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Forward spam and unwanted SMS texts to +91-86000-44733

2012-09-12T18:18:00.000+05:30

Quick Heal Mobile Security has been protecting Android and BlackBerry users effectively. However, one of the most persistent threats to mobile devices is the abundance of spam, fraudulent, marketing and other unwanted text messages that people receive. SMS (Short Message Service) messages are the most widespread means of communication for millions of people all over the world and the low cost and ease is simply unbeatable.

However, there are many parties that take undue advantage of this medium and bombard our inbox with spammy texts. Some of these are legitimate, yet unwanted, offers from marketers whereas others are simply fraudulent scams that try to entice and fool people. The recent rise in SMiShing attacks further demonstrates this claim.

Quick Heal now provides a phone number that you can forward such SMS messages to. We will take a note of all such messages that reach us and this information will help us enhance our protection.

If you receive spam and unwanted marketing messages, kindly forward such messages to +91-8600044733.

Quick Heal Mobile Security provides a feature that lets users block unwanted messages from suspicious numbers. Our scan engine analyzes such messages and this information is utilized to improve the protection features offered. Since such messages are a rising concern amongst mobile users, the feedback we receive will help us improve the capabilities of our engine. That directly translates to ensuring progressively better detection rates and enhanced security.

Please note that one does not need Quick Heal Mobile Security installed on his/her mobile phone to forward an SMS to this number.
Additionally, regular SMS rates (as per user plan) will apply to anyone who forwards a suspicious message.
The message sent by interested individuals will be treated as a valuable and voluntary contribution to the security community.
We also request readers to store this number for future reference.

Click here for more details on Quick Heal Mobile Security for Android and BlackBerry products.

Source : Sanjay Katkar

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited – RCFL – Various Disciplines – Graduate Management Trainee – GMTs

2012-09-09T00:54:00.000+05:30

RCF Ltd. is a leading profit making and progressive public sector undertaking in the business of manufacturing and marketing of Fertilizers and Industrial Chemicals. The Manufacturing units are in Maharashtra (at Thal – Dist. Raigad and at Trombay / Chembur, Mumbai) with National level Marketing network. Employee strength is about 4100 and sales turnover (for the financial year 2011-2012) is about Rs. 6499.22 crores. Company provides excellent career growth.

CF needs Management Trainees in various disciplines as indicated below for its units at Thal(Dist. Raigad), Trombay (Mumbai).

Name of the Post : Management Trainee (Various Disciplines)

Total No. of Posts : 121 Posts

CLICK on the Name of the Discipline to know about Qualification, Age Limit etc for that Particular Discipline/Post :

S.No.	Discipline	Total	UR	OBC	SC	ST
01	Chemical	44	26	10	05	03
02	Chemical HRD	01	01	00	00	00
03	Instrumentation	06	04	01	01	00
04	Mechanical	19*	09	05	03	02
05	Electrical	08	05	01	02	00
06	Fire	05	04	01	00	00
07	Industrial Engineering	02	01	00	01	00
08	Mechanical Boiler Operations	(04)*
09	Materials	22	11	06	03	02
10	Safety	04	03	01	00	00
11	Corporate Communication	02	02	00	00	00
12	Human Resources	03	02	00	01	00
13	Human Resource Development	02	01	01	00	00
14	Finance	02	01	01	00	0
15	Administration	01	01	00	00	00

Note : S.No.4(Mechanical)- 19 Posts Includes 4 Posts of S.No.8 (Mechanical Boiler Operations) – i.e Mechanical 15 Posts and Mechanical Boiler Operations 4 Posts ; For Reservation Purpose they have been clubbed together.

Stipend : Rs.23,000/- pm Consolidated (Free lodging and boarding facility will also be provided at Company’s Hostel if posted in Trombay / Thal unit. Candidates not availing this facility shall be paid Rs.1000/- p.m. as Transportation Allowance).

Pay Scale (After Training) : Rs.16400-40500 (revised). Total monthly gross emoluments at the minimum of the Basic Pay, DA and other allowances works out to around Rs. 34000/-. Other benefits as per company rules which includes HRA (if not availing Company’s Accommodation) Medical Facilities, Gratuity, Contributory Provident Fund, Employees Pension Scheme, Group Savings Linked Scheme, Accident Insurance, Leave Encashment, etc. shall also be applicable.

Selection, Training and Placement : The selection methodology will comprise of –

1. Online Test – (consisting of General Aptitude and Academic knowledge).

2. Personal Interview for assessment of different facets of Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Aptitude.

3. Medical test

Note : Candidates will have to pass through each stage successfully before being adjudged as suitable for selection. Candidates can exercise the option of appearing in the selection process in Hindi or English. Candidates appearing for Materials Discipline should appear for Online test in their respective branch of Engineering.

General Conditions :

i) Candidates should apply only for one post.

ii) On selection, the Posting of the Candidate may be in any of the Units / offices of the Company.

iii) The applications for the post of Chemical and Chemical HRD will be considered as one group.

iv) Qualification – Wherever Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) / Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) or Letter Grade in a Degree is awarded;its equivalent percentage of marks must be indicated in the application form as per norms adopted by University / Institute.

v) For SC/ST Candidates, the minimum percentage required is relaxed by 5% in disciplines having reserved posts for SC/ST.

vi) For PWD Candidates, the minimum percentage required is relaxed by 5% in all disciplines.

vii) Functional knowledge of computers is essential for all posts.

Application fee : Rs.500/- for General and OBC Candidates (NO fee for SC/ST/PH Candidates) – The fee has to be remitted in SBI using specific challan for the purpose which may be downloaded from the Official Website (Link given below). Candidates please note – the payment of the fee has to be made before applying ONLINE since the payment details are required to complete the ONLINE Registration Process.

Very Important : In case the candidate has any difficulty in filling the online application form he may communicate and get his doubts clarified through email id mt2012@rcfltd.com. A continuous support will also be available for any enquiry on telephone nos: 022 – 42040051/052/053/055/056 from 6th Sept 2012 to 19th Oct 2012 in working hours – 08:00 am to 08:00 pm (except on National holidays).

How to Apply : Candidates are required to apply ONLINE.

Last Date : 25th September 2012

For further details : http://103.1.115.16/RCF2012NEW/Home/Index.aspx

Download the Bank Challan : http://103.1.115.16/RCF2012NEW/Home/BankChallan.aspx

Read General Instructions and Apply ONLINE : http://103.1.115.16/RCF2012NEW/Home/GeneralInstructions.aspx

Indian Ordnance Factories – Vacancy – ITI / NVTVT – Technical Jobs

2012-09-07T22:35:00.002+05:30

Indian Ordnance Factories – Chanda – Maharashtra – Vacancy – ITI / NVTVT – Technical Jobs

Ordnance Factory, Chanda invites applications from interested candidates in the prescribed format for the following Posts.

Total No. of Posts : 294

Pay Scale : Rs.5200-20200 + GP Rs.1800/- plus allowances as admissible to Central Govt. employees.

Educational Qualification : Matriculation or equivalent with NCTVT Certificate or ITI Certificate in the relevant Trade.

