Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a major recruitment drive to fill 350 Specialist Officer (SO) roles across the country. This is a prime opportunity for professionals in finance, IT, cybersecurity, and data science.

Important Dates

• Notification Released: 1 March 2025
• Application Period: 3 March – 24 March 2025
• Written Exam: 5 May 2025
• Admit Card Released: 24 April 2025

Vacancies & Roles

Total Vacancies: 350
Breakdown of positions:

• Credit Officer – 250 posts
• Officer – Industry – 75 posts
• Manager – IT – 5 posts
• Senior Manager – IT – 5 posts
• Manager – Data Scientist – 3 posts
• Senior Manager – Data Scientist – 2 posts
• Manager – Cyber Security – 5 posts
• Senior Manager – Cyber Security – 5 posts

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications:

• Credit & Industry Officers: CA, CMA, CFA, MBA/PGDM, B.E./B.Tech
• IT / Cybersecurity / Data Scientist positions: B.E./B.Tech and/or MCA

Age Limits:

• Officer‑Credit/Industry: 21–30 years
• Manager‑IT/Data Scientist/Cyber Security: 25–35 years
• Senior Manager‑IT/Data Scientist/Cyber Security: 27–38 years
  Age relaxation is applicable for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD candidates as per government norms.

Salary & Application Fee

Pay Scale:

• Officers (JMGS-I): ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 per month
• Managers (MMGS-II/III): ₹64,820 – ₹1,05,280 per month

Application Fee:

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,180
• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹59

Selection Process

• Written Test
• Personal Interview
• Final Merit List based on combined performance

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: www.pnbindia.in
2. Go to “Recruitment” section
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
4. Fill out the application form and upload required documents
5. Pay the application fee online
6. Submit the form and save the confirmation slip

Exam Day Information

• Admit Cards available from: 24 April 2025
• Exam Date: 5 May 2025

Why This Recruitment Matters

Punjab National Bank plans to hire more than 5,000 professionals across multiple roles in FY2025, making it one of the largest public sector recruitment drives this year. With this SO recruitment alone, the bank is strengthening its core departments including credit, tech, and security.

Final Thoughts

This PNB Specialist Officer recruitment is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to secure a stable and high-paying government job in the banking sector. Interested applicants should apply before the deadline of 24 March 2025 and begin preparing for the written test scheduled for 5 May 2025.