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Canara Bank has released the notification for the recruitment of candidates to the Specialist Officer cadre. Aspirants can start applying online from 25th November 2020. Canara Bank is a leading Public Sector Bank with Head Office in Bengaluru and a global presence with over 10,000 branches. There are 220 vacancies in various disciplines in Scale I and Scale II and a special recruitment drive for Scheduled Tribe Category in Scale II and Scale III. Moreover, the Canara Bank SO recruitment will be done on the basis of an online exam. The exam will be tentatively held in the month of January or February 2021.
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Canara Bank SO Recruitment: Important Dates
| Events | Details |
| Name of Post | Canara Bank SO Recruitment 2020- Scale I and Scale-II |
| Name of Organization | Canara Bank |
| Exam Level | National |
| Vacancy | 220 |
| Start Date of submission of online application | 25 November 2020 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 15 December 2020 |
| Mode of Exam | Online Examination, Group Discussion, Interview |
| Exam Date | January/ February 2021(Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release | Will update later |
| Result Date | Will update later |
| Official Website | www.canarabank.com |
Canara Bank SO Recruitment Details
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit and Educational Qualification
Reservations are applicable as per prevailing government guidelines. And, the number of posts and the reservations provided are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank, subject to the availability of suitable candidates.
| Post Code | Scale | Post Name | Age Limit | Educational Qualification |
| 1 | JMGS-I | Backup Administrator | 20-30 | B.E./ B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in Computer Science / Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Information Science and Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering or MCA with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade or First Class |
| 2 | JMGS-I | Extract, Transform & Load
(ETL) Specialist |
20-30 | B.E./ B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Information Science and Engineering or MCA with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent Grade or First Class |
| 3 | JMGS-I | BI Specialist | 20-30 | |
| 4 | JMGS-I | Antivirus Administrator | 20-30 | B.E./ B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in Computer Science / Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Information Science and Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering or MCA with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade or First Class |
| 5 | JMGS-I | Network Administrator | 20-30 | B.E./ B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Information Science and Engineering or MCA with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent Grade or First Class Should possess a valid CCNP / CCNA certification in Network switching & Routing Certification. |
| 6 | JMGS-I | Database Administrator | 20-30 | Should possess a valid OEM Certification i.e. Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or higher
Preferable: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) for SQL Server. |
| 7 | JMGS-I | Developer/ Programmers | 20-30 | B.E./ B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in Computer Science / Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Information Science and Engineering or MCA with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent Grade or First Class |
| 8 | JMGS-I | System Administrator | 20-30 | Should possess a valid OS Certification like Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)/ Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or equivalent / Certification in VMware (VMware Certified Professional in Data Center virtualization/cloud management and automation) |
| 9 | JMGS-I | SOC Analyst | 20-30 | B.E./ B. Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in Computer Science / Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Information Science and Engineering or MCA with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent Grade or First Class |
| 10 | MMGS-II | Manager – Law | 22-35 | Graduate with a Degree in Law or a Law Graduate who has passed five years integrated course from the university recognized by the Government of India |
| 11 | MMGS-II | Cost Accountant | 22-35 | Should have come out successful in the final examination of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India |
| 12 | MMGS-II | Chartered Accountant | 22-35 | Chartered Accountant |
| 13 | MMGS-II | Manager – Finance | 22-35 | Two years full-time MBA (Finance)/ Two years full-time MMS (Finance)/ Two years full-time Post-Graduate Diploma with specialization in Finance with a minimum 60% marks or Equivalent Grade or First Class |
| 14 | MMGS-II | Information Security
Analyst |
22-35 | Candidate should possess any of the certifications CISA/ CISSP/ CISM / Certified Cyber Forensic Professional (CCFP), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFS), Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) Certification/ OSCP/ CCNA/ CCNP. |
| 15 | MMGS-II | Ethical Hackers &
Penetration Testers |
22-35 | Must possess Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification or OSCP or ECSA Desirable to have CISA / CISSP certification |
| 16 | MMGS-II | Cyber Forensic Analyst | 22-35 | Candidate must be a Certified Cyber Forensic Professional (CCFP)/ Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI). |
| 17 | MMGS-II | Data Mining Experts | 22-35 | M.Sc (Statistics / Operations Research / Computer Science/ Maths /Economics) or B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. in Computer Science / Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Information Science and Engineering /Data Science/Machine Learning or Two years full-time MBA/ Two years full-time MBE/ Two years full-time Post-Graduate Diploma with specialization in Analytics with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent Grade or First Class |
| 18 | MMGS-II | OFSAA Administrator | 22-35 | B.E./ B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Computer Science / Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Information Science and Engineering or MCA with minimum 60% marks or Equivalent Grade or First Class |
| 19 | MMGS-II | OFSS Techno Functional | 22-35 | |
| 20 | MMGS-II | Base 24 Administrator | 22-35 | Candidates having Tandem Knowledge will be given preference. |
| 21 | MMGS-II | Storage Administrator | 22-35 | Should possess a valid OEM Certification in Enterprise storage. |
| 22 | MMGS-II | Middleware
Administrator |
22-35 | Should possess a valid OEM Certification in Middleware (WebSphere / WebLogic/ Jboss) |
| 23 | MMGS-II | Data Analyst | 22-35 | BA/ MA / BSc / MSc in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Economics with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade or First Class |
| 24 | MMGS-II | Manager | 22-35 | Graduation/Post Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University preferably with CAIIB (or) Diploma in Risk Management/Treasury Management/International Banking. |
| 25 | MMGS-III | Senior Manager | 22-35 | Graduation/Post Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University preferably with CAIIB (or) Diploma in Risk Management/Treasury Management/International Banking |
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Note: The posts with codes 8, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 are having the basic qualification of B.E./ B.Tech / M.E. / M. Tech in Computer Science / Computer Technology/ Computer Engineering / Computer Science and Technology / Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology/ Information Science and Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering or MCA with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade or First Class.
