Group 1 - Major state-owned banks in China, including Agricultural Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Bank of China, have collectively announced over 70,000 campus recruitment positions for the 2026 graduating class [2][4] - Agricultural Bank of China has the highest recruitment numbers with approximately 21,000 positions, followed by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China with about 20,320, China Construction Bank with around 16,880, and Bank of China with approximately 13,280 [2] - The demand for talent in domestic branches is significant, with various positions available in headquarters, subsidiaries, and overseas institutions [2][4] Group 2 - The recruitment focus is heavily on emerging technologies such as AI and big data, with banks seeking professionals in system development, application research, information security, and data analysis [4][5] - Banks are increasingly looking for hybrid talents who understand both technology and finance, with initiatives like STEM+Finance programs aimed at attracting students with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [4][6] - The competition for banking positions has intensified, with many high-caliber graduates from prestigious universities applying for roles, leading to a phenomenon of "degree inflation" in the industry [6][7] Group 3 - Despite the high number of positions, the overall recruitment scale has slightly decreased compared to the previous year, reflecting the banks' digital transformation and cost-reduction strategies [6][7] - The nature of entry-level positions often requires practical skills and can be repetitive, which may lead to dissatisfaction among new hires and higher turnover rates [6][7] - To improve talent retention, banks are encouraged to develop clear career progression paths and enhance the appeal of entry-level roles through differentiated incentives and job rotation opportunities [7]