For example, 11000 applications were received for entry level Banking Officers’ positions. About 2600 qualified at the written exam and 50 were finally selected after interview. Those selected receive a 9 months extensive training at NIBAF and 6 months on-the-job training in commercial banks and various departments of the SBP. Middle level managers have also been recruited through the same competitive process.
We have hired more than 20 Chartered and Management Accountants, more than 100 high level IT Professionals including three from Wall Street to fill in our skill gap. Higher educational opportunities are available to staff to improve their academic qualifications or upgrade their professional skills.