Branch Banking Officer Program
 

One of the largest Commercial Banks with an extensive branch network nationwide is inducting fresh graduates at various locations across Pakistan.

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree(1st Division or High 2nd Division) preferably in the Following discipline:

1.Commerce
2.Mathematics & Statistics
3.Economics
4.Business Administration

Work Experience:
None Required

Age Limit:
up to 27 years on 31st January,2012


To Apply please visit [url=http://www.bankcareers.com.pk]Main Page[/url] lattest by 30th January 2012.

It is UBL Bank.

test date may be 5 Feb. because their shortlisting process is too much fast...

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I Have done MPA IN HRM, so Am I eligible to apply?

Questions in test
 

Please share the test pattern?

[QUOTE=Najam Vighio;396865]I Have done MPA IN HRM, so Am I eligible to apply?[/QUOTE]

yes u are eligible

[QUOTE=sunny4kb;396866]Please share the test pattern?[/QUOTE]

test comprises of Math English General Knowledge & Current Affairs....
Total Marks 50
Time i think 1.5 or 2 hours last time

5 marks for general knowledge and 5 marks for current affairs and the rest comprises of math and English.... test was too much easy..but the passing criteria is unpredictable because 45 or marks out of 50 was shortlisted for interview

Whats is the grade given to branch banking officers? and what is the package? is it a permanent job?

[QUOTE=adii;396872]Whats is the grade given to branch banking officers? and what is the package? is it a permanent job?[/QUOTE]

Grade: OG-III
Salary Package: 22,000
Job Type: 6 Months probation period after that you will be permanent employee after giving another test and attending 1 week training...
In previous batch my friend was selected and now he is going to Lahore for training and test and to become a permanent employee.....:)

OGIII and only 22ooo pay scale???

[QUOTE=saadiasaleem;396879]OGIII and only 22ooo pay scale???[/QUOTE]

yes...but they give bonuses and other allowances also

[QUOTE=Hasan Qureshi;396880]yes...but they give bonuses and other allowances also[/QUOTE]


hmm ok. that sounds better. banking sector jobs are really tough with their nine to five timings, that are extendable. the pay is the only thing that s alluring. thanks man.

DO they prefer experinced guy ???? any idea

[QUOTE=jeetendarladher;396884]DO they prefer experinced guy ???? any idea[/QUOTE]

Experience is not required for this job. So its better not to mention it. If you have experience related to banking then its up to you if you want to mention it or not. :happy:

[QUOTE=jeetendarladher;396884]DO they prefer experinced guy ???? any idea[/QUOTE]

they preferred both experience and fresh candidates

Yeah! It's UBL. Last week I visited HR, one of my friend (Recruitment Officer), informed me that they will advertise some jobs in Dawn.
Good Luck Chams!

Its Retail Banking Officer (RBO) program, cadre OG-III.

[QUOTE=ammar.memon;396956]Yeah! It's UBL. Last week I visited HR, one of my friend (Recruitment Officer), informed me that they will advertise some jobs in Dawn.
Good Luck Chams![/QUOTE]

How many interviewers they would select?

There isn't Islamabad mentioned in the form field!!!!Rawalpindi kerna parray ga.

[QUOTE=ammar.memon;396957]Its Retail Banking Officer (RBO) program, cadre OG-III.[/QUOTE]

You are also working in UBL as RBO, right? How's working experience there? Work schedule? Timing, attendance etc

[QUOTE=adnanaqeel99;396964]How many interviewers they would select?[/QUOTE]

Cham, Written test -> Interview ->Medical and you're in!

I had applied last year and now I'm working in UBL.

@ ammar kindly tell me information about written test paper ?

[QUOTE=ammar.memon;397042]Cham, Written test -> Interview ->Medical and you're in!

I had applied last year and now I'm working in UBL.[/QUOTE]

sir could you please tell us what the job description for an RBO at ubl is like?
Does it involve alot of public dealing?
Also someone asked about the working hours and stuff.. How far stretched are those?
Would you, as a member of the org already, beleive that the work environment is suitable for women? I have a friend who s employed at bank alflah as an MTO and she s constantly complaining of the work envronment not suitable for women hence i have my reservations. Your view will be greatly appreciated.

Please seniors suggest me what should i do?

My cgpa in BBA is 2.45 (67% according to my univ scale) and in MBA its 3.3 but the result is not officially announced yet and the online application form does not provide year of completion as 2012.

