SBI Announces 2,050 Vacancies Under CBO Recruitment 2026 State Bank of India has announced 2,050 Circle Based Officer vacancies for 2026, with posts distributed across multiple circles and reservation categories, as per the official notification. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/sbi-announces-2050-vacancies-under-cbo-recruitment-2026-35164 #banking

Nationwide General Strike on February 12, 2026: Bank Unions Call for Participation Bank unions have announced participation in the nationwide general strike on February 12, 2026. The strike is called to oppose labour codes and highlight sector-specific demands. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/nationwide-general-strike-on-february-12-2026-bank-unions-call-for-participation-70328 #banking

RRBs’ Unions Participate Widely in All India Strike Demanding 5 Days Banking Week RRB unions across India observed a one-day strike backing UFBU’s demand for a five-day banking week, with widespread branch closures and protests. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/rrbs-unions-participate-widely-in-all-india-strike-demanding-5-days-banking-week-85361 #banking

All India Bank Strike on January 27 Declared Successful by INBOC The All India Bank Strike held on January 27, 2026, received widespread participation across the country. The strike was supported by the Indian National Bank Officers’ Congress (INBOC) demanding implementation of a five-day work week. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/all-india-bank-strike-on-january-27-declared-successful-by-inboc-50454 #banking

5-Day Banking All India Strike: Demand Remains Central, Participation Remains Uneven? The All India Bank Strike highlighted the importance of five-day banking and reducing workload demands, but non participation from several banks and regions exposed financial fears and declining trust in the government if any decision on this demand will be taken or not. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/5-day-banking-all-india-strike-demand-remains-central-participation-remains-uneven-65948 #banking

RRB IPO Plan: Performance-Based Reform or Strategic Privatisation The government’s move to explore IPOs in select Regional Rural Banks has triggered debate over the future of social banking. With Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Kerala RRBs shortlisted based on DFS financial criteria, unions warn that market listing could dilute public ownership and shift RRBs away from their core rural welfare mandate. Subscribe Channel and Watch More: https://youtube.com/shorts/uO_754F0Nxw?si=UdGBelXCJ529U6I2 #banking

‘Implement 5 Days Banking Week Immediately to Avoid Longer Strikes’ Union Leaders Urge Govt After UFBU Protest Several union leaders shared their reactions with Kanal, highlighting employee burnout and work-life imbalance, and urged the Govt to immediately implement the 5 Days Banking Week, stating that failure to act could lead to intensified agitation and longer strikes by bankers in the coming days. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/implement-5-days-banking-week-immediately-to-avoid-longer-strikes-union-leaders-urge-govt-after-ufbu-protest-60770 #banking

*‘Stop the Privatisation of IDBI Bank’ United Forum of Officers and Employees Appeal to the President A petition has been raised that urges the President of India to intervene and stop the proposed privatisation of IDBI Bank. The petition outlines concerns about the impact on depositors, employees and the public interest. It calls for a review and parliamentary debate on the issue. Read More: https://thekanal.in/en-IN/details/stop-the-privatisation-of-idbi-bank-united-forum-of-officers-and-employees-appeal-to-the-president-90719 #banking