Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced the recruitment of 350 Specialist Officers (SO) for the year 2025. The online application window is open from March 3, 2025, to March 24, 2025.
Vacancy Details:
| Post Title | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officer-Credit | 250 |
| Officer-Industry | 75 |
| Manager-IT | 5 |
| Senior Manager-IT | 5 |
| Manager-Data Scientist | 3 |
| Senior Manager-Data Scientist | 2 |
| Manager-Cyber Security | 5 |
| Senior Manager-Cyber Security | 5 |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Officer-Credit & Officer-Industry: Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.
- Manager & Senior Manager (IT): B.Tech/B.E in Computer Science or related disciplines.
- Manager & Senior Manager (Data Scientist): B.Tech/B.E in Data Science/Analytics or equivalent.
- Manager & Senior Manager (Cyber Security): B.Tech/B.E in Cyber Security or related fields.
- Age Limit:
- Officer-Credit & Officer-Industry: 21 to 30 years.
- Manager (IT, Data Scientist, Cyber Security): 25 to 35 years.
- Senior Manager (IT, Data Scientist, Cyber Security): 27 to 38 years.
Selection Process:
The selection process comprises:
- Online Written Test: Assessing Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge.
- Personal Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the online test will be called for an interview.
Exam Pattern:
| Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| Professional Knowledge | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 120 minutes |
Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
How to Apply:
- Visit the official PNB website: www.pnbindia.in.
- Navigate to the ‘Recruitments’ section.
- Click on the link for ‘Recruitment of 350 Specialist Officers under HRP 2025-26’.
- Register by providing basic details.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee through the provided online payment options.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | March 3, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | March 24, 2025 |
| Tentative Date of Online Test | April/May 2025 |
Job Locations:
The selected candidates will be placed across various PNB branches and offices in India, depending on the bank’s requirements.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and understand the application process.
For detailed information, refer to the official notification available on the PNB website.
