Reserve Bank of India Services Board, Mumbai

Advt. No. 2A /2021-22

Appendix I
HOW TO APPLY

Candidates must apply only online through the Bank's website i.e. www.rbi.org.in from March 28, 2022 to
April 18, 2022 (till 06:00 PM). No other means/mode of applications will be accepted.
Candidates desirous of applying for posts in both Gr. B (DR)-General and Gr B (DR) DEPR or DSIM (as
the case may be) are required to apply using links for both the positions separately and pay the fees for
both.
(A) PRE-REQUISITES FOR APPLYING ONLINE:
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 handwritten declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below) as
detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature as
detailed at (D) below.
(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 handwriting 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) The candidate is required to keep documents/details ready to enable him/her to fill up the
application form correctly and to make online payment of fees/intimation charges. The name
of the candidate or his/her father/mother/husband, etc. should be spelt correctly in the
application as it appears in the photo identity proof/ certificates/mark sheets
(vii) Have a valid personal email ID and mobile number which should be kept active till the
declaration of final result. This is essential for him/her in getting communication/interview
advice, etc. by E-mail. The Board does not send any communication by any mode other
than E-mail /SMS. No change in E-mail ID will be entertained during the entire process of
the recruitment.

(B) PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING ONLINE:

(i) Candidates satisfying the conditions of eligibility as on January 01, 2022 are first required to visit
the URL “Recruitment for the post of “Officers in Gr.’B’ (DR) GENERAL/ DEPR/DSIM” on Bank's
website i.e. www.rbi.org.in >Opportunities@RBI >Current Vacancies > Vacancies and click on the
hyperlink “Online Application Form” in the advertisement page for filling the ‘Online Application’. It
redirects the candidates to the online registration page.
(ii) Candidates will have to enter their basic details and upload the photograph, signature, left thumb
impression and a hand-written declaration in the online application form as per the specifications
given.
(iii) 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

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Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional Registration number and
Password will also be sent.
(iv) 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.
(v) 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.
(vi) The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the
application as it appears in the Photo identity proof / Certificates/ Mark sheets. Any change/alteration
found may disqualify the candidature.
(vii) Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and 'Save &
Next' button.
(viii) Proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the Guidelines for Scanning
and Upload of Photograph and Signature
(ix) Proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
(x) Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL SUBMIT.
(xi) Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT' ONLY after verifying and ensuring that the
photograph, signature uploaded, and other details filled by you are correct.
(xii) Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
(xiii) Click on 'Submit' button.
(xiv) Candidates shall be solely responsible for filling up the online applications correctly. In case of
invalid applications due to errors committed by the applicant no claims for refund of application
fees/intimation charges so collected shall be entertained by the Board.
(xv) To avoid last minute rush, candidates are advised to pay the application fees/ intimation charges
and register online at the earliest.
(xvi) Board does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their
applications within the last day on account of aforesaid reasons or any other reason.

(C) MODE OF PAYMENT FOR APPLICATION FEE/INTIMATION CHARGES: Candidates have to make
the payment of requisite fee/intimation charges through the online mode only:
(i) The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can be
completed by following the instructions.
(ii) The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards,
Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
(iii) 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.
(iv) On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
(v) 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.
(vi) 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.
(vii) 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.
(viii) To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction is
completed.
(ix) There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees upto May 28,
2022.
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(D) GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING & UPLOADING THE PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE:
Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her
photograph and signature as per the specifications given 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 (LT) impression and Handwriting declaration Image:

 The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
 The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.
 The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink
 The signature, left thumb impression and the hand-written declaration should be of the applicant
and not of any other person.
 The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever necessary.
 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.
 Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
 Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and left thumb impression should be
between 20kb – 50kb.
 For hand written declaration size of file should be 50kb – 100 kb
 Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb (for signature and 50kb for left
thumb impression) and 100 kb (for hand written declaration).
 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 Color to True Color
 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 not
exceeding 50kb (photograph) and 100kb for (hand-written declaration) & 20kb for (signature)
and 50kb for (left thumb impression) by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned

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documents in any format can be saved in .jpg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu
and size can be reduced below 50 kb (photograph) and 100 kb for (hand written declaration) &
20 kb (signature) and 50 kb for (left thumb impression) by using crop and then resize option
(Please see point (i) & (ii) above for the pixel size) in the ‘Image’ menu. Similar options are
available in other photo editor also.
 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/her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration.

Procedure for Uploading the documents

 There will be 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.

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 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, prior to submitting the form.
(3) After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated online
application forms.

NOTE: Please note that Corrigendum, if any, issued on the above advertisement, will be published only
on the Bank’s website www.rbi.org.in

(Hindi version of this advertisement is available on Hindi website of Bank)

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