The salary of an SBI PO (State Bank of India Probationary Officer) is a major draw for banking aspirants, which is why every year, thousands of candidates compete for this job opportunity. With the annual release of SBI PO vacancies and a salary package that is higher than that of other nationalized banks, competition for this position is fierce. However, many applicants may not be aware of the recent revisions made to the SBI PO salary structure. Read on to learn about the updated SBI PO salary, job profile, career growth opportunities, allowances, and promotion prospects for an SBI PO.

SBI PO Salary 2024

The SBI PO salary is one of the major reasons for candidates to get into the banking domain apart from security, lucrative perks, and allowances. The initial basic salary offered to an SBI Probationary Officer is Rs. 41,960 (with 4 advanced increments). As per the revised Bipartite Settlement With four advance increments the compensation size of a Probationary Officer is 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840. This means the PO will get a basic of Rs. 36000 with an increment of Rs. 1490 for the next 7 years, followed by a basic of Rs. 46430 with an annual increment of Rs. 1740 for the next two years and so on. The maximum basic salary for the probationary officer in SBI bank can be Rs. 63840. 

SBI PO Salary Structure

The initial in-hand salary of an SBI Probationary Officer (PO) is between Rs. 52000 to Rs. 54000. The below Salary Structure has been prepared as per the revised SBI PO Salary, the candidates who are dreaming of the job opportunity of SBI Probationary Officer must be aware of the increased Salary of SBI PO. 

SBI PO Salary Structure in India
ParametersAmount (INR)
Basic PayRs. 41,960
Special AllowanceRs. 6,881
DARs. 12,701
Location AllowanceRs. 700
Learning AllowanceRs. 600
HRARs. 2,937
Gross SalaryRs. 65,780
Deduction (PF/Income Tax/Professional Tax/Pension)Rs. 12,960
Net SalaryRs. 52,820

SBI PO Salary Deduction 

From the Gross Salary of SBI PO i.e. INR. 65,780, the following monthly deductions will be done after which the officers get the in-hand SBI PO Bank salary of Rs. 52,820. Check the SBI PO Salary Deduction as detailed below. 

SBI PO Salary Deduction 
ParticularsAmount
PF ContributionRs. 4,196/-
Income TaxRs. 3,290/-
Professional TaxRs. 200/-
Contributory Pension Fund Rs. 5,274
Total DeductionsRs. 12,960

SBI PO In-Hand Salary

The initial in-hand salary of SBI PO ranges between Rs. 52000- Rs. 55000 per month with the basic pay of Rs. 41,960. The Gross compensation received lies between 8.20 Lakhs (minimum) to Rs. 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 amount varies with the location of the job posting.

SBI PO Salary Increment

The SBI POs will be awarded a yearly increment which is fixed for a particular period. Check the below table to learn about the SBI PO Increment cycle. 

SBI PO year-wise Increment 
PeriodIncrementBasic Salary
First 7 yearsRs. 1490/-Rs. 36,000/-
Next 2 yearsRs. 1740/-Rs. 46,430/-
Another 7 yearsRs. 1990/-Rs. 63,840/-

SBI PO Allowances

The salary includes several allowances that contribute to the total sum. These are some standard allowances that a Probationary officer in SBI gets along with the basic amount. These include:

SBI PO Salary Allowances
AllowanceAmount
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 Rs. 1,20,000
Medical Insurance 100% covered for employee | 75% covered for dependent family
Travelling AllowanceAC 2-tier fare is reimbursed to the employee for official travels
Petrol Allowance Rs. 1,100 – 1,250
Newspaper Allowance, Entertainment Allowance, Books Allowance, etc. Varies based on Cadre

SBI PO Perks

Along with the handsome and lucrative in-hand salary, SBI PO also enjoys various perks & benefits which have been listed below:

1. Contribution Pension Scheme/New Pension Scheme.

2. Medical Aid for self (100%) and for family (75%).

3. LTC.

4. Home Travel Concession/ Leave Fare Concession.

5. Concessional interest rates for Housing/Car/Personal Loans.

SBI PO Job Profile & Promotion

The candidates who are shortlisted for SBI PO posts have to go through training regarding the basic banking knowledge before joining as Probationary Officers. At the time of joining, the candidates have to sign a bond of Rs. 2 lakhs and serve the bank for a minimum of three years. After the probation period, the candidates will be confirmed as Junior Manager Grade Scale I (JMGS-I)

Being the most prestigious bank of the country, the employees ought to get the best from the job. SBI conducts promotion exams annually, that increases the job standard(profile), position and salary. Thus, a PO gets good exposure in the overall terms of his career. A two-year probation needs to be served by the SBI PO. After that, the promotion positions are as follows:

1. Assistant Manager

2. Deputy Manager

3. Manager

4. Chief Manager

5. Assistant General Manager

6. Deputy General Manager

7. General Manager

8. Chief General Manager

9. Deputy Managing Director

10. Managing Director

11. Chairman

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SBI PO Salary 2024: FAQs

The in-hand salary of a SBI Probationary Officer is approximately Rs. 52000 to Rs. 55000 per month.

The starting SBI PO salary is Rs. 41960/- (basic pay) with four advanced increments.

The pay scale of a Probationary Officer is Rs. 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2-49910-1990/7-63840

Chairman is the highest rank, an SBI PO can get in his/her bank career.

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