State Bank Officers Training Scheme (SBOTS) - 29th Batch

sbp.org.pk; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 458,000 - 915,000; Full time

Job summary

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) invites applications for the position of Assistant Director (OG-2) under SBOTS-29th Batch. The roles are based in Karachi, with eligibility requiring 16 years of education across many fields and HEC recognition.

Online applications close on 14 September 2026, followed by tests, interviews, and mandatory pre-induction training at NIBAF Islamabad before joining SBP. During training, a monthly stipend of Rs 41,000 is paid; after successful training, appointment as

Qualifications

• Master’s, Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with 16 years of education in relevant fields.
• Eligible disciplines include Business Admin, Economics, Finance, Accounting, IT, Data Sciences, Mathematics, Law, and related areas.
• Degrees must be from HEC recognized Pakistani or foreign institutions; foreign degrees require equivalence from HEC.

Responsibilities

• Shortlisted candidates undergo written test, group discussion/psychometric testing and panel interview.
• Pre-induction training at NIBAF Pakistan (Islamabad) as Trainees, with eventual appointment as Assistant Director (OG-2) in Karachi.

Education

16 years education

HEC equivalence certificate (foreign degree)

Job description

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for young, talented, and energetic candidates for the positions of Assistant Director (OG-2) under State Bank Officers Training Scheme (SBOTS) - 29 th Batch. The Bank offers rewarding and challenging careers, especially in the following areas:

• Monetary Policy
• Macroeconomic Research and Data
• Financial Markets and Foreign Exchange Reserve Management
• Banking Policy and Supervision
• Islamic Finance
• Information Technology, Finance & Risk Management, Internal Audit, External Communications, Strategic Planning and Human Resources

The positions are based in Karachi.

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s, Bachelor’s or equivalent degree with 16 years of education with at least 60 percent marks where percentages apply or 2.5 out of 4.0 or 3.5 out of 5.0 where GPA system is applicable from HEC recognized Pakistani and Foreign institutions in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Statistics, Data Sciences, Actuarial Sciences, Accounting, Computer Sciences, Information Systems and Technology, Mathematics, Human Resource Management, Agriculture Management (other than BSC or MSC in agriculture), Islamic Banking & Finance, Law, Media & Culture Studies, Philosophy and Physics. In case of foreign degree, equivalence certificate from HEC would be required.

Application and Testing Procedure

• Interested Pakistani citizens (including Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan) meeting above eligibility criteria are required to visit SBP website ( https://www.sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp ) and follow the procedure for submission of online application ( https://career.sbp.org.pk/login ). The Careers Page may also be accessed by scanning the QR Code given at the right.
• Age will be considered as per CNIC.
• Applications devoid of the required information and details like photograph, date of birth, or any other important information, will not be shortlisted. Applications not in accordance with defined requirements/criteria in the advertisement will not be entertained.
• Last date of submission of applications is September 14 th , 2026. Applications submitted in person or through e-mail will not be entertained.
• Pre-induction written test will be conducted at designated centers through the Testing Agency who will intimate shortlisted candidates through SMS, and send admit cards at their postal addresses as well as upload them on its website, to appear in the written test. No fee is required to be paid for the test.
• Details of candidates qualifying the written test will be uploaded by the Testing Agency on its website.
• For any queries or complaints, please contact SBP at [e-mail].

Selection Procedure

The candidates shortlisted on the basis of written test and meeting other eligibility criteria will be invited for further selection process including group discussion/psychometric testing and panel interview. Candidates will be required to bring original educational/professional documents, Equivalence Certificate from HEC (in case of foreign qualification), Domicile and CNIC.

Any candidate who misinforms, attempts to influence the recruitment process in any manner, tries to obtain support for his/her candidature by inappropriate means or tampers with evidence of his/her age, educational and other certificates, shall be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank; even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. Candidate who fails to provide the required information or documents or does not meet the specified criteria as per advertisement shall be disqualified from the current drive.

Pre-Induction Training

After successfully completing all pre-induction formalities as per rules of the Bank including medical and psychological examinations, as well as providing proof of completed education, the selected candidates shall undergo Applied Focused Theoretical Training (residential) at National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) Pakistan at Islamabad as Trainees. The trainees who successfully complete and qualify the training will be offered appointment as Assistant Director (OG-2) at SBP, located in Karachi.

Compensation Package

• Until induction in the Bank, the trainees shall be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 41,000.
• Upon successful completion of the training, the trainees will be offered appointment as Assistant Director (OG-2) at monthly monetized salary of Rs 82,000 along with other allowances/benefits in the salary scale of OG-2 as per Bank rules.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, candidates from minorities, transgender persons and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.