Reserve Bank of India Services Board, Mumbai

Advt. No. 5A/2016-17

Appendix I
HOW TO APPLY

Candidates have to apply only online through the Bank's website i.e. www.rbi.org.in from
03/05/2017 (05/05/2017 for DEPR/DSIM) to 23/05/2017. No other means/mode of
applications will be accepted.

Candidates desirous of applying for posts in both Gr. B (DR)-General and Gr B (DR) DEPR
/ DSIM (as the case may be) are required to apply using links for both the positions
separately and pay the fees for both.

(A) PRE-REQUISITES FOR APPLYING ONLINE:

Before applying on-line, candidates should:

(i) Scan their photograph and signature as detailed under guidelines for scanning the
photograph and signature as detailed at (D) below.
(ii) Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make online payment of the requisite
application fee/intimation charges. The candidate is required to keep details about bio-
data/necessary details ready to enable him/her to fill up the application form correctly
and to make online payment of fees/intimation charges. The name of the candidate or
his/her father/mother/husband, etc. should be spelt correctly in the application as it
appears in the photo identity proof/ certificates/mark sheets.
(iii) Candidates should have a valid E-mail ID which should be kept active till the
declaration of final result. This is essential for him/her in getting
communication/interview advice, etc. by E-mail. The Board does not send any
communication by any mode other than E-mail /SMS. No change in E-mail ID will
be entertained during the entire process of the recruitment.

(B) PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING ONLINE:

(i) Candidates satisfying the conditions of eligibility as on May 1, 2017 are first required to
visit the URL Recruitment for the post of Officers in Gr.B (DR) General/DEPR/DSIM on
Bank's website i.e. www.rbi.org.in >Opportunities@RBI >Current Vacancies > Vacancies
and click on the hyperlink Online Application Form in the Advertisement page for filling
the Online Application. It redirects the candidates to the online registration page.
(ii) Candidates will have to enter their basic details and upload the photograph and signature
in the online application form as per the specifications given.
(iii) 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

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Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the
Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
(iv) In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can
save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of
the online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to
verify the details in the online application form and modify the same if required. 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.
(v) 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 FINAL SUBMIT
BUTTON.
(vi) The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in
the application as it appears in the Photo identity proof / Certificates/ Mark sheets. Any
change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
(vii) Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and
'Save & Next' button.
(viii) Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in
the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed as given.
(ix) Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
(x) Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL
SUBMIT.
(xi) 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.
(xii) Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
(xiii) Click on 'Submit' button.
(xiv) Candidates shall be solely responsible for filling up the online applications correctly. In
case of invalid applications due to errors committed by the applicant no claims for refund
of application fees/intimation charges so collected shall be entertained by the Board.
(xv) To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised to pay the application fees/ intimation
charges and register online at the earliest.
(xvi) Board does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their
applications within the last day on account of aforesaid reasons or any other reason.

(C) MODE OF PAYMENT FOR APPLICATION FEE/INTIMATION CHARGES: Candidates

have to make the payment of requisite fee/intimation charges through the online mode only:

(i) The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process
can be completed by following the instructions.
(ii) The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro),
Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets

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(iii) After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT
FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH
BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.
(iv) On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
(v) Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment,
Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and
Password and repeat the process of payment.
(vi) Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form.
Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction may not have been
successful.
(vii) For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian
credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange
rates.
(viii) To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your
transaction is completed.
(ix) There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees upto
26/5/2017.

(D) GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING & UPLOADING 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:

In case the face in the photograph or signature is unclear, the application may be
rejected.
Candidate may edit the application and re-upload the photograph/ signature in such
case.

(I) Photograph Image:

Photograph must be a recent passport size colour picture, 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 "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 head wear is allowed but it
must not cover your face.
(II) Signature Image:
The applicant has to sign on white paper in Black colour (in a box of 2 cm X 5 cm.).

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The signature must be signed only by the applicant and not by any other person.
The Applicants signature obtained on the admission letter and attendance sheet at
the time of the examination should match with the uploaded signature. In case of
mismatch the candidate may be disqualified.
(III) Scanning the Photograph & Signature:

(a) Photograph:

Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).
Set Colour to True Colour.
Resolution 200 x 230 pixels (preferred).
Size of file for photograph should be between 20KB-50KB.

Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50KB. If the size of the file is
more than 50KB, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no.
of colours, etc., during the process of scanning.

(b) Signature:
Resolution 140 x 60 pixels (preferred).
Size of file for signature should be between 10KB - 20KB.
Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20KB.
Crop the image of the signature in the scanner to the edge of the signature, then use the
upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified above).

NOTE:

(a) The images of photograph and signature files 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.
(b) 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 MS Office Picture
Manager.
(c) 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. Similar options are available in
other photo editor also.
(d) If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.

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(e) While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate should fill in all his/ her details
on Page 1. After verifying that the details filled in are correct and clicking on the 'Submit/
Next' button a link will be provided on Page 2 of the online application form to upload
his/her 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 carefully 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.

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your photo and signature as
specified.

NOTE: Please note that Corrigendum, if any, issued on the above advertisement, will be
published only on the Banks website www.rbi.org.in

(Hindi version of this advertisement is available on Hindi website of Bank)

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