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SBI PO Complete Guide

The SBI PO (Probationary Officer) exam is a prestigious annual recruitment process by the State Bank of India for entry-level management positions. The selection includes a prelims exam, mains exam, and interview, with a promotion path leading to senior management roles. The basic pay starts at ₹41,960, with a gross monthly salary ranging from ₹65,000 to ₹75,000, along with various perks.

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SBI PO Complete Guide

The SBI PO (Probationary Officer) exam is a prestigious annual recruitment process by the State Bank of India for entry-level management positions. The selection includes a prelims exam, mains exam, and interview, with a promotion path leading to senior management roles. The basic pay starts at ₹41,960, with a gross monthly salary ranging from ₹65,000 to ₹75,000, along with various perks.

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SBI PO Complete Guide

What is SBI PO?


The SBI PO (Probationary Officer) is one of the most prestigious banking exams in India.
Conducted annually by the State Bank of India, it recruits entry-level officers (management
cadre) for its branches across India.

Post Details
Post Name: Probationary Officer (PO)
Job Profile: General banking, customer service, loan processing, account management, team
leadership, and business growth.
Training Period: 2 years
Postings: Anywhere in India (transferable job)

Group & Classification


Group: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)
Classification: Equivalent to a Group B gazetted officer in authority and pay.
Note: SBI PO is not a government employee post, but a public sector officer.

Promotion Path
Assistant Manager (PO) → Deputy Manager → Manager → Chief Manager → Assistant
General Manager → Deputy General Manager → General Manager → Chief General Manager
→ MD/Chairman

Salary & Perks


Basic Pay: ₹41,960/- (with 4 advance increments)
Gross Monthly Salary: ₹65,000–₹75,000 approx.
Perks: Lease rental, travel allowance, medical, petrol, mobile, furniture allowance etc.

Selection Process
1. Prelims Exam (Qualifying):
- English, Quant, Reasoning (100 marks)
- Duration: 1 hour

2. Mains Exam:
- Objective: 200 marks
- Descriptive (Essay + Letter): 50 marks
- Total: 250 marks

3. Interview:
- Group Exercise: 20 marks
- Personal Interview: 30 marks

Final Selection = Mains (75%) + Interview (25%)

Interview Details
Location: Major cities
Panel: 4–5 SBI officials
Duration: 10–20 minutes
Common Questions:
- Why banking after MBA?
- Role of RBI, CRR, SLR, etc.
- How will you contribute to SBI?
- Recent banking developments

Important 2025 Timeline (Tentative)


Notification: September 2025
Prelims: November 2025
Mains: December 2025
Interview: Feb–Mar 2026
Final Result: April 2026

Preparation Tips
- Prelims: Speed & Accuracy
- Mains: Deep understanding + GA
- Descriptive: Weekly writing
- Interview: Self-awareness + Banking terms + Confidence

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