Can you tell me in detail about the work/job profile for PO (Probationary Officer) Post in SBI (State Bank of India) as I want to check it before applying for the post?

PO (Probationary Officer) is the entry-level position where you are trained in the basic banking tasks and then you will be appointed as Assistant Manager. Basically, it is the beginner phase to get the higher designation.


The SBI PO job profile is one of the most coveted and responsible job profiles, where one will work at operations, regulatory and marketing aspects.


SBI PO Job Profile

After joining, one is subject to a probation period of 2 years. This is like a training phase where they get to learn about various aspects of banking procedures.

Some of the tasks include - Gaining practical knowledge of various banking aspects, Customer Services (which may range from passbook printing to account opening and much more), supervision of clerical work, Loan Processing, etc.

During the probation period, training is given in various fields, which include - Retail (Personal) Banking, Advances, Rural Banking (Agriculture training), etc.

One is sent directly to the allotted branch, a day after reporting in the regional office of the allotted circle. One gets to learn the banking procedures while working in the branch itself.

Specialised training at the SBI training institutes is also conducted during the probation period.

After the probation period, one needs to undergo a screening procedure, qualifying which one will be confirmed as Officer Middle Management Grade Scale-II.


SBI PO Career Growth & Promotion

SBI offers immense growth opportunities.

Promotions in SBI follow the under mentioned path -
Probationary Officer (Assistant Manager, JMGS - I)
Deputy Manager (MMGS)
Manager (MMGS)
Chief Manager (MMGS)
Assistant General Manager (SMGS)
Deputy General Manager (TEGS)
Chief General Manager (TEGS)
General Manager (TEGS)
The promotion policy of SBI provides an opportunity to the commendable and very brilliant officers to reach the top management Grade in a reasonably quick time.
SBI also offers foreign postings to selected officers based on their performances. It has over 190 foreign offices in 36 different countries.