Bank PO
A Bank Probationary Officer (PO) is a graduate hired by banks to manage branch operations, customer service, lending and back-office functions. In India POs are typically recruited through bank-specific exams after graduation and can progress to senior management roles over 8–15 years. The role suits candidates who enjoy numbers, customer interaction and structured career paths with regular transfers.
Actions for your grade
- Practice basic aptitude (percentages, ratios) and reasoning puzzles regularly
- Join debate or elocution to sharpen spoken and written English
- Follow simple finance stories and personal finance basics
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Bank PO
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Main entry is after graduation via bank-specific recruitment (eg. IBPS/SBI PO) and on-job probation; no single national UG exam required.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- Exams—
- DegreeAny Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.Com/B.Sc.) - 3 years
- CollegesSt Stephens College Delhi · Christ University Bengaluru · Hindu College Delhi
- CareerBank PO
MBA grads often join banks at higher officer grades or specialised roles in corporate/credit/risk.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCAT
- DegreeMBA / PGDM (2 years)
- CollegesIIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · IIM Calcutta
- CareerBank PO
CA qualification helps secure specialist positions in credit, finance and audit within banks; CA route is professional rather than academic.
- NowCommerce Stream
- ExamsCA Foundation
- DegreeChartered Accountant (ICAI) qualification
- CollegesInstitute of Chartered Accountants of India
- CareerBank PO
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
CAT IIMs | Bachelor's degree 50%+ | Very Hard | Nov |
CA Foundation ICAI | Class 12 pass | Hard | Jun & Dec |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.