibilities handled. Thus, merely fulfilling minimum qualification and experience criteria would not automatically entitle a candidate for the interview.

6. Nationality / Citizenship:

A candidate must be either (i) a Citizen of India or (ii) a subject of Nepal or (iii) subject of Bhutan or (iv) a Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before Jan.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 of a candidates belong to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) & (v) above shall be a person in whose favor certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Govt. of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to examination/Group discussions/interview conducted by the Bank, but on final selection, the offer of appointment will be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate issued to him by Government of India is submitted to the Bank.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED BEFORE REGISTRATION

Before applying online, candidates should:

(i)

Scan their photograph and signature ensuring that both the photograph and signature adhere to the required specifications as given under Guideline for photograph & signature scan and upload.

(ii)

Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the completion of this Appointment Process. Bank may send call letters for the Examination/Interview etc. 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 and mobile no. before applying online and must maintain that email account and mobile number.

(iii) APPLICATION FEES/ INTIMATION CHARGES (NON REFUNDABLE)

CATEGORY	AMOUNT (Rs)
SC/ST/PWD	Rs. 100 (Intimation charges only)
FOR ALL OTHERS	Rs. 600 (Application fee + Intimation charges)

Bank Transaction charges for online payment of application fee /intimation fee will have to be borne by the candidate. Application once submitted will not be allowed to be withdrawn and fees once paid will NOT be refunded on any ground nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection

Eligible candidate has to apply online through the Banks website (www.bankofmaharashtra.inonly. No other means/ mode of application are acceptable.

A. Application Procedure

(i)

Candidates are advised to go to the Banks website www.bankofmaharashtra.in and click on the RECRUITMENT to open the link Online application for appointment of officers (Scale II) in HR and then click on the option APPLY ONLINE which will open a new screen.

(ii)

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.

(iii) 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.

(iv)

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 SUBMIT BUTTON.

(v)

The Name of the candidate or 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)

Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the Validate your details and Proceed button.

(vii) Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature.

(viii) Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.

(ix)

Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.

(x)

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.

a.

The Duly signed print out of application form should be sent to the undersigned at the address given at point No P in Conditions by Ordinary Post only.

b.

Candidates are requested to apply online between 03.02.2018 to 22.02.2018

c.

Self attested copies of the following documents are to be submitted along with hard copy of Application Form

B.

PAYMENT OF FEES

Particulars	Date
Commencement of date of online application	03.02.2018
Last Date of online application	22.02.2018
Last Date for receipt of hard copy of online application with enclosures.	04.03.2018
Date of Group Discussion and Interview	Will be informed separately.

i.	A recent recognizable passport size colour photograph should be firmly pasted on the
	application, signed across by the candidates and be forwarded.
ii.	NOC from the existing employer if employed with any public sector bank.
iii.	Attested copy of School leaving certificate in support of Date of Birth
iv.	Attested copies of certificates and testimonials in proof of Educational Qualification
	from SSC/SSLC/X STD, PUC/10+2/Intermediate, Graduation and other qualifications.
v.	Appropriate document (s) in support of desirable experience.
vi.	Medical	Certificates		issued		by		the	competent	authority,	specifying		the			extent
	of disability in case of PWD candidates. (For details see Annexure I)
vii.	Attested copy of community /status certificate in the prescribed format in													case			of
	candidates		belonging		to		SC/ST/OBC/PH/EXServiceman					category			issued
	by competent authority. (For details see AnnexureII)
viii.
ix.	Any other relevant documents.

Modes of Payment of Fees

Candidates have the option of making the payment of requisite fees/ intimation charges through the ONLINE mode only: Payment of fees/ intimation charges through the ONLINE MODE from 03.02.2018 to 22.02.2018 and no other mode of payment is acceptable.

8. GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING 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.

(1) PHOTOGRAPH IMAGE:

Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture. The picture should be 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 is no redeye 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.

(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 Applicants 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) Size of file should be between 10kb 20kb 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 he checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the file image icon. Candidates using MS Windows/MS Office 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 5OKB(photograph) & 20K13(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.

(iv)

If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.

(v)

While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate should fill in all his details on Page

1. After verifying that the details he has filled in are correct and clicking on the Submit / Next button a link will he provided on Page 2 of the online application form to upload his photograph and signature.

