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1. From January 1, 2013, cheques which do not conform to CTS-2010 standards would not be entertained by banks. ‘Cheque Truncation System (CTS)-2010 standard’ is a set of benchmarks towards achieving standardisation of cheques issued by banks across the country. These include provision of mandatory minimum security features on cheque forms such as quality of paper, watermark, bank’s logo in invisible ink, void pantograph and standardisation of field placements on cheques.





2. India and China held their annual Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) in New Delhi.Download Link

3. Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull wowed the spectators at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida for the second successive year. Fernando Alonso of Ferrari was on second place.

4. The 5th Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction organised by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) ended in Indonesia.

5. The Home Ministry cleared the Pakistan cricket team’s India visit later this year. The tour is set to begin on December 25 and will feature two T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs).

6. Centre would launch the National Urban Livelihood Mission to protect the rights of the street vendors.

7. Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has decided to extend the deadline for filling up the Know Your Customer (KYC) forms by LPG consumers to November 30 to enable genuine consumers to avail of the offer.

8. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is deploying the latest technology global positioning system (GPS) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to ensure the safety and security of its troops in field operations, particularly in Maoist-affected areas.

9. India and the United Kingdom signed a protocol amending the 1993 bilateral convention on avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion related to taxes on income and capital gains.

10. Cable television in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata switched over from analogue to digital mode at midnight on October 31.

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AP TET 2014-15: Notification

Suggested Readings: APTET, Teacher Eligibility Test, Sarkari Naukri (Government Jobs), APTET Exam Updates

Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) is conducting its Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (APTET) 2014 for filling up 9061 posts of teachers in various departments of Andhra Pradesh. The eligible and interested candidates can apply for the recruitment on or before 14 January 2015.

Important Dates
Opening Date for Registration: 03 December 2014
Closing Date for Registration: 14 January 2015
Date of Exam (Second Grade Teacher): 09 May 2015
Date of Exam (Language Pandit & Physical Education Teacher): 10 May 2015
Date of Exam (School Assistant): 11 May 2015

Details of Posts
Language Pandit: 812 posts
School Assistant: 1849 posts
Physical Education Teacher: 156 posts
Second Grade Teacher: 6244 posts


Educational Qualification

Must possess Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or other equivalent certificates recognized by Board of Intermediate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh. OR

Must possess Academic degrees of Universities recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC).

Age Limit

18-40 years

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official site of www.aptet.cgg.gov.in.

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IISER, Pune Notified Recruitment for Deputy Registrar (Finance and Accounts) Post 2014

Suggested Readings: Other Jobs |Notification, Sarkari Naukri (Government Jobs)


Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune issued notification for recruitment to the post of Deputy Registrar (Finance and Accounts). Interested and eligible candidates should apply online on or before 15 December 2014.

Important dates

Last date to apply online: 15 December 2014

Vacancy details

1. Deputy Registrar (Finance and Accounts): 01 post

Remuneration: Pay Band- 3 of Rs.15600- 39100 with Grade Pay of Rs.7600 per month

Eligibility Criterion

Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in Commerce or allied disciplines or equivalent with 9 years’ of relevant work experience in Finance and Accounts  and working experience in computerized accounting system and accounting software.

Maximum Age limit: 48 years

Selection Procedure

Selection will be done on the basis of candidate’s performance in the Interview.

Only shortlisted candidates would be called for interview.

How to Apply

 Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through IISER, Pune website www.iiserpune.ac.in OR http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/job-advertisements/51_2014/deputy-registrar_finance-&-accounts/01 on or before 15 December 2014.

After filling the online application form, take its printout, before submitting the form as the application will not be available for printing / editing / reference after submission.

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Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi Notified Recruitment for 384 Various Posts 2014

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Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi invited applications from eligible candidates, who fulfilling the requisite criteria for filling up the following below mentioned various ‘Non- Teaching’ posts. The candidates eligible for the post may apply ONLINE on or before 15 December 2014.

