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SBI PO Salary 2024-25: State Bank of India (SBI) has revised SBI PO salary. According to SBI PO 2024-25 notification, the starting basic pay has been revised to INR 48,480 (Plus four advance increments). SBI PO payscale is INR48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 which is applicable 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 at initial scale of pay at Mumbai Centre is INR 18.67 Lakh.
For Banking aspirants, SBI PO is one of the most sought-after jobs considering the SBI PO salary and career growth option. SBI PO salary structure is released by SBI in the official notification PDF. SBI PO salary is inclusive of multiple benefits and allowances that employees are liable to get. Besides, the basic SBI Scale 1 salary, candidates are also entitled to various allowances, perks, and benefits. The post of Probationary Officer is one of the most demanding and desirable jobs in India. SBI PO is responsible for multiple operations such as finance, accounting, billing, investment, revenue collection, etc. In this article, we have explained in detail SBI PO salary, allowances,benefits, and many more.
Q: Â What is SBI PO Salary?
SBI PO salary is inclusive of multiple benefits and allowances that employees are liable to get. The revised basic SBI PO salary is INR 41,960. Besides, the basic SBI Scale 1 salary, candidates are also entitled to various allowances, perks and benefits. The post is of Junior Management Grade Scale-I. SBI PO pay scale is INR 36,000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. The Gross compensation offered to candidates lies between INR 8.20 Lakhs (minimum) to INR 13.08 lakhs (maximum) per annum. The SBI Probationary Officers are eligible for Lease Rental/ HRA, DA, Medical, CCA and other allowances besides basic pay. The salary of candidates also depends on the place of posting.
Q: Â How does the SBI PO salary compare to private sector bank salaries for similar positions?
The probationary officers working in SBI enjoys a good salary package. The salary of those working in the private sector banks in the same position are offered less salary. The emoluments and benefits given to SBI PO are attractive compared to PO in private sector banks. The revised basic SBI PO salary is INR 41,960. Besides, the basic SBI Scale 1 salary, candidates are also entitled to various allowances, perks, and benefits. The post of Probationary Officer is one of the most demanding and desirable jobs in India. The PO in SBI is responsible for multiple operations such as finance, accounting, billing, investment, revenue collection, etc.
Q: Â What deductions are done in SBI PO salary?
The in-hand salary of a Probationary Officer at the SBI becomes INR 52,820 after deductions from the gross salary which is INR 65,780. The salary of SBI PO after deductions is given below.
Particulars | Amount |
Income Tax | INR 3,290 |
Professional Tax | INR 200 |
PF Contribution | INR 4,196 |
Contributory Pension Fund | INR 5,274 |
Total Deductions | INR 12,960 |
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â Are there any special incentives or bonuses for SBI PO employees who excel in their performance?
SBI provides an annual performance bonus to its employees, including POs, based on their performance during the financial year. The bonus amount is determined by factors such as individual performance, team performance, branch performance, and overall bank performance.
SBI PO Salary 2024
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 2024 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.
SBI PO Salary Structure
At present, the starting basic is INR 41,960 (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 earns 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.
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SBI PO In-Hand Salary
SBI PO in hand salary ranges between INR 52,000 to 55,000 per month with the basic pay of INR 41,960. The Gross compensation received lies between INR 8.20 Lakhs (minimum) to INR 13.08 lakhs (maximum) per annum. The SBI Probationary Officers are eligible for Lease Rental/ HRA, DA, Medical, CCA and other allowances besides basic pay.Â
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.Â
Period | Increment (In INR) | Basic Salary (In INR) |
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First 7 years |
1490 |
36,000 |
Next 2 years |
1740 |
46,430 |
Another 7 years |
1990 |
63,840 |
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 | 4,196 |
Income Tax | 3,290 |
Professional Tax | 200 |
Contributory Pension Fund | 5,274 |
Total Deductions | 12,960 |
Q: Â What is the in-hand salary of a SBI PO?
SBI PO basic salary is INR 48, 480 (with 4 advance increments). This pay scale is applicable for Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The amount varies as per the place of posting. Employees posted in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata get comparatively more. Candidates are also entitled to the following benefits and allowances: Basic Pay Dearness Allowance City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) Leased House Accommodation Furniture Allowance Medical Insurance Travelling Allowance Petrol. The pay scale is INR 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 applicable to Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
Q: Â What is SBI PO salary structure?
SBI PO salary structure is given below. Basic Pay-INR 41,960 Special Allowance-INR 6,881 DA-INR 12,701 Location Allowance-INR 700 Learning Allowance-INR 600 HRA-INR 2,937 Gross Salary-INR 65,780 Deduction (PF/Income Tax/Professional Tax/Pension)-INR 12,960 Net Salary-INR 52,820. The structure of SBI PO salary is given below.
