What are the important points related to SBI PO vacancy?

Few important points related to SBI PO vacancy are given below: SBI PO vacancy reserved for the OBC category are available only to the Non-Creamy Layer OBC Creamy Layer OBC candidates should indicate their category as General SBI PO vacancy for PWD category candidates are reserved horizontally PWD categories under clauses 'd' & 'e' of Section 34 (i) of RPWD Act 2016 are Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness (MI), Multiple Disabilities (multiple disabilities amongst LD, VI, HI, SLD & MI) Reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in recruitment is governed by the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pensions, Government of India

How many SBI PO 2025 vacancies were announced?

A total of 541 vacancies were announced for SBI PO 2025 exam. The vacancy break-up is given below. Category Regular Backlog SC 75 5 ST 37 36 OBC 135 - EWS 50 - UR 203 - Total 500 41

What is SBI PO Salary Slip?

SBI PO salary slip help candidates to know the break-up between the gross pay, allowances, deductions and net pay. The gross SBI PO salary will be the sum of your basic pay and allowances. From the gross pay, if you take out the deductions, you can come to know the net SBI PO salary in hand per month. Also, you can check the break up of allowances clearly from the SBI PO salary slip 2024. Thus, the SBI PO salary slip will give you a clear idea regarding the emoluments. SBI PO salary slip is given below. Particulars of SBI PO Salary Slip 2024 Amount Basic Pay INR 48480 (plus 4 advance increments) Special Allowance INR 14967 Dearness Allowance INR 14336 City Compensatory Allowance INR 2300 Learning Allowance INR 850 House Rent Allowance INR 5648 Gross SBI PO Salary INR 94581 (approx.) Deduction (PF / Income Tax / Professional Tax / Pension) INR 9617 Net SBI PO Salary in hand 2024 Rs.84964 (approx.)

What is the medical insurance amount given to SBI PO?

SBI PO gets 100 per cent medical coverage and dependent family gets 75 per cent coverage. The allowances offered to candidates are given below. SBI PO Salary Allowances Allowance Amount Dearness Allowance 19.83% of the Basic Pay City Compensatory Allowance 3–4% depending on location House Rent Allowance 7–9% depending on Place of Posting Furniture Allowance INR 1,20,000 Medical Insurance 100% covered for employee | 75% covered for dependent family Travelling Allowance AC 2-tier fare is reimbursed to the employee for official travels Petrol Allowance INR 1,100 – 1,250 Newspaper Allowance, Entertainment Allowance, Books Allowance, etc. Varies based on Cadre

Can I prepare for SBI PO exam through self-study?

You can prepare for SBI PO exam through self-study. However, to understand the techniques of solving questions it is always advised to take coaching.

Are there any special incentives or bonuses for SBI PO employees who excel in their performance?

SSC CPO scores of candidates are calculated in the following way. For each correct answer, candidates score one mark For the wrong answer, 0.25 marks were deducted

What is SBI PO merit list?

SBI PO merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the mains exam and interview & GE. Tie-breaking formula is applied to prepare the merit list along with other factors such as cut off marks, number of applicants, and more. The merit list is made available in PDF format along with the category-wise rank and state-wise rank of each applicant.

What are the factors affecting SBI PO cut off?

SBI PO cut-off marks are calculated based on the exam difficulty. It also depends on the number of vacancies. SBI PO cutoff is also based on the number of appeared candidates.

What is the importance of SBI PO salary in recruitment?

For Banking aspirants, SBI PO is one of the most sought-after jobs, considering the salary and career growth. The salary structure is released by SBI in the official notification PDF.Besides the basic SBI Scale 1 salary, candidates are also given various allowances, perks, and benefits. SBI PO is responsible for multiple operations such as finance, accounting, billing, investment, revenue collection, etc.

What is the full form of SBI PO?

SBI PO full form stands for State Bank of India Probationary Officer recruitment. This is one of the most sought-after exams among graduates. SBI releases vacancies for PO annually to fulfill manpower requirements among its branches.

What is the eligibility criteria for SBI PO?

The age limit for applying to SBI PO was between 21 and 30 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided to candidates belonging to reserved category.The educational qualification prescribed for SBI PO is Graduation. Final year Graduation candidates can apply provisionally provided they need to submit the pass Certificate of degree exam at the time of interview. Candidates holding Integrated Dual Degree (IDD) can also apply. Candidates possessing qualifications such as Medical, Engineering, Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant can also apply.There are also restrictions in the number of attempts. The number of attempts for General category is 4, General (PwD) category is 7, OBC is 7, OBC (PwD) is 7. There is no restriction for SC/ST (PwD). Candidates with a record of default in repayment of loans/ credit card dues / or against whose name adverse reports of CIBIL or other external agencies are available are not eligible for appointment.

