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SBI Chairman: Strategic talent expansion aligned to SBI’s vision of
doubling its business size in next 5-6 years and delivering a superior,
technology-led banking experience
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The Bank received over nine lakh applications for the vacancies across
States & Union Territories
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The Bank has hired over 18,000 new employees in the current fiscal.
Mumbai : State Bank of India, India’s largest bank, announced the recruitment results of 5,783 Junior Associates across States and Union Territories to further strengthen customer service and branch operations across the country.
The
selection exercise witnessed an overwhelming response, with 9,00,771 candidates
applying for the positions out of which 5,783 candidates have been
selected for appointment. The Preliminary Examinations were conducted in September
2025, following which 1,20,006 candidates were shortlisted for the Main Examination
held in November 2025. With this latest round of recruitment, the Bank has added
over 18 ,000 new employees to its workforce across roles and grades during the
current fiscal year - marking one of its most expansive talent induction drives
in recent years.
The large-scale hiring initiative underscores SBI’s continued focus on strengthening its frontline workforce and enhancing customer experience across its extensive branch network nationwide.
Speaking on
the announcement, SBI Chairman Shri Challa Sreenivasulu Setty said, “The
induction of the fresh talent pool underscores our sustained commitment to
strengthening frontline capabilities and elevating customer experience
nationwide. As we chart our path to doubling our total business to ₹200 lakh
crore over the next five to six years, we intend to onboard around 16,000
employees annually to power this growth journey. By building a future-ready,
digitally skilled workforce, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering superior,
technology-led banking experience with trust and consistency.”
State Bank of India, the employer to over 2,48,000 employees,
remains committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities and nurturing
the next generation of banking professionals while delivering superior service
standards to its customers.