Age Limit : 18 – 32 years (Relaxation – SC/ST – 5 yrs ; OBC – 3 yrs ; PH – 10 yrs)

No. of the Posts, Trade wise and Reservations :

Sl.	Name of post	UR	OBC	SC	ST	Total
01	Electrician (SS)	04	0	0	0	4
02	Fitter Auto (SS)	02	0	0	1	3
03	Fitter Boiler (SS)	01	02	0	0	3
04	Fitter Gen. Mech. (SS)	01	01	02	0	11
05	Machinist (SS)	01	0	01	0	9
06	Painter (	00	01	0	0	1
07	Turner (SS)	01	0	0	0	1
08	Miller (SS)	0	1	0	0	2
09	Fitter Auto Elec. (SS)	8	4	1	2	15
10	Compositor (SS)	1	1	0	0	2
11	Electroplater (SS)	2	2	0	1	5
12	Fitter Electric (SS)	4	2	0	1	7
13	Mason (SS)	0	4	0	1	5
14	Millwright (SS)	0	0	0	1	3
15	Grinder (SS)	0	0	0	0	1
16	Welder (SS)	0	0	0	0	3
17	Fitter Boiler (SS)	4	2	1	2	10
18	Blacksmith (SS)	2	0	0	0	2
19	Examiner(SS)	33	17	5	10	65
20	D.B. Worker (SS)	79	38	13	12	142
TOTAL		143	75	23	31	294

Application fee : Rs.100/- for General and OBC Candidates (NO fee for SC/ST/PH/EXSM) – IPO or DD (from Nationalized bank) drawn in favor of General Manger ,Ordnance Factory Chanda(MS)-442501, payable at O.F.Chanda branch Bhadrawati is to be enclosed along with the application.

How to Apply : Candidates are required to apply in the prescribed format. The application complete in all respects and with the necessary enclosures should be addressed to the General Manger , Ordnance Factory Chanda, Chandrapur (MS) -442501, Maharashtra.

The candidate applying against the post should superscribe on the envelope in capital letter “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SEMI-SKILLED IN (Please write the name of trade) TRADE”. The reserve category candidates including Ex- serviceman and PH should also write their category on the left hand corner of the envelope.

Last Date : 21st September 2012

For further details and the application format :http://ofchanda.gov.in/docs/Advertisement%20for%20recruitment%20of%20industrial%20employees%20294%20posts.pdf

RITES Limited – Requires – Vacancy – Assistant – Accounts – Permanent Post – B.Com – BBA (Finance) – Syllabus – VC No.32/12

2012-09-06T21:18:00.000+05:30

Applications are invited online from young, dynamic, energetic and motivated persons of Indian Nationality for the position of Assistant (Accounts) in RITES for its different offices across India. A Competitive examination for recruitment to the post of Assistant (Accounts) in RITES will be held on 18.11.2012 (tentatively).

Name of the Post : Assistant (Accounts)

No. of Posts : 20 (UR – 11 ; OBC – 05 ; SC – 03 ; ST – 01)

Pay Scale : IDA scale Rs. 9200-22400/-

Minimum Educational Qualification : B.Com or BBA (Finance) with 55% marks for Unreserved(General) and 45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates from a UGC/Govt. approved University/Institute.

Note : Candidates who have appeared for the final examination and are awaiting results may also apply. Such candidates however have to produce the Original final Certificates if selected for the interview.

Age Limit : 21 – 30 years as on 1st August 2012 i.e. he/she must have born not earlier than 2nd August, 1982 and not later than 1st August, 1991. (Relaxation – OBC – 3yrs ; SC/ST – 5 yrs ; PH – 10 yrs)

Selection Process : The selection process consists of written test and Interview. Eligible candidates will have to appear in the written test consisting of two parts; Part-1-Objective Part and Part-2- Subjective part.

A. Part -I – Objective type Screening Test: This part would consist of multiple choice objective type questions. Maximum permissible time for this part of examination is 80 minutes.

Syllabus for Part-I : General Ability Test, Reasoning, General Awareness, English and Accountancy.

Marks obtained in part-I (objective part) of written examination would be for shortlisting the candidates for Part-II subjective test only and will not be taken into account for short listing the candidate for interview/personality test or final empanelment.

B. Part-II- Subjective Type written test :This part would consist of subjective type questions and the maximum permissible time for answering this part is 100 minutes.

Syllabus for part II : Accountancy, Financial Management, Income Tax, Business Communication, Basics of computers.

Answer books of Part II(Subjective part) of only 20 times the no. of vacancies, in the order of merit on the basis of marks obtained in the Part I(Objective part) shall be evaluated.

C. Interview/Personality Test : The candidates to the extent of 5 times the number of vacancies in each community will only be shortlisted for the interview/personality test on the basis of their performance in the part II (subjective part).

D. Empanelment : The overall weightage for final empanelment would be: Part – II Subjective type written test – 80% ; Interview/ Personality test – 20%. Offers to empanelled candidates in different communities would be issued strictly as per merit.

Note : The standard of paper in Part-I (objective part) of General Ability Test, Reasoning, General Awareness, English and Accountancy and part-II (subjective part) will be such as may be expected of a Commerce Graduate.

Examination Centres :

Centre	Code
CHANDIGARH	01
BHOPAL	02
CHENNAI	03
DELHI	04
GUWAHATI	05
KOLKATA	06
MUMBAI	07
NAGPUR	08

Application fee : Rs.200/- for General and OBC Candidates (Rs.100/- for SC/ST Candidates and NO fee for PH Candidates) – Crossed Demand Draft drawn on any of the scheduled banks payable at Gurgaon in favour of ‘RITES LIMITED’

How to Apply : Candidates are required to apply ONLINE. On submission of valid application online, the system will generate ‘Registration Slip’ with Registration no., which has to be downloaded, signed, photograph affixed and sent the same along with copies of qualification Certificates, other testimonials, certificates of category/community to which they belong (SC/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-SM) alongwith demand draft of requisite fees through speed post/registered post only in an envelope superscribed with VC No. and “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF Assistant(Accounts)” and address the same to The Manager (Recruitment), RITES Limited, RITES Bhawan, Plot No.1, Sector-29, Gurgaon, Haryana, PIN- 122001.

Last Date to Apply ONLINE : 29th September 2012

Last Date For Hard Copy by Post : 8th October 2012

For further details : http://www.rites.com/vacancy/

To Apply ONLINE : http://www.rmacsa.in/default.aspx

BEWARE !!! The Rising Threat of SMiShing reaches millions of mobile users

2012-09-06T21:16:00.000+05:30

Most of us have had to deal with rampant phishing emails at some point or the other, but the latest social engineering trick targets the device that we carry with us at all times – the mobile phone. SMiShing is an evolutionary form of phishing that uses text messages and SMS services to target people and extract private information.

Such messages are textbook representations of social engineering exploits that make use of a ‘bait’ and a ‘hook’. The bait is represented by any content that instantly attracts attention and instills a sense of urgency. For instance, winning a lottery worth millions of dollars is a commonly seen bait. The hook is either a phone number or a URL that the victim needs to call/text or visit respectively.

A victim who falls for the bait is then asked to submit personal details of varying nature. This includes credit/debit card details, bank account details, contact information and more. Subsequently, this information is misused in clever ways to derive monetary benefit for the attacker.

What makes SMiShing effective?

The single biggest contributory factor to the rise of SMiShing is the fact that people carry their mobile phones with them at all times. This gives attackers plenty of opportunities to send tempting messages as the receivers view the messages almost immediately.

A majority of mobile users are still unaware about such persistent and pervasive threats. Unfortunately, user ignorance is one of the biggest causes of the success of social engineering techniques.

Smartphone owners underestimate security threats pertinent to their devices and this increases their vulnerability. An effective security suite on a smartphone can prevent several threats.

If a victim responds to a smishing message, his phone number is validated. This leads to further targeted attacks for that number and also helps the attacker narrow down his list.

What mobile users must do

Users should be aware of the various kinds of baits that they can be exposed to. For example; a frequently used bait is one which describes that a user has been registered for a service and needs to contact a specific number or visit a certain URL to cancel the registration. Other baits mention that some amount of money has been charged and this elicits a response.

