South Indian Bank is one of the major private sector banking organisations that recruits probationary officers every year. Headquartered at Thrissur, Kerala, this bank is all set to conduct PO exam in 2022.
Conducting Authority | South Indian Bank |
Website | www.southindianbank.com |
Post Name | Probationary Officer |
Mode of application | Online |
Stages of Exam | Online Exam and Group discussion/Interview |
The official notification has been released by the South Indian Bank for the recruitment of clerks, PO, and lateral PO.
Activity | Date |
Start of online application | 5 January 2022 |
End of online application | 11 January 2022 |
Online Test (tentative) | February 2022 |
Stage | Role | Responsibilities | Career Growth |
Starting Position | Probationary Officer (PO) | Manage branch operations, oversee staff, and contribute to decision-making. | Gain banking skills, customer service experience, and financial management knowledge. |
Post-Probation | Assistant Manager | Manage branch operations, oversee staff, contribute to decision-making. | Promotion to Deputy Manager based on performance. |
Mid-Level Role | Deputy Manager | Supervise teams, manage larger operations, and focus on business growth. | Potential promotion to Manager. |
Management Level | Manager | Oversee multiple branches, handle budgets, implement policies, and drive growth. | Can progress to Senior Manager and higher roles. |
Senior Management | Senior Manager | Manage large teams, provide strategic direction, and drive long-term bank growth. | Potential to advance to Assistant Vice President (AVP) or Vice President (VP). |
Top Executive Roles | Executive Director | Oversee key banking operations, make strategic decisions, shape the bank’s future. | Opportunities to move into Chief Manager or General Manager (GM) roles. |
Specialized Roles | Credit Officer, Risk Officer, Corporate Banking Manager | Focus on risk management, credit assessment, or corporate banking. | Career advancements depend on specialization and experience. |
Leadership Roles | Branch Manager, Regional Manager, Zonal Manager | Manage branch activities, lead teams, and drive business growth in specific regions. | Can move into higher leadership positions like Regional or Zonal Manager. |
Training & Development | Continuous Learning | Participate in workshops, certifications, and skill development programs. | Enhances career progression and expands responsibilities. |
Lateral Movement | Across Branches/Departments | Transfer to different locations or departments for broader experience. | Gaining diverse expertise aids in overall career growth. |
In order to apply for the South Indian Bank PO exam, you need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
The application fee for the South Indian PO exam 2020 is Rs.800 for candidates belonging to the general category. For candidates from the SC/ST category, the application fee is Rs.200.
The South Indian Bank PO exam comprises of two parts - Online test and group discussion/interview. The exam pattern of the online test is listed below:
Section | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time |
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 40 | 50 | 40 minutes |
General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes |
English Language | 40 | 50 | 40 minutes |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 50 | 40 minutes |
Total | 160 | 200 | 140 minutes |
Note: There will negative marking for every wrong answer.
In order to apply for the exam, you will need to follow the process mentioned below:
The scanned photo, handwritten declaration, left thumb impression, and signature will have to be within the listed below guidelines.
Yes, you can make the payment using a credit card.
If you fulfil the eligibility criteria laid down by the bank, you can apply for the exam.
The probation period will be two years.
The language of the online test will be English.
The selection of probationary officers will be based on the consolidated marks obtained in the online test, group discussion and personal interview.
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