HOW TO APPLY

DETAILED GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES FOR

A. APPLICATION REGISTRATION
B. PAYMENT OF FEES
C. DOCUMENT SCAN AND UPLOAD

Candidates can apply online only from 25.01.2022 to 25.02.2022 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 (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
- signature (with black ink)
- left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
- a hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below)
ensuring that the all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications
as given in Annexure III to this Advertisement.
(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
(iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is
not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.)
(iv) 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.”
(v) 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.)
(vi) Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite
application fee/ intimation charges
(vii) Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the
completion of this Recruitment Process. Bank 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.

APPLICATION FEES/ INTIMATION CHARGES (NON REFUNDABLE) PAYMENT OF

FEE ONLINE : 25.01.2022 TO 25.02.2022

Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/intimation charges will have to
be borne by the candidate.

A. Application Registration
1. Candidates to go to the Apex Bank website www.apexbank.in click on the option "APPLY
ONLINE" 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 possible/ entertained after clicking the COMPLETE
REGISTRATION 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 COMPLETE
REGISTRATION.
10. Modify details, if required, and click on 'COMPLETE REGISTRATION' 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 'COMPLETE REGISTRATION' BUTTON.
13. Candidate shall not be allowed to appear in the online examination without Admission card/
Call letter and other required documents for identity verification.
14. The name of the candidate or his/her father/husband and the Date of Birth shall be indicated in
the application form as it appears in the 10th/ 12th class mark sheet / certificate as well as on the
valid Identity Card. Any change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.

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 (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit
Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
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.

C. Guidelines for scanning and Upload of Documents

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

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.

Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:

- 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 for signature and 20kb - 50kb for left thumb
impression.
- Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
Left thumb impression:
• The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue
ink.
o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3 cm (Width
* Height)
o File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
Hand-written declaration:
• The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.
o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm
(Width * Height)
o File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB
• 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.
• Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted

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: image01.jpg or image01.jpeg
• 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.
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’ button Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your
Photograph/signature/ Left thumb impression and hand written declaration as specified.
• 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.
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 / 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/signature/ 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
will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
(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 Examination will 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.