Here are some tips and points that all mobile users should pay attention to:

DO NOT fall for scams, gifts and offers that appear out of the blue
DO NOT click on the links (for smartphones) that appear in such messages
DO NOT call back on numbers that claim to offer gifts and benefits
DO NOT panic if the SMS makes some dubious or nefarious claims
DO NOT fall for a fake sense of urgency created by them
DO check with the official website of a company for any offer that is mentioned
DO contact local authorities if the same number or SMS persists
DO be cautious if an SMS asks for personal and financial information
DO look out for spelling mistakes, grammatical errors or inconsistency of language
DO have an anti-spam solution in place and update your OS regularly

Attackers prey on the virtues of trust and goodwill and more often than not, it is the ignorance and carelessness of victims that lets them win. An effective solution like Quick Heal Mobile Security allows you to block spam messages and create black lists of numbers to block. As a result, SMiShing dangers are considerably reduced. Along with a robust security solution we also encourage and recommend the spread of awareness about this issue.

Source : Rahul Thadani

Rolling Deposit Scheme – Online train reservation to get better

2012-09-01T12:16:00.001+05:30

IRCTC to introduce Rolling Deposit Scheme for online Train Ticket Reservation

May be the first step to in the process of providing a user friendly interface for online reservation of train tickets, irctc.co.in has planned to lanuch a Deposit Scheme called “Rolling Deposit Scheme” (RDS) for faster online booking.

The features of this Scheme is as follows:

It is scheme allowing passengers to reserve seats against advance money deposited by the passengers with irctc. The aim to get advance deposits from the persons booking rail reservations is provide them fast service while booking online tickets. It would also avoid failed bookings due to network connection failure between irctc and user banks.

Under the Rolling Deposit Scheme, a user can deposit money in advance with IRCTC and use it as a payment option amongst the other payment options available on IRCTC website for paying money at the time of booking tickets.

While official announcement on thie Rolling Deposit Scheme is yet to released by irctc

Source: Times of India

514 Vacancies in Mazgaon Dock Limited !!!

2012-09-01T12:06:00.001+05:30

Mazagon Dock Limited – Requires – Vacancy – Skilled Grade- I trades – No. Rec-W&S/PER/ 61/2012

Mazagon Dock Limited is the India’s premier shipyard constructing warships as well as offshore platforms. Main activities are ship building, ship repairs and fabrication of offshore structures with facilities situated at Mumbai and Nhava.

Mazagon Dock Limited invites applications from eligible candidates for appointment against permanent vacancies in the following Skilled Grade- I trades.

A.Backlog Vacancies :

Trades	Category
Trades	SC	ST	TOTAL
Jr Draughtsman (Mechanical)	3	4	7
Structural Fabricator	0	1	1
Pipe Fitter	0	1	1
Electrician	0	2	2
TOTAL	3	8	11

Note : Above posts include 6 vacancies reserved for HH candidates and 1 vacancy for OH candidates.

B.Current Vacancies :

Srl	Trades	Category
Srl	Trades	GEN	OBC	SC	ST	TOTAL
1	Pharmacist	1	0	0	0	1
2	Jr Draughtsman (Mech)	2	0	0	0	2
3	Structural Fabricator	86	42	15	14	157
4	Fitter	37	18	6	6	67
5	Pipe Fitter	25	12	4	4	45
6	Electrician	13	5	2	1	21
7	Electric Crane Operator	6	2	0	0	8
8	Electronic Mechanic	16	7	2	2	27
9	Painter	32	14	5	4	55
10	Carpenter	7	2	1	0	10
11	Machinist	2	0	0	0	2
12	Brass Finisher	2	0	0	0	2
13	Compressor Attendant	4	1	0	0	5
14	Millwright Mechanic	8	3	1	1	13
15	Composite Welder	23	11	4	3	41
16	Rigger	27	12	4	4	47
	TOTAL	291	129	44	39	503

Above posts include 8 vacancies reserved for HH candidates and 8 vacancies for OH candidates. PWD (OH) & (HH) posts are identified for all trades except Electric Crane Operator & Rigger.

Essential Qualification :

A.Technical Staff :

Srl	Trade	Essential Qualifications
1	Pharmacist	Must have passed B.Pharm /D.Pharm from any Govt. recognised University with min. 2 years’ working experience in Dispensary as pharmacist.
2	Jr Draughtsman	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate. Examination in the Trade of ‘Draughtsman’ in Mechanical Stream.

B. Operatives :

Srl	Trade	Essential Qualifications
3	Structural Fabricator	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination passed in the trade of Structural Fitter / Fabricator or Fitter or Sheet Metal Worker .
4	Fitter	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination passed in the trade of Fitter / Millwright Mechanic / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance.
5	Pipe Fitter	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate./ Examination passed in the trade of Pipe Fitter / Fitter/Plumber.
6	Electrician	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate./Examination passed in the trade of Electrician.
7	Electric Crane Operator	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate./Examination passed in the trade of Electrician.
8	Electronic Mechanic	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination passed in the trade of Electronic Mechanic / Mechanic Radio & Radar Aircraft.
9	Painter	Passed VIII with National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination passed in the trade of Painter.
10	Carpenter	Passed VIII with National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination passed in the trade of Carpenter.
11	Machinist	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate./Examination passed in the trade of Machinist.
12	Brass Finisher	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate./Examination passed in the trade of Fitter.
13	Compressor Attendant	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination passed in the trade of Millwright Mechanic / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance.
14	Millwright Mechanic	SSC or equivalent with National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination passed in the trade of Millwright Mechanic / Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance.
15	Composite Welder	Passed VIII with National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination passed in the trade of Welder / Welder (Gas & Electric).
16	Rigger	Passed VIII with National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination passed in the trade of Rigger/Fitter trade.

Note : National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) Examination conducted by NCVT under the aegis of Directorate General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour, Government of India.

Experience Criteria : Candidates should have minimum 2 years experience in a shipbuilding industry in the respective trades as mentioned at para 2 above. However, where the candidates have worked in two or more of the above-mentioned trades in the shipbuilding industry, total work experience of minimum 2 years in these trades will be reckoned for considering their eligibility. The experience certificate should be issued by the Personnel / HR department.

Age Limit : 18 – 33 years as on 1st August 2012. (Relaxation – SC/ST – 5 yrs ; OBC – 3 yrs ; PH – 10 years)

Probation Period : 6 months

Pay and Allowance : Selected candidates appointed in the skilled Gr.I category will get basic pay of Rs.7500/- per month in the ID-5 pay scale of 7500-22430. Besides the basic pay, they will be entitled to industrial DA, HRA, CPF & allowances etc. as per rules of the Company.

Grant of annual increment will be as per Company rules. The selected candidates will be governed by the ESIC Act for the purpose of medical benefits. However, in case the operatives are exempted from the ESIS coverage due to enhancement of wages, they will be covered under the Company’s medical benefit scheme upto Rs.1.5 lakhs per annum for the employees and their eligible family members.

Application Fee : Rs.100/- (No Fee for SC/ST/PH/EX-SM) – DD drawn in favour of Mazagon Dock Ltd., payable at Mumbai

How to Apply : Duly filled application in the prescribed format along with all enclosures should be addressed to The DGM (Rec-W&S), Recruitment Cell, Service Block- 3rd Floor, Mazagon Dock Limited, Dockyard Road, Mumbai-400010.

Last Date : 28th September 2012.

