SBI Hires 5,783 Junior Associates, Surpasses 18,000 Hires in FY26

State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday announced the recruitment of 5,783 junior associates across various states and Union Territories as part of its effort to reinforce branch operations and customer service capabilities, as per news reports. 

The hiring drive is aimed at supporting the bank’s expanding network and improving service delivery at the branch level across the country. 

Competitive selection process 

The recruitment exercise witnessed significant interest, with a total of 9,00,771 candidates applying for the positions. 

The selection process began with the preliminary examination conducted in September 2025. Following this stage, 1,20,006 candidates progressed to the main examination, which was held in November 2025. 

After the completion of the evaluation process, 5,783 candidates have been finalised for appointment as junior associates. 

Large-scale hiring during the financial year 

With this recruitment round, SBI has added more than 18,000 employees across different roles and grades during the current financial year. 

The large-scale hiring highlights the bank’s continued investment in strengthening its workforce to support growing customer requirements and operational expansion. 

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Conclusion 

The recruitment initiative reflects SBI’s focus on building capacity at the branch level while maintaining service quality across its nationwide network. By expanding its workforce, the bank aims to enhance operational efficiency and deliver improved customer experience as banking activity continues to grow across regions. 

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