HOW TO APPLY

DETAILED GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES FOR -

Application Registration
Payment of Fees
Document Scan and Upload

Candidates can apply ONLY through online mode from 12.10.2024 and no other mode of
application will be accepted.
Important points to be noted before Registration
Before applying online, candidates should –

i scan their:
ii photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
iii signature (with black ink)
iv left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
v a hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below)
ensuring that the all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as given
in Point 11 (C) to this Advertisement.
i Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
ii The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a
candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying).
iii The text for the hand written declaration is as follows –

“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the
application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when
required.”
i The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand
writing and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other
language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired
candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left hand
thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per
specifications).
ii Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the
requisite application fee/ intimation charges.
iii Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the
completion of this Recruitment Process. Bank may send intimation to download call letters
for the Examination/Interview etc. through the registered e-mail ID. In case a candidate
does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID and
mobile no. before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile
number.

1. APPLICATION FEES/ INTIMATION CHARGES (NON-REFUNDABLE) PAYMENT

OF FEE ONLINE: 12.10.2024 to 01.11.2024. Bank Transaction charges for Online
Payment of application fees/intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate.

Application Registration Candidates to go to the National Housing Bank website

www.nhb.org.in click on the section “opportunities@NHB” “CURRENT
 VACANCIES"“Recruitment of Officers in Various Posts – 2024”“Click here to Apply
Online" which will open a new screen.
To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name,
Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be
generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the
Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional
Registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed.

Candidates are required to upload their –

In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save
the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the
online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the
details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired
candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/ get the details verified to
ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.
Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application
themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the COMPLETE
REGISTRATION BUTTON.
The Name of the candidate or his /her father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the
application as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets/Identity proof. Any
change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
Validate your details and save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and
'Save & Next' button.
Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the
Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under Point 11
(C) below.
Candidates are required to upload their documents supporting the eligibility criteria on the
IBPS portal at the time of registration.
Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before
COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
Modify details, if required, and click on COMPLETE REGISTRATION' ONLY’ after
verifying and ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded, and other details filled by
you are correct.
Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
Click on 'Submit' button.

Photograph
Signature
Left thumb impression
A handwritten declaration
as per the specifications given in Point 11 (C) to this Advertisement.
Payment of Fees The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the
payment process can be completed by following the instructions.
The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro),
Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
Candidates to make payment of Application Fee/Intimation Charges through ONLINE
Mode only.

After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT
FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH
BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.
On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment,
Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and
Password and repeat the process of payment.
Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form
containing fee details. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction
may not have been successful.
For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit
card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.
To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction
is completed.
There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.

Please note that all the particulars mentioned in the online application including Name of the
Candidate, Category, Date of Birth, Address, Mobile Number, Email ID, Centre of
Examination/Interview etc. will be considered as final and no change/modifications will be allowed
after submission of the online application form. Candidates are hence advised to fill in the online
application form with the utmost care as no correspondence regarding change of details will be
entertained. NHB will not be held responsible for any consequences arising out of furnishing of
incorrect and incomplete details in the application or omission to provide the required details in the
application form.

Any information submitted by an applicant in his/ her application shall be binding on the
candidate personally and he/she shall be liable for prosecution/ civil consequences in case
the information/ details furnished by him/ her are found to be false at a later stage.

Guidelines for scanning and Upload of Documents

Before applying online, a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of
his/her photograph and signature as per the specifications given below.
Photograph Image (4.5cm X 3.5cm):
Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white,
background.
Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the
shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.
If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye".
If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must
not cover your face.
Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred).
Size of file should be between 20 kb–50 kb.
Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more
than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours
etc., during the process of scanning.
If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for Examination/interview will
be rejected/denied. Candidate him/herself will be responsible for the same.
Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and signature at
the place of signature. If photo in place of photo and signature in place of signature is not
uploaded properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for the exam.
Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face should be
clearly visible.

Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:

The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.
The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.
The signature left thumb impression and the handwritten declaration should be of the
applicant and not by any other person.
The signature will be used to put on the Call Letter and wherever necessary.

If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time of the
examination/interview, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be
disqualified.
Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred).
Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and left thumb impression.
For handwritten declaration size of file should be 20 kb – 50 kb.
Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb or 50 kb (for handwritten
declaration).
Signature / Handwritten declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.
Scanning the documents:
Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).
Set Colour to True Colour.
Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the left thumb impression / handwritten
declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified
above).
The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or
image01.jpeg
Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the mouse over the
file image icon.
Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg format by
using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned documents in any format can be
saved in .jpg / .jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu. Size can be adjusted
by using crop and then resize option.
If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link
to upload his/her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten
declaration.

Left thumb impression:

The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.
The Left thumb impression should be of the applicant and not by any other person.
Left thumb impression - File type: jpg / jpeg.
Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e. 3 cm * 3 cm
(Width * Height).
File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB.

Hand-written declaration:
Handwritten declaration content is to be as expected.
Handwritten declaration should not be written in CAPITAL LETTERS.

The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black or
blue ink.
The handwritten declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.
Handwritten Declaration - File type: jpg / jpeg.
Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e. 10 cm * 5 cm
(Width * Height).
File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB.

Procedure for uploading the documents

While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with separate
links for uploading left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
Click on the respective link “Upload left thumb impression/ handwritten declaration”.
Browse and select the location where the Scanned left thumb impression / handwritten
declaration file has been saved.
Select the file by clicking on it.
Click the ‘Open/Upload’ button. Your Online Application will not be registered unless you
upload your Left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as specified.
If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of unclear /
smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity /quality.

Note:
(1) In case the face in the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the
handwritten declaration is unclear / smudged the candidate’s application may be rejected.
(2) After uploading the left thumb impression / hand written declaration in the online
application form candidates should check that the images are clear and have been uploaded
correctly. In case the left thumb impression or the handwritten declaration is not
prominently visible, the candidate may edit his/ her application and re-upload his/ her
thumb impression / handwritten declaration, prior to submitting the form.
(3) After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system
generated online application forms.