Question : Backlog of Vacancies in Banks

(a) whether there is backlog of vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes and the disabled in Public Sector Banks (PSBs);

(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years and the current year;

(c) the number of appointments made on the basis of the said backlog during the said period;

(d) whether any target has been fixed to fill the said backlog vacancies; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE


(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. The details are given at Annexure enclosed.

(d) & (e): Recruitment in Banks are on-going process and is done every year based on requirement, through Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Backlog vacancies are being considered during this on-going process of recruitment.

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