- Bank of Baroda PO shared his first salary slip showing Rs 98,745 for 40 days work
- Salary breakdown included basic pay, HRA, DA, and other allowances before deductions
- Perks include lease accommodation, petrol, medical support, and mobile recharge expenses
A video by Bank of Baroda (BoB) Probationary Officer (PO) is going viral on social media after he revealed his detailed salary and extensive list of perks. The video sparked significant online discussion about the financial benefits and stability of public sector banking careers. In an Instagram video, Pankaj Kumar Das shared his first salary slip from May 2025, which showed an in-hand amount of Rs 98,745. He later clarified that this specific figure was for 40 days of work rather than a single month.
The payslip showed a detailed breakdown of his gross earnings before deductions, including components such as basic pay, house rent allowance (HRA), and dearness allowance (DA), among others.
Beyond salary, Das highlighted the range of benefits available to him as a probationary officer. These include lease accommodation, petrol allowance, newspaper allowance, entertainment allowance, medical support, refreshment allowance, house maintenance, mobile and recharge expenses, and even eye check-up coverage.
He also pointed out additional long-term benefits, such as the ability to encash unused privilege leaves and access to bank guest houses and holiday homes during vacations.
"This is my 40 day salary slip," he wrote in the caption of the video.
Watch the video here:
Das, who qualified for the PO examination conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, also notes in his bio that he has cleared RRB CSA.
The video has sparked widespread discussion online about the financial stability and lifestyle offered by public sector banking jobs compared to private sector roles.
Earlier, another probationary officer working at the State Bank of India went viral on Instagram after sharing her in-hand monthly salary. In a video, she revealed that she earns approximately Rs 95,000 after 2.5 years of service, including 5 increments. The high figure, driven by performance increments, JAIIB/CAIIB certifications, and perks, caused disbelief and admiration, sparking discussions on banking and compensation.
Bank Probationary Officer
A Bank Probationary Officer (PO) is an entry-level Junior Management Grade-1 position in public and private sector banks. It is a highly sought-after career for graduates, involving intense training, job rotation, customer service, and management of banking operations during a 2-year probation period. Major exams include SBI PO, IBPS PO, and RBI Grade B, typically held annually for candidates aged 20-30.
POs manage daily bank operations, including customer services, loan processing, cash handling, and business development.
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