Karnataka Bank Probationary Officers (Scale-I) Notification Out !!

Karnataka Bank has released the notification for recruitment of Probationary Officers (Scale-I) to be positioned at its Branches / Offices located across India.

(A) Important Dates :

Opening date of Online Registration Gateway/Payment of Fee : 30-11-2024
Closing date of Online Registration Gateway/Payment of Fee : 10-12-2024
On-line Test will be conducted tentatively : 22-12-2024

(B) Eligibility Criteria :

(i) Educational Qualifications :

• Postgraduates in any discipline OR
• Graduates in Agricultural Science OR
• Graduates in Law (5 years integrated course only) OR
• Professional Qualifications – CA, CS, CMA, ICWA (from a University/Institution/Board recognized by the Government of India/UGC/other Government regulatory Bodies)

Note: The cut-off date for the qualification will be 01-11-2024. Candidates who are awaiting results or pursuing post-graduation shall not be eligible to apply

(ii) Age Limit : Maximum 28 years as on 01-11-2024 [Candidate must have been born on or after 02-11-1996]. The age limit will be relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

(C) Selection Procedure:

1. The selection of candidates will be on the basis of On-line (written) test / Examination and personal interview.

2. Pattern of the On-line written test /Examination will be as under:

Sl. No. Name of the Test No. of Qs. Maximum Marks Duration (Min.)
1 Computer Awareness 30 30 15
2 English Language 50 50 35
3 General Awareness (Banking, Current Affairs etc.) 50 50 20
4 Reasoning 30 30 20
5 Quantitative Aptitude 40 40 30
Total 200 200 120
6 Descriptive Test of English Language (short notes, Essay type questions, etc.) 2 25 30
Grand Total 202 225 150



• Questions will be in English only. Each question will have 5 alternatives (options).

• 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer

• Candidates who are successful in the online test will be called for an interview at Bank’s Head Office, Mangaluru or any other place as decided by the Bank. No allowances/reimbursement will be payable/made for attending the test/ interview.

• Selected candidates will be required to execute an Undertaking to work for a minimum period of three years failing which they are required to pay the liquidated damages as may be prescribed in the appointment Letter.

(D) Payment of Fee :

For SC/ST Candidates : ₹700/- plus Applicable Taxes

For all others : ₹800/- plus Applicable Taxes

Eligible Candidates can apply online only from 30-11-2024 and 10-12-2024 (inclusive of both days) and no other mode of application will be accepted.

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