Correct option is A
The full form of IBPS PO is Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Probationary Officer. Let’s break it down for clarity:
IBPS stands for the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, which is an autonomous recruitment body under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It is responsible for conducting exams for various public sector banks (except SBI) and other financial institutions.
PO stands for Probationary Officer, which is an entry-level managerial post in banks. A PO undergoes probation for a fixed period (usually two years) during which they are trained in various banking functions like loans, accounts, customer service, and compliance.
The IBPS PO exam is conducted annually to select eligible graduates for this post in participating public sector banks such as Bank of India, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, and others. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, Personalty Test, and Interview, and selected candidates are appointed as Assistant Managers (Scale-I Officers).