State Bank Officers Training Scheme (SBOTS) – 25th Batch | Assistant Director (OG-2) Careers at SBP

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced one of the most prestigious career opportunities for young, talented, and ambitious individuals through the State Bank Officers Training Scheme (SBOTS) – 25th Batch. Under this program, candidates will be inducted as Assistant Directors (OG-2) after completing professional training, offering a strong foundation for a successful career in Pakistan’s central banking system.

This scheme is designed to develop future leaders for Pakistan’s financial, economic, and policy-making institutions.

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🏦 About the Program

Scheme Name: State Bank Officers Training Scheme (SBOTS) – 25th Batch

Post Title: Assistant Director (OG-2)

Organization: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)

Job Location: Karachi

Employment Type: Permanent (after training)

SBOTS provides structured training, professional development, and long-term career growth in key national sectors.

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📌 Key Career Areas

Selected candidates may be placed in the following strategic departments:

Monetary Policy

Macroeconomic Research & Data

Financial Markets & Foreign Exchange Reserves

Banking Policy & Supervision

Development Finance & Islamic Banking

Financial Inclusion & Digital Payment Systems

Information Technology

Human Resources

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🎓 Eligibility Criteria

📚 Qualification

Applicants must have 16 years of education with at least:

60% marks, or

2.5 CGPA (out of 4.0), or

3.5 CGPA (out of 5.0)

from HEC-recognized Pakistani institutions in the following fields:

Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Statistics, Data Sciences, Actuarial Sciences, Accounting, Computer Sciences, Information Systems & Technology, Mathematics, Human Resource Management, Agriculture Management (excluding BSc/MSc Agriculture), Islamic Banking & Finance, Law, Media & Culture Studies, Philosophy, Physics.

Foreign degree holders must provide an HEC equivalence certificate.

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🎯 Age Limit

Maximum Age: 26 years

Age Relaxation:

+3 years for:

Females

Transgender persons

Minorities

Candidates from Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK, Northern Areas, and former FATA regions

+5 years for:

Employees of SBP and its subsidiaries

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📝 Application Procedure

1. Apply online through NTS

👉 https://www.nts.org.pk

2. Complete the online application form

3. Pay the NTS test fee

4. Print the application form

5. Send the printed form + proof of payment to:

Joint Director (Resource Management)

Human Resources Department

State Bank of Pakistan

I. I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi

📅 Last Date to Apply: February 14, 2022

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🧪 Selection Process

Candidates will go through:

1️⃣ Written Test (via NTS)

2️⃣ Shortlisting

3️⃣ Group Discussion / Psychometric Testing

4️⃣ Panel Interview

5️⃣ Document Verification

6️⃣ Medical & Psychological Examination

Final selection will be based on merit + provincial/regional quota as per Government of Pakistan rules.

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🎓 Pre-Induction Training

Selected candidates will undergo Applied Focused Theoretical Training at:

National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF), Islamabad (Residential Training)

After successful completion, candidates will be inducted as Assistant Director (OG-2) in SBP.

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💰 Compensation Package

During Training:

Monthly Stipend: Rs. 41,000

After Training:

Salary: Rs. 82,000 per month (OG-2 scale)

Plus additional benefits as per SBP rules

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🌟 Why Choose SBOTS at SBP?

Joining SBP through SBOTS offers:

✅ Prestigious government career

✅ Central banking exposure

✅ Policy-making experience

✅ Professional training

✅ Strong job security

✅ High salary package

✅ Career growth opportunities

✅ National-level impact

✅ International exposure opportunities

✅ Long-term professional stability

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📢 Final Words

The SBOTS 25th Batch is not just a job — it is a career-building platform for future economists, bankers, policymakers, analysts, technologists, and financial leaders of Pakistan. If you meet the eligibility criteria and dream of serving Pakistan’s financial system, this is your golden opportunity to join the State Bank of Pakistan.

Apply now and take the first step towards a powerful and prestigious career in central banking.