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Advt.No.04/2020-OP
Security Printing & Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL), a Schedule ‘A’ Mini-
Ratna Category–I Central Public Sector Enterprise wholly owned by Government of India,
started functioning as a Corporatized entity with effect from 13th January, 2006. The objective
and the business of the Company is designing, manufacturing security papers, Printing
Currency & Bank notes, Passports, non-judicial stamp papers, postage stamps and Minting of
the Coins.

SPMCIL is under the administrative control of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of

Finance having its registered and Corporate Office at Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath, New
Delhi – 110001.

The Operational Units of the Company are strategically located across the Country having its
four Mints at Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Noida, four Currency / Security presses at
Nashik, Dewas and Hyderabad, besides a high quality Paper manufacturing mill at
Hoshangabad and Currency Paper manufacturing Unit at Hoshangabad.

With the above background, the Company is looking forward to recruit high caliber and
talented professionals having potential to work in the domain of Materials Management,
Research & Development, Human Resource and Legal in the Organization and accordingly
invites applications for the following posts:

Pay Total Maximum Age

S.No. Name of the Post Level scale Numbers of (As on
(IDA) Post(s)* 18.11.2020)

7
1. Assistant Manager(Materials) E-1 (5-UR, 1-OBC, 30 year
Rs.40000-140000

1-SC)
4
2. Assistant Manager (R & D) E-1 30 year
(3-UR, 1-OBC)

3. Assistant Manager (HR) E-1 3 30 year

(3-UR)
2
4. Assistant Manager (Legal) E-1 30 year
(1-UR, 1-SC )

Note: * Out of the above mentioned 16 vacancies, 1 post is earmarked for PWD Category under
horizontal reservation.
I - ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (As on 18.11.2020):-
Assistant Manager (Materials) at E-1 level-
Essential Qualification: 1st class degree in Engineering in the discipline of
Mechanical/Electrical/Pulp & Paper Technology/Electronics/Printing Technology.
And
Two years Post Graduate degree/Post Graduate diploma/MBA in the area of Material
Management/Stores Management/Purchase/Operations Management/Supply Chain
Management/Logistics Management.

Assistant Manager (Research & Development) at E-1 level-

Essential Qualification: 1st class B.Tech/B.E. in the area of
Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/ Chemical/Metallurgy/Pulp & Paper
OR
1st class full time M.Sc. in Chemistry

Assistant Manager (HR) at E-1 level-

Essential Qualification: 1st class full time Master’s Degree in PM & IR/MSW/MBA
with HR elective from recognized University / Management Institute or 1st class two
years full time Post Graduate Diploma in Management with HR elective claiming to be
equivalent to MBA from recognized University/ Management Institute.
Desirable:
 LL.B
 Industry knowledge.

Assistant Manager (Legal) at E-1 level-

Essential Qualification: 1st class degree in Law (Regular course) from Govt.
recognized University/Institute.

Desirable: Law degree from a National Law School/ Law Faculty of Delhi University

NOTE:
 Before applying applicants should ensure that they fulfil all the Eligibility criteria as
mentioned in the advertisement for the posts. Company will take up verification of
eligibility with reference to the original documents only after they have qualified in
the online examination result. If the candidates are not found eligible during the
document verification process, they will not be allowed for the next stage of the
selection process and their candidature will be rejected. Their admission to all the
stages of recruitment process will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the
prescribed eligibility criteria mentioned in this advertisement. Applicants who do
not fulfill age as on closing date of receipt of applications and the minimum
educational qualification as on closing date of receipt of applications are not
eligible and need not apply for the post.
1. IMPORTANT DATES-
Opening of website link for applying 19.10.2020
online application
Closing date for applying online 18.11.2020 (till 5:30 P.M.)
Payment of fees in online mode 19.10.2020 to 18.11.2020 (till 5:30 P.M.)
Online Examination The date will be informed on the website
Link for download of admit cards Around 10 -15 days before the examination
from the website

