SBI Probationary Officer Reveals ₹95,000 In-Hand Salary: Legal, Institutional and Service Law Context
Introduction A recent social media disclosure by an employee of the State Bank of India (SBI) has reignited public interest in government-linked banking careers. A woman working as a Probationary Officer (PO) in SBI revealed that her monthly in-hand salary stands at approximately ₹95,000 , excluding additional benefits. The disclosure, which quickly went viral, has been widely described as motivating, especially for aspirants preparing for competitive banking examinations. Beyond public curiosity, the episode also provides an opportunity to understand the statutory framework, service conditions, pay structure, and constitutional principles governing employment in public sector banks like SBI. Background of the Disclosure The salary revelation was made by Shweta Uppal , an SBI Probationary Officer who qualified the IBPS PO examination in 2022 and has been serving with SBI for over two and a half years . In a video shared on social media, Uppal stated that: Her in-hand salary is appr...