HOW TO APPLY

DETAILED GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES FOR

[a] APPLICATION REGISTRATION

[b] PAYMENT OF FEES
[c] PHOTOGRAPH, SIGNATURE, LEFT THUMB IMPRESSION AND HANDWRITTEN
DECLARATION SCAN AND UPLOAD

Candidates can apply only online from 17.11.2025 to 30.11.2025 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, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten
declaration ensuring that the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and
handwritten declaration adhere to the required specifications as given under
Guideline for documents 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. Bank may send call letters for the
Online Examination/Interview 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) Have a valid ID proof such as PAN card/Aadhaar Card/Passport/Permanent
Driving License/ Voter’s Card, etc.
(iv) APPLICATION FEES/ INTIMATION CHARGES (NON REFUNDABLE)

PAYMENT OF FEE ON-LINE: 17.11.2025 to 30.11.2025 (Both days inclusive)

CATEGORY AMOUNT (Rs.) – (Inclusive of GST)

SC/ ST/ PWD Rs. 175/- (INTIMATION CHARGES ONLY)
Rs. 850/- (APPLICATION FEE + INTIMATION
GENERAL & OTHERS
CHARGES)
Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/ intimation charges
will have to be borne by the candidate.

[A] Application Procedure

Candidates are required to go to the Bank’s website [Link] and click
on the ‘CAREER’ and then click on the link “Recruitment of Officers in various
streams upto Scale IV- Project No. 2024-25/05 Notice dated 01.10.2025”. This will
open a new window. In this window click on “APPLY ONLINE”
(i) 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) 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.
(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 COMPLETE REGISTRATION 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/
Identity proof. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
(vi) Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the ‘Validate your
details’ and ‘Save & Next’ button.
(vii) Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications
given in the Guidelines for Document Scan and Upload detailed under point
“C”.
(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 COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
(x) Modify details, if required, and click on ‘COMPLETE REGISTRATION’ ONLY
after verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature, left thumb
impression and handwritten declaration uploaded and other details filled by
you are correct.
(xi) Click on ‘Payment’ Tab and proceed for payment.

[B] PAYMENT OF FEES (ONLINE MODE ONLY)

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 only Master/ Visa/ RuPay Credit cards,
Debit cards, Internet Banking, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, QR or UPI.
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. 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.

Guidelines for Document Scan and Upload

Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image
of his/her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and the hand written
declaration as per the specifications given below.

Please note that until photographs and signature are as per the specifications
provided, the system will not allow the candidate to move forward to the next
stage of application.

i) Photograph Image: (4.5cm × 3.5cm)

 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)
 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.
 Photo uploaded should be of appropriate size and clearly visible.
II) Photograph Capture

 In addition to the above photograph, candidates will also be required to

capture and upload their live photograph either by using webcam or
mobile phone.
 On selecting “Capture Photo” option, candidates’ webcam will be
activated allowing them to click their picture, which will get auto uploaded
in the application form.
 On selecting “Click here to Scan” option, candidates can use their mobile
phone to scan the QR code, which will redirect to a website, allowing to
click photograph on their mobile phone. On selecting the taken picture,
photograph will get auto uploaded in the application form.

Do’s and Don’ts of Photo Capture

Do’s:

 Ensure the photo is captured against a light coloured, preferably white

background and there is adequate light.
 Look straight at the webcam/ camera.
 Photograph should be of passport size.

Don’ts

 Small size photograph not to be clicked/ uploaded.

 Coloured glasses or sunglasses/ Cap should not be worn.
 Shadow on face/ not facing the camera/ distorted face/ face covered with
mask / blurred image.
 Photo not taken in dark/ improper background.

III) Signature:
 The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
 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
 Signature (NOT IN CAPITAL LETTERS) uploaded should be of
appropriate size and clearly visible.

IV) Left thumb impression:

 The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with
black or blue ink.
 File type: jpg / jpeg
 Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality)
i.e 3 cm * 3 cm (Width * Height)
 File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
 Note: If a candidate does not have left thumb, he/ she may use his/ her
right thumb. If both thumbs are missing, the impression of one of the
fingers of the left hand starting from the forefinger should be taken. If
 there are no fingers on the left hand, the impression of one of the fingers
of the right hand starting from the forefinger should be taken. If no fingers
are available, the impression of left toe may be taken. In all such cases
where left thumb impression is not uploaded, the candidate should
specify in the uploaded document the name of finger and the
specification of left/ right hand or toe.

V) Hand-written declaration Image:

 The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white

paper with black ink.
 File type: jpg / jpeg
 Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality)
i.e. 10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)
 File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB
Note: The hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand
writing and in English only. The text should NOT BE IN CAPITAL
LETTERS. If it is written by anybody else and uploaded or in any other
language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of
candidates who cannot write, may get that text of declaration typed and
put their left hand thumb impression (if not able to sign also) below the
typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications).
 The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration
should be of the applicant and not by any other person.
 If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed
at the time of the examination, does not match the signature uploaded,
the applicant will be disqualified.
 The text for the hand written declaration is as follows –
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), 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.”
The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand
writing and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any
other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually
Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put
their left hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the
document as per specifications.)

NOTE:
 Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be
accepted.
 Ensure that Photo, Signature, Thumb impression and Hand written
declaration are uploaded at the specified spaces only in the online
application form.

Procedure for Scanning the documents:

 Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
 Set Colour to True Colour
  File Size as specified above
 Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature/left
thumb impression/hand written declaration, 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:
[Link] or [Link]. 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 documents in .jpeg
format by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned documents in any
format can be saved in .jpg / .jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu.
Size can be adjusted by using crop and then resize option.

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 documents:

 While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with
separate links for uploading Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and
hand written declaration
 Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / signature / left thumb
impression / hand written declaration”
 Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / signature /
left thumb impression / hand written declaration file has been saved.
 Select the file by clicking on it
 Click the ‘Open/Upload’
 If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be
displayed.
Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of
unclear / smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity /quality.
Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your
Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand written declaration as
specified.

Note:
(1) In case the face in the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the
hand written declaration is unclear / smudged the candidate’s application may be
rejected.
(2) After uploading the photograph / signature / left thumb impression and hand written
declaration in the online application form candidates should check that the images
are clear and have been uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or signature or
left thumb impression or the hand written declaration is not prominently visible, the
candidate may edit his/ her application and re-upload his/ her photograph or
signature or left thumb impression or the hand written declaration, prior to
submitting the form.
(3) 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 may not be allowed to appear for
the process.
(4) Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face
should be clearly visible.
(5) If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for Process may be
rejected/denied. Candidate him/herself will be responsible for the same.
(6) Candidates should ensure that the signature uploaded is clearly visible
(7) After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system
generated online application forms.

After completing the procedure of applying on-line including payment of fees, the
candidate should take a printout of the system generated on-line application form,
ensure the particulars filled in are accurate and retain it along with Registration
Number and Password for future reference. They should not send this printout to
Bank.

Please note that all the particulars mentioned in the online application
including Name of the Candidate, Category, Date of Birth, Post Applied for,
Address, Mobile Number, Email ID, Qualifications, Centre of Examination etc.
will be considered as final and no change/modifications will be allowed after
submission of the online application form. Candidates are hence requested
to fill in the online application form with the utmost care as no
correspondence regarding change of any details will be entertained. Bank
will not be responsible for any consequences arising out of furnishing of
incorrect and incomplete details in the application or omission to provide the
required details in the application form.