2. AGE LIMIT-
 The upper age limit specified in the advertisement is for general candidates
from the open market.
 Upper age relaxation by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates (for
reserved posts.
 Upper age relaxation by 10 years for PWD Unreserved candidates, 15 years for
PWD SC/ST candidates and 13 years for PWD OBC candidates (of central list)
for posts where reservation for PWD is admissible.
 Relaxation of age would be permissible to persons with disabilities as per the
extant rules only to such persons who have minimum 40% disability.
 Relaxation in upper age limit to Ex-servicemen will be as per extant
Government rules.
 Computation of age, minimum post-qualification experience and
qualification shall be as on 18.11.2020
 There shall be no age bar for the in-service SPMCIL employees who fulfil the
essential qualification and experience provided they have at least three years of
service left as on the date of advertisement.
 No relaxation in upper age limit is admissible to SC/ST/OBC candidates
applying for UR vacancies.

3. EXAMINATION FEES AND INTIMATION CHARGES-

Rs. 600/- (Non-Refundable) for candidates belonging to General, EWS and OBC
Categories (including Ex-Servicemen)
Intimation charges of Rs. 200/- (Non Refundable) for candidates belonging to
SC/ST/PWD Categories)
The fees is inclusive of GST.
The applicants have to pay the application fees online as per the method explained in
para-5B. Transaction charge if any levied by the Bank for the payment of above
application fees is to be borne by the applicants. Payment in any other manner will not
be accepted and the applicant will also not be eligible. Applicants paying lesser fees
will also not be eligible. Fees once paid will not be refunded.

4. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Selection process for the posts will comprise of an

online test (75% weightage) and Interview (25% weightage). The candidates will be
shortlisted in the order of merit in the respective category in the ratio of 1:4.
i. The objective type online examination will consist of following components

Name of the Test No. Max. Version Time

Sr. of Marks
No. Qs.
1 Professional Knowledge 60 90 Hindi & English Composite
2 General Awareness 15 15 language except time of
English language 120
3 English Language 15 15
section Minutes
4 Logical Reasoning 15 15
5 Quantitative Aptitude 15 15
120 150
Total

ii. The exact date, session reporting time of the examination will be mentioned in
the call letter. The examination will be conducted online in venues given in the
respective call letters. The applicants are requested to keep checking the Company’s
website www.spmcil.com for any change in the examination date/other information.

iii. The online examination will be conducted at various centers in

Delhi/Noida/Gurugram/Faridabad.

1. No request for change of centre/venue/date/session for Examination shall be

entertained.
2. SPMCIL however, reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centres
and/ or add some other Centres, at its discretion, depending upon the response,
administrative feasibility, etc.
3. SPMCIL also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the
one he/she has opted for.
4. Candidate will appear for the examination at an Examination Centre at his/her
own risks and expenses and SPMCIL will not be responsible for any injury or
losses etc. of any nature.

5. HOW TO APPLY-

DETAILED GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES FOR:

A. APPLICATION REGISTRATION
B. PAYMENT OF FEES
C. PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE SCAN AND UPLOAD

Candidates can apply online only from 19.10.2020 to 18.11.2020 and no other mode of
application will be accepted.

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 Recruitment Process. SPMCIL may send intimation to download
call letters for the Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. In case a
candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her
new e-mail ID and mobile no. before applying on-line and must maintain that email
account and mobile number.
iii. PAYMENT OF FEE ON LINE: 19.10.2020 to 18.11.2020 (Till 5:30 P.M.)
Rs. 600/- (Non-Refundable) for candidates belonging to General, EWS and
OBC Categories (including Ex-Servicemen)
Intimation charges - Rs. 200/- (Non Refundable) for candidates belonging to
SC/ST/PWD Categories)
Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/intimation
charges will have to be borne by the candidate.

A. APPLICATION PROCEDURE-
1. Candidates to go to the SPMCIL website www.spmcil.com click on the
Career” link and click on option "APPLY ONLINE" against the
advertisement Advt. 04/2020-OP, which will open a new screen.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the
online application themselves as no change will be allowed after clicking the
FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
5. 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/Identity proof. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the
candidature.
6. Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate
your details' and 'Save & Next' button.
7. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the
specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of
Photograph and Signature detailed under point "C".
8. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
 9. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form
before FINAL SUBMIT.
10. 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.
11. Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
12. Click on 'Submit' button.

