India’s largest bank in its biggest expansion in 10 years! SBI to Recruit 18,000, Including 3,000 POs, in FY26

Biggest Drive In 10 Years With 18,000 Openings

In a major hiring spree, the largest in a decade, the State Bank of India (SBI) is set to recruit 18,000 candidates in FY26, aiming to strengthen both its traditional banking operations and fast-evolving tech backbone.

According to SBI Chairman CS Setty, the breakdown of this massive recruitment drive includes:

• 13,500–14,000 clerical posts (Junior Associates – General Banking)
• 3,000 positions for Probationary Officers (POs) and Local Based Officers (LBOs)
• 1,600 tech roles, focused on system officers and digital banking

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Clerical Cadre:
  • Age: 20–28 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
  • Qualification: Graduation in any discipline
• Probationary Officers & LBOs:
  • Age: 21–30 years
  • Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Engineering, IT, or a related field
  • Note: Some roles may require prior work experience

Recruitment Process

The selection will include:

1. Preliminary Examination
   • Subjects: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, and Computer Knowledge
2. Main Examination
3. Personal Interview

An application fee will be applicable, and all aspirants are advised to regularly check SBI’s official website for updates.

Chairman Setty also emphasized the bank’s continued commitment to its tech transformation. “Our technology spend has never been a constraint in our growth journey,” he said.

On the financial front, despite expected repo rate cuts, Setty assured stakeholders that SBI will maintain its Return on Assets (RoA) above 1% and aims to deliver a Return on Equity (RoE) over 15%, even in a declining rate environment.

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