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PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Notification, Online Form for 350 Vacancies

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 is being conducted by the Punjab National Bank for 350 Credit Officers and Other posts at www.pnbindia.in. PNB SO Apply Online Last Date is 24th March 2025.
authorImageSwati Singh26 May, 2025
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PNB SO Recruitment 2024

PNB SO Recruitment 2025: Government-owned Punjab National Bank has several branches nationwide. PNB has officially announced the 350 posts of Credit Officer, Manager-IT, Officer-Industry, and other manager posts through PNB Recruitment 2025 at the official website www.pnbindia.in. Eligible candidates are invited for online application for the Specialist Officer Posts at the career portal and the online application window will remain open till 24th March 2025. Go through the below section of the blog to get the complete details of the PNB SO Recruitment 2025.

PNB SO Recruitment 2025

Candidates must go through the complete details of the recruitment drive to apply for the PNB SO Recruitment 2025. The eligibility and experience vary depending upon the posts you are applying for. To get selected the aspirants need to undergo the online written examination followed by a Personal Interview round. Final merit list will be prepared based on the performance in both stages. For the general category candidates, the application fee is Rs. 1180/- (Rs. 1000 + 18% GST). 

PNB SO Notification 2025 PDF

The detailed PNB SO Notification 2025 PDF is now available on the official website of Punjab National Bank (PNB) at www.pnbindia.in. Candidates can download the detailed advertisement directly through the link given below. Before submitting the PNB SO Application Form 2025, candidates must ensure their eligibility for Specialist Officer posts and other details.

PNB SO Notification 2025 PDF- Click to Download

PNB Bank SO Recruitment 2025 Overview

Candidates will be selected for the 350 vacancies through a 2 tier selection process that includes an online exam and Interview as mentioned in the PNB Bank SO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF. To have a glance at the PNB Recruitment 2025 candidates must go through the details mentioned in the below overview table.
PNB SO Recruitment 2025 - Overview
Organization Punjab National Bank
Post Credit Officer, Manager-IT, Manager-Cyber Security, Senior Manager Cyber Security
Vacancy 350
Application Mode Online
Online Registration Date 3rd to 24th March 2025
 Educational Qualification Varies Post-wise 
Age Limit  Varies Post-wise  
Selection Process
  • Online Exam
  • Interview
Official Website www.pnbindia.in

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

As per the PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF,  the Online Registration starts on 3rd March 2025 and the deadline to complete PNB SO online application process is 24th March 2025. The PNB SO Exam Date 2025 will be announced through a release of official notice on the PNB Official website. Candidates can check all the important dates of the recruitment drive in the below table.
PNB SO Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
Events Important Dates
PNB SO Notification Release Date 1st March 2025
Online Registration Start Date 3rd March 2025
Online Registration End Date 24th March 2025
Last Date of Payment of Application Fees 24th March 2025
Last Date for Printing Application Form --
PNB SO Exam Date 2025 --

PNB SO Vacancy 2025 

For the Financial Year 2025-26, 350 Credit Officer, manager-IT, Officer-Industry, and other manager posts were announced through PNB SO Recruitment 2025. There are 250 vacancies for Officer-Credit in JMG Scale-I posts. We have tabulated below the post-wise and category-wise PNB SO Vacancy 2025 details.
PNB SO Vacancy 2025
Posts SC ST OBC EWS UR Total
Credit Officer 37 18 67 25 103 250
Officer-Industry 11 5 20 7 32 75
Manager-IT 1 0 1 0 3 5
Senior Manager-IT 0 1 1 0 3 5
Manager-Data Scientist 0 0 0 0 3 3
Senior Manager-Data Scientist 0 0 0 0 2 2
Manager-Cyber Security 1 0 1 0 3 5
Senior Manager-Cyber Security 0 1 1 0 3 5
TOTAL 50 25 91 32 152 350

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Application Form

Here is the link for PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Application Form which has been activated from 3rd March 2025 onwards for those candidates who are willing to appear fro the PNB SO 2025 Exam. Candidates can apply for PNB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2025 for various posts till the last registration date 24th March 2025. The mode of PNB SO Online application is online through the official website www.pnbindia.in. Candidates are advised to submit their application forms without the last closing date to avoid last-minute technical hassles.

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Application Form Link

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee 

While completing the online registration process for the PNB SO Recruitment 2025, candidates have to pay application fee/intimation charges which are non-refundable. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwBD category have to pay Rs. 59 and Others are required to pay Rs.1180 as an application fee.
PNB SO Recruitment 2025 - Application Fee
Category Application Fee (Rs.)
SC/ST/PwBD Category Rs. 59 (Rs. 50/- + GST@18%)
All Other Category Rs. 1180 (Rs. 1000/- + GST@18%)

How to Apply for PNB Recruitment 2025?

