In the state of Punjab most of the districts, have their own district central co-operative banks that work under the Punjab State Co-operative Bank Limited.

Recruitment by Agriculture Co-operative Staff Training Institute:

Agriculture Co-operative Staff Training Institute invites application from eligible candidates domiciled in Punjab for the position of Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator to work in different district central co-operative banks in the state of Punjab.

Name of the position: Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator

Number of Vacancies: Total number of vacancies is 400, which is divided among different District Co-operative Central Banks as follows:

• Amritsar 09

• Fatehgarh Sahib 06

• Faridkot 21

• Fazilka 19

• Ferozpur 28

• Gurdaspur 26

• Hoshiarpur 13

• Kapurthala 16

• Ludhiana 48

• Mansa 26

• Moga 63

• Muktsar 28

• Patiala 32

• Sangrur 48

• S.A.S. Nagar 10

• Tarn Taran 07

Pay Scale: Candidates appointed for the position of Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator will be getting a pay scale of Rs.5910 – 20200 (grade pay Rs.1900)

Eligibility:

Educational Qualification: Candidates applying for the position of Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator should be graduates (2nd Division) in any stream of education or they can also be PG degree holders in any stream of education. Candidates must be certificate or diploma holders (minimum six-months course) in computers from an institution having ISO Certification. They should also have passed Punjabi language examination of matriculation standard. During the process of selection, weightage will be given candidates with higher qualification and candidates belonging to rural areas.

Age requirement: Candidates should be between the age group of 18 and 37 years of age. Upper age limit is 42 years for candidates belonging to SC or candidates already employed in the service to another co-operative institution. In the case of candidates already working for Punjab state co-operative bank or district central co-operative banks, the upper age limit is 47 years. The upper age limit is applicable as on 4th of July 2011.

How to apply:

Candidates will have to apply online only through the website http://recruitment.cdacmohali.in  by clicking at the link called recruitment of various co-operative bank posts. The last date for submission of online application is 04th of July 2011 up to 5.00 pm. On successful submission of online application, candidates will have to take print out of the application with registration number and there will be a registration number in the acknowledgement slip as well, which will have details regarding the amount to be deposited by the candidates towards application fee to CDAC Mohali Account’s Current Account No. 911020028486199 mentioning name of the bank and registration number.

Then, candidate will have to report to the designated banker with downloaded acknowledgment slip cum fee challan for depositing the fee. The fee should be deposited before the 05th of July 2011.

Selection Procedure:

Selection of candidates will be based on their performance in the written test, which is planned to be held on 31st of July 2011.

Last date of submission of online application: 4th July 2011.