SBI PO 2025: Beginner’s Guide to a Prestigious Banking Career What is SBI PO? Hello! SBI PO stands for State Bank of India Probationary Officer, and it’s an exam to become a Probationary Officer at SBI, India’s largest bank. As an SBI PO, you’ll manage branches, help customers, and grow into higher roles with great pay and perks. SBI conducts this exam, and about 3 lakh graduates take it every year. SBI POs often get better salaries and benefits than other banks, making it a prestigious choice for a banking career! A Little History of SBI PO SBI was founded in 1955 (though its roots go back to 1806 as the Bank of Calcutta), and it’s been India’s top bank for decades. The PO exam started in the 1970s to hire young officers for SBI. In 2014, SBI made the exam computer-based, and in 2015, they added a group discussion stage (though it’s now just an interview). SBI PO is known for being tougher than IBPS PO because of its high standards. Many SBI POs go on to become top executives, making