Computer Literacy: Operating & working knowledge in computer systems shall be an essential qualification, which a candidate must either possess or acquire within 6 months from the date of joining the Bank.
Hindi Knowledge: The candidates shall acquire a working knowledge of Hindi, if not possessed already, before completion of the probationary period.
Salary
The candidate will be eligible to receive the Dearness Allowance, HRA, CCA, Medical Aid, Leave Fare Concession, etc., and Perquisites like Conveyance, Furniture, etc.
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Salary |
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| Scale | Salary & Emoluments |
| JMGS-I | Rs. 23700 – 980/7 – 30560 – 1145/2 – 32850 – 1310/7 – 42020 |
| MMGS-II | Rs. 31705 – 1145/1 – 32850 – 1310/10 – 45950 |
| MMGS-III | Rs. 42020 – 1310/5 – 48570 – 1460/2 – 51490 |
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Vacancy
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancy |
| 1 | Backup Administrator | 4 |
| 2 | Extract, Transform & Load (ETL) Specialist | 5 |
| 3 | BI Specialist | 5 |
| 4 | Antivirus Administrator | 5 |
| 5 | Network Administrator | 10 |
| 6 | Database Administrator | 12 |
| 7 | Developer/ Programmers | 25 |
| 8 | System Administrator | 21 |
| 9 | SOC Analyst | 4 |
| 10 | Manager – Law | 43 |
| 11 | Cost Accountant | 1 |
| 12 | Chartered Accountant | 20 |
| 13 | Manager – Finance | 21 |
| 14 | Information Security Analyst | 4 |
| 15 | Ethical Hackers & Penetration Testers | 2 |
| 16 | Cyber Forensic Analyst | 2 |
| 17 | Data Mining Experts | 2 |
| 18 | OFSAA Administrator | 2 |
| 19 | OFSS Techno Functional | 5 |
| 20 | Base 24 Administrator | 2 |
| 21 | Storage Administrator | 4 |
| 22 | Middleware Administrator | 5 |
| 23 | Data Analyst | 2 |
| 24 | Manager | 13 |
| 25 | Senior Manager | 1 |
Download the Official Notification of SO Canara Bank:
Canara Bank SO Recruitment Apply Online
Candidate should note the following before applying for the post:
- A candidate can apply for only one post under this project.
- The process of Registration of application is complete only when the fee is deposited with the Bank through Online mode on or before the last date of fee payment.
- Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the post as of the date of eligibility.
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Steps to Apply Online
- Log on to the Canara Bank Official Site or direct link below
- Click on the Careers Sections and then on the Recruitment Option.
- Then will find the ‘Recruitment Project– 2/2020 – Specialist Officers & Special Recruitment Drive under ST Category [NEW]’.
- Fill in the details if you are eligible fill the application form.
- Upload their photograph and signature as per the specifications.
- Pay the application fee.
- 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.
- After completion of on-line registration, the candidate should take system generated print-out of the Registered On-line Application.
- The candidate is supposed to retain a copy of the final on-line application printout along with Registration Number & Password safely for your records.
Application Fee
| Category | Amount of Fees / Intimation Charges |
| SC/ST/PWBD | Rs. 100+ GST [Intimation Charges only] |
| All Others | Rs. 600 + GST |
Selection Procedure and Exam Pattern
The Selection Procedure consists of:
- Online Test/ Shortlisting(in-case pf less number of candidates)
- GD and Interview
The weightage for each phase will be as follows:
- Online Test-50%
- GD-20%
- Interview-30%
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | Two hours |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | |
| Banking Topic | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 200 |
Note: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
