Recruitment Plans - The State Bank of India (SBI) plans to hire approximately 3,500 officers to enhance operations and service delivery nationwide [10] - In June, SBI recruited 505 Probationary Officers (POs) and is in the process of filling a similar number of vacancies [10] - An advertisement for 541 PO vacancies has been released, and applications have already been received [2][10] - SBI aims to recruit around 18,000 employees across various categories this year, with 13,500 positions designated for clerical roles [5] Gender Diversity Initiatives - SBI has set a goal to increase its women workforce to 30% within five years [6][7] - Currently, women make up approximately 27% of the total workforce, with 33% representation among frontline staff [6][7] - The bank is implementing measures to bridge the gender gap and create a supportive workplace for women [7] Women-Centric Programs - SBI offers various programs to support women employees, including creche allowances for working mothers and training for those returning from maternity or extended leave [8][11] - The 'Empower Her' initiative aims to mentor and groom women for leadership roles through structured labs and coaching sessions [9][11]
SBI to hire 3,500 officers in next 5 months to drive business growth
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