Important Dates
Last Date for Submission of Online Application : 15 December 2014.                                                      
Last Date for Submission of Documents & Filled in Form : 25 December 2014.                                                   
Date of Written Test for the Post 5 to 8 : 27 & 28 December 2014.                                            

Details of Posts

Name of Post / No. of Posts:     
Dy. Medical Superintendent: 01 Post
Medical Officer : 10 Posts
Junior Clerk: 04 Posts
Dy. Nursing Superintendent: 01 Post
Staff Nurse: 275 Posts                                                                                                                   
Paramedical Staff Ward Sahayak: 29
Ward Sahayika: 20 Posts
O.T. Attendant: 20 Posts
Sanitary Inspector:  01 Post
Junior Medical Social Worker: 03 Posts
Physiotherapist: 02 Posts
Occupational Therapist: 02 Posts
Orthopitist: 02 Posts
Technical Assistant: 01 Post
Lab Attendant: 11 Posts
Junior Engineer (Electrical): 01 Posts
17.   Junior Engineer (Civil): 01 Post

Educational Qualification/ Experience :

Qualification must be from recognized University or Board or Institution with relevant years of experience in the concerned field.
For Post 1 & 2: Possess MD/ MS in the relevant field or MBBS or equivalent.
For Post 3: Possess Graduate Degree and Diploma in Computer Application.
For Post 4, 10 & 14 : Possess Master Degree in the concerned field.
For Post 5  :  Possess B. Sc. Nursing or Diploma in Nursing.
For Post 6 & 7 : Possess Matriculation (10th Standard) Pass or equivalent.
For Post 8, 9 & 11 to 13:  Possess Higher Secondary (10+2 Pass) or equivalent. Diploma in the concerned field.
For Post 15 : Possess B.Sc. In the relevant field or Higher Secondary (10+2 Pass) or ITI in the concerned trade or equivalent with relevant work experience.
For Post 16 & 17: Possess Diploma in the concerned field or equivalent.

Age Limit & Relaxation:

Age Limit for the candidate should be mentioned below as per the date of advertisement and Age relaxation for the category candidates should be as per rules.
For Post 1 & 2 :  Below 55 years.
For all other Posts:  Between 18 to 30 years.

Pay Scale/ Salary :
For Post 1: Pay Band (PB – 4) and Pay Scale of Rs. 37,400/- to Rs. 67,000/- plus Grade Pay of Rs. 8,700/- Per Month.
For Post 2 : Pay Band (PB – 3) and Pay Scale of Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 39,100/- plus Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/- Per Month.
For Post 3  :Pay Band (PB – 1) and Pay Scale of Rs. 5,200/- to Rs. 20,200/- plus Grade Pay of Rs. 1,900/- Per Month.
For Post 4  :Pay Band (PB – 2) and Pay Scale of Rs. 9,300/- to Rs. 34,800/- plus Grade Pay of Rs. 4,600/- Per Month.
For Post 5, 10 to 13, 16 & 17  :Pay Band (PB – 2) with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200/- Per Month.
For Post 6 to 8 & 15  :Pay Band (PB – 1) with Grade Pay of Rs. 1,800/- Per Month.
For Post 9 & 14  :Pay Band (PB – 1) with Grade Pay of Rs. 2,800/- Per Month.

Selection Procedure

The short listed candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in the Written Test (only for the post 5 to 8 & 15) and the Personal Interview, which might be conducted by the administration.

 How to Apply
Interested Candidates may apply ONLINE through the BHU’s Website www.bhu.ac.in on or before 15 December 2014.
After successful submission of ONLINE application, candidate has to take the printout of the filled in application form for future requirement/ reference.
Candidates should submit filled in and signed application form along with the photo copies of relevant certificates/ testimonials in support of date of birth, qualifications, experience, category (SC/ ST/ PWD), Demand Draft etc. with a recent passport size photograph must be affix on the application form (if reqd.) may be forwarded to the office of the “Registrar (Recruitment & Assessment Cell), Holkar House, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221 005” within 10 days from the last date of submission of Online Application (i.e. 25 December 2014).

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Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank (SHGB)

 Near Bajrang Bhawan, Delhi Road, Rohtak-124001 (Haryana)
 Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank invites applications for the post of Officer in Junior Management (Scale I) Cadre and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) from
 who have been declared qualified at the Online CWE-III for RRBs conducted by IBPS during September 2014.

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