Probationary Officer (PO)

Qualification

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University
• Candidates in the Final Year/Semester of Graduation may also apply, subject to producing proof of passing the graduation examination on or before 30.09.2026.

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian citizens
• Age limit as on 01 April 2026
• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University
• Final year students can apply provisionally
• Must produce proof of passing graduation on or before 30.09.2026

Maximum age

Minimum age

Age relaxation

• S C/ S T: 5 Years
• Pw B D ( O B C): 13 Years
• Pw B D ( S C/ S T): 15 Years
• Ex Servicemen: 5 Years
• Pw B D ( U R/ E W S): 10 Years
• O B C ( Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years

Phase I

• Type: Preliminary Examination
• Duration: 1 Hour
• Sections:
  • Subject: English Language
  • Questions: 40

  • Subject: Quantitative Aptitude
  • Questions: 30

  • Subject: Reasoning Ability
  • Questions: 30
• Exam type: MCQ
• Total marks: 100
• Negative marking: 1/4th mark for every wrong answer

Phase I I

• Type: Main Examination
• Objective test:
  Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

  Data Analysis & Interpretation

  General Awareness / Economy / Banking Knowledge

  English Language
• Descriptive test:
  Email Writing

  Situation Analysis

  Report Writing or Precis Writing

Phase I I I

• Type: Psychometric Test, Group Exercise, Personal Interview