Government-run banks hiring 1,663 executives

The government-run banks are appointing 1,663 officials to vacant positions.

Sonali Bank will appoint 527 officials, Janata Bank 161, Rupali Bank 283, Bangladesh Development Bank 39, Bangladesh Krishi Bank, 351, and Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank 231 officials, according to a Bangladesh Bank notice published on Wednesday.

Besides these banks, Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation will appoint one and Investment Corporation of Bangladesh 70 officials.

The number of officials required may change, the central bank said in the notice.

The online application process on Bangladesh Bank's website started on Wednesday and will continue until Sept 17.

The age limit of the candidates is 30 years. It is 32 years for those under freedom fighter or people with disabilities quota.

The applicants must have postgraduate degree from any university of Bangladesh, or four-year honours degree.

A third class result in any of the public examinations will disqualify candidates. The applicants also must hold first class in at least two exams.

They will have to sit multiple choice question test of 100 marks, written test of 200 marks and viva for the job.

The Bangladesh Bank advised the applicants to preserve a 'tracking number' provided with their form.

The applicants will require to provide papers after passing the written exams.