Most young graduates these days are taking to finance as their first choice as a career. The reasons are obvious; with the country’s rising young population and the entrepreneurs getting more exposure and opportunities, we need the financial system to do their bit. That’s where the banks come into play, with such a lot of people applying to be a part of the story, a career in banking is a step to a glorious future.
The best part is that the banks have turned tech savvy. No, we are not talking about the private ones; it’s the public sector banks that are leading the tech revolution. Leading the pack is State Bank of India, which literally is the Banker to every Indian and claims rightly to be Bankers to Digital India.
SBI, India’s only bank to be listed among the Fortune 500 companies, has its presence across the globe with over 17000 branches in India and over 190 offices in 36 countries. The Bank employs over 3 lakh people serving over 500 million customers. And now, they have opened up their awe- inspiring gates to the young professionals aspiring to make a career in banking. It’s a fact that SBI is one of the most sought after recruiters in the country with maximum applications for its Probationary Officers’ role.
The selection is based on a written test followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. Successful candidates are taken on board, subject to their fulfilling the eligibility conditions laid down by the bank.
So what makes SBI tick with the younger generation? It is one of the best paymasters in the industry starting between 7.55 lacs and 12.93 lacs per annum. Added to that, you get global exposure if you get to work in any of Bank’s international branches.
Life at SBI is overall vibrant, especially with its training programs that are offered in tie-up with Harvard and the like. Training and development are integral to the career and growth of the individual and SBI makes it happen. Not to mention, the cross functional exposures, meritocratic culture, special privileges like sabbatical and rural opportunities, where else can you join as an Officer and grow to be the Deputy Managing Director? It is all happening at SBI.
As you read this, thousands of young and energetic youngsters are understanding the roles and applying for the 2200 Probationary Officer vacancies at State Bank of India here
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