Banking has become  one of the most challenging sectors in the country. The Indian banking can be broadly categorized into Nationalized (government owned), Private banks and Specialized banking institutions. The Reserve Bank of India www.rbi.org.in  acts a centralized monitoring body in the Indian financial sector. The different types of banks in India are  State Bank of India and Associates Nationalized Banks, Domestic Private Sector Banks, New Domestic Private Sector Banks, Foreign Banks.

Banking provides well-paid, secure and satisfying career prospects. Openings are available in these banking at various levels, from Bank Clerical to Probationary Officers (PO). Often it is perceived as a career option for commerce/economics students, but in reality, a majority of bank officers are from different streams of education. Bright graduates from any subject can get entry in the Public Sector Banks through an All India Examination conducted by them. The exam is a stepping-stone for a career in the Banking Industry.

State Bank of India (SBI) www.statebankofindia.com is the largest bank of India in terms of profits, assets, deposits branches and employees, investment, NRI deposit schemes etc. The State Bank of India Recruitment Examination is held by Central Recruitment Department (State Bank Group) Madhuli, 2nd Floor, H/2 Shiv Nagar Estate, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai-400018.Tel: 022-26445525 , 26445524 Fax: 022-24935025 Email: Contact Us

This examination is for recruitment of Probationary Officers, Specialist Officers and Clerical grade staff in State Bank of India and its associate banks : State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Indore, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Suarastra, State Bank of Travancore. There is reservation of posts for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and OBC etc.