For further details and the Application format :http://www.mazagondock.gov.in/newsite2010/pdfs/career_aug12/AD61.pdf

IGS – Indian Coast Guard – Fresher Diploma (Engineers) Jobs – Yantrik – Training Commencing – February 2013

2012-08-30T20:31:00.001+05:30

Applications are invited from unmarried male Indian nationals possessing educational qualification and age, as prescribed below, for recruitment to the post of Yantrik in the Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union.

Name of the Post : Yantrik – Trainee

Educational Qualification : Matriculate and three years Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic Engg. recognised by AICTE with 60% marks in aggregate.

Age Limit : Born between 01 Feb 91 to 31 Jan 95 ( Relaxation – SC/ST – 5 years ; OBC – 3 years)

Pay, Perks and other benefits : (i) Total approx emolument works out to be approx Rs. 17,000/- including Dearness Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance and other liberal allowances as admissible. In addition there is free ration/ clothing/medical treatment for self and family and Govt. accommodation. (ii) 45 days E/L & 08 days C/L every year with LTC, as per Govt. rules. Insurance cover of Rs.20 Lakhs, Contributory Pension Scheme & Gratuity on retirement.

Selection Procedure : The written test/ interview will be conducted on 8th to 11th Oct0ber 2012 in the following Cities : Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi, Vishakapatnam, Gandhi Nagar, Noida, Paradip and New Mangalore. ( Addresses of the Venue is available in the pdf, Link given at the bottom)

(a) Candidates are required to appear at the Venue with the following documents :

(i) Two copy of pre – filled online application.

(ii) Original certificate of tenth class for date of birth verification.

(iii) Original mark sheet and certificates of three year diploma.

(iv) Proof of identity such as passport, driving license, voter I card, college ID card or any other photo identity proof.

(v) Caste Certificate (if applicable) in original as per Govt of India format.

(vi) Two recent colour passport size photographs.

(b) Those who qualify written test will undergo PFT, interview and recruitment Medical Examination (Preliminary), The testing procedure will take 3-4 days.

(c) The question paper will contain questions from their respective discipline (Mechanical /Electrical/Electronics & Telecommunication) in bilingual.

(d) The Physical Fitness Test will be conducted for all those who pass the written test. The PFT will consist as under : i) 1.6 Km run to be completed in 6 minutes 30 seconds. ii) 20 squat ups (Uthak Baithak) iii) 10 Push ups. Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk. (e) Candidates those who qualify the above tests will be required to undergo initial recruitment medical examination at the respective recruitment centre.

(f) The select list will be prepared from the candidates who qualify in all the tests depending upon the available vacancies. The All India select list of candidates will be displayed in the Indian Coast Guard Website www.indiancoastguard.nic.in in the month of January 2013.

Training : The basic training will commence in Feb 2013 at INS Chilka followed by sea training and professional training.

Travel Expenses : SC/ST candidates, who are not employed by the Central/State Government, will be reimbursed 2nd class fare by train/ Govt bus/steamer charges by the shortest route if the home station is beyond 30 kms from the place of examination on production of ticket.

Pay and Perks : Total approx emolument works out to be approx Rs. 17,000/- including Dearness Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance and other liberal allowances as admissible. In addition there is free ration/clothing/medical treatment for self and family and Govt. accommodation.

Application Fee : No Application Fee ( Applies to all Categories)

How to Apply : Candidates are required to Apply ONLINE.

Very Important : a) After submitting online application, candidates are required to print two copies of the application with number generated by the system. Both copies of the print out of application duly signed with photograph are to be carried by the applicant to the testing centre.

b) Out of the two copies one copy enclosed with photocopies of all required documents i.e. class 10th certificate/mark sheet showing date of birth, three year diploma certificate along with mark sheet showing subjects and percentage of marks, caste certificate wherever required and NCC certificate/games certificate duly attested by the Gazetted Officer shall also be carried by the candidate and submitted at the examination centre.

c) Second copy without any enclosure is to be kept with the candidate as an identity proof during the selection procedure. Any candidate who does not carry all these documents at the time of test shall not be permitted to appear in the exam.

Important Date :

ONLINE Application Commences on : 3rd September 2012

Last Date for ONLINE Application : 17th September 2012

Written Test / Interview : Between 8th September 2012 and 11th September 2012.

For further Details : http://indiancoastguard.nic.in/Indiancoastguard/jobs/advertisement%20Yantrik.pdf

To Apply ONLINE : http://www.joincoastguard.org/ (Please Note, this Link will be active only after 3rd September 2012).

Recruitment in Group D Posts in Central Railways - 2752 Posts

2012-08-29T13:53:00.000+05:30

Recruitment in Group D Posts in Central Railways - 2752 Posts

A massive Recruitment Drive is in progress in Central Railways. 2752 posts in Group D posts like Trackmen, Hamal, Khalasis, Safaiwalas, Asstt. Pointsman etc. are to be filled up. Do inform your friends and others who are unemployed.

Details available here

Recruitment in Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd.

2012-08-29T13:47:00.000+05:30

Following Vacancies are to be filled up in the company :
Junior Engineer 444 Posts
Dy.Engineer 178 posts.
Last date of submission of Online Application : 16th September 2012
For more details visit www.mahagenco.in

Staff Selection Commission - Group B & C Recruitment

2012-08-28T10:51:00.001+05:30

Staff Selection Commission – Western Region – Ad.No WR/3/2012 – File No Sel.01/INT/SSC(WR)2012 – Various Jobs

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ Selection Posts in the Prescribed format. Details are as follows :

Name of the Posts :

1. Information Assistant

No. of Posts : 02 (SC – 01 ; OBC – 01 )

Pay Scale : Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-

Age Limit : 21 to 25 years ; (Relaxation – SC 5 years, OBC 3 years )

2. Metrological Assistant

No. of Posts: 05 (UR- 3 ; OBC – 1 ; SC – 1)

Pay Scale : Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-

Age Limit : 30 years (35 years for SC/ST, PH-10 years, PH (OBC) -13 years,PH(SC/ST)-15 years)

3. Technical Officer – I

No. of Posts : Six (UR – 03 ; OBC – 02 ; ST – 01)

Pay Scale : Rs.5200-20200+ Grade pay Rs.2000/-

Age Limit : 18- 25 years (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC PH-10 years)

4. Costing officer

No. of Posts : 0 2( UR – 1 ; OBC – 1)

Pay Scale : Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-

Age Limit : 30 years

5. Economic Assistant

No. of Posts : 0 2 UR

Pay Scale : Rs.5200-20200+ Grade pay Rs.2800/-

Age Limit : 28 years

6. Laboratory Assistant

No. of Posts : 01 OBC

Pay Scale : Rs.5200-20200+ Grade pay Rs.1900/-

Age Limit : 18 – 25 years

7. Assistant Director

No. of Posts; 8 ( Eight) UR -5, OBC-2, SC -1,

Pay Scale : Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-

Age Limit : 30 years

8. Zoological assistant

No. of Posts : 02 UR

Pay Scale : Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-

Age Limit : 18 – 27 years

9. Stockman

No. of Posts; Five ( UR-2, OBC-1, SC – 1, ST- 1)

Pay Scale : Rs.5200-20200/- + Grade Pay Rs.1900/-

Age Limit : 18 to 25 years

10. Senior Scientific Assistant

No. of Post : 01 ST

Pay Scale : Rs.9300-34800/- + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-

Age Limit : 30 years

11. Calligraphist (Jr) (Urdu)

no. of Posts : 01 OBC

Pay Scale : Rs.5200-20200/- + Grade Pay Rs.2400/-

Age Limit : 18 to 27 years

Application Fee : Rs.50/- ( NO Fee for SC/ST/PH/EX-SM/Female Candidates) – by means of “Central Recruitment Fee Stamps (CRFS).”

