What bank looks for in job applicant ?

What bank looks for in job applicant is one of the most debated & sought after question for the candidates trying to join the banking sector. Every bank has different bench marks. Also public sector banks differ in their recruitment approach from new private sector banks.

However following capabilities/abilities, every bank look for in the new employees: -

1. Ability to lead and work in teams as required.

2. Ability to lead, manage, train the team to achieve targets.

3. Ability to grasp information and to convey it in a meaningful manner.

4. Ability to optimum utilization of resources and commitment to meet deadlines.

5. Ability to comprehend needs of customers and to respond appropriately

Keep a clean track record to get a job

Employers are looking into the personal background. besides looking at experience, qualification, competence and communication skills of the candidates. HR firms are even seeking police verification wherever possible. Since fake qualification and experience documents have become frequent, companies go in for a thorough verification of backgrounds of the job seekers.


Growing hacking, cyber crimes, companies are becoming increasingly vigilant while employing staff. Companies are looking to recruit only efficient and reliable hands to avoid hiring employees who may either not be dependable or even have a doubtful background.


Ensure that you provide correct details in your resume and also keep a clean track record to get into a good job.

Public sector banks to hire 20,000

Public sector banks (PSBs) are expected to hire 20,000 in 2008-09.In 2007-08, the PSBs had hired over 15,000.

Hiring is expected to go up in 2008-09 due to increase in business opportunities in retail banking, marketing and expansion in rural banking.

The hiring is getting broad-based bringing in specialists along with generalists. For instance, Indian Bank and IDBI are currently looking for specialist officers such as Chartered Accountants, computer, law, industrial development officers, treasury, corporate and SME experts.

Banks looking for recovery officers

Now banks are also looking to hire large number of recovery officers on contract basis to ensure soft recovery of loans, and this is a major step taken to counter increasing reports of high-handedness by private recovery agents.

Reserve Bank of India has recently warned banks that it would not hesitate to ban them from hiring recovery agents if abusive practices persisted.

State bank of India has already advertised for 3,000 marketing and recovery officers in the age group of 21-30 years