PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Notification Out for 350 Vacancies

PNB SO Recruitment 2025

The PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Notification has been released for 350 vacancies across various specialist officer posts. The online application process has started, and interested candidates can apply until 24 March 2025. The selection will be based on an online test and/or personal interview, depending on the number of applications received. This is a great opportunity for banking aspirants to secure a position in Punjab National Bank.

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Notification Out

The PNB SO Recruitment 2025 offers a promising career for banking aspirants looking for specialized roles. With 350 vacancies across different domains, such as credit, IT, data science, and cybersecurity, candidates have multiple options to apply as per their expertise. As mentioned in the Notification PDF, the online exam is expected to be conducted in April/May 2025. The Punjab National Bank Recruitment Notification outlines the eligibility criteria, vacancies, selection processes, exam patterns, and other important details.

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF

Punjab National Bank Recruitment 2025: Overview

The PNB SO 2025 Recruitment drive presents an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a career in the banking sector, especially in specialized fields such as credit, industry, IT, data science, and cybersecurity. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.

Punjab National Bank Recruitment
Orgaisation	Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Exam	PNB SO 2025
Positions	Specialist Officer (JMGS I, MMGS II and MMGS III)
Vacancy	350
Educational Qualification	Varies As per Post
Age Limit	25- 38 years (Varies as per post)
Salary	Varies as per Management Grade Service
Selection Process	Online Exam & Interview
Application Fee	₹1180/- or ₹59/-
Official Website	www.pnbindia.in
Telegram Official Channel	Join Telegram Channel

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Punjab National Bank has released the official schedule for the PNB SO Recruitment 2025. The online application process will continue till 24 March 2025.

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Event	Date
Opening for Online Registration	03 March 2025
Closing for Online Registration	24 March 2025
Online Exam	April/May 2025

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Link

The online application link for Punjab National Bank Recruitment 2025 has been activated, and interested candidates can apply directly through the official website. To make the process easier, we have provided the direct link to apply online below. Click on the link, complete the registration, fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the application fee before 24 March 2025.

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Apply Online Link: Click Here to Apply

How to Apply for PNB SO Recruitment 2025?

Candidates can apply online for Punjab National Bank Recruitment by following these steps:

• Visit the official website of Punjab National Bank (www.pnbindia.in).
• Click on the ‘Recruitment’ section and select ‘PNB SO Recruitment 2025’.
• Register with a valid email ID and phone number.
• Fill out the application form with accurate details.
• Upload required documents, including passport-size photograph, signature, and relevant certificates.
• Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
• Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

PNB SO Vacancy 2025

Punjab National Bank has announced 350 vacancies for various Specialist Officer posts. The distribution of vacancies across different posts is as follows:

PNB SO Vacancy 2025
Post	Grade	Vacancy
Officer-Credit	JMGS-I	250
Officer-Industry	JMGS-I	75
Manager-IT	MMGS-II	05
Senior Manager-IT	MMGS-III	05
Manager-Data Scientist	MMGS-II	03
Senior Manager Data Scientist	MMGS-III	02
Manager-Cyber Security	MMGS-II	05
Senior Manager Cyber Security	MMGS-III	05
Total		350

PNB SO Eligibility Criteria 2025

To apply for PNB SO Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the educational qualification, work experience and age limit criteria as specified for each post. The eligibility requirements vary depending on the specialist officer role, including fields such as Credit, IT, Data Science, and Cyber Security. Candidates should carefully review the below section before applying.

PNB SO Educational Qualification & Experience

The educational qualifications and required experience differ for each post. Generally, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Professional Certifications in relevant fields such as Finance, IT, cybersecurity, and Data Science. Work experience is mandatory for certain positions, ranging from 2 to 5 years, based on the level of the post. A detailed table format of post-wise qualifications and experience is provided in the given table.

PNB SO Educational Qualification & Experience
Post	Educational Qualification	Experience
Officer-Credit	Chartered Accountant (CA) Or Cost Management Accountant-CMA (ICWA) Or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute (USA) Or Full time MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Management with specialization in Finance from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade	Nil
Officer-Industry	Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech. in Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Textile/ Mining/ Chemical/ Production/ Metallurgy/ Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Computer Science/ Information Technology with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade	Nil
Manager-IT	Full time degree in B.E./ B.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Information Science Or Full time M.C.A. with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade	02 years
Senior Manager-IT		03 years
Manager-Data Scientist	Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech. in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business and/ or Data Science with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade	02 years
Senior Manager Data Scientist		03 years
Manager-Cyber Security	Full time degree in B.E./ B.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics and Communications Or Full time M.C.A. with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade	03
Senior Manager Cyber Security		05

PNB SO Age Limit

The age limit for PNB SO 2025 varies according to the post. The minimum age is 21 years, while the upper age limit ranges from 30 to 38 years, depending on the grade and specialization. Age relaxation is provided as per government norms for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and other reserved categories. Candidates must ensure they meet the age criteria as of the specified cutoff date.

PNB SO 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

Punjab National Bank SO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. It is non-refundable, so candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying. Candidates need to pay the application fee as per their category while submitting the online application form. The fee details are as follows:

SC/ST/PwBD Category: ₹59/- (₹50 + 18% GST for postage charges)

All Other Categories: ₹1180/- (₹1000 + 18% GST)

PNB SO 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for PNB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 will be based on:

• Online Written Test: Candidates will have to appear for an online examination covering topics such as Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge related to their specialization.
• Personal Interview: Based on the performance in the written test and the number of applications received, shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

Final Selection: The final merit list will be prepared based on the overall performance in the online test and interview.

For some posts, PNB may directly conduct Personal Interviews, depending on the number of applications received. Candidates should regularly check the official website for any updates on the selection process.

PNB SO 2025 Exam Pattern

The PNB SO 2025 Online Written Test will consist of objective-type questions covering Reasoning, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge related to the post applied for. Candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for the Personal Interview, which will be the final stage of selection.

PNB SO 2025 Exam Pattern
Parts	Section	No. of Qs.	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

The PNB SO Salary varies based on the post and grade. The pay scale for JMGS-I, MMGS-II, and MMGS-III levels includes a basic salary along with allowances like DA, HRA, CCA, and other benefits. Employees will also receive perks such as medical benefits, leave encashment, and performance-based incentives. A detailed breakdown of the post-wise salary structure is provided below

PNB SO 2025 Salary
Post	Grade	Pay Scale
Officer-Credit	JMGS-I	48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Officer-Industry	JMGS-I
Manager-IT	MMGS-II	64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Senior Manager-IT	MMGS-III	85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280
Manager-Data Scientist	MMGS-II	64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Senior Manager Data Scientist	MMGS-III	85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280
Manager-Cyber Security	MMGS-II	64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Senior Manager Cyber Security	MMGS-III	85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280

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