How to Apply : The applications should be received on or before the closing date with necessary enclosures at the following address : OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR, STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION, (Western Region) 1ST FLOOR, PRATISHTHA BHAVAN, 101, MK ROAD, MUMBAI 400020.

Last Date : 15th September 2012

For further details : http://www.sscwr.net/noticeboard/Advertisment%20WR%203.pdf

HURRY !!! Recruitment in Food Corporation of India

2012-08-28T10:48:00.003+05:30

The Food Corporation of India (FCI), one of the largest Public Sector Undertakings, dealing with Foodgrain supply-chain management wishes to recruit young and skilled Category III personnel for manning posts in its depots and offices spread all over the country. Applications are invited from Indian Nationals who fulfill the prescribed qualifications and age etc. for the posts indicated below.

Name of the Post : Assistant Grade III (AG III)

Pay Scale : Rs.9300-22940/- (IDA pattern)

Age Limit : 27 years as on 01/08/2012 (Relaxation – SC/ST – 5 yrs ; OBC – 3 yrs ; PH 10 yrs)

1. NORTH ZONE – CATEGORY III

a) AG III (General) Posts : 516 vacancies – Post Code – A

b) AG III (Accounts) Posts : 238 vacancies – Post Code – B

c) AG III (Technical) Posts : 1652 vacancies – Post Code – C

d) AG III (Depot) Posts : 617 vacancies – Post Code – D

2. EAST ZONE – CATEGORY III

a) AG III (General) Posts : 85 vacancies - Post Code – A

b) AG III (Accounts) Posts : 142 vacancies - Post Code – B

c) AG III (Technical) Posts : 411 vacancies - Post Code – C

d) AG III (Depot) Posts : 115 vacancies - Post Code – D

South Zone Category-III

a) AG III (General) Posts : 156 vacancies - Post Code – A

b) AG III (Accounts) Posts : 134 vacancies - Post Code – B

c) AG III (Technical) Posts : 631 vacancies - Post Code – C

d) AG III (Depot) Posts : 738 vacancies – Post Code – D

West Zone Category-III

a) AG III (General) Posts : 62 vacancies - Post Code – A

b) AG III (Accounts) Posts : 47 vacancies - Post Code – B

c) AG III (Technical) Posts : 474 vacancies - - Post Code – C

d) AG III (Depot) Posts : 286 vacancies - Post Code – D

North East Zone Category-III

a) AG III (General) Posts : 39 vacancies - Post Code – A

b) AG III (Accounts) Posts : 89 vacancies - Post Code – B

c) AG III (Technical) Posts : 113 vacancies - Post Code – C

Educational Qualification :

For AG-III (General) – Post Code No. A: Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with proficiency in use of computers.

For AG-III (Accounts) – Post Code No. B: Bachelor of Commerce from a recognized University with proficiency in use of computers.

For AG-III (Technical) – Post Code No. C : B.Sc. in Agriculture/Botany/Zoology/Bio-Technology/Bio Chemistry/ Microbiology/Food Science from a recognized University OR B.Tech./BE in Food Science/Food Science & Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/Bio-Technology from a recognized University/an institution approved by AICTE.

For AG-III (Depot) Post Code No. D : Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University with proficiency in use of computers.

Selection Procedure : Selection for the posts will be based on a Written Examination which will be conducted by Staff Selection Commission. There will be two papers of objective type Questions. ( for more details about the pattern of exam, mark details and the syllabus, please refer the pdf – link given at the bottom).

Application Fee : Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred) only through State Bank of India SBI either in the form of Challan or net banking.

Application fee Exemption : Application fee is not required for SC/ST /Ex-Servicemen and PH and all women candidates, subject to submission of Caste/Disability/Discharge Certificate in the prescribed form from Appropriate Authority in support of his/her claim.

How to Apply : Candidates are required to apply ONLINE. Online submission of application may be made at website www.ssconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions are available at the site. Candidate should read the instructions carefully before making any entry or selecting options. Candidate should supply all the required details while filling up the online form. Mandatory fields are marked with * (asterisk) sign. The filling of online application contains two parts:

@ For Combined Recruitment for Assistant Grade III in General, Depot, Technical and Account Caders in Food Corporation of India Examination – 2013

@ Part I Registration
@ Part II Registration

@ In Part I registration, candidate will have to fill basic information. On submission of details, candidate will be prompted to check the details and make correction, if any, in the application.

@ The application is incomplete without part II registration. Part II registration contains filing procedure of payment details, uploading of photograph, and scanned signature.

Last Date :

Part I Registration – 19th September 2012

Part II Registration - 21st September 2012.

For further details : http://ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/FCI%20Notice%20final2.pdf

To Apply ONLINE : http://ssconline.nic.in/ ( Please follow the Given Instructions very carefully and then fill up the ONLINE application ; It is advisable to USE INTERNET EXPLORER for SSC website )

Indian Bank Recruitment of Specialist Officers (215 Posts)

2012-08-25T11:02:00.000+05:30

INDIAN BANK, A Leading Public Sector Bank With Headquarters in Chennai invites ONLINE Application from India citizen who have taken Common Written Examination(CWE) for Specialist Officers conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection(IBPS), Mumbai on 11.03.2012 and have valid score card issued by IBPS and meet the eligibility criteria.

Details of the Posts :

No. of Posts : 215 (UR – 108 ; OBC – 58 ; SC – 32 ; ST – 17)

1. Legal Officer – Scale II – 25 Posts

Pay Scale : Rs.19400 – 700/1 – 20100 – 800/10 – 28100

Qualification : Bachelor Degree in Law (BL / LLB) with 3 years Experience.

Age Limit : 32 years

2. Computer Officer / IT Officer – Scale II – 10 Posts

Pay Scale : Rs.19400 – 700/1 – 20100 – 800/10 – 28100

Qualification : Graduate Degree or PG Degree in Computers with 1 year experience.

Age Limit : 32 years

3. Rural Development Officer / Assistant Manager (Agri) – Scale I – 151 Posts

Pay Scale : Rs.14500 – 600/7 – 18700 – 700/2 – 20100 – 800/7 – 25700

Qualification : Degree in Agriculture or allied Specializations.

Age Limit : 30 years

4. Rajbhasha Adhikari / Hindi Officer / Assistant Manager (OL) – Scale I – 29 Posts

Pay Scale : Rs.14500 – 600/7 – 18700 – 700/2 – 20100 – 800/7 – 25700

Qualification : A PG Degree in Hindi or Sanskrit with English in the Degree Level.

Age Limit : 30 years

Essential Requirement : Candidates applying for the above Posts Should hold valid IBPS Score Card in respect of the common written examination conducted on 11 – 03 – 2012 for Specialist Officers.

Selection Procedure : Selection for the Post of Specialist Officers will be based on the TWSS in the CWE Conducted by IBPS Mumbai on 11 – 03 – 2012 and the marks scored in the Group Discussion / Interview.

Application fee : Rs.100/- (Rs.20/- for SC/ST/PWD Candidates) – Payment should be made in Cash in any branch of Indian Bank using the specific challan which may be downloaded from the Bank’s Official website.

How to Apply : Candidates are required to apply ONLINE.

Last Date : 5th September 2012

For further details and Apply ONLINE : http://www.indianbank.in/career.php

Urgent Openings n Mumbai

2012-08-25T10:58:00.005+05:30

Dear Friend,

Greetings; Please recommend your friends and pass on this information. Thank you.

1 Sales Asst: Male / Female: Rs 1.8- 3 lakhs pa – Location: Bandra

Candidate should be Computer savvy. Presentable

2. Back Off /Customer Service Asst : Female / Male / Salary Rs 10,000-18,000. Location: Malad West / Bandra / Dadar

Candidate should be a good communicator and computer savvy. Age not more than 30 years . Freshers can also apply.