Here is the step-by-step complete procedure for the PNB SO Recruitment 2025 that candidates can follow for smooth access or can directly click on the above link to apply for the PNB SO Vacancy 2025

Step 1: Go to the official website of Punjab National Bank i.e. www.pnbindia.in.

Step 2: At the bottom of the homepage, click on the ‘Recruitment’ section.

Step 3: A Career Overview page will appear on the screen, click on ‘Click Here To View Current Recruitment’.

Step 4: Then click on ‘Click Here To Apply’ under the heading ‘‘Recruitment For 350 Posts Of Specialist Officers’’.

Step 5: Now, on the right side of the page click on ‘Click Here For New Registration’ and fill in all the details required

Step 6: After filling in all the information, a provisional registration number and password will be sent to your registered mobile number or e-mail.

Step 7: Log in with this registration number and password to upload all the necessary documents in the prescribed format.

Step 8: After submitting the documents click on ‘Save’ and proceed further.

Step 9: Pay the application fee and save the PNB SO 2025 Application form for future reference.

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The PNB SO Recruitment 2025 determines a candidate's eligibility based on a set of qualifying requirements. The eligibility criteria for various roles have been listed below, taking into account age restrictions, nationality, and educational requirements.

PNB SO Educational Qualification

Candidates should confirm that they meet the educational requirements for the position for which they are seeking while submitting their PNB SO Recruitment 2025 applications. The necessary and desired post-wise qualifications are displayed in the table below.
PNB SO Educational Qualification
Post Education
Officer-Credit CA / CMA (ICWA) / CFA / MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) (60%)
Officer-Industry B.E./B.Tech in Civil/ Electrical/ Mechanical/ Textile/ Mining/ Chemical/ Production/ Metallurgy/ Electronics & Communication/ IT (60%)

 

Desirable: Full time degree in M.Tech/ MBA from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC

Manager-IT B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/IS or MCA (60%)

 

Desirable: Full-time degree in M.E./ M.Tech in Information Technology, Computer Science or similar
streams from any Institute/College/ University recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC

Senior Manager-IT
Manager-Data Scientist B.E./B.Tech. degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or Data Science from a recognized institute, with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade.

 

Desirable: Full Time Master’s Degree in AI, Data Science, Computer Science or similar streams from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC

Senior Manager-Data Scientist
Manager-Cyber Security B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or a full-time M.C.A. from a recognized institute, with at least 60% marks or equivalent grade.

 

Desirable: A full-time M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electronics & Communication from a recognized institute. Hands-on experience in Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, Digital Forensics, and coding languages like Python.

Senior Manager-Cyber Security B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/ECE or MCA (60%)

 

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

Hands-on experience of working, managing, and understanding Data Analysis/ Machine Learning/ Microsoft Azure Public Cloud/ Amazon Web Services/ Google Cloud Platform/ Digital Forensics and coding languages such as Python, etc.

PNB SO Age Limit 

The prescribed age limit as of 01/01/2025 for PNB SO Recruitment 2025 is tabulated below. Age relaxation will be provided to the reserved categories as per the government rules and regulations.
PNB SO Age Limit
Post Age Limit
Officer-Credit 21-30 years
Officer-Industry 21-30 years
Manager-IT 25-35 years
Senior Manager-IT 27-38 years
Manager-Data Scientist 25-35 years
Senior Manager-Data Scientist 27-38 years
Manager-Cyber Security 25-35 years
Senior Manager-Cyber Security 27-38 years

PNB SO Work Experience 

Candidates who want to apply for PNB SO Recruitment 2025 must check the work experience required for each post which is given in the table below.
PNB SO Work Experience 
Posts Work Experience
Senior Manager Cyber Security
  • At least 3 years of IT experience, including 2 years in IT & Cyber Security.
  • Experience in managing and monitoring Cyber Security tools like Firewalls, NIPS, Anti-DDOS, Threat Hunting, and SIEM integration.
  • Knowledge of threat intelligence and platforms.
  • Experience in penetration testing, application testing, and vulnerability assessments.
  • Must work for a CERT-In Empaneled Information Security Auditing Organization.
    (Note: Training, teaching, and BPO experience will not be considered.)
Manager Cyber Security
  • At least 3 years of IT experience, with 2 years in IT & Cyber Security.
  • Hands-on experience in managing and monitoring Cyber Security tools like Next Generation Firewalls, NIPS, Anti-DDOS, Threat Hunting, and SIEM integration.
  • Experience with threat intelligence feeds and platforms.
  • Knowledge of penetration testing, application testing, and vulnerability assessments.
  • Must be an employee of CERT-In Empaneled Information Security Auditing Organizations.
    (Note: Training, teaching, and BPO experience won’t be considered.)
Manager IT At least 2 years of experience in deploying AI/ML models.

