SBI’s Major Recruitment Initiative: 18,000 New Jobs Expected in FY26

In a press conference, CS Shetty, the Chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) has announced that the SBI is going to recruit around 18000 officers in the financial year 2026 for the post of SBI Probationary Officer, SBI Clerk, SBI Local Bank Officer, and SBI System Officer post. 

SBI to hire 18,000 Employees in FY26

The State Bank of India (SBI), which is India’s largest public sector bank and SBI recruitment 2026, is a great job opportunity for freshers who have been looking to build a career in the banking sector as PO, Clerk, LBO or system officer. 

As officially announced by SBI Chairman CS Shetty, the SBI Bank will recruit officers for the following key roles:

Post Category

Estimated Vacancies

Clerical Staff (Junior Associates)

13,500 – 14,000

Probationary Officers (PO) & LBOs

3,000

Specialist/System Officers (SO)

1,600

 

It is important to note that after almost a decade, SBI is recruiting 1,600 system officers which reflects the bank’s ambitious growth plans and commitment to workforce expansion. 

Why is SBI 2026 Recruitment Drive crucial?

Largest hiring after a decade:  with 18,000 vacancies, SBI is making a statement about its ambitious plans for the future.

Boost to Digital Banking: There are a lot of IT and system officers on the list, which shows that the bank is focused on modernizing and digitizing.

Opportunities across India: with vacancies in both clerical and officer grades, candidates from all regions and backgrounds will have opportunities to join India’s most prestigious banking Institution.

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