Government Job Openings: Indian Bank, DRDO, and Northern Coalfields

Mumbai, April 8: The latest government job opportunities include 350 positions at Indian Bank, vacancies for engineers at DRDO, and 577 openings at Northern Coalfields Limited. Additionally, the Surat Municipal Corporation is nearing the application deadline for 1,924 positions, with candidates having until April 11 to apply.

1. Indian Bank Recruitment for 350 Positions, Salary Over ₹1 Lakh
Indian Bank has announced recruitment for 350 Specialist Officer positions. Candidates can apply online through the official website indianbank.in.

Educational Qualification:

  • IT: BE, BTech (CS/IT/ECE), MCA, or NIELIT ‘B’ level
  • Finance/Credit: MBA (Finance), CA, ICWA, or CFA
  • CA: Membership of ICAI required
  • Security: Graduation + minimum 5 years of experience in armed forces/police/paramilitary
  • Civil Engineer: Minimum 60% marks in BE Civil
  • Architect: B Arch + CoA registration

Age Limit:

  • Scale I (Assistant Manager): 23 – 33 years
  • Scale II (Manager): 23–25 years to 33–35 years (as per position)
  • Scale III (Senior Manager): 25–27 years to 35–37 years (as per position)
  • Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.

Application Fee:

  • SC, ST, PWD: ₹175
  • General, OBC, EWS: ₹1000

Selection Process:

  • Written Exam
  • Personal Interview
  • Document Verification

Salary:

  • Scale-I: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month
  • Scale-II: ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 per month
  • Scale-III: ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 per month

Important Conditions for Candidates:
Candidates selected for Scale II and III must complete a one-year probation period and are required to work for at least two years after joining. A bond condition is also applicable:

  • Scale I: ₹2 lakh
  • Scale II and III: ₹3 lakh
  • If a candidate leaves before two years, they must repay the full bond amount along with notice period salary and training expenses.

Exam Pattern:
Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Language | Duration
English Language | 20 | 20 | English | 20 minutes
Professional Knowledge | 60 | 120 | Hindi, English | 60 minutes
Reasoning | 20 | 20 | Hindi, English | 20 minutes
Aptitude | 20 | 20 | Hindi, English | 20 minutes
Total | 120 | 180 | – | 2 hours

How to Apply:

  • Visit the official website indianbank.in.
  • Select the “ ” option from the menu.
  • Click on the online apply link.
  • Fill in the required details.
  • Register and log in.
  • Upload documents and pay the fee.
  • Submit the form and keep a printout for reference.

2. DRDO Recruitment for Engineers, Stipend ₹37,000
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced recruitment for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions at its Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE). Interviews for Mechanical and Electrical positions will be held on May 4 and 6, respectively, along with a written exam.

Vacancy Details:
Position | Number of Positions
Mechanical Engineer | 2
Electrical Engineer | 1
Total | 3

Educational Qualification:

  • BE/BTech or ME/MTech in the relevant field with first division from a recognized institution or university.
  • Valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026)
  • ME/MTech candidates can apply without a GATE score.

Age Limit:

  • Maximum 28 years (calculated as of the interview date).
  • 3 years relaxation for SC/ST and 5 years for OBC candidates.

Selection Process:

  • Written Exam
  • Interview
  • Document Verification

Stipend:

  • ₹37,000 per month with additional allowances.

Interview Location:
‘VRDE, Vahan Nagar PO, Ahilya Nagar 414006’, Maharashtra

How to Apply:

  • Visit the DRDO VRDE website www.drdo.gov.in.
  • Download the relevant recruitment notification from the homepage.
  • Print the application form.
  • Fill in all required information carefully.
  • Attach necessary documents and send to the following email:

[email protected]

3. Northern Coalfields Recruitment for 577 Positions, Open to 10th and 12th Pass Candidates
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) has initiated the online application process for Assistant Foreman (Trainee) Grade-C positions. Recruitment will be conducted for various trades including fitter, electrician, welder, and others. Candidates can apply through the official website nclcil.in.

Vacancy Details:
Position | Number of Positions
Dump Operator (Apprentice) | 308
Grader Operator (Apprentice) | 34
Dozer Operator (Apprentice) | …