Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN RURAL BANKING (PGDRB) 2012-13

[ Affiliated to Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi ]

Admission Notification
Sustainable development of rural areas is vital to achieve balanced and inclusive growth in India. Banks and Financial Institutions play an important role in Rural Development and there is an urgent need for building their capacities to achieve prosperity in rural areas.

Home Page : http://www.birdindia.org.in/
Admission Page : http://www.birdindia.org.in/doc/BIRD...%202012-13.pdf

AIM OF THE PROGRAMME :
To develop a competent and committed cadre of Professionals in Rural banking in the country.

COURSE DURATION :
Two Semesters (July 2012 to June 2013)

BATCH SIZE :
40 candidates. 30 from fresh graduates and 10 In-Service candidates sponsored by Banks/ MFls/ NGOs etc. Out of 40 seats, 10 seats are earmarked for J & K State and North Eastern Region subject to availability and eligibility.

Eligibility :
Graduates in any discipline from any recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST) and physically disabled candidates].

AGE LIMIT :
Age limit for fresh graduates will be 25 years and for sponsored in-service candidates 30 years, as on 01 July 2012. The relaxation in age limit for SC/ST and Physically Disabled Persons will be as per GOI norms.

SELECTION :
The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their academic performance. The short listed candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview at BIRD,Lucknow for final selection. Weightage will be given to women candidates and candidates who have studied up to class 10th in rural areas.

PAYMENT OF FEE :
The total Course fee and Lodging charges amounting to Rs. 3,25,000/- will be paid in two installments. The first instalment of Rs. 1,65,000 will be paid before commencement of first semester, second installment of Rs. 1,60,000 before the commencement of second semester.

Caution Deposit : A refundable Caution Deposit of Rs. 10,000 is required to be paid at the time of enrolment.

Study Loan : BIRD can facilitate, but does not guarantee, the process of availing Educational Loans from Banks. The repayment of loan, if availed, is solely the responsibility and liability of the student.

HOW TO APPLY :
The Prospectus-cum-application form can be downloaded free of cost from BIRD’s website: www.birdindia.org.in.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION :
The filled in application form should be submitted along with application fee of Rs. 500 (Rs. 200 for SC/ST and Physically Disabled candidates) through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Bankers Institute of Rural Development payable at Lucknow.The application complete in all respects should be sent to the
Director,
Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD),
Sector-H, LDA Colony,
Lucknow- 226012, so as to reach himon or before 05:00 p.m. on 27 April 2012.

Last Date : 27 April 2012.