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An IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) is recruited as a Scale I Officer (Assistant Manager) in Public Sector Banks through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).

Official Website:
https://www.ibps.in

An IBPS PO is responsible for:

• Branch operations management
• Loan processing and credit appraisal
• Customer grievance handling
• Supervising clerical staff
• Ensuring banking compliance
• Authorizing financial transactions

After completing a 2-year probation period, the officer is confirmed as Assistant Manager.

During probation, candidates receive:

• Banking software training
• Core banking operations training
• Documentation & compliance training
• Credit risk training
• Customer handling exposure

An IBPS PO’s day typically includes:

• Approving loans
• Verifying KYC documents
• Monitoring branch cash operations
• Handling customer complaints
• Cross-selling bank products
• Supervising clerical operations
• Preparing reports for senior management

IBPS PO is a managerial officer role, not clerical.

An IBPS PO may work in:

• Retail Banking
• Corporate Banking
• MSME Department
• Agriculture Loans
• Treasury
• Forex
• Risk & Compliance
• Recovery
• Government Schemes

Public Sector Banks follow a Scale system:

Promotion depends on:

• Performance
• Seniority
• Internal promotional exams

After 2 Years → Assistant Manager (Confirmed)
After 3–5 Years → Deputy Manager
After 6–10 Years → Branch Manager
After 10–15 Years → Chief Manager
Long Term → AGM → DGM → GM

Yes, IBPS PO can reach General Manager level.

For full starting salary breakdown, read:
IBPS PO Salary 2026
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-salary-2026

Approximate salary growth:

For preparation strategy:
IBPS PO 2026 Preparation Strategy
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-preparation-strategy

• Transfers possible across India
• Rural posting likely in early years
• Depends on bank requirement

No. IBPS PO is a Scale I officer in Public Sector Banks but not a gazetted officer.

Yes. After probation, the job becomes permanent.

• High starting salary
• Strong promotion structure
• Job security
• Pension under NPS
• Leadership exposure
• Social prestige

IBPS PO Exam Calendar 2026
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-exam-calendar-official-prelims-and-mains-dates-notification-timeline-pdf-download-schedule-and-complete-strategy-guide

IBPS PO Syllabus
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-syllabus

IBPS PO Preparation Guide
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/ibps-po-2026-preparation-strategy

Upcoming Government Exams
https://www.mahendras.org/blogs/upcoming-government-exams-2026-27-complete-list-of-bank-ssc-railways-upsc-teaching-and-state-exams

IBPS PO works as Assistant Manager handling branch operations, loans, and compliance.

2 years.

Usually 6–10 years.

Moderate to high depending on location.

General Manager (Scale VII).

Through long-term promotion track in public sector banks.

Yes.

Yes under NPS scheme.

Yes in terms of authority and salary.