SBI looks to fill 18,000 jobs! From officers, to clerical roles and gender diversity — here's all you need to know

Core Insights - The State Bank of India (SBI) plans to recruit a total of 18,000 employees, including officers, clerks, and junior associates, to enhance operations and services across the country [1][3][4] Recruitment Details - SBI aims to hire 3,500 officers this fiscal year, having already recruited 505 Probationary Officers (POs) in June [1][3][7] - The recruitment process for POs involves a three-stage assessment: preliminaries, mains, and a psychometric test followed by interviews [7] - SBI has also selected around 1,300 staff for specialist officer roles in IT and cybersecurity [7] Gender Diversity Initiatives - SBI has set a target to increase the female workforce to 30% over the next five years, currently standing at 27% overall and 33% among frontline staff [4][5] - The bank is implementing measures such as creche allowances for working mothers, family connect programs, and training for women returning from maternity or extended leave [6] - The "Empower Her" initiative aims to mentor and groom women for leadership roles through structured programs [6][7]