Signage at the State Bank of India (SBI) headquarters in Mumbai
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ABEER KHAN
With this latest round of recruitment, India’s largest 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.
SBI Chairman 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.”
This recruitment drive is to further strengthen customer service and branch operations across the country, SBI said in a statement.
The Preliminary Examinations were conducted in September 2025, following which 1,20,006 candidates were shortlisted for the Main Examination held in November 2025. SBI currently has over 2,48,000 employees.
Published on March 4, 2026