Volume 1 is the root document for the Performance Management System (PMS).
In 2024, SBI moved much of its HR to the "Project Sampark" portal. However, the logic remains Volume 1. The handbook is now digitized, but the rules haven't changed. The bank is currently negotiating the 14th Bipartite Settlement, which will amend Volume 1 significantly—specifically regarding the workweek (5 days vs. 6 days) and pension updates.
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The SBI HR Handbook Volume 1 serves as the foundational reference for employee lifecycle management—from joining to retirement. While it is exhaustive in covering rules, it reflects the bank’s legacy structure: thorough, rule-bound, and occasionally overwhelming.
With the advent of the SBI HRMS 2.0 (digital transformation) and New Pension Scheme (NPS) rules, Volume 1 is undergoing a silent revolution. The bank is moving toward a dynamic QR-coded digital handbook where employees can scan a code on their ID card to see live updates regarding promotion vacancies and transfer guidelines. Volume 1 is the root document for the
Furthermore, post-COVID policies regarding Work From Home (WFH) for IT officers and hybrid modules are slowly finding codified space in new addendums to Volume 1.
Summary: build an interactive, role-aware companion that turns the static "SBI HR Handbook Volume 1" into actionable workflows, quick-reference tools, and compliance checks for HR staff and managers. With the advent of the SBI HRMS 2
Beyond the basic pay, Volume 1 defines the "Special Allowance," "Dearness Allowance" (DA), and "Leased Accommodation" rules. It clarifies that while DA is revised quarterly based on CPI, the basic pay scale is fixed by bilateral settlements (like the 12th Bipartite Settlement).