ICICI Bank Probationary Officer Programme – May 2010 Batch

ICICI Bank is commencing May 2010 Batch of ICICI Bank Probationary officer ProgrammeWritten Test & Interview is likely to be conducted across India in February /March 2010.

Probationary Officer Programme is an initiative by ICICI Bank to attract bright graduate students to pursue a career in banking. It is designed to develop specialists with banking knowledge and skills to partially fulfill the future need of trained bankers.

Those selected will undergo a one year intensive residential classroom training and internship in the following areas:

* Corporate Banking
* Private Banking
* Risk and Credit Management
* Treasury
* Branch Management
* Relationship Management

The training will be held in Bangalore or any other location in India as decided by ICICI Bank. During the training, a stipend will be given to candidates to meet out of pocket expenses. On successful completion of the program they will be absorbed as Assistant Manager.

Eligibility Criteria for Test:

* Completed graduation with 55% (Aggregate) in any discipline.
* Up to 25 years of age as on May 01, 2010 (should have been born on or after May 01, 1985).

* Ensure you select your **Preferred Interview Location.

Last date of registration December 31, 2009 .

What is the selection procedure?

The selection will be through a multi stage selection process comprising of:

* Aptitude Test
* Group Process
* Profiling
* Interview

Who can apply?

* Graduates with 55% in any discipline
* Up to 25 years of age as on May 01, 2010

If selected, You will undergo a one year intensive residential classroom training and internship with a stipend. All cost of the program including fooding & lodging will be borne by ICICI Bank. On successful completion of the program you will be absorbed as Assistant Manager – Band I at a gross salary of more than Rs. 3.5 Lakhs per annum.
1. What is ICICI Bank PO Programme?

It is an initiative by ICICI Bank to attract bright graduate students to pursue a career in banking. It is an attempt to create specialist graduate students with banking knowledge and skills.
2. How can I apply?

Log on to www.icicicareers.com and fill up the application form online. Test Dates & Locations will be announced at a later date for which you will get an e-mail/SMS.
3. Who can apply?

* Completed graduation with 55% (Aggregate) in any discipline.
* Up to 25 years of age as on May 01, 2010 ( should have been born on or after May 1st, 1985)

Only short-listed applicants will be invited for the selection process.
4. What are the areas in which training will be provided?

Applicants joining the Probationary Programme will be enrolled for MBA in Banking and Finance. Its is UGC approved program and Manipal University awards the degree.

MBA (Banking & Finance) course duration is for a period of 30 months (2 ½ years) with the maximum period for completion being 60 months.

MBA (Banking & Finance) program consists of two phase,

First Phase:
o Comprising of 12 months of On campus program(9 months of classroom training & 3 months of internship in ICICI Bank).
o On successful completion of the first 12 months of training POs will be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking from ICICI Manipal Academy.
o On successful completion of the first 12 months of training program, the POs will be absorbed as Assistant Managers in the Bank
o On Campus program comprises of Semester I and II and is designed to provide banking skills to perform effectively in a banking environment.

The students are provided with an exit option after successfully completing the first year of the MBA (Banking & Finance) program. Such students are allowed to exit the MBA program with a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking (PGDB).

However POs who wish to continue with the MBA (Banking & Finance) program are allowed to rejoin the MBA (Banking & Finance) program within 1 year of their completion of PGDB from IMA campus. Such students, by virtue of their being Assistant Managers working at different branches/locations of ICICI Bank will be provided their lectures and study materials online.

Second Phase:
o Comprising of 18 months of Online Training.(3 Semesters viz, III, IV & V) are designed to provide managerial skills to the students in a working and business environment.
o Students who have chosen to continue with their MBA (Banking & Finance) program can pursue the Second phase along with their Job at ICICI Bank.

*** Placement in specialization based on Bank’s needs and decision