Basic Pay | INR 41,960 |
Special Allowance | INR 6,881 |
DA | INR 12,701 |
Location Allowance | INR 700 |
Learning Allowance | INR 600 |
HRA | INR 2,937 |
Gross Salary | INR 65,780 |
Deduction (PF/Income Tax/Professional Tax/Pension) | INR 12,960 |
Net Salary | INR 52,820 |
Q: Â Is the SBI PO exam difficult?
Q: Â 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.) |
Q: Â What is the starting basic salary of SBI PO?
The initial basic SBI PO salary is INR 41,960 (with four advanced increments). This means PO gets a basic of INR 36000 with an increment of INR 1490 for the next seven years, followed by a basic of INR 46430 with an annual increment of INR 1740 for the next two years, and so on. The maximum basic salary will be INR 63840. The pay scale of a Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee is INR 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. For aspirants seeking jobs in the banking sector, SBI PO is one of the most sought-after job with a considerable career growth option. SBI PO salary is inclusive of multiple benefits and allowances that every employee is liable to get.
Q: Â 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).
SBI PO Perks and Allowances
SBI PO enjoys numerous monthly perks and allowances which is INR 4000 approximately. Candidates also get loans at concessional rates. They are also entitled to leave fare or travel concession. 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:
- Candidates are given training regarding basic banking knowledge before joining through an online course
- They are required to complete the course before joining
- Selected candidates at the time of joining are also required to sign a bond of INR 2 lakhs
- They are required to serve the bank for a minimum period of three years
- The officers will be on probation for two years
- They are subjected to continuous assessment during the probation period
- Candidates meeting the parameters are confirmed in the service
- Those who achieve higher scores are considered for direct placement in the next higher grade, Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) immediately after confirmation
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Q: Â What is the selection process of SBI PO?
SBI PO exam is conducted in three phases-prelims, Mains, and group exercises and interview. The prelims exam comprises English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability. The total marks allotted to the prelims exam are 100. The mains exam comprises both subjective and objective-type tests. The total marks allotted to the mains exam are 250. The final selection is done on the basis of Mains exam and group exercises and interview. Candidates are also required to appear for the psychometric test before group exercises and interview. The performance in the psychometric test is shared with the interview panel. The psychometric test is qualifying in nature. The Group Exercises and Interview carries 50 marks.
Q: Â What are the allowances given to SBI PO?
Candidates selected to the post of Probationary Officers are eligible for DA, HRA/Leave rental, CCA, Medical and other allowances and perquisites. SBI offers a very lucrative salary package compared to other public sector banks. The total package of SBI PO is INR 8.20 Lacs (minimum) and INR 13.08 Lacs (maximum) depending on the place of posting. The details regarding the allowance are given below.
Allowance | Amount |
Dearness Allowance | 26% 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 |
Q: Â What is the probation period of SBI PO?
Q: Â What qualities a candidate should have to get selected for SBI PO in the interview?
Q: Â 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).
Q: Â Do I need to sign bond after getting selected as SBI PO?
The selected candidates at the time of joining are required to execute a Bond for a value of 2.00 Lacs ( Two Lacs only) to serve the Bank for aminimum period of three years. The Bond is invoked by the Bank if the candidate resigns from the service of the Bank before expiry of three years from the date of joining.
SBI PO Vacancy
SBI PO vacancies are announced along with the notification. More than 2000 vacancies are announced for the exam. SBI PO vacancy break-up of last year is given below.
Category | SC | ST | OBC* | EWS^ | GEN | Total | VI# | HI# | LD# | d & e# @ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Vacancy |
300 |
150 |
540 |
200 |
810 |
2000 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
Backlog Vacancy |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
16 |
-- |
16 |
Total Vacancy |
300 |
150 |
540 |
200 |
810 |
2000 |
20 |
36 |
20 |
36 |
Q: Â What is the standard of SBI PO syllabus?
Q: Â How many vacancies are announced for SBI PO 2024-25?
SBI PO 2024-25 is given below for different categories.
SBI PO Vacancy 2024-25 | ||||||
Category | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
Regular Vacancies | 87 | 43 | 158 | 58 | 240 | 586 |
Backlog Vacancies | 14 | 14 | ||||
Total | 87 | 57 | 158 | 58 | 240 | 600 |
Q: Â How many vacancies were unannounced for SBI PO in 2021?
In 2021, a total of 2056 vacancies were unannounced. The number of regular vacancies were 2000. The total number of backlog vacancies were 56. A total of 810 vacancies were unannounced for General category, 200 for EWS, 540 for OBC, 150 for ST and 300 for SC. SBI PO 2021 vacancy break-up is given below.