3. Event Co-ordinators - Male / Female: Rs 10000/ Neg - Location :Santacruz

Freshers can also apply and will be trained.

4. Front Office / Office Asst: Female- Rs 9000-15000- Lo cation: Andheri E, Worli

Candidate should not be more than 35 years and presentable.

5. Office Asst : Rs 12,000- 17,000: Location: Andheri West.

Candidate should have knowledge of computer applications like Microsoft , Excel. Good communicators.

6. Accounts Asst: Rs 9000-15,000: Location: Worli

Candidate should be familiar with basic accounting, billing. Pleasant.

Interested candidates should email us their resumes with the following details:

1. Position interested 2. Salary drawn and expected on: personnelpeople@gmail.com

After you have emailed your resumes, candidates can also speak with us – Monday to Friday between 2.00 - 4.00 p.m.

Please note we do not collect fees from the Candidate before and after they are placed.

Dolphy Elma Dsouza – 9820226227 / 9892016671

THE PERSONNEL PEOPLE

43, Kalina, Santacruz East,

Mumbai 400 029.

Email: personnelpeople@gmail.com

How to ensure health insurance plans for extended family

2012-08-22T14:02:00.003+05:30

Many individuals are preparing for a life without a comprehensive health insurance cover for their family as insurance companies are busy imposing caps, sub-limits, co-payment clause, among other things, on corporate group health insurance schemes to cut the mounting losses on these plans.

Needless to say, it puts some members of the family, especially elderly parents, at grave risk. They can salvage the situation in two ways.

First, by going for an individual health insurance cover for every member of the family. If money is an issue, they have another option of getting a family floater plan that will cover the entire family.

However, most family floaters restrict the coverage to two adults and two children, which means the elderly parents are likely to be left out again.

Grim scenario, right? Not necessarily. You now have a third option of buying a health insurance plan that will cover not only your parents, but also in-laws, siblings and even cousins.

"During customer research, we found out that customers are more concerned about the health of their family members than their own. Also, the joint family system is still quite prevalent in India," says Neeraj Basur, CFO of Max Bupa.

"Our research showed that there was a significant lack of coverage for dependant parents and in-laws, given that group covers rarely insure dependants. We saw this as an opportunity to provide individual covers that could be gifted to an extended family," adds Harshal Shah, director, marketing, Aegon Religare Life.

No wonder, the recently-launched online defined benefit health plan from Aegon Religare Life has brought parents, in-laws and siblings under the coverage ambit.

Similarly, Oriental General Insurance's family floater allows the holder to include either parents or parents-in-law in the plan. Max Bupa has been promoting its product with cover for multiple relations as its USP. Oriental General Insurance's family floater allows the holder to include either parents or parents-in-law in the plan.

Your Friend Papaya

2012-08-22T13:46:00.002+05:30

Poets and authors have likened its scent to that of an ethereal, otherworldly experience. Sensual, earthy and almost wildly exotic in an olfactory sense, the humble papaya is one of earth's finest gifts to mankind. Here are a few reasons why you should include this fruit in your diet:

Low in calories, high on nutrition, it's an excellent choice for those on a diet.

The peel of the papaya helps in healing skin wounds and injuries.

The fruit has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancerous properties. People affected with osteoporosis, arthritis and oedema should consume it regularly.

The fruit is good for hair growth and is known to check the growth of dandruff. Papaya is one of the most trusted detox solutions. If taken in moderation, the fruit can help get rid of toxins from the body.

Those suffering from constipation and indigestion can rely on the papaya for relief.

Why HBA is better than House Loan granted by PSU banks?

2012-08-21T21:23:00.002+05:30

It is a fact that after implementation of Sixth Pay Commission recommendations House Building Advance (called as HBA) granted by Central Government to its employees lost its charm as it is no longer a house loan commensurate with the present cost of construction.

Click here to Read GConnect article for details of HBA Scheme revision after 6CPC

The very term “pay in pay band” put in the place of “Basic Pay” after 6cpc implementation has made most of the damage as it has reduced the eligible amount of HBA. Alternatively, Pay in Pay band plus Grade pay should have been taken for calculation of eligible amount of HBA, as Pay in pay band + Grade pay form the Basic Pay of an employee after 6CPC for all purposes (For example DA, HRA, NPA etc are calculated only based on pay in pay band + grade pay).

So, it is a common grievance of all Central Government Employees that HBA should be based pay in band and Grade Pay.

The remaining damage for reduction of eligible amount of HBA are done by the conditions after 6CPC that Maximum ceiling of HBA is Rs.7.5 lakhs and that number of times of pay in pay band taken for calculating eligible HBA amount is 34 times only.

Why HBA is better than House Loan granted by PSU banks?

The very reason for which a Central Government Employee wanted to go for HBA rather than house loan granted by all PSU Banks and financial Institutions is the rate of interest charged for House Loan. While House Building Advance Scheme of Central Government charges interest ranging from 6.5% to 9.5% from the year 2003 depending on HBA amount sanctioned, PSU banks or financial institutions charge not less than 10.5 % presently. The other major benefit in the House Building Advance Scheme is the Quantum of monthly recovery. While PSU Banks recovers part of Principal and Interest at the same time on monthly basis which is called as EMI, HBA Scheme allows for recovery of principal amount only, for a period up to 180 months and interest thereafter for a period not exceeding 60 months. So, the quantum of monthly recovery amount for a particular loan amount under HBA scheme would be very lesser than EMI charged for same Loan amount taken from PSU banks.

We hope Government would come up with suitable amendments to rectify this common grievance of central government employees soon.

In fact, as per 6CPC recommendations the existing HBA scheme should be replaced with a New HBA Scheme as per which Government should tie up with leading PSU Banks for grant of housing loan at competitive rates to Central Government Employees and out of the interest charged by the banks for the housing loan, 2% of the interest should be subsidized by the Central Government (In the case of employees with disability the interest subsidy will be 4%).

However, this new HBA scheme is yet take off and in the mean time Ministry of Urban Development has issued Office Memorandum No: I-17011/11(4)/2008-H.III dated 27.11.2008 for revision in house building advance in which Maximum ceiling for cost of construction, HBA amount ceiling and number of times of pay in pay band to calculate eligible HBA have been revised to Rs.30 lakhs, Rs.7.5 lakhs and 34 times of pay in pay band respectively.

Click here to Read GConnect article for details of HBA Scheme revision after 6CPC

Karnataka Bank – Requires – Vacancy – Clerks – Clerical Cadre – 2012 – 13

2012-08-21T21:10:00.002+05:30

Karnataka Bank Ltd., a leading technologically advanced private sector Bank with a pan-India footprint, offers exciting opportunities for dynamic individuals to join its highly competent workforce as Clerks to be positioned at its Branches/ Offices located across India. The Bank invites applications for Clerical post from Indian citizens who have taken the Common Written Examination for Clerical Cadre conducted by IBPS in 2011.

Name of the Post : Clerical Cadre ( Clerks)

No. of Posts : 1000 Approx.

Qualification : Graduates with a minimum of 50% marks /equivalent grade from any recognized university. Candidates should be computer literate and able to speak Hindi & English.

Age Limit : 28 years as on 01.08.2012 i.e. candidates born on or after 31-07-1984 only are eligible to apply. (Relaxation – SC/ST – 5 years)

Selection Procedure : Only those candidates who are qualified in the Common Written Examination for recruitment of Clerical personnel conducted by IBPS in 2011 and possess a valid score card issued by IBPS and depending upon ranking in the order of merit based on the Total Weighted Standard Score shall be called for a personal interview.