B. PAYMENT OF FEES

ONLINE MODE

1. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the
payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
2. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards, Credit Cards and Internet
Banking.
3. 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
4. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
5. 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.
6. Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online
Application Form containing fee details. Please note that if the same cannot
be generated, online transaction may not have been successful.
7. 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.
8. To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once
your transaction is completed.
9. There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment
of fees.
10. No other mode of payment of fees will be accepted.

C. GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING AND UPLOAD OF PHOTOGRAPH

(4.5CM × 3.5CM) & 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 in the portal.
Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and
signature at the place of signature. If photo in place of photo and signature in place
of signature is not uploaded properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for
the exam. If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for
Examination will be rejected/denied. Candidate him/herself will be responsible for
the same. Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and
 the face should be clearly visible. Candidates should ensure that the signature
uploaded is clearly visible

6. DOWNLOAD OF CALL LETTER-

Applicants who have registered online will be allowed to download online call
letters for the Online examination on the basis of the information furnished in the
online application. No separate call letters will be sent by post. No detail scrutiny
will be carried out at the time of issuing call letters Online. The call letters can be
downloaded from the Company’s website www.spmcil.com. Once the applicant
clicks the relevant link he/she can access the window for call letter download. The
applicant is required to use (I) Registrations Number/ Roll Number, (II) Password/
Date of Birth for downloading the call letter. Applicants are required to affix recent
recognizable photograph on the call letter preferably the same as provided during
registration. Applicants have to appear at the examination centre with (i) Original
call letter and (ii) Original photo Identity Proof as specified and mentioned in call
letter. Applicants are also required to bring one photocopy of the original photo
identity proof. Intimation for downloading call letter will also be sent through
email/SMS to the email id and mobile number as given by them in the online
application form. However, applicants should keep checking the website for latest
updates.

7. CANDIDATES REPORTING LATE i.e. after the reporting time specified on the call
letter for Examination will not be permitted to take the examination. The reporting
time mentioned on the call letter is prior to the Start time of the test. Though the
duration of the examination is 90 mins., candidates may be required to be at the venue
for about 3 hours including the time required for completion of various formalities
such as verification and collection of various requisite documents, logging in, giving of
instructions.

8. IDENTITY VERIFICATION -
In the examination hall as well as at the time of interview, the call letter along with
original and a photocopy of the candidate’s currently valid photo identity (bearing
exactly the same name as it appears on the call letter) such as PAN Card/ Passport/
Permanent Driving Licence/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo
identity proof issued by a Gazzetted Officer on official letterhead along with
photograph / Photo identity proof issued by a People’s Representative on official
letterhead along with photograph / valid recent Identity Card issued by a
recognized College/ University/ Aadhar card/ E-Aadhar Card with a photograph/
Employee ID/ Bar Council Identity Card with photograph should be submitted to
the invigilator for verification. The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect
to his/her details on the call letter, in the Attendance List and requisite documents
submitted. If identity of the candidate is in doubt the candidate may not be allowed
to appear for the Examination.
Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License is not valid id proof for this project.
NOTE: Candidates have to produce in original the photo identity proof and submit
photocopy of the photo identity proof along with Examination call letter as well as the
Interview Call Letter while attending the examination/ interview respectively, without
which they will not be allowed to take up the examination/ interview. Candidates must
note that the name as appearing on the call letter (provided during the process of
registration) should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof.
Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take
special note of this. If there is any mismatch between the name indicated in the Call Letter
and Photo Identity Proof the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
In case of candidates who have changed their name, will be allowed only if they produce
original Gazette notification / their original marriage certificate / affidavit in original.

9. ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT/

USE OF UNFAIR MEANS-

 Candidates are advised in their own interest that they should not furnish any
particulars that are false, tampered with or fabricated and should not suppress any
material information while submitting online application.
 Bringing Mobile phone/Communication device/any other electronic device in
the examination Hall will be deemed GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT & suitable
actions will be taken including immediate expulsion of candidate from the
examination hall.

