SBI to Hire 3,500 Officers, Targets 30% Women in Workforce

The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest lender, is gearing up for a major recruitment drive aimed at expanding its workforce and improving service delivery across its vast network. 

The bank plans to hire approximately 3,500 officers this financial year, part of its broader plan to recruit 18,000 employees across categories. The move underscores SBI’s efforts to strengthen operations, enhance customer experience, and foster a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

New Hiring and Focus on Technology

As per the news reports, Kishore Kumar Poludasu, Deputy Managing Director (HR) and Chief Development Officer, said the hiring drive includes fresh recruitments for probationary officers (POs), specialist officers (SOs), and circle-based officers (CBOs). SBI has already inducted 505 POs in June and has invited applications for another 541 vacancies, with the recruitment process comprising prelims, mains, psychometric tests, and interviews.

Around 1,300 specialist officers have been selected to strengthen the bank’s IT and cybersecurity infrastructure, while recruitment for 3,000 circle-based officers is expected to conclude within the current fiscal year. 

Earlier, SBI Chairman C. S. Setty announced that of the total 18,000 recruitments, 13,500 would be clerical positions, with the rest comprising officers. With over 2.4 lakh employees, SBI remains the largest employer in India’s banking sector, ensuring that its new hires play a pivotal role in improving operational efficiency and digital capabilities.

Empowering Women and Building Inclusive Leadership

Beyond recruitment, the bank is also driving a strong inclusion agenda. Poludasu said SBI is committed to creating a workplace where women thrive at all levels through leadership development and work-life balance initiatives. The bank offers creche allowances, a family connect programme, and training for women rejoining after maternity or extended leave. 

Its flagship programme, ‘Empower Her’, focuses on mentoring and grooming women for leadership roles through structured coaching and leadership labs, aimed at building a future-ready cadre of female executives. These measures reflect the bank’s long-term vision of diversity, inclusion, and equitable opportunity across its workforce.

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SBI Share Price Performance 

As of October 28, 2025, at 2:20 PM, State Bank of India share price is trading at ₹928.30 per share, reflecting a gain of 0.60% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has gained by 6.61%.

Conclusion

SBI’s recruitment and diversity initiatives highlight its dual focus on operational growth and employee empowerment. By combining large-scale hiring with inclusive leadership programmes, the bank continues to strengthen its human capital while positioning itself as a model employer in India’s financial sector.

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