Appointment & Emoluments : Selected candidates will be on probation for a period of six months and on satisfactory completion of the probationary period, will be confirmed, subject to rules and regulations of the Bank. Salary as per Industry Level Settlements (Cost to Company comes to around Rs.16500/p.m.)

Application Fee : Rs.100/- (Rs.20/- For SC/ST Candidates)

Mode of Fee Payment : i) For Candidates having account with Karnataka Bank Ltd., Application Fees can be remitted through Multi Branch Banking (MBB). No cash will be accepted. ii) For Candidates having account with any other Bank, Application Fees can be remitted through National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT). No cash will be accepted.

Details of the account to which the fee is to be remitted : i) Account Name : KB–Clerical Post–Application Fees ii) Account No. 5132000100016301 iii) Karnataka Bank Limited, CURRENT ACCOUNT – Mangalore-Head Office Complex Branch – Karnataka Bank Limited, Head Office Complex Branch, Mahaveera Circle, Kankanady,Mangalore – 575 002 iv) IFSC Code : KARB0000513.

How to Apply : Candidates are required to apply ONLINE. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

Last Date : 2nd September 2012.

For further details : Karnataka Bank Detailed Advertisement For Clerical Cadre 2012 – 13

To Apply ONLINE : http://ibpsreg.sifyitest.com/krtkcl_aug12/

Guidelines for Filling ONLINE Application :

@ Candidates have to Apply ONLINE only after making payment of the Application fee, Since the payment details are required while applying ONLINE.

@ Candidates are required to have a valid personal email ID and Contact No. (the same email ID and Contact Number as registered with IBPS CWE Clerk 2011). It should be kept valid for the duration of the recruitment process. In case the candidate does not have a valid e-mail id, he/she have to create a new email id before applying online.

@ After Payment of Application Fee The following details should invariably be mentioned while applying online. i) For Karnataka Bank Customers – MBB Transaction Id with Branch Code ii) For other Bank Customers – NEFT Reference Number/Transaction Number iii) Date of Remittance iv) Amount Remitted v) Account Holder’s Name vi) Type of account – Savings, Current etc. vii) Bank Name and Address viii) IFSC Code.

@ Candidates may now log onto the Bank’s Official Website and start applying Online.(Link given above)

@ Candidates have to carefully fill in the details, Candidates are advised to check the entire details once again before clicking the Submit button.

@ After successful Registration a Registration Number and Password will appear on the screen. Kindly note this information for future use. Candidates are required to take a printout of the online application using the above registration number and password. The printout of application form is required to be submitted at the time of interview.

Important : Interview Call letters will be made available on Bank’s website for the shortlisted/eligible candidates which may be downloaded by them using the Registration Number and Password generated while applying for the post. A list of all such candidates called for interview along with details such as date, time and venue of the interview will be hosted on the Bank’s website. Candidates are requested to regularly visit the Bank’s website and keep track of the status of their candidature, from time to time.

Very Important : Candidates are required to bring the following during interview :

(a) Interview Call Letter downloaded from the Bank’s website.

(b) Print out of the system generated Online Application Form obtained at the time of registration of online application.

(c) Original counterfoil of Application Fees i.e. the counterfoil of the Branch from where the MBB/NEFT payment has been made.

All candidates must submit the Xerox copies of the prescribed certificates at the time of interview in support of the educational qualifications, experience, date of birth, caste, Score card issued by IBPS etc. The candidates belonging to SC/ST category are required to submit an attested copy of their caste certificate issued by the competent authority in addition to other certificates as specified above. Candidates will also have to produce original caste certificate/relevant certificates at the time of interview, failing which his/her candidature will be cancelled.

Details : www.karnatakabank.com

Photo ID must for non-AC train travel

2012-08-20T11:18:00.002+05:30

Railways is set to make it mandatory for passengers travelling in non-AC sleeper class to carry identity proof as part of its efforts to check the widespread menace of transferred tickets sold by touts.

The decision to carry a valid I-card for train passengers in non-AC reserved class is being finalised and likely to be announced shortly, a senior railway ministry official said.

"This is being done to strengthen measures to keep a check on passengers travelling on transferred tickets," the official said.

Earlier in February, railways had made it mandatory for AC class passengers to carry identity proof with them. Passengers travelling on a Tatkal or an e-ticket are also required to carry I-cards while undertaking train journey.

"Non-AC travellers were kept out of the photo I-card decision at that time," the official said, adding that "the policy ambit is being widened now so that every passenger in reserved class onboard a train has a valid identity card."

Once the decision is announced, passengers failing to produce original identity proof in sleeper class, as and when asked for, will be treated as "without ticket" and charged accordingly.

The rule will apply for all sorts of tickets, including those for sleeper class, issued by Railways through computerised passenger reservation system (PRS) or internet.

The decision to introduce photo I-cards for sleeper class passengers is likely to deter touts from booking tickets on fictitious names and selling the same to passengers at a premium price, the official said.

Passengers can carry any of these nine ID proofs while undertaking train journey - voter ID card, passport, PAN card, driving licence, photo identity card having serial number issued by central/state government, student identity card with photograph issued by recognised school/college, Aadhar card, nationalised bank passbook with photograph and credit cards issued by banks with laminated photograph.

A campaign will be soon launched to spread awareness among passengers of sleeper class regarding the move to carry photo identity cards, the official said. Message will be printed on train tickets for spreading awareness among the people.

Walk-in Facility for Passport

2012-08-18T13:10:00.000+05:30

The Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory in June, 2012 to all Regional Passport Offices in the country to introduce walk in facility to ease availability of on line appointment and facilitate easy submission of forms for passport applications under following categories:

• Applicants for Tatkaal services (fresh / re-issue cases);

• Applicants for issue of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC);

• Applicants for deletion of ECR status in passports without any change in personal particulars;

• Applicants for inclusion of name of the spouse in passport;

• Applicants with valid passports, seeking new booklets in case of exhaustion of visa pages;

• Senior Citizens (above 60 years);

• Minor below 15 years whose parents hold valid passports;

• Physically challenged persons; and

• Central / State Government servants, their spouses and dependent minor children who have ‘No Objection Certificate’ / Identity Certificate.

The Ministry of External Affairs has recently introduced walk in facility to ease online appointments and smoothen submission of applications at the six Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) under Regional Passport Office, Hyderabad from these above mentioned categories of applicants w.e.f. August 01, 2012.

The Minister of State in the Ministry Of External Affairs Smt. Preneet Kaur provided this information in reply to a question in Lok Sabha.

Source: Press Information Bureau

Revised Pay Structure of Official Language Staffs

2012-08-13T11:52:00.001+05:30

Finance Ministry has approved the revised pay structure of Official Language Staff (Rajbhasha Sahayaks).

Rajbasha Sahayaks are now at par with Jr.Translator of CSOLS:

It is also agreed by Finance Ministry to upgrade the Grade pay of Rajbhasha Sahayks Gr.II from Rs.2800 in PB-1 to that of Grade Pay of Rs.4200 in PB-2 and its merger with Rajbhahasha Sahayaks Gr.1.

Rajbhasha staff of Zonal Railways are to be treated at par with their counterpart in CSOLS.

The following conditions have been imposed by Finance Ministry to to keep Rajbhasha staff of Railways at part with Hindi Translators in CSOLS

i). The future recruitment in the grade of Rajbhasha Sahayak would be made through 100% by direct recruitment.

ii). The educational qualification of the entry Grade (Rajbhasha Sahayak) may be kept as Master’s Degree at par with Jr. Hindi Translator of CSOLS.

iii). The necessary amendments may be made in the RRs and all future recruitment would be done based on such amended RRs.

iv). The grade of Rajbhasha Sahayak Gr.II would be phased out by placing the existing incumbents who possess the prescribed educational qualification in the higher grade and for those who do not possess the requisite qualification be placed in the higher grade only on completion of 6 years of regular service in the lower grade.

v). The benefit may be extended on prospective basis.

