Bank Probationary Officers have to undergo a two
year probation period, during which they have to perform various
functions such as those related to loans, foreign exchange, savings and
current account.

In many cases, a candidate's performance during the
probation period determines his / her position after the completion of
the period. Most of the Probationary Officers reach senior positions
such as Deputy Managers and General Managers after about 10 years of
service.

As a manager, one is responsible for the functioning
of a particular branch. The manager is the sole in charge of matters
such as staff welfare, various legalities and the profit margins of the
particular branch.

One important point to note in this regard is that
while seniority is one of the main considerations for promotion, there
are also otheropportunities of promotion like the departmental exams held at the interval of every 3 - 4 years.

Banking Professions continues to be one of the most
attractive careers for young graduates. It remains to be in the most
wanted job category because of the fact that bank employees like
Probationary Officers enjoy much respect in the society.

The essential qualities that are needed to be a
Probationary Officer include being receptive and alert to all the
happenings inside the bank, and also to the training being imparted to
new employees.

He should also be cooperative and friendly towards
the staff as also towards the customers. He also needs to develop a
humane kind of leadership.

He should have the ability to influence the staff
and the customers alike. He also should be able to motivate the
employees of the bank so that they can discharge their duties to the
highest of their abilities.

He should coordinate with the employees to smoothen
the work process. Whenever a problem arises, he should have the ability
to come up with a solution instantly. In short, he should develop an
attractive, sincere and industrious personality.

The public sector banks provide job security to a
very large number of people. Transfers are regular affairs (every three
years). Easy availability of interest - free loans and other perks lure
lakhs of students to apply for these jobs.