Indian Public Sector Banks Hire 13,223

Eight of the 12 public sector banks in India>>> collectively added 13,223 employees in FY26, bringing their combined workforce to over 6.28 lakh. State Bank of India>>> was the largest recruiter, adding 8,905 employees, accounting for nearly 67% of the total increase among the tracked banks. Other significant recruiters included Bank of Baroda>>>, India — Maharashtra>>>, Canara Bank>>>, Punjab National Bank>>>, Bank of India>>>, and Indian Bank>>>. This workforce expansion occurred despite rapid digitalization, indicating that public sector lenders continue to rely on human resources for business expansion, customer servicing, and technology-led transformation. The hiring surge is attributed to improved financial performance, stronger balance sheets, and higher business growth across these banks.