What is the process after being selected as SBI PO?

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per Bank’s extant policy, during the probation period. Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time, will be confirmed in the Service of the Bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

What if I am not able to save SBI PO application form details?

In the event of candidates not being able to fill the SBI PO application form data in one go, they can save the data already entered by using the 'Save' button. Candidates need to login with their required credentials to complete the application process. After registration candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through online mode by using debit card/ credit card/ Internet Banking. In case of any problem in filling up the form, payment of fee/ intimation charges or receipt of Admission/call letter, queries can be made on the phone number-022-22820427 (between 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM on working days) or lodge their query on http://cgrs.ibps.in. Candidates should mention ‘Recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India’ in the subject of the mail.

Which post is given to SBI PO at the time of joining?

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per Bank's extant policy, during the probation period. Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time, will be confirmed in the Service of the Bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

What is the probation period of SBI PO?

Candidates selected through SBI PO exam will be on a probation for two years. Candidates during the probation period are subject to continuous assessment. Those who qualify in the assessment as per the standards determined by the bank from time to time will be confirmed to the post of Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The selected candidates at the time of joining are required to sign a bond of INR 2 Lacs. They need to serve for a period of three years or else the bond will be invoked by the bank if the candidate resigns from the service of the bank before expiry of three years from the date of joining.

In which mode is SBI PO exam conducted?

The prelims and mains exams of SBI PO are conducted online. The prelims exam of SBI PO carries a total of 100 marks. The mains exam of SBI PO carries 250 marks. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam. However, the marks of the prelims exam are not counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the prelims exam are called for the mains exam.

What is the process after being selected as SBI PO?

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and may be on probation for two years. They will be subjected to continuous assessment, as per Bank’s extant policy, during the probation period. Those candidates who qualify in the assessment as per standards determined by the Bank from time to time, will be confirmed in the Service of the Bank in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

What is SBI PO psychometric test?

SBI has introduced a Psychometric Test in Phase III of SBI PO exam pattern. The psychometric test is personality profiing of candidates who are selected for Phase III of SBI PO exam. The result of the psychometric test is placed before the interview panel so that they have full understanding of the candidates. SBI PO Psychometric Test determine whether a candidate is psychologically qualified for the position of the banker. The test basically assess logical reasoning, job-specific aptitude, position-specific attributes, personality type, stress management, and much more. Click here to read more on SBI PO Psychometric Test

What is SBI PO job profile?

SBI PO job role includes supervising clerical activities, customer service, processing loans, opening bank accounts, etc. The common tasks of a probationary officer 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.

SBI PO Salary 2026: In Hand Salary, Pay Scale, Salary Slip

Q: What is the revised salary of SBI PO?

Presently, the starting basic pay is INR 48,480 (Plus 4 advance increments) in the scale of 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The official will be eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Contributory Pension Fund i.e., NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, Lease rental facility etc. and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. The approximate CTC at initial scale of at Mumbai Centre is INR 18.67 Lakh.

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 13:13 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

Overview

SBI PO Salary 2026: The SBI PO exam is conducted annually by the State Bank of India. Lakhs of candidates appear for the exam and one of the main reasons is salary. In 2025, the SBI PO salary was revised. The initial basic pay for an SBI PO is INR 56,480. According to the revised Bipartite Settlement, the pay scale of SBI PO is 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 which applies to Junior Management Grade Scale-I.

Candidates are eligible for DA, HRA, CCA, PF, Contributory Pension Fund i.e., NPS, LFC, Medical Facility, Lease rental facility, etc., and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. The approximate CTC of SBI PO at the initial scale of pay at the Mumbai Centre is apprroximate INR 20.43 Lakh. Here, we have explained in detail SBI PO salary, allowances,benefits, and many more.

Table of contents

SBI PO Salary
What is SBI PO Salary Structure?
SBI PO Perks and Allowances
SBI PO Career Growth
SBI PO Vacancies
SBI PO Selection Process 2026
SBI PO Salary FAQs

SBI PO Salary

Candidates selected as Probationary Officers in SBI not only hold a very reputed position but also are entitled to various perks and allowances. The salary of SBI PO is more compared to other public sector banks in the country. SBI PO salary is set as per the Bipartite Settlement. State Bank of India offers one of the best SBI scale 1 salary to the Probationary Officer.

Also Read:

SBI PO Exam Pattern

SBI PO Syllabus

SBI PO In-Hand Salary

SBI PO in hand salary ranges between INR 80,000 to 82,000 per month with the basic pay of INR 48,480. The SBI Probationary Officers are eligible for Lease Rental/ HRA, DA, Medical, CCA and other allowances besides basic pay.

SBI PO Increment

SBI PO salary and in-hand salary is subject to increment every year. On the basis of the period of service, a fixed amount of increment is given to candidates. The increment offered to SBI PO is given below.

