If proof were needed that bank jobs are in demand, here’s one: 17 lakh hopefuls for 1,500 probationary officer openings in State Bank of India.
According to SBI sources, this is the highest number of applications the bank has received in recent times.
Despite being “the best” bank employer, in terms of perks and growth opportunities, SBI went beyond the ritual notification to advertising extensively.
SBI is offering for the post a maximum salary of up to Rs 69,000 a month in Mumbai, while it would be around Rs 50,000 in other places.
Exam date
The written examination is set for April 28. As on December 2012, SBI had 212,446 employees, including 81,515 officers.
Public sector banks are expected to recruit more than 60,000 officers and clerks over the next one year to replace retiring staff and support branch expansion.
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