Federal Bank has released the notification of Recruitment Process for the post of Officers (PO) & Clerks 2017-18. Here is one more opportunity for the aspirants who want to clear the exam and become a Banker. Federal Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks is on lookout for energetic and talented youngsters, who aspire to be future industry leaders and posses the right skills and attitude to excel in relationship banking and customer facing roles, to team up as Officers (in Scale I) & Clerks.
About Federal Bank
Federal Bank Limited is a major Indian commercial bank in the private sector headquartered at Aluva, Kerala having more than thousand branches and ATMs spread across different States in India. The Bank is a pioneer among traditional banks in India in the area of using technology to leverage its operations and was among the first banks in India to computerize all its branches. The Bank offer its customers, a variety of services as part of its strategy to position itself as a financial super market and to enhance customer convenience.
No. of Vacancies
The total number of vacancies is: 264
| Officers (PO) | Clerks |
| Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed |
Eligibility Criteria:
| Criteria | Officers (PO) | Clerks |
| Nationality | India | Indian |
| Age as on 1st July 2017 | 26 years | 24 years |
| Educational Qualification as on 4th September 2017 | · Graduate in any discipline with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
· Candidate must have scored minimum 60% marks in SSC as well as HSC too. · Candidate should have acquired all the educational qualification through regular mode of study. |
· MBA in any discipline from a recognized university/institute with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
· Candidate should have acquired all the educational qualification through regular mode of study. |
| Computer Skills | Essential | Essential |
Selection Procedure:
Selection procedure for both the posts is similar but the exam will be of different pattern with different criteria for short listing the candidates.
- Phase – I (Online Examination) – Online examination will be of objective type, multiple choice of total two hours duration comprising the following sections:
For the post of Officer
| S No. | Section | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 |
Composite time |
| 2 | Logical Reasoning | 30 | 30 | |
| 3 | General, Socio & Banking Awareness | 25 | 25 | |
| 4 | Numerical/Quantitative Ability | 30 | 30 | |
| 5 | Computer Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| 6 | Digital Banking | 15 | 15 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 90 minutes |
For the post of Clerk
| S No. | Section | No. of questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 20 | 20 |
Composite time |
| 2 | Logical Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| 3 | General, Socio & Banking Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| 4 | Numerical/Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| 5 | Computer Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| 6 | Digital Banking | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 90 | 90 | 60 minutes |
For the test of both the posts there will be 0.25 mark negative marking for every incorrect answer.
- Psychometric Test – Online Aptitude Test will be followed by a Psychometric Questionnaire for a maximum duration of 20 minutes.
How to apply?
- Candidates can apply online only.
- Visit the official portal of Federal Bank i.e.; https://www.federalbank.co.in/home
- Click on “Careers” tab;
- Click on “Apply Online”;
- Click on “Click here for New Registration”;
- Fill in the details as instructed in the form;
- Cross check the details and click on “FINAL SUBMIT” tab;
- Click on “Payment” tab and proceed for payment of fee;
- Click on “Submit” tab.
Exam Fee:
| Category | Officer (PO) | Clerk |
| General/Others | 700 | 500 |
| SC/ST | 350 | 250 |
- Online transaction charges & GST at applicable rates (@ 18%) to be charged extra.
Mode of payment:
- Exam fee can be paid Online only;
- The payment can be made by Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/IMPS/Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets.
- Bank/Card transactions are to be borne by candidates only.
Important Dates:
| No. | Activity | Date |
| 1 | Start of online registration | 23rd August 2017 |
| 2 | End of online registration | 4th September 2017 |
| 3 | Downloading of call letters for Online Examination | Will be intimated. |
| 4 | Online Exam | 4th Week of September (Tentative) |
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All the best!!
