This week’s banking round-up covers key developments across Public Sector and regional rural banks. UCO Bank officers staged a dharna in Bhagalpur over stress and guideline violations, while employees in Bank of Baroda, PNB, and Indian Bank raised concerns about promotions, workload, branch closures and pressure-driven work environments. The All India We Bankers Officers’ Association (AIWBOA) also raised concerns over 16% interest charged on recovered Travel Allowance bills at PNB. AIBOBOU also filed a writ petition in the Rajasthan High Court regarding Bank of Baroda’s GEMS promotion system. Reports from Indian Bank pointed to forced targets, verbal intimidation and transfer threats. Meanwhile, RRBs faced scrutiny over delays in 12th BPS benefits and irregular transfer norms. Here’s the complete round-up of major updates across the banking sector.

Odisha Grameen Bank Customer Service Associates flag forced gold-purity checks violating 12th BPS, highlighting rising workload pressure and widening gaps in HR compliance.

Indian Overseas Bank suspended Assistant Manager on probation after he recorded alleged abuse by senior officers and filed a police complaint, citing himself as a victim of misbehaviour.

Conciliation proceedings on All India Regional Rural Bank Employees Association demands were held in Delhi. Key authorities reviewed implementation gaps and advised strict timelines.

Punjab & Sind Bank has invited applications for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Relationship Managers, but uncertainty over mergers and privatisation is discouraging jobseekers. The lack of clarity from the government is creating distrust and making it harder to attract talent.

Indian Bank staff allege late-night meetings, forced account openings, insurance pushing, and toxic HR practices despite DFS advisories, triggering widespread unrest across zones.

From the ongoing discussions over NPS fund choice in State Bank of India to Punjab National Bank’s full TDS absorption for employees — the week saw diverse developments shaping India’s banking sector. Karnataka Grameena Bank’s two-day strike, the RBI’s new silver loan policy, and rising concerns over dormant Jan Dhan accounts added to the sector’s pulse. Here’s the complete round-up of major updates across the banking sector.

The Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank officers’ federation has reported an alleged attack on a loan recovery official in Uttar Pradesh, urging authorities to take swift action. The group says the incident has raised safety concerns among bank staff in the district.

Alert bank staff in Pathanamthitta prevented a ₹45 lakh cyber fraud attempt when an elderly customer was tricked by fraudsters posing as officials.

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