(vi)	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 I Signature
(iii)	Browse & Select the location where the Scanned Photo / Signature file has been saved.
(iv)	Select the file by clicking on it
(v)	Click the Upload button
(vii)	Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your photo and signature

as specified. Note:

(a)

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

(b)

Candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated online application forms after registering.

(c)

In case the photograph or signature is unclear, the candidate may edit his application and reupload his photograph or signature.

Mere eligibility / admission to Group Discussions / Interview / pass in GD/ interview does not imply that the Bank is satisfied beyond doubt about the candidates eligibility and shall not vest any right in a candidate for selection. The Bank would be free to reject the candidature of any candidate at any stage of appointment process, if he / she is found to be ineligible and / or furnished incorrect or false information / certificates / documents or has suppressed any material facts and the fees paid by the ineligible candidates shall be forfeited. If appointed, such a candidate may be summarily removed from the services of the Bank. Note: i) Candidates should mention all the qualifications and experience in the relevant field over and above the minimum one suggested herein above and should attach attested copies of the certificates in support thereof. The Bank reserves the right to call only the requisite number of candidates for the Group discussions/interview after preliminary screening /short listing with reference to candidates qualifications / suitability and experience etc. ii) The Bank reserves the right to change the selection procedure / hold supplementary process, if necessary. The changes, if any shall be intimated to the candidates though Banks website / registered email in advance. Bank reserves the right to cancel the entire process without giving any reason/notice/intimation /refund of application fee and Intimation charges.

iii) When called for Interview, candidates have to bring submit original of documents for verifications. Candidates will not be allowed to participate Interview without production of the original documents.

iv) The candidate called for Interview will be informed through Banks website/registered email/SMS as per information provided by them in the application.

CONDITIONS

(a)

The Candidates should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility criteria. Their candidature at all the stages of recruitment process will be purely provisional subject to satisfying prescribed eligibility criteria mentioned in this advertisement. Bank will verify eligibility once the candidate has qualified for the interview.

(b)

If any false/incorrect information furnished by the candidate is detected at any stage of recruitment process, he/she will be disqualified from the selection process.

(c)

If the candidate knowingly or willfully furnishes incorrect or false particulars or suppresses material information, he/she will be disqualified and if appointed, shall be liable for dismissal from the Banks service without any notice or assigning any reasons whatsoever.

(d)

The decision of the Bank in all matters relating to recruitment shall be final and no individual correspondence will be entertained. Applications received after due date will not be entertained. The Bank is not responsible for any postal delay or technical reasons.

(e)

As all communications will be sent by SMS alert / e-mail to registered mobile number / e-mail ID through online applications only, it is advised the candidates, not to change mobile number and e-mail ID till the process is completed. Though Bank takes utmost care to send the communication, if any candidates do not receive the communication, bank will not be responsible for non-receipt of the communication.

(f)

The recruitment in Bank of Maharashtra is done strictly as per merit in a systematic way. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.

(g)

The Bank reserves the right to cancel the Recruitment through this Advertisement fully or partly on any grounds and such decision of the Bank will not be notified or intimated to the candidates.

(h)

Employees working in Government /Semi-Government Undertaking will have to produce No Objection Certificate at the time of GD/interview.

(j)

The application must be submitted on-line through Bank`s website www.bankofmaharashtra.in.

(k)

Date of birth as per Secondary School Certificate (SSC)/School leaving certificate and age as on 31.12.2017 should be mentioned.

(l)

Appointment of selected candidate is subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank. Such appointment will also be subject to the Service & Conduct Rules of the Bank.

(m)

The selected candidate will be on probation for a period of Two years active service from the date of joining. Their confirmation in the Bank`s service will be decided in terms of the provision of the Bank of Maharashtra (Officers) Service Regulations.

(n)

Candidates applying under reserved category should submit the related certificates in the format prescribed by the Government of India. Relaxation in age will be given to the reserved category candidates as per extant guidelines of Government of India.

(o)

Bank reserves the right to change/modify/cancel any of the above terms and conditions or cancel the process without giving any reason to the candidates at its own discretions and online application money will not be refunded.

(p)

Print copy of on line application with attested copies of certificates in support of age, qualifications & experience etc. should be submitted to The Asstt. General Manager (IR &HRD) Bank of Maharashtra Lokmangal 1501, Shivaji Nagar Pune-411005 so as to reach on or before 04.03.2018. Post applied for must be written on the envelope clearly. Applications received after due date (for whatsoever reason) shall not be entertained.

