Punjab National Bank (PNB) Announces Specialist Officer Recruitment for 2025: A Comprehensive Overview

Punjab National Bank (PNB), a prominent Public Sector Bank in India, has officially announced its recruitment drive for Specialist Officers for the year 2025. This initiative aims to fill 350 managerial positions across various specialized domains, including Credit, Forex, and Cyber Security, catering to its diverse operational needs across the nation. The recruitment process will be conducted online, adhering to a structured application format, and is open to eligible Indian citizens.

Diverse Specialist Officer Vacancies Across Multiple Disciplines:

PNB is offering a substantial 350 vacancies for Specialist Officers, distributed across several specialized roles. The breakdown of these positions, along with the corresponding age criteria and pay scales, are as follows:

Officer – Credit: 250 positions are available, with an age bracket of 21-30 years and a pay scale of JMG Scale-I ₹48480-85920. The distribution of these vacancies is: UR-103, EWS-25, OBC-67, SC-37, ST-18, and PWD-10.
Officer – Industry: 75 positions are available, with an age bracket of 21-30 years and a pay scale of JMG Scale-I ₹48480-85920. The distribution of these vacancies is: UR-32, EWS-7, OBC-20, SC-11, ST-5, and PWD-3.
Manager – Information Technology (IT): 5 positions are available, with an age bracket of 25-35 years and a pay scale of MMG Scale-II ₹64820-93960. The distribution of these vacancies is: UR-3, OBC-1, ST-1.
Sr. Manager – Information Technology (IT): 5 positions are available, with an age bracket of 27-38 years and a pay scale of MMG Scale-III ₹85920-105280. The distribution of these vacancies is: UR-3, OBC-1, ST-1.
Manager – Data Scientist: 3 positions are available, with an age bracket of 25-35 years and a pay scale of MMG Scale-II ₹64820-93960. The distribution of these vacancies is: UR-3.
Sr. Manager – Data Scientist: 2 positions are available, with an age bracket of 27-38 years and a pay scale of MMG Scale-III ₹85920-105280. The distribution of these vacancies is: UR-2.
Manager – Cyber Security: 5 positions are available, with an age bracket of 25-35 years and a pay scale of MMG Scale-II ₹64820-93960. The distribution of these vacancies is: UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1.
Sr. Manager – Cyber Security: 5 positions are available, with an age bracket of 27-38 years and a pay scale of MMG Scale-III ₹85920-105280. The distribution of these vacancies is: UR-3, OBC-1, ST-1.

The total number of vacancies are 350, and their distribution across the catagories are as follows: UR-152, EWS-32, OBC-91, SC-50, ST-25, and PWD-13. The age criteria for these positions are as of 01/01/2024.

Application Fee and Payment Process:

Candidates are required to pay an application fee of ₹1000/-, while SC/ST/PWD candidates are required to pay ₹50/-. Additionally, an 18% GST will be levied on the application fee. Payment must be made online during the application submission process.

Selection Methodology: Online Test and/or Personal Interview:

The selection process will involve either an Online Written Test followed by a Personal Interview (50 marks), or a Personal Interview only, depending on the volume of applications received for each post. This decision rests with the discretion of the Bank.

In the event of an Online Written Test, the examination structure will be as follows:

Part I:
- Reasoning: 25 questions, 25 marks.
- English Language: 25 questions, 25 marks.
- Quantitative Aptitude: 50 questions, 50 marks.
- Total duration for Part I: 120 minutes.
Part II:
- Professional Knowledge: 50 questions, 100 marks.

Application Process and Important Dates:

Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online through the official Punjab National Bank website. The online application window will be open from 03/03/2025 to 24/03/2025.

Accessing Detailed Information and Online Application:

For comprehensive details regarding the recruitment process and to access the online application portal, candidates are advised to visit the official Punjab National Bank website: https://www.pnbindia.in/Recruitments.aspx. This link will provide access to all relevant information and facilitate the online submission of applications for the PNB Specialist Officer Vacancy Recruitment 2025.