PNB SO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online Now for 350 Vacancies

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced its recruitment drive for PNB SO Recruitment 2025, offering 350 vacancies for Specialist Officer (SO) positions. Candidates with qualifications such as B.Tech/B.E, CA, ICWA, MBA/PGDM, MCA, and PG Diploma can apply online. The online application process begins on March 3, 2025, and closes on March 24, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply via the official website pnbindia.in.

PNB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025

• Bank Name: Punjab National Bank (PNB)
• Post Name: Specialist Officer (SO)
• Total Vacancies: 350
• Application Mode: Online
• Official Website: pnbindia.in

Vacancy Details and Salary Structure

Eligibility Criteria

1. Officer (Credit)

• Age Limit: 21 – 30 years
• Educational Qualification (Mandatory):
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI, OR
  • Cost Management Accountant (CMA/ICWA) from ICAI, OR
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute (USA), OR
  • Full-time MBA/PGDM in Finance from a recognized institution (minimum 60% marks)
• Certification (Desirable): Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, or other relevant banking certifications
• Work Experience: Not mandatory, but experience in banking credit verticals preferred
• Job Roles: Handling credit analysis, trade finance, MSME credit, corporate credit operations, and financial assessments.

2. Officer (Industry)

• Age Limit: 21 – 30 years
• Educational Qualification (Mandatory):Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Textile, Mining, Chemical, Production, Metallurgy, Electronics, or IT (minimum 60% marks)
• Educational Qualification (Desirable): M.Tech/MBA from a recognized institution
• Certification (Desirable): Any industry-related finance certification
• Work Experience: Not mandatory
• Job Roles: Industry analysis, project assessment, and financial evaluation.

3. Manager (IT)

• Age Limit: 25 – 35 years
• Educational Qualification (Mandatory):
  • B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Information Science, OR
  • Full-time MCA (minimum 60% marks)
• Educational Qualification (Desirable): M.E./M.Tech in IT or Computer Science
• Certification (Mandatory): AI/ML certifications from recognized platforms (Coursera, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years in deploying AI/ML models
• Job Roles: AI system deployment, infrastructure monitoring, solution architecture, and strategic planning.

4. Senior Manager (IT)

• Age Limit: 27 – 38 years
• Educational Qualification (Mandatory):
  • B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Information Science, OR
  • Full-time MCA (minimum 60% marks)
• Educational Qualification (Desirable): M.E./M.Tech in IT or Computer Science
• Work Experience: Minimum 3 years in IT, specializing in AI/ML solutions
• Job Roles: Lead AI system architecture, oversee development, manage security and compliance.

5. Manager (Data Scientist)

• Age Limit: 25 – 35 years
• Educational Qualification (Mandatory):
  • B.E./B.Tech in IT, Computer Science, or Data Science (minimum 60% marks)
• Educational Qualification (Desirable): Master’s in AI, Data Science, or related fields
• Certification (Mandatory): AI/ML certifications (Coursera, AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Work Experience: Minimum 2 years in AI/ML, experience in NLP and model deployment
• Job Roles: Building and fine-tuning AI models for text generation, chatbots, and analytics.

6. Senior Manager (Data Scientist)

• Age Limit: 27 – 38 years
• Educational Qualification (Mandatory):B.E./B.Tech in IT, Computer Science, or Data Science (minimum 60% marks)
• Educational Qualification (Desirable): Master’s in AI, Data Science, or related fields
• Work Experience: Minimum 3 years in Data Science & AI
• Job Roles: AI research, team mentoring, and managing AI model deployment.

7. Manager (Cyber Security)

• Age Limit: 25 – 35 years
• Educational Qualification (Mandatory):
  • B.E./B.Tech in CS, IT, Electronics & Communication OR
  • Full-time MCA (minimum 60% marks)
• Educational Qualification (Desirable): M.E./M.Tech in relevant fields
• Certification (Mandatory): At least one certification from CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CCNA Security, etc.
• Work Experience: Minimum 3 years in IT, including 2 years in Cyber Security
• Job Roles: Managing security operations, intrusion detection, SIEM monitoring, and cybersecurity threat analysis.

8. Senior Manager (Cyber Security)

• Educational Qualification (Mandatory):
  Full time degree in B.E./ B.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics and
  Communications Or Full time M.C.A. from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade.
• Educational Qualification (Desirable):
  Full time degree in M.E./ M.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology /Electronics and Communications from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC
  
• Age Limit: 27 – 38 years
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years in IT, including 3 years in Cyber Security
• Job Roles: Overseeing cybersecurity policies, threat hunting, penetration testing, and security compliance.

Age relaxation applicable as per rules

• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 years
• Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) (as per The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016): 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen, ECOs, SSCOs (who have completed at least 5 years of military service and have been released on completion of their assignment, including those due to be released within one year, except those dismissed for misconduct or inefficiency): 5 years
• Persons affected by the 1984 riots: 5 years

Application Fee

• SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Rs. 59/- (including GST)
• Other Categories: Rs. 1,180/- (including GST)

Bank transaction charges for online payment of application fee will have to be borne by the candidate himself/ herself.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: March 3, 2025
• Last Date to Apply: March 24, 2025
• Tentative Online Test Date: April/May 2025

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on:

1. Online Written Test (if applicable)
   • Reasoning (25 Marks)
   • English Language (25 Marks)
   • Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)
   • Professional Knowledge (100 Marks)
   • Total Duration: 120 minutes
   • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks that is 1/4th mark per each wrong answer.
2. Personal Interview (50 Marks)
   • Minimum qualifying marks: 45% (SC/ST), 50% (Others)
   • Final selection based on aggregate scores of professional knowledge and interview

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official website pnbindia.in.
2. Click on the Recruitment/Careers section.
3. Register yourslef with your details and obtain a Provisional Registration Number & Password.
4. Fill out the application form carefully.
5. The documents, including a photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration must be uploaded.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. After submitting the application, take a printout for future reference regarding the recruitment.

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 – Call Letters for Online Written Test/ Interview

The date of the online written test will be mentioned in the Call Letter, along with the examination venue and center details.

All eligible candidates must download their Call Letter for the online examination/interview and the Information Handout from the Punjab National Bank (PNB) official website – www.pnbindia.in under the Recruitments/ Careers section.

The date for downloading call letters for all posts will be notified separately on the Bank’s website. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates on the availability of call letters.

Important Note:
The call letters will not be sent via post or any other mode. Candidates must download them online from the official website.

Additional Information

Bond Requirement

Selected candidates must sign an Indemnity Bond to serve for a minimum period:

• Scale-III: Rs. 3 lakhs for 5 years
• Scale-II: Rs. 2 lakhs for 3 years
• Scale-I: Rs. 1 lakh for 3 years

Credit Score Requirement

Candidates must maintain a minimum CIBIL score of 680 at the time of joining. Those with discrepancies must provide NOCs from lenders.

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 is a great opportunity for candidates with relevant qualifications to secure a prestigious banking job. With 350 vacancies across different roles, interested applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria and Apply Online within the stipulated dates. Ensure all required documents are submitted correctly and prepare well for the selection process to increase your chances of success.

For more details, visit the PNB Official Website.

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