10. THE APPLICANTS MAY NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

i. Applicants 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 Company’s website on account of heavy
load on internet website jam. SPMCIL takes no responsibility for applicants not being able
to submit their application online within the last date on account of aforesaid reasons or
any other reasons beyond the control of SPMCIL.

ii. Any information submitted by an applicant in his/her application shall be binding

on the applicant personally and he/she shall be liable for prosecution/ civil consequences
in case the information/tails furnished by him/her are found to be false at a later stage.

iii. The SC/ST/PWD applicants claiming reservation in eligibility criteria should keep a
photocopy of the Caste/Tribe/Disability Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, the
Government of India format for claiming the benefits of reservation in Civil Posts and
services for these categories under the Government of India at the time of verification or at
any date after being advised about the same.
iv. Persons with Disability must produce a copy of the certificate of their disability
issued by authorities empowered to issue such certificate at the time of verification or on
any date after being advised about the same.

v. The applicants belonging to OBC should submit a photocopy of the certificate

issued by the Competent Authority in the format prescribed for claiming services under
the Government of India at the time of certificates verification or on any date after being
advised about the same. The certificate, inter alia, must specifically state that the applicant
does not belong to the socially advanced sections/Creamy Layer. The certificate should
have been obtained from the Competent Authority. The OBC applicants coming under
‘Creamy Layer’ will be treated as ‚General‛ category applicant and hence they should
select their category in online application as ‘General’ It may be noted that only the
castes/subcastes figuring in the Central List (Govt. of India) will be considered accordingly
OBC caste/Sub-caste figuring in the concerned State list but not in Central List will not be
considered under OBC category. At the time of Interview, candidates belonging to OBC
Category will have to produce latest OBC Certificate (Non Creamy Layer) not older than 6
months, in the format prescribed by Govt. of India issued by Competent Authority for
appointment to the post under Govt. of India and for Central Govt. PSU.

vi. Applicants already in service of Govt./Quasi Govt. Organizations, Public Sector

Banks/Undertakings and Autonomous Bodies will have to submit No Objection Certificate
from their Employer at the time of Interview.

vii. Persons who have been dismissed from the service of any organization need not
apply.

viii. The decision of SPMCIL, in all matters relating to this recruitment will be final and
binding on the applicants. No correspondence or personal enquiries shall be entertained
by SPMCIL in this behalf.

ix. Selected candidates are liable to be posted to any of the Units/Corporate Office of
SPMCIL.

x. In case any dispute arises on account of interpretation of clauses in any version of

this advertisement other than English, the English version shall prevail. Any resultant
disputes arising out of this advertisement shall be subject to sole jurisdiction of the courts
situated in Delhi

xi. Canvassing in any form will be treated as a disqualification.

xii. No correspondence from applicants regarding their eligibility to apply for the
above posts will be entertained.

xiii. Please also refer to ‚How to apply‛ and ‚Frequently asked question‛ section under
the link ‚Click here for applying online‛ in case of any difficulty in applying online.
xiv. Any corrigendum/addendum to this advertisement will be displayed only on the
Company’s website www.spmcil.com . Therefore applicants are advised to keep checking
the Company’s website for any update.

xv. The Company’s reserves the right to cancel the Advertisement fully or partly on
any grounds and such decision of the Company will be displayed only on the Company’s
website www.spmcil.com . It will not be intimated to the applicants individually.

xvi. Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a

candidate detected at any stage of the selection process will lead of disqualification of the
candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any
SPMCIL 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.

xvii. Execution of Bond: The new recruits at E-1 level shall be liable to execute a bond of
Rupees Three Lakhs to serve the Company for a minimum period of three years.

