ArdorComm Media News Network
December 22, 2025
State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, on Friday announced the onboarding of 541 probationary officers (POs) following the declaration of final results of its recruitment examination.
The large-scale recruitment aims to bring in young and dynamic professionals into SBI’s junior management cadre, strengthening its leadership pipeline and reinforcing its long-term commitment to excellence in banking services, the bank said in a statement.
This intake follows the recruitment of 505 probationary officers in June 2025, highlighting SBI’s continued focus on enhancing its human capital. The newly selected officers will be posted across the country in various business verticals, with select opportunities for international assignments. They will also be placed on a structured career progression path leading to senior and top management roles.
The latest hiring is part of SBI’s broader recruitment plan for FY26, under which the bank intends to onboard around 18,000 employees, marking one of the largest recruitment drives in the banking sector.
SBI Chairman C S Setty said that the overall recruitment plan includes nearly 13,500 clerical positions, around 3,000 probationary officers and local-based officers across categories. He added that the bank is focused on strengthening its workforce through structured skill development programmes aligned with evolving customer needs and technological advancements.
With a workforce of over 2.46 lakh employees, SBI remains one of the largest recruiters in the banking industry, continuing its focus on creating meaningful employment while building capabilities in line with changing business, technology and customer expectations.
Source: PTI