SBI Officers at Panchkula Office File Complaint Against DGM for Misconduct

A letter is going viral on social media. The letter has been written against misconduct by SBI DGM at Panchkula.

A group of employees at the Administrative Office (AO), Panchkula, State Bank of India (SBI), has submitted a serious complaint to the SBI Officers’ Association, Local Head Office, Chandigarh, alleging harassment and abuse by the Deputy General Manager (DGM) of Business & Operations, Mr. Rohit S. Kashalkar.

In a written complaint dated June 24, 2025, the staff accused the DGM of repeatedly using abusive, threatening, and insulting language toward employees, including senior officers such as AGMs and Chief Managers. The staff members claimed that Mr. Kashalkar regularly shouted at and humiliated staff, creating a toxic and unsafe work environment.

Verbal Abuse and Threats Highlighted

The letter said that DGM used several derogatory words such as:

• “उठा के पटक दूँगा” (I’ll slam you down)
• “सारा का सारा AO स्टाफ एडा है” (All AO staff is useless)
• “गर्दन से पकड़ के लाओ” (Drag them in by the neck)
• “तुम सब कचरे हो” (You all are trash)
• “Get out of my cabin”

Employees also mentioned that the DGM asked one officer to forcibly remove another officer of the same rank from his cabin. The staff reported that this constant abuse had deeply affected their mental health, with some even experiencing suicidal thoughts.

The DGM allegedly made repeated comments like, “बैंक ने मेरी ट्रांसफर चॉइस पर नहीं की, जीने तो मैं तुमको भी नहीं दूँगा”, which they said was meant to create fear and panic among employees. The complaint stated that such behavior had severely impacted the dignity, morale, and smooth functioning of the office.

Staff Demand Action

All staff members signed the complaint and requested the Officers’ Association to take the matter to higher authorities. They have urged that necessary action be taken to restore a respectful and professional work environment at the Panchkula office.

The issue highlights growing concerns about workplace harassment in government and banking institutions, with employees calling for accountability at all levels of management.