Now by percentage, mine division is first in BBA but by cgpa its not. What should i mention now, because i guess preference would be given to 1st division in initial short listing?

[QUOTE=tazz;397144]Please seniors suggest me what should i do?

My cgpa in BBA is 2.45 (67% according to my univ scale) and in MBA its 3.3 but the result is not officially announced yet and the online application form does not provide year of completion as 2012.

Now by percentage, mine division is first in BBA but by cgpa its not. What should i mention now, because i guess preference would be given to 1st division in initial short listing?[/QUOTE]

u can apply on the basis of your BBA Degree....
as 2012 year is not provided so i will suggest you to apply on the basis of BBA:happy:

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When they will conduct test? and Which book is better for preparation?

[QUOTE=SMILING FACE;397048]@ ammar kindly tell me information about written test paper ?[/QUOTE]

Cham, test includes English, Mathematics and General Knowledge section. Test used to be easy, the only thing of concern is interview.
For reference, some of last year questions are as follow:

Branch Banking Officer (UBL) Test
English
1. Implicate
2. Advance
3. Transparent
4. Imitate
5. Renovate
6. Inevitable
7. Avoid
8. Fluctuate
9. inadequate
Math
Was easy!!
General Knowledge
1. SECP stands for?
2. UNDP stands for?
3. IMF stands for?
4. First Prime Minister of Pakistan?
5. General Secretary of UN?
Banking:
1. Check?
2. Cross Check?
3. Deposits either assets or liabilities of bank?
4. SBP function?
5. Bank function? Mobilizes deposits


Good Luck!

[QUOTE=saadiasaleem;397053]sir could you please tell us what the job description for an RBO at ubl is like?
RBOs are given choice to select from 'Sales' and 'operations' at the end of training period, which is one year. Sales leads to Branch Manager; whereas, by optiing Operations, one would be Customer Services/Operations Manager (CSOM).
Does it involve alot of public dealing?
Yeah! It involves Public dealing.
Also someone asked about the working hours and stuff.. How far stretched are those?
In branch banking one needs to be flexible to work until everything is balances; sometimes 7 pm, sometimes 9 pm. Be prepared!
Would you, as a member of the org already, beleive that the work environment is suitable for women?
One of the Girl (RBO) is CSOM of some branch. The are 4 girls in my batch, they are satisfied. To be true banking industry is regarded as industry of 'THARKIS' sorry Bankers for being blunt.
I have a friend who s employed at bank alflah as an MTO and she s constantly complaining of the work envronment not suitable for women hence i have my reservations.
When one is powered with guts, easy to handle male-dominated organization.
Your view will be greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]


Hope it will help you!

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thankx for guideline
how many seats for every region?

[QUOTE=Najam Vighio;397290]thankx for guideline
how many seats for every region?[/QUOTE]

Last year 200 RBOs were hired from all over Pakistan. From Karachi, we were 16.

a candidate from karachi receive call today for interview for the post of RBO..........how is it possible??

[QUOTE=Hasan Qureshi;397297]a candidate from karachi receive call today for interview for the post of RBO..........how is it possible??[/QUOTE]

There will be test - indeed a grand test - at some academy of Karachi. Last year it was held at Muhammad Ali Jinnah University (MAJU).

Me, as well took the test in Lahore at PU Examination Centre, last time… I still have the well sharpened lead pencil they gave us to solve the paper…:D
the test was so very easy…

[QUOTE=ammar.memon;397289]Hope it will help you![/QUOTE]

thanks your post was helpful indeed.
One last question - how long is the period on the security bond? With this
and The training of one year you ve mentioned, is that at nibaf or is it like on job training?

Also... Guts.. Hmm. I dunno sometimes all the confidence in the world cant save you from inconvenient social situations. After all its a nine to nine ... Phew spending half of your day at work is taxing wrk environment is paramount thus. But i can see your pt of view also.
Thanks a bunch.

[QUOTE=saadiasaleem;397321]thanks your post was helpful indeed.
One last question - how long is the period on the security bond? With this
and The training of one year you ve mentioned, is that at nibaf or is it like on job training?

Also... Guts.. Hmm. I dunno sometimes all the confidence in the world cant save you from inconvenient social situations. After all its a nine to nine ... Phew spending half of your day at work is taxing wrk environment is paramount thus. But i can see your pt of view also.
Thanks a bunch.[/QUOTE]

Is it nine to nine job? :thinking do all banking jobs of Trainee officer, OG I and others have such hectic work schedule?