It may be recalled that AIRF and NFIR had indicated in their website about this order in their website last week. It was informed by these associations that Rajbhasha Sayaks are to get grade pay of Rs.4200 with effect from 01.01.2006.

Click here for AIRF and NFIR announcement of revised pay structure to Rajbhasha Sayaks

However, it could be noticed from the Finance Ministry Office Memorandum 36(1)/E.III(B)/2011 dated 01.08.2012, benefits of this revised pay structure to Official Language Staff Indian Railways are to be extended on prospective basis.

Download Official Order

Pledge for Eliminating Gender Biased Sex-Selection

2012-08-13T11:49:00.002+05:30

Child Development and Health and Family Welfare took a pledge to eliminate gender biased sex-selection and violence against women in all forms, here today.

Speaking at the occasion, Smt. Tirath said that sex selective abortion of female foetus is one of the main reasons for declining child sex ratio in the country. The sex ratio which was 927 in 2001 has fallen to 914 in 2011. She said that violence against women has increased, which is a cause of serious concern. This pledge is an initiative of the Ministry in the direction of eliminating gender-biased sex selection and violence against women in all forms. She further stated that 9th August, a day commemorated in the history of India as Quit India Movement, has been selected to symbolize the collective resolve of the Public Servants of India to make the social evil of sex selective abortion to ‘Quit India’. The Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Sh. Ghulam Nabi Azad also stated that he has written to the hospitals and health care centres to take the pledge. He said that the issues of child malnutrition and sex biased abortions are national issues and need to be addressed by all.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has written to all States and Union Territories and all Ministries and Departments of the Government of India to take this pledge today. In his letter, Sh. Prem Narain, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Development, has stated that the Public Servants have a significant role in arresting the decline in child sex ratio at all tiers of public governance, be it in prevention, advocacy, or in implementing the laws of the land that prohibit sex selective abortion. It is therefore important that the public servants are formally made aware of their role in lending a hand in this social cause.

Government Forms

2012-08-11T12:55:00.002+05:30

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Income Tax Return (ITR) for Individuals Form 1 (SAHAJ) for AY 2012-13
Application for allotment of Permanent Account Number (PAN) for non Indian citizens
Application for allotment of Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Online Indian Visa application form
Application Form for Domicile Certificate

Application for inclusion of Name in the Electoral roll

Application Form for a new Industry

Entrepreneur's Memorandum - for setting up a Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise

Redemption / No Bond Certificate against Advance Authorisation

Export Licence for Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) items

Application Form for Issue / Modification in Importer Exporter Code Number (IEC)

Application Form for Profile of Importer / Exporter

Import Certificate under India-United State Memorandum

Verification of title for newspaper/magazine with RNI

Application Form for Seeking Financial Support/ Assistance to carry out Research in Labour Related Matters

List of Forms by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Bank Loan Schemes

2012-08-11T01:08:00.002+05:30

CREDIT GURANATEE FUND TRUST SCHEME FOR MICRO & SMALL ENTERPRISES (CGTMSE)

SALIENT FEATURES:
CGTMSE was set up jointly by GOI and SIDBI. The scheme is extended to all New and Existing units of Micro and Small Enterprises. The scheme is available both under Manufacturing Sector and Service Sector

Eligible loan limit is up to : Rs. 100.00 lakhs

No collaterals including the third party guarantee

The loans to Micro enterprises up to Rs.5.00 lacs the max guarantee cover will be 85% of amount in default/Max 4.25 lakh and loans to MSE for credit facility upto Rs.50 lakh operated by women entrepreneurs are covered up to 80% of amount in default/max Rs.40 lakh

The Maximum guarantee cover where credit facility above Rs.5 lakh upto Rs.50 lakh is 75% of amount in default/max Rs.37.50 lakh

Above Rs.50 lakh upto Rs.100 lakh Rs.37.50 lakh plus 50% of
amount in default above Rs.50 lakh/max 62.50 lakh

One Time upfront guarantee fee has to be paid within one month from date of first disbursement/demand advice date whichever is later and Annual Service fee at specified rate on the credit facility has to be paid to the Trust before 31st of May every year

For Details visit : CGTMSE

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State Bank's : Laghu Udyami Credit Card Scheme

Eligibility

Small businessmen, retail traders, artisans, Small industrial units including those in Tiny sector, Professionals and self employed persons, enjoying working capital up to a limit of Rs 10 lacs.

Limit

Fixed at 20% of annual sales turnover declared in Income Tax/Sales Tax returns

Professionals and Self- employed persons are eligible for credit limits up to 50% of their gross annual income, as declared in their income- tax return (The assessment norms in vogue is as per the Nayak Committee recommendations). For units above Rs. 2 lacs and up to Rs. 10 lacs, scoring model method will be followed.Those who score more than 60% would qualify for coverage under the scheme

Primary security

Hypothecation of stock in trade, receivables, machinery, office equipment etc.,

Collateral Security

As decided by the Bank

Margin

25%

Validity

Valid for 3 years. Half-yearly review will be done on the basis of last 12 months turnover in the account

Interest

As per prevailing rates from time to time

Insurance

Insurance cover is waived for limits up to Rs.25000/-.

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SBI's Loan Schemes for Professionals & Self-Employed persons

Eligibility

Medical practitioners including Dentists, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, practicing Company Secretary, Lawyers or Solicitors, Engineers, Architects, Surveyors., Construction Contractors or Management consultants

Extent of Finance

Professional and self employed persons are eligible for assistance up to Rs.10 lacs of which not more than Rs.2 lacs should be for working capital requirements. However, in case of professionally qualified medical practitioners, financial assistance will be up to Rs.15 lacs for working capital limits for setting up practice in semi-urban and rural areas

Rate of Interest

As per prevailing rates from time to time

Margin

No margin up to Rs.25000/-

15 to 25 percent for credit limits exceeding Rs.25000/-

Security

Assets created out of Bank’s finance

Collateral security as per Bank’s norms

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Small Business Enterprises

Eligibility
Individuals and firms managing a business enterprise established mainly for the purpose of providing any service other than professional services.
Extent of Finance
Individual limits for working capital will be fixed depending upon the requirement of activities pursued. Advances for acquisition, construction, renovation of House Boats and other tourist accommodation will be financed. Advances for distribution of mineral oils will also be considered under this category

Rate of Interest
As per prevailing rates from time to time

Margin
No margin up to Rs.25000/-
15 to 25 percent for credit limits exceeding Rs.25000/-

Security
Assets created out of Bank’s finance
Collateral security as per Bank’s discretion
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EXPECTED DA FROM JULY 2012 for CG Staff and Pensioners

2012-08-11T00:05:00.004+05:30

Expecting period more than six months is now over, the Dearness allowance and Dearness relief for existing employees and pensioners will be enhaced by 7% from the current rates and it will become the total of 72% form July this year.

As per the statistics of All India Consumer Price Index Numbers released by the Labour Bureau for the month of June 2012, the index raised by two points and stood at 208 points. Thus, the DA and DR calculation is completed and may be finalized in the Cabinet Committee meeting, which will be held at second week of September 2012.

The below table denotes the calculation for the month of June 2012.

Month/Year	AICPIN	Total of 12 Months	12 Months average	% Increase over 115.763	App. DA	DA %
June -2012	208	2395	199.58	83.82	72.41	72