Punjab National Bank (PNB) Specialist Officers (SO) Recruitment 2025

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 Important Dates

  • Starting Date for Apply Online: 03-03-2025
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 24-03-2025
  • Tentative Date of Online Test (wherever required): April/ May 2025

 Age Limit

Post Minimum Age Maximum Age
Officer-Credit 21 years 30 years
Officer-Industry 21 years 30 years
Manager-IT 25 years 35 years
Senior Manager-IT 27 years 38 years
Manager-Data Scientist 25 years 35 years
Senior Manager-Data Scientist 27 years 38 years
Manager-Cyber Security 25 years 35 years
Senior Manager-Cyber Security 27 years 38 years

 Eligibility Criteria

 Officer (Credit)

 Educational Qualification:

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI, or
  • Cost Management Accountant (CMA) from ICMAI, or
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute (USA), or
  • Full-time MBA/Post Graduate Diploma in Management (specialization in Finance) with minimum 60% marks.

Experience:

  • No mandatory work experience required.
  • Desirable: Experience in bank credit verticals, corporate branches, trade finance, MSME, or corporate credit divisions.

Age Limit:

  • Minimum: 21 years
  • Maximum: 30 years

Officer (Industry)

Educational Qualification:

  • Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical/Computer Science/IT/Electrical/Textile/Mining/Chemical/Production/Metallurgy/Electronics and Communication with minimum 60% marks.
  • Desirable: MBA or M.Tech (related to industry analysis or finance).

Experience:

  • No mandatory work experience required.

Age Limit:

  • Minimum: 21 years
  • Maximum: 30 years

Manager (IT)

Educational Qualification:

  • Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT or MCA with minimum 60% marks.
  • Desirable: M.Tech/M.E. in Information Technology or Computer Science.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years in IT systems with experience in deploying AI/ML models.

Age Limit:

  • Minimum: 25 years
  • Maximum: 35 years

Senior Manager (IT)

Educational Qualification:

  • Same as Manager (IT).

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years in IT with experience in AI/ML solution architecture.

Age Limit:

  • Minimum: 27 years
  • Maximum: 38 years

Manager (Data Scientist)

Educational Qualification:

  • Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Data Science with minimum 60% marks.
  • Desirable: Master’s degree in AI, Data Science, Computer Science.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years in AI/ML, with experience in NLP and model deployment.

Age Limit:

  • Minimum: 25 years
  • Maximum: 35 years

Senior Manager (Data Scientist)

Educational Qualification:

  • Same as Manager (Data Scientist).

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years in Data Science & AI.

Age Limit:

  • Minimum: 27 years
  • Maximum: 38 years

Manager (Cyber Security)

Educational Qualification:

  • Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics and Communications or MCA with minimum 60% marks.
  • Desirable: M.Tech/M.E. in the same field.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years in IT, with at least 2 years in Cyber Security (managing and monitoring Cyber Security solutions).

Age Limit:

  • Minimum: 25 years
  • Maximum: 35 years

Senior Manager (Cyber Security)

Educational Qualification:

  • Same as Manager (Cyber Security).

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years in IT, with at least 3 years in Cyber Security (managing and monitoring Cyber Security solutions).

Age Limit:

  • Minimum: 27 years
  • Maximum: 38 years

 Vacancy Details

Post Name Total
Officer-Credit 250
Officer-Industry 75
Manager-IT 05
Senior Manager-IT 05
Manager-Data Scientist 03
Senior Manager-Data Scientist 02
Manager-Cyber Security 05
Senior Manager-Cyber Security 05

Application Fee

  • For SC/ST/PwBD category candidates: Rs. 50/- + GST @18% = Rs. 59/- (only postage charges)
  • For Other category candidates: Rs. 1000/- + GST @18% = Rs. 1180/-

PNB SO Selection Process 2025

Written Exam

  • Mode: Online
  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Total Questions: 150 questions
  • Maximum Marks: 200 marks
  • Sections:
  • Part I:
    • Reasoning: 25 questions, 25 marks
    • English: 25 questions, 25 marks
    • Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks
  • Part II:
    • Professional Knowledge: 50 questions, 100 marks
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Marking:
  • 1 mark for correct answers in Part I
  • 2 marks for correct answers in Part II
  • Negative marking: 1/4th for each wrong answer
  • Medium: English
  • Interview
  • Mode: In-person
  • Maximum Marks: 50 marks
  • Qualifying Marks: 45% (22.5 marks) for SC/ST candidates; 50% (25 marks) for others

PNB SO Exam Pattern 2025

Part Section No. of Questions Max. Marks Duration
Part I Reasoning 25 25 120 minutes
English Language 25 25
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
Part II Professional Knowledge 50 100
Total 150 200 2 hours

PNB SO Salary Structure 2025

Post Grade Pay Scale
Officer-Credit JMGS-I ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
Officer-Industry JMGS-I ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
Manager-IT MMGS-II ₹64,820 – ₹93,960
Senior Manager-IT MMGS-III ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280
Manager-Data Scientist MMGS-II ₹64,820 – ₹93,960
Senior Manager-Data Scientist MMGS-III ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280
Manager-Cyber Security MMGS-II ₹64,820 – ₹93,960
Senior Manager-Cyber Security MMGS-III ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280

 


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