Hello Dharmedra!

IBPS or Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is the body that recruites employees for banks of public sector. One such post is IBPS PO where PO stands for Prohibitory Officer.

Now, coming to question, whether the job is government or private, bank employes, be it state bank or any other public sector bank - are not considered as government officers. The government do regulate the public sector bank however, the employees are not regarded as government employees but just the employee of that particular bank.

Hope this solved your doubt!