State Bank of India (SBI) plans to boost workforce by hiring 1,500 new probationary officers this year. Part of growth strategy. Applications open until July 8, with selections wrapped by December's end.
Positions break down to 1,446 regular roles . Remaining 54 fill past vacancies. Applicants need degree in any field, must be 21 years old by April 1,2026.
Besides traditional roles,SBI seeks lateral hires from diverse areas like IT and risk management. Target: data analytics,compliance,treasury. Bank adapting to new industry demands.
Last year, SBI showed support for sports by hiring 67 athletes, aiming for disciplined workforce. Annual report shows 25,633 new hires in 2025-26, including 4,640 officers, 19,340 associates, 1,653 on contract.
With attrition around 0.97%, SBI is seen as stable employer — thanks to solid personnel policies,loyal staff . Recruitment cost last year ₹75.87 crore, average ₹29,597 per vacancy, down from ₹40,441 in 2025.
Women make up 28.54% of SBI's domestic staff,with 24% in managerial roles,8.55% in senior leadership. Employing over 245,000 people,SBI is massive in banking sector,pushing job creation, tackling new challenges. But how will they keep pace with rapid change…