Period	Increment (In INR)	Basic Salary (In INR)
First 7 years	2000	62,480
Next 2 years	2340	67,160
Another 7 years	2680	85,920

SBI PO Salary Deduction

SBI PO receives various benefits and allowances and in terms of deductions they can claim while filling the ITR. The deductions in the SBI PO salary structure are given below.

Particulars	Amount (INR)
PF Contribution	5,648
Union Associa Membership	300
Professional Tax	200
Contributory Pension Fund	6,845
Total Deductions	12,993

What is SBI PO Salary Structure?

At present, the starting basic is INR 48,480 (with 4 advance increments). SBI PO pay scale is INR 36,000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. The post is of Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The official will also be eligible for DA, HRA/Lease rental, CCA, Medical, and other allowances & perquisites as per rules in force from time to time. Candidates working as SBI PO earn a higher take-home salary than any other bank PO. They get more allowances as well. SBI PO salary also differs on the place of posting. The employees posted in metropolitian cities get higher pay. Candidates are also entitled to PF, LTC, etc.

Also Read: SBI PO Vacancies

SBI PO Perks and Allowances

Some of the SBI PO perks and allowances are given below:

Basic Pay	INR 41,960 (with 4 advance increments). The pay scale is INR 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840
Dearness Allowance	DA is revised every quarter and is calculated based on CPI (Consumer Price Index). Currently, DA is 46.9 per cent of the basic pay
City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)	CCA varies with the place of posting of 4 per cent or 3 per cent
Leased House Accommodation	SBI PO is entitled to take a house on lease. The amount of which varies with posting between a minimum of INR 8000 (in rural areas) and a maximum of INR 29, 500 (In Mumbai)
Furniture Allowance	INR 12,0000 for the purchase of furniture
Medical Insurance	100 per cent of medical coverage for SBI employees and 75 per cent for their family members
Travelling Allowance	For official travels, reimbursement of AC 2-tier fare is provided
Petrol	50 Lts (For 2 wheelers) Or 55 Lts (For 4 Wheeler) Or Approx. INR 1100-1250 if you do not have 2/4 wheelers (conveyance allowance)

SBI PO Job Profile

The job profile of SBI PO is given below:

Given basic training about banking awareness
Need to sign a bond of INR 2 lakhs
Employees need to server for three years
Probation period is two years

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SBI PO Preparation Tips

SBI PO Books

SBI PO Career Growth

SBI offers immense growth opportunities to candidates. Candidates joining as PO can reach up to the level of Chairman. The promotion hierarchy of SBI PO is given below:

SBI PO Promotion Hierarchy

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)

SBI PO Salary: Know the Annual Package

SBI PO salary is the highest among all the public sector banks in India. SBI offers a total compensation or salary package. This depends on the place of posting and various other factors.The Probationary officers of an SBI are eligible for Lease Rental/HRA, DA, Medical, CCA and other allowances besides basic pay. Also, the amount differs or varies with the location of the job posting.

Also Read: SBI PO Selection Process

SBI PO Vacancies

SBI PO vacancies 2026 will be released along with the notification. The vacancies will be released state-wise and category-wise. In 2025, a total of 541 vacancies were announced. Candidates are selected for the recruitment exam as per the vacancies. SBI PO vacancies are given below.

Category	Regular	Backlog
SC	75	5
ST	37	36
OBC	135	-
EWS	50	-
UR	203	-
Total	500	41

SBI PO Selection Process 2026

The State Bank of India conducts SBI PO exam to select candidates for the posts of Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees. The recruitment process will begin with the release of SBI PO notification. Interested candidates need to apply online for the SBI PO exam. The selection process of SBI PO comprises Preliminary, Mains), and Phase III Psychometric Test, Interview and Group Exercises. The selection process of SBI PO is given below:

Applying for SBI PO
Release of SBI PO Admit Card
Appearing in SBI PO Exam
Declaration of SBI PO Result
SBI PO Final Selection
Psychometric test

On joining, the selected candidates will be designated as Probationary Officers and will be on probation for two years. Their performance will be evaluated during the probation period before confirmation. Candidates who excel in their performance will be promoted to the next grade, Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II).

About SBI SO psychometric test
SBI has introduced psychometric test in the selection process of SBI PO exam. The psychometric test is conducted for personality profiling for those candidates who will be shortlisted for Phase 3. The performance of candidates in the psychometric test will be placed before the interview panel to have a through perspective on the candidates.

When candidates are selected, they join the SBI Bank as a Probationary Officer and will serve the probation period of two years. During this time, their performance will be evaluated as per the current policy of the bank. Those candidates who meet the required standards set by the bank will be confirmed as permanent employees in Junior Management Grade Scale-I.