Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Business Correspondent (BC) Coordinator. This opportunity is available at the Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Idukki centers in Kerala.
The appointment is on a contractual basis for 36 months, with annual performance reviews. Candidates must be proficient in the local language and dialect, both reading and writing.
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Post Details and Vacancy
The Bank of Baroda recruitment is for a single vacancy in the following locations:
Centre | Regional Office | District | State | No. of Seats |
---|---|---|---|---|
Kottayam | Ernakulam | Kottayam | Kerala | 1 |
Ernakulam | Ernakulam | Ernakulam | Kerala | – |
Idukki | Ernakulam | Idukki | Kerala | – |
Age Limit
- For Retired Bank Employees:
- Maximum age for continuation as BC Coordinator: 65 years.
- For Young Candidates:
- Age at the time of appointment: 21-45 years.
- Maximum age for continuation as BC Coordinator: 65 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- For Retired Bank Employees:
- Retired officers (including voluntarily retired) from any PSU bank up to the rank of Chief Manager.
- Retired clerks and equivalents from Bank of Baroda with JAIIB certification and a good track record.
- Minimum of 3 years of rural banking experience.
- For Young Candidates:
- Minimum qualification: Graduate with computer knowledge (MS Office, email, Internet).
- Preferred qualifications: M.Sc. (IT), BE (IT), MCA, MBA.
Salary Structure
Selected candidates will receive:
Component | Amount (INR) |
---|---|
Fixed Component | ₹15,000 |
Variable Component | ₹10,000 |
The variable component is determined based on the performance of each BC agent across various parameters.
Tenure
The engagement is contractual for 36 months, with performance reviews conducted annually.
Place of Posting
The appointed BC Coordinator will be assigned to the Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Idukki centers in Kerala.
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility and called for an interview. The interview details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates in due course.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a duly filled application form along with necessary documents to the following address:
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Bank of Baroda
Regional Office-Ernakulam
5th Floor, MG Road Metro Station Complex
MG Road, Ernakulam – 682035
The application envelope should be superscribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF BC COORDINATOR ON CONTRACTUAL BASIS”. The last date for submission is January 31, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
What is the role of a Business Correspondent Coordinator?
A BC Coordinator supervises Business Correspondent Agents, ensuring the delivery of banking services in designated areas, particularly in rural regions.
Is there any application fee?
The official notification does not mention any application fee for this position.
Can candidates from outside Kerala apply?
Candidates should be residents of the same districts where the vacancies are declared and must be proficient in the local language and dialect.