Staff and officers from State Bank of India's Administrative Office (AO) and Regional Business Office (RBO) in Panchkula filed a formal complaint with the State Bank of India Officers' Association at the Local Head Office in Chandigarh on June 24, 2025. In the complaint, the Deputy General Manager (DGM) (Business and Operations) is accused of misconduct, using abusive language, and engaging in behavior that has created a toxic and unhealthy work environment.
Allegations of Misconduct and Abusive Language
According to the complaint letter, the DGM has been accused of using abusive and insulting language towards employees. The staff allege that this behavior extends to senior officers, including Assistant General Managers and Chief Managers (CM).
The letter mentions that the officer has frequently shouted at and threatened staff during office hours. Specific remarks highlighted in the complaint include phrases like "I will slam you to the ground," "All of you are idiots," "The entire AO staff is mad," "Bring him by the neck," "You all are garbage," and “Get out of my cabin.”
Concerns Over Mental Distress and Workplace Safety
The complaint emphasizes how the officer's actions have led to a poisonous workplace culture and a hazardous working environment. Deep emotional suffering, including anxiety, depression, and in certain cases, suicide thoughts, has been reported by staff personnel. Additionally, the petition notes that staff members are afraid to work under the DGM and are afraid to visit the the office due to the hostile atmosphere.
Request for Action
In the letter, the staff members have requested the Officers' Association to take up the matter with higher management. They seek necessary action to restore a safe and respectful work environment at the office.
Association Says Issue Taken Up Immediately with Circle Management
Speaking to Kanal, the association representative stated “Once we received the letter, we immediately took up the issue with the Circle Management. The Circle Management also took necessary action. A General Manager-level officer is heading the investigation.On June 26, an investigation was already conducted by him, and he was present at the office for the whole day.
All the affected members have given their statements to him. The bank has taken necessary action, and we are closely following up the issue. We assure that whatever action is required will be taken because our Circle Management is very particular that such incidents should not happen in any office. The incident was reported just three days ago, and we are monitoring the situation closely. Let us wait and see how it unfolds over the next 2-3 days.”
The complaint by SBI AO/RBO Panchkula staff lists detailed incidents and includes staff signatures, reflecting their collective concerns about the work environment under the current leadership. The issue has been taken up by the association and is currently under internal investigation.
