ICICI Bank Starts PO Recruitment - Nov 2012 & Feb 2013 Batch

The most expected ICICI Bank PO Recruitment project 2012 has open doors for its November & February 2013 intake with exams in July.ICICI Bank doesn't need any introduction as it is India`s 2nd largest bank with over 2700 branches nationally.The bank also has a presence in 18 other countries & is considered one of the prestigious banks to work in private sector.

There is always an expectation among aspirants to know about vacancies in private sector & this announcement is sure to excite many but with some concerns.

With qualifiers of IBPS CWE waiting to know about upcoming bank jobs in public sector units - ICICI bank PO programme & baroda manipal school of banking could put them in a situation.

About ICICI Bank PO Recruitment Programme:

ICICI bank`s probationary officer programme is being regularly conducted by ICICI bank since the year 2007.

Candidates chosen through a well thought process are given training in banking domain, awarded a degree by Manipal university & inducted as employees of ICICI bank.

The interesting part of this programme is – an option to complete either a PG diploma or MBA degree, while working with the bank!

Dates:

Online registration closes on – July 15, 2012
Tests in July 2012 & GD/ Interviews in Sep 2012

1st batch starts in November 2012 & 2nd batch in February 2013

Eligibility:

There aren't many conditions to apply for this ICICI bank 2012–13 PO recruitment.Just a few,

• Applicant should be within 25 yrs of age, as on Oct 31, 2012 
  • those born before Nov 1, 1987 cannot register
• Must have a degree with minimum 55% marks aggregate
• Freshers also eligible

If any of your direct family member (father,mother,brother,sister) is an employee of ICICI bank, you cannot apply.

Selection:

Based on the given qualifications, applicants shall be shortlisted & intimated about the next course of process.The selection procedure is lves four stages,

1. Online aptitude test 2) Psychometric assessment 3) Group discussion 4) Interview

Details about the test like date, time & venue shall be informed only to shortlisted candidates via email/ SMS

How to register:

Since this is a private organization, there are no category based reservations in age, education & short-listing processes.

• Applications for the PO recruitment of ICICI bank have to be submitted only through online means (their website www.icicicareers.com)
• Since there is no application fee to be paid you can proceed directly to the online application form available at their website here

Additionally, you may also visit their website regularly to check for frequent updates

Training & MBA degree:

The ones who are finally selected would be sent for training scheduled to begin in the month of Nov 2012 & Feb 2013 at ICICI Manipal Academy, Bangalore.The highlights of this program are,

• Everyone entering training stage will be handed a job guarantee letter & enrolled for MBA (banking & finance) degree from Manipal university
• There are two phases:
  • First phase runs for a period of 12 months, during which stipend shall be paid.On completion, you will be awarded ‘PG diploma in banking’ & would be appointed as assistant manager in ICICI bank drawing a salary of more than 4 lakhs/ year.
  • Second phase is optional wherein a candidate after joining the bank may continue the MBA degree program for 18 months.
• For the purpose of training, Rs.3.35 lakhs should be paid but this amount will be provided as loan by ICICI bank.
• After joining the bank as asst.manger, the EMI for loan would have to be paid for 60 months.
• Incase of discontinuing during training or after joining the bank (within 5 yrs), the candidate is required to pay the balance loan amount with interest.

The detailed info about ICICI bank PO recruitment can be had from the webpage given above.