A REGIONAL INVESTIGATION OF EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION IN SELECTED PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS IN GUJARAT

This descriptive study investigates employee job satisfaction in selected public sector banks across Gujarat.Using a convenient sampling method, the researcher targeted three major banks-SBI, BOB, and PNB-based on their market capitalization.Data was collected from 17 municipal corporations.A total of 1,020 responses were initially gathered using a scale questionnaire.After data cleaning, the final sample size was reduced to 1005.Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation through Microsoft Excel and SPSS 20.The study found that job satisfaction is negatively related to locus of control but positively related to training, development, and technology, all with statistically significant correlations.Strong interrelationships among these variables highlight the importance of internal beliefs and organizational support in shaping employee satisfaction in the banking sector.