Role stress is the stress experienced by the persons because of their role (job) in the organization. They assume a role based on the expectation of the self and others at work place. Organizations are an important source of stress, and employees’ workloads and professional deadlines have increased manifold. The employees in public sector and private sector banks are experiencing role stress at the work place. Main objective of the study is to compare the factors causing stress among employees in public and private sector banks.