SD/Place: PUNE Assistant General Manager Date: 20012018 HRM

ANNEXURE I

For PWD Candidates :

Authorised Certifying Authority will be the Medical Board at the District level. The Medical Board will consist of Chief Medical Officer, SubDivisional Medical Officer

1. An Orthopedically Challenged (OC) person is one having a minimum of 40% physical defect or deformity which causes interference with the normal functioning of the bones, muscles and joints and is so certified by a Medical Board appointed by the State Government.
   
   
   1. Visually Challenged (Blindness or Low Vision) (VC) refers to a person who suffers from either of the following conditions:
      
      
      1. Total absence of sight,
         
         
      2. Visual acuity not exceeding 6/60 or 20/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with correcting lenses,
         
         
      3. Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of 20 degree or worse and so certified by a Medical Board appointed by the State Government.
         
         
      4. A person with impairment of visual functioning even after treatment of standard refractive correction but who uses or is potentially capable of using vision for the planning or execution of a task with appropriate assistive device.
         
         
         1. Persons with low vision also are eligible for the vacancies reserved for persons with visual disability. Person with low vision means a person with impairment of vision of less than 6/18 to 6/60 with best correction in the better eye or impairment of field in any one of the following categories:
            
            
            1. Reduction of fields less than 50 degrees.
               
               
            2. Heminaopia with macular involvement.
               
               
   2. (iii) Altitudinal defect involving lower fields.
2. Deaf & Hearing Impaired (HI): The Deaf are those persons in whom the sense of hearing is nonfunctional for ordinary purposes of life, i.e. total loss of hearing in both ears. They do not hear; understand sounds at all even with amplified speech. Hearing impairment means loss of more than 60 decibels in the better ear in the conversational range of frequencies.
   
   

ANNEXURE II

(a)

Reserved Category candidates namely SC/ST/OBC candidates should send attested photocopies of their caste certificate, and PWD candidates should send medical certificate issued by Medical Board at District level.

(b)

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and PWD category should also send an attested copy of their Caste Certificate &/or Medical Certificate of Handicap issued by the Competent Authority as indicated in Para 11 below. The SC/ST Caste Certificate should be in the format prescribed by the Government of India, Dept. of Personnel & Training, Office Memo No. 36012/6/88Estt.(SCT), (SRD III), dated 24.04.1990 & No. 36036/8/98Estt. (Res.) dated 16.03.1999. The Other Backward Class (OBC) Certificate should invariably contain the 'CREAMY / NONCREAMY LAYER CLAUSE based on income for the financial year 20042005. and should be in the format prescribed vide Government of India, Dept. of Personnel & Training Office Memo. No. 36033/28/94Estt.(Res.) dated 02.07.1997.

(c)

Candidates will have to produce Original Caste / Certificate, including NonCreamy Layer Clause Certificates at the time of interview, failing which his/her candidature will be cancelled.

(d)

Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming in the "CREAMY LAYER" are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as Gen or Gen PWD as applicable. A candidate who after making an application under the OBC Category and participating in the appointment process is unable to produce the OBC Certificate specifically stating that he/she does not belong to the Socially Advanced Sections, excluded from the benefits of reservations for OBCs in Civil Posts & Services under Government of India, i.e. Creamy Layer will have his / her candidature cancelled.

(e)

Relaxation of upper agelimit to ExServicemen is applicable only to the exservicemen and commissioned officers including ECOs/SSCOs as have been/are released from Military Service either

on completion of assignment otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency; or on account of physical disability attributable to Military Service ; or on invalidment after putting in at least five years Military Service.

(f)

PWD candidates claiming the benefit of reservations/age relaxation should submit a copy of Medical Certificate as specified in the Disabilities Act of 2016 in support of their disability issued by a Competent Authority as indicated in Annexure I.

(g)

COMPETENT AUTHORITY FOR ISSUE OF THE CERTIFICATES FOR SC/ST/OBC Candidates :

1 District Magistrate / Additional Distt. Magistrate / Collector / Deputy Commissioner / Additional Deputy Commissioner / Deputy Collector / 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate / SubDivision Magistrate / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate / Extra Assistant Commissioner.

2 Chief Presidency Magistrate / Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate / Presidency

Magistrate. 3 Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar. 4 SubDivisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his family normally resides.