 

Preferred:

  • Experience in managing large-scale AI systems.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Hugging Face.
  • Experience with LLMs and fine-tuning pre-trained models.
Senior Manager IT At least 3 years of experience in IT, with experience in AI/ML solution architecture.

 

Preferred:

  • Experience in managing IT infrastructure for Generative AI systems.
  • Hands-on experience with ML frameworks and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras, and XGBoost.
  • Knowledge of data tools like Pandas, NumPy, and SQL. 
Manager (Data Scientist) At least 2 years of experience in AI/ML, with experience in NLP and model deployment.

 

Preferred:

  • Experience in deploying Generative AI solutions in production
  • Knowledge of tools like Kubernetes, Docker, etc
  • Basic knowledge of Prompt Engineering and LLMs
Senior Manager (Data Scientist) At least 3 years of experience in Data Science and AI

 

Preferred:

  • Experience in deploying Generative AI solutions in production
  • Knowledge of tools like Kubernetes, Docker, etc
  • Basic knowledge of Prompt Engineering and LLMs

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process 

Selection will be based on an Online Written Test followed by a Personal Interview or Personal Interview only, depending upon several applications received against each post, at per discretion of the Bank.
  • Online Exam
  • Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination
  1. Written Exam: There is a written exam in the initial phase. Applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge, aptitude, and skills relevant to the role of credit officer. This exam can cover various topics like Banking and Finance, Credit Analysis, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.
  2. Interview: Candidates selected from the written test proceed to the interview stage. Here they face a panel of interviewers who assess their communication skills, problem-solving skills, judgment, and overall suitability for the role. The interview allows candidates to demonstrate their skills and professionalism.
  3. Document verification: After the interview, candidates undergo document verification. At this stage, it is ensured that the candidates have submitted genuine and correct documents confirming their eligibility criteria such as education, experience proofs, age certificates, and other relevant documents as per the recruitment guidelines.
  4. Medical Examination: The final stage of the selection process includes a health check. Applicants undergo a thorough medical evaluation to ensure that they meet the physical and health requirements required for the position of Credit Officer. This screening will help identify any medical conditions that may affect the applicant's ability to perform their duties effectively.

PNB SO Exam Pattern 2025

  • PNB SO Exam Pattern 2025 consists of 2 parts and 4 sections.
  • Duration of Exam is 120 Minutes.
  • PNB SO 2025 Exam Carry total marks 200.
  • There will be a negative marking of 1/4 for each incorrect response.
PNB SO Exam Pattern 2025
Parts Name of the Test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration (Minutes)
Part I Reasoning 25 25 120
English Language 25 25
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
Part II Professional Knowledge 100 100
Total 200 200 120 Minutes

PNB SO Interview 2025 

i. Candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks as decided by the Bank in Part-I will be considered for shortlisting for Interview based on merit prepared as per marks obtained by them in Part-II i.e. Professional Knowledge, provided they fulfill the other eligibility criteria about educational qualification and post educational qualification work experience for the respective post.

ii. Documents in support of the eligibility of the candidates, shortlisted based on merit prepared as discussed above, shall be collected, and only those candidates who are found eligible, in terms of the eligibility criteria prescribed for the respective post, based on documents submitted shall be called for Personal Interview.

iii. Personal Interview will be of 50 marks. Minimum qualifying marks in interview shall be 45% i.e. 22.50 for SC/ST candidates & 50% i.e. 25 for other candidates.

PNB SO Salary 2025

The candidates who are selected under PNB SO Recruitment 2025 will receive a lucrative salary along with several allowances and benefits. we have tabulated below the PNB SO Salary 2025 details.
PNB SO Salary 2025
Posts Grade/Scale Scale of Pay
Credit Officer JMGS-I Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Officer-Industry JMGS-I Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Manager-IT MMGS-II Rs. 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Senior Manager-IT MMGS-III Rs. 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280
Manager-Data Scientist MMGS-II Rs. 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Senior Manager-Data Scientist MMGS-III Rs. 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280
Manager-Cyber Security MMGS-II Rs. 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Senior Manager-Cyber Security MMGS-III Rs. 85920-2680/5-99320-2980/2-105280
PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Related Link
PNB SO Recruitment PNB SO Syllabus
PNB SO Eligibility Criteria PNB SO Previous Year Question Paper
PNB SO Exam Date PNB SO Admit Card
PNB SO Result PNB SO Salary
PNB SO Selection Process  

PNB SO Recruitment 2025 FAQ

Q1. When is PNB SO Recruitment 2025 is going to start?

Ans. PNB SO Recruitment 2025 is going to start from 3rd March 2025 onwards.

Q2. How many vacancies are there as per the PNB SO Notification 2025?

Ans. A total of 1350 Credit Officer, manager-IT, Officer-Industry, and other manager posts were announced through PNB SO Recruitment 2025.

Q3. What is the PNB SO Selection Process 2025?

Ans. The PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process includes Online Exam and Interview.
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