Public sector banks in India are focusing on improving their performance appraisal systems. Several banks have recently changed or are in the process of changing their PAS. The document then provides details on the performance appraisal processes and systems of several large public sector banks in India like State Bank of India, Allahabad Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Union Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank. It explains the key factors that are assessed in employee performance reviews at these banks including behavior, implementation of guidelines, critical performances, work analysis, responsibility, self-improvement, and more. Rewards are provided to high performing employees. However, the performance appraisal systems of most public sector banks are still historically focused and lack emphasis on future growth