[QUOTE=sunny4kb;397327]Is it nine to nine job? :thinking do all banking jobs of Trainee officer, OG I and others have such hectic work schedule?[/QUOTE]
:) sorry for the ambiguation. I called it a nine to nine job in context to the previous post that mr. Ammar had replied to for me. Officially all banking working hours are nine to five, but being a branch manager can extend working hours to 8 ish i am told. Thats the scenario i was talking about, in retrospect that statement sounds like an exaggeration. My apologies.

[QUOTE=roshni28;397213]last time on ist may 2011 i give test of ubl bank in lahore at punjab university examination hall wahdat road lahore.so last time they conduct test in lahore but there shortlisted process is not so good[/QUOTE]

well that was my perception because mery city sy last time jitny logn ny lahore select kia tha kisi ko b shortlist nai kia tha. And even forum pe b kisi ny confirm nai kia tha k kisi ny lahore me test dia ha. Anyway daikhty hain is dafa kia hota ha.

Number of posts available as UBL RBO
 

[QUOTE=fouzia23;397406]well that was my perception because mery city sy last time jitny logn ny lahore select kia tha kisi ko b shortlist nai kia tha. And even forum pe b kisi ny confirm nai kia tha k kisi ny lahore me test dia ha. Anyway daikhty hain is dafa kia hota ha.[/QUOTE]

I have heard in last batch 200 candidates were appointed as RBOs. Any idea how many will get appointed in recent batch?

i hav applied.... i am MBA Finance CGPA 3.39.... m frm rawalpindi,,,, will i b shortlisted ????

Mcb tbo s vs rbo ubl?
Thoughts on merits and demerits of both?

[QUOTE=saadiasaleem;397321]thanks your post was helpful indeed.
One last question - how long is the period on the security bond? With this
and The training of one year you ve mentioned, is that at nibaf or is it like on job training?

Also... Guts.. Hmm. I dunno sometimes all the confidence in the world cant save you from inconvenient social situations. After all its a nine to nine ... Phew spending half of your day at work is taxing wrk environment is paramount thus. But i can see your pt of view also.
Thanks a bunch.[/QUOTE]

The bond period is 2 years from the date of joining. Well, training includes around one month class room training, on job training - rotation in different departments of branch -, one week training in main branch (Chest or Vault branch), one week training at Centralized Operations of bank, etc.

Umm, one can say it is very hectic to work in a branch - the hell, I pronounce it - banking.

Apart from all this, one must not loose opportunity in this saturated job market.

Good Luck ahead!

[QUOTE=Qaso;397438]i hav applied.... i am MBA Finance CGPA 3.39.... m frm rawalpindi,,,, will i b shortlisted ????[/QUOTE]

My CGPA is not as good as yours is. Trust me cut off CGPA is enough. Apart from all this, one must have minimum 3.0 CGPA.

[QUOTE=saadiasaleem;397448]Mcb tbo s vs rbo ubl?
Thoughts on merits and demerits of both?[/QUOTE]

Both are good. MCB pays little higher than UBL but at the end UBL gives you opportunity to be Manager after one year.
MCB is owned by Pakistani group whreas, UBL is in hands of Sheiks of Dubai.

Being a son of MCBian I preferred not to join MCB.

[QUOTE=ammar.memon;397481]The bond period is 2 years from the date of joining. Well, training includes around one month class room training, on job training - rotation in different departments of branch -, one week training in main branch (Chest or Vault branch), one week training at Centralized Operations of bank, etc.

Umm, one can say it is very hectic to work in a branch - the hell, I pronounce it - banking.

Apart from all this, one must not loose opportunity in this saturated job market.

Good Luck ahead![/QUOTE]

Dear do you think one should prefer banking sector over govt. sector?
I'm recently doing job in govt sector but I want to join banking field bacause many learning and career enhancement opportunities are provided during the job. I also have specific interest for banking and finance jobs. Recently, I have been offered position of T.O. in Soneri Bank but I rejected due to some of the above mentioned reasons. Now I'm totally confused regarding decision I've heard someone saying banking jobs interrupts personal life of an individual.
I mean, I'd be grateful to you if you can you please elaborate banking jobs? :happy: