NTS Jobs in Punjab – State Bank Officers Training (Apply Online)

Full Time
Lahore, Punjab
Posted 1 month ago
55000 PKR / Month

Website National Testing Service (NTS)

🏛️ State Bank Officers Training Scheme (SBOTS): 29th Batch

Assistant Director (OG-2)

The State Bank Officers Training Scheme (SBOTS) isn’t just a job; it’s the primary entry point for top-tier graduates looking to join the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) as Assistant Directors (OG-2). This isn’t your average desk job. It’s a fast-track program that throws you into a mix of intense academic study and hands-on central banking. You’ll be groomed for high-stakes roles in areas like Monetary Policy, Banking Supervision, and the rapidly evolving world of Digital Financial Services. If you want a seat at the table where national economic policy is shaped, while earning a top-bracket salary, this is it.

📋 Role Breakdown

Category	Details
⚔️ Post	Assistant Director (OG-2)
📂 Specializations	Officers are funneled into specialized streams based on their background and SBP’s strategic needs.
🏢 Where you’ll work	While you might test elsewhere, the job is permanently based at SBP Headquarters in Karachi.
🔢 The Numbers	Usually, the bank brings in 25 to 50 officers per batch. It’s a tight, merit-heavy intake.

📍 Testing Centers

Exams are held across the country in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad, Sukkur, and Muzaffarabad.

🎓 Who Can Apply? (Requirements)
📜 The Degree: Master’s or a 4-year Bachelor’s (16 years of education) with minimum 60% marks or a 2.5/4.0 CGPA.
📂 Fields of Study: Business/Public Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Maths, Statistics, Data Science, or IT/Information Systems.
🇵🇰 Nationality: Open to all Pakistani citizens, including those from AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan.

⏳ Age Limits & Relaxations

The standard cutoff is 26 years by the advertisement date. However, there are some important exceptions:

✅ 3-Year Grace Period: Available for female candidates, minorities, and residents of Balochistan, GB, AJK, and ex-FATA.
✅ 5-Year Grace Period: For current employees of SBP or its subsidiaries.

🚀 The Selection Gauntlet

1️⃣ Sign Up: Head to the SBP recruitment portal or the NTS website to get your application in.

2️⃣ The Written Test: Covers Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, and General/Economic Awareness.

3️⃣ The Cut: Shortlisting follows the Federal Government’s provincial/regional quotas.

4️⃣ Deep Dive: Psychological testing, group discussion, and a grueling final panel interview.

5️⃣ NIBAF Training: A 6-month residential training stint in Islamabad before official appointment.

Apply Online via SBP Recruitment Portal

💡 Pro Tip: Spend 70% of your prep time on Analytical Reasoning—it’s usually the “make or break” section for NTS screening.
Last date to apply: 15 days after the advertisement (mid-February 2026)