11. GUIDELINES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES USING A SCRIBE-

The visually impaired candidates and candidates whose writing speed is adversely
affected permanently for any reason can use their own scribe at their cost during the
online examination, subject to limits as in (i) and (ii) below. In all such cases where a scribe
is used, the following rules will apply:

•The candidate will have to arrange his/her own scribe at his/her own cost.
•The scribe arranged by the candidate should not be a candidate for the same examination
If violation of the above is detected at any stage of the process, candidature of both the
candidate and the scribe will be cancelled. Candidates eligible for and who wish to use the
services of a scribe in the examination should invariably carefully indicate the same in the
online application form. Any subsequent request may not be favourably entertained.
•A person acting as a scribe for one candidate cannot be a scribe for another candidate.
•The scribe may be from any academic stream. However for Specialist Officers’ posts the
scribe should be from an academic stream different from that prescribed for the post.
•Both the candidate as well as scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking confirming
that the scribe fulfils all the stipulated eligibility criteria for a scribe mentioned above.
Further in case it later transpires that he/she did not fulfill any laid down eligibility criteria
or suppressed material facts the candidature of the applicant will stand cancelled,
irrespective of the result of the online examination.
•Those candidates who use a scribe shall be eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes
for every hour of the examination or as otherwise advised.
•Only candidates registered for compensatory time will be allowed such concessions since
compensatory time given to candidates shall be system based, it shall not be possible for
the test conducting agency to allow such time if he / she is not registered for the same.
Candidates not registered for compensatory time shall not be allowed such concessions.

(i) Guidelines for Candidates with loco motor disability and cerebral palsy-

A compensatory time of twenty minutes per hour or otherwise advised shall be permitted
for the candidates with loco motor disability and cerebral palsy where dominant (writing)
extremity is affected to the extent of slowing the performance of function (minimum of
40%impairment).

(ii)Guidelines for Visually Impaired candidates-

Visually Impaired candidates (who suffer from not less than 40% of disability) may opt to
view the contents of the test in magnified font and all such candidates will be eligible for
compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour or otherwise advised of examination.

These guidelines are subject to change in terms of GOI guidelines/ clarifications, if any,
from time to time.

12. GENERAL CONDITIONS-

1. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

2. Candidates may apply for only one post from among the different posts
advertised as the online exam for all the posts may be conducted on the same day.

3. Mere conformity to the job requirement will not entitle a candidate to be called for
interview. Management reserves the right to reject any application without
assigning any reason and to raise the eligibility standard advertisement criteria to
restrict/regulate the number of candidates to be called for interview. The
recruitment process can be cancelled / suspended / terminated without assigning
any reason. The decision of the management will be final and no appeal will be
entertained.

4. The vacancies advertised are tentative and may increase/decrease as per

organizational requirement.

5. For appearing in the online test, reimbursement of travel fare shall not be
admissible. Those candidates who are shortlisted in online test and appear for the
Interview after due verification of their documents, will be entitled for
reimbursement of train fare (to and fro) from nearest station to the place of
Interview by 3-tier AC Class.
6. The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the
examination cannot be ruled out completely which may impact test delivery and/or
result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such
problem, which may include movement of candidates, delay in test. Conduct of a
re-exam is at the absolute discretion of test conducting body. Candidates will not
have any claim for a re-test. Candidates not willing to move or not willing to
participate in the delayed process of test delivery shall be summarily rejected from
the process.

7. Decision of SPMCIL in all matters relating to recruitment will be final and binding
on the candidate. No correspondence or personal enquiries shall be entertained by
the SPMCIL in this behalf.

8. If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various
sessions will be equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different
test batteries used across sessions. More than one session are required if the nodes
capacity is less or some technical disruption takes place at any center or for any
candidate.

9. SPMCIL would be analyzing the responses (answers) of individual candidates

with those of other candidates to detect patterns of similarity of right and wrong
answers. If in the analytical procedure adopted by SPMCIL in this regard, it is
inferred/ concluded that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are
not genuine/ valid, SPMCIL reserves right to cancel the candidature of the
concerned candidates and the result of such candidates (disqualified) will be
withheld.

10. Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a

candidate detected at any stage of the selection process will lead of disqualification
of the candidate from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear
in any SPMCIL 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.

11. Allowances such as HRA, medical reimbursement, performance related pay,

Gratuity, Leave encashment, etc. are admissible as per the rules of the Corporation.

Addl. General Manager (HR)

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