Category | Vacancy | Backlog | Total |
SC | 300 | 24 | 324 |
ST | 150 | 12 | 162 |
OBC | 540 | 20 | 560 |
EWS | 200 | - | - |
GEN | 810 | - | 810 |
Total | 2000 | 56 | 2056 |
Q: Â How many SBI PO vacancies were unannounced in 2020?
In 2020, a total of 2000 vacancies were unannounced for SBI PO exam. Out of the total vacancies, a total of 810 vacancies were unannounced for General category, 200 for EWS category, 540 for OBC, 150 for ST, 300 for SC. SBI PO 2020 vacancies are given below.
Category | SBI PO 2020 vacancies |
SC | 300 |
ST | 150 |
OBC | 540 |
EWS | 200 |
General | 810 |
Total | 2000 |
Q: Â How many SBI PO vacancies were announced in 2022?
In 2022, a total of 1673 vacancies were unannounced for SBI PO. A total of 648 vacancies were unannounced for General category, 160 vacancies were unannounced for EWS category, 432 vacancies were unannounced for OBC category, 120 vacancies were unannounced for ST category and 240 vacancies were unannounced for SC category. The category-wise total number of vacancies are given below.
Category | Vacancy | Backlog |
SC | 240 | 30 |
ST | 120 | 11 |
OBC | 432 | 32 |
EWS | 160 | - |
GEN | 648 | - |
Total | 1600 | 73 |
Q: Â How many SBI PO vacancies were announced in 2019?
In 2019, a total of 2000 vacancies were announced for Probationary Offices (PO) post. Out of the total vacancies unannounced, 300 are for SC, 150 for ST, 540 for OBC, 200 for EWS and 810 for general category candidates. There were no backlog vacancies unannounced in this year. SBI PO 2019 vacancy break-up is given below.
Category | SBI PO 2019 Vacancy |
SC | 300 |
ST | 150 |
OBC | 540 |
EWS | 200 |
General | 810 |
Total | 2000 |
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 which is minimum INR 8.20 Lakhs and a maximum INR 13.08 Lakhs. This depends on the place of posting and various other factors.
Q: Â Can SBI PO become a manager?
Q: Â Is SBI PO a government job?
Yes, the post of probationary officer in the State Bank of India is considered a government job. This is because the government of India has a 57.6% shareholding in SBI bank. As a result, the SBI is treated as a public sector bank and its employees are treated as government employees. However, it is very different from a typical government job in many aspects, as the government does not completely own SBI. If you want to apply for an SBI PO job, then you can visit this page to know in detail about the SBI PO exam process.
Q: Â What is SBI PO job profile?
Q: Â What are the career opportunities in SBI?
Candidates shortlisted for SBI PO are required to undergo training regarding the basic banking knowledge before joining as Probationary Officer. At the time of the joining, candidates are required to sign a bond of INR 2 lakh. They need to serve the bank for a minimum of three years. After the probationary period, candidates are confirmed to the post of Junior Manager Grade Scale I (JMGS-I). The promotion positions offered to candidates are as follows:
- Assistant Manager
- Deputy Manager
- Chief Manager
- Assistant General Manager
- Deputy General Manager
- General Manager
- Chief General Manager
- Deputy Managing
- Director Managing
- Director Chairman
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In Andhra Pradesh, the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation provides a 10% quota in educational institutions and government jobs. This means that out of every 100 seats, 10 are reserved for candidates from the EWS category.
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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
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SBI PO 2020 vacancies are given below.
Category | Total |
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Vacancy | 2000 |
Backlog | - |
Total | 2000 |
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SBI PO vacancies 2023 are given below.
Category | SC | ST | OBC* | EWS^ | GEN | Total | VI# | HI# | LD# | d & e# @ |
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Current Vacancy | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Backlog Vacancy | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | 16 |
Total Vacancy | 300 | 150 | 540 | 200 | 810 | 2000 | 20 | 36 | 20 | 36 |
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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 mont
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While writing any problem related to SBI PO application form, candidates should not forget to write the registration number, Â mobile number and email ID. In case of application failure or any error message, the examination authority will require the screenshot of the error in JPG, GIF format or as
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The registration number and password are sent by auto-response Confirmation emails. Delivery of these emails purely depends upon the correctness of E-Mail ID provided, Policy of your E-Mail Service Provider to accept and Divert such emails under Bulk or Spam Mails or bounce back such mails without a
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After successful registration, the registration number and password are displayed. Candidates are advised to note down the same carefully and preserve it. If you do not preserve it, you will not be able to Re-Print the Application and download
the Call Letter, results etc.
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At times due to poor internet connectivity SBI PO application form page takes time to load. Therefore, if you are not able to get the pages for registration immediately, please retry after a gap of 15 minutes or during off-peak hours in the night.
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