PNB Bank SO Recruitment 2025: Punjab National Bank has issued the official notification for the recruitment of Specialist Officer (SO) positions. A total of 350 vacancies are available under the PNB SO Recruitment 2025. The notification was released on March 1, 2025, and the online application process will be open from March 3, 2025, to March 24, 2025.
Important Dates
- Opening Date for Online Registration: March 3, 2025
- Closing Date for Online Registration: March 24, 2025
- Tentative Date of Online Test (if required): April/May 2025
2. Vacancy Details & Pay Scale
PNB has announced 350 vacancies for Specialist Officer (SO) positions in different departments:
| Post Code | Post Name | Grade/Scale | Vacancies | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Officer-Credit | JMGS-I | 250 | 48,480 – 85,920 |
| 02 | Officer-Industry | JMGS-I | 75 | 48,480 – 85,920 |
| 03 | Manager-IT | MMGS-II | 5 | 64,820 – 93,960 |
| 04 | Senior Manager-IT | MMGS-III | 5 | 85,920 – 1,05,280 |
| 05 | Manager-Data Scientist | MMGS-II | 3 | 64,820 – 93,960 |
| 06 | Senior Manager-Data Scientist | MMGS-III | 2 | 85,920 – 1,05,280 |
| 07 | Manager-Cyber Security | MMGS-II | 5 | 64,820 – 93,960 |
| 08 | Senior Manager-Cyber Security | MMGS-III | 5 | 85,920 – 1,05,280 |
| Total | All Posts | – | 350 | As per post |
Additional benefits include DA, HRA, medical insurance, retirement benefits, and other allowances as per bank rules.
3. Eligibility Criteria
A. Nationality
Candidates must be:
- Indian Citizens, or
- Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- Tibetan refugees (before January 1, 1962), or
- Persons of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with a valid eligibility certificate from Govt. of India.
B. Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025)
- JMGS-I (Junior Management Grade Scale-I): 21 – 30 years
- MMGS-II (Middle Management Grade Scale-II): 25 – 35 years
- MMGS-III (Middle Management Grade Scale-III): 27 – 38 years
C. Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD (Persons with Disabilities): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen, ECOs, SSCOs (5+ years military service): 5 years
- 1984 Riot Affected Persons: 5 years
D. Educational Qualifications & Experience
(As on March 24, 2025; Full details are in Annexure-I)
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Officer-Credit | CA/ICWA/CFA or MBA (Finance) | No experience required |
| Officer-Industry | B.E/B.Tech in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Textile, Mining, etc. | No experience required |
| Manager-IT | B.E/B.Tech (IT, CS) or MCA | 2 years experience |
| Senior Manager-IT | B.E/B.Tech (IT, CS) or MCA | 3 years experience |
| Manager-Data Scientist | B.E/B.Tech (IT, Data Science, CS) | 2 years experience |
| Senior Manager-Data Scientist | B.E/B.Tech (IT, Data Science, CS) | 3 years experience |
| Manager-Cyber Security | B.E/B.Tech (IT, CS) | 2 years experience |
| Senior Manager-Cyber Security | B.E/B.Tech (IT, CS) | 3 years experience |
Certifications in AI, ML, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, and Data Science will be an advantage.
4. Selection Process
Selection will be through either:
- Online Written Test + Interview, or
- Shortlisting + Interview, based on the number of applications received.
A. Online Written Test (if conducted)
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
| Sections | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Professional Knowledge (Related to Post) | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 150 | 200 |
B. Interview
- Personal Interview: 50 marks
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- SC/ST: 22.50 marks (45%)
- Others: 25 marks (50%)
C. Final Selection
- Based on Professional Knowledge (Written Test) + Interview Scores
- Merit List will be prepared category-wise
5. Application Process
A. Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹59 (₹50 + 18% GST) |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + 18% GST) |
B. Steps to Apply
- Visit www.pnbindia.in
- Click on Recruitment > Specialist Officers 2025
- Register with email & mobile number
- Fill out the online application form
- Upload documents, photograph, signature, and declaration
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and download the confirmation receipt
6. Exam Centers (Tentative)
Exam centers are available across major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Jaipur, Lucknow, etc.
7. Additional Important Details
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Bond Requirement:
- MMGS-III: ₹3 Lakhs (5 years)
- MMGS-II: ₹2 Lakhs (3 years)
- JMGS-I: ₹1 Lakh (3 years)
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CIBIL Score Requirement: Candidates must have a CIBIL score of 680+ at the time of joining.
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Biometric Verification: Candidates will undergo biometric authentication at various stages of selection.
8. Official Notification & Further Updates
For complete details, visit the official website: www.pnbindia.in
