Correct option is A
The highest post in a public sector bank is typically the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This position is held by a senior banker appointed either by the Board of Directors or the Government of India, especially in nationalized banks. The MD & CEO is responsible for the overall strategic, financial, and operational direction of the bank and reports directly to regulatory bodies like the RBI and the Ministry of Finance.
In the officer cadre recruited through exams like IBPS PO, the highest achievable post through promotions and experience is usually Executive Director (ED) or General Manager (GM), depending on the bank’s hierarchy. A Probationary Officer (PO) joins the bank as a Junior Management Grade Scale-I (Assistant Manager) and can rise through the ranks via departmental promotions, including:
Scale II – Manager
Scale III – Senior Manager
Scale IV – Chief Manager
Scale V – Assistant General Manager
Scale VI – Deputy General Manager
Scale VII – General Manager
With exceptional performance, officers can move to Executive Director, and in rare cases, to MD & CEO positions.