Mobile commerce platform Paytm on Monday said it will hire about 3,000 employees for its payment bank operations by June next year. In August, Reserve bank of India (RBI) gave an ‘in principle’ approval to 11 entities to run payment banks, including Reliance Industries, Airtel M Commerce Services, Vodafone m-pesa, Tech Mahindra, and Idea Cellular’s promoter Aditya Birla Nuvo. The Alibaba-backed firm is expected to start its payment bank operations next year. The entities have 18 months to start operations. Also Read - Paytm app back on Google Play after short pulldown concerning policy violations

“Hiring for Paytm’s Payment Bank is a key focus area. We have planned to get on board about 3,000 people from banking and non-banking backgrounds like FMCG, telecom, consulting etc,” Paytm Vice President Amit Sinha said in a statement. Paytm will draw on the expertise of a wide cross-section of sectors, he added. Also Read - Paytm All-in-One Portable Android Smart POS device launched, introductory monthly rental is Rs 499

He said payment banks would also require a significant work force for field jobs and the company will add additional workforce from third-party agencies. “The majority of the employees will be brought in for technology roles and requirements,” he said. Payment banks will cater to individuals and small businesses and are being set up to accept demand deposits, remittance services, Internet banking and other specified services. They will be allowed to issue ATM/ debit cards and other prepaid payment instruments, but not credit cards. They will not be allowed to undertake lending services and non resident Indians will not be allowed to open accounts.