The PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF is out. As per notification of PNB Bank, the 350 Specialist Officer (SO) Jobs in Punjab Bank across India is release on 1st March 2025. Candidates with any education degree from CA, CMA, BE, B.Tech, MCA, CFA, MBA, PGDM, etc. and fall in age criteria of 21 to 38 years can apply online for Punjab Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Job Vacancy 2025. Directly visit www.pnbindia.in sarkari website and download PNB Notification of SO Recruitment 2025 to know complete details. Aspirants must apply online before last date 24th March 2025.
PNB SO Recruitment 2025
The Punjab National Bank releases notification for Specialist Officer (SO). With a total of 350 vacancies across multiple posts such as Officer-Credit, Officer-Industry, Manager-IT, Senior Manager-IT, Manager-Data Scientist, Senior Manager Data Scientist, Manager-Cyber Security, and Senior Manager Cyber Security the PNB is looking for employees in every sector. The online application process opens from 3rd to 24th March 2025 with the age limit ranging from 21 to 38 years depending on the posts. The selection process includes a written exam, personal interview, and document verification to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are chosen. For detailed information and to apply, candidates can visit the official www.pnbindia.in website.
www.pnbindia.in Specialist Officer (SO) Job Vacancy 2025
| Vacancy Name | PNB SO Recruitment 2025 |
| Released By | Punjab National Bank |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
| Vacancy For | Specialist Officer (SO) |
| Total seats | 350 Posts |
| SO Post For | Officer-Credit, Officer-Industry, Manager-IT, Senior Manager-IT, etc. |
| Application Date | 03rd to 24th March 2025 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 38 years (varies as per post and age relaxation is also available) |
| Salary | ₹48,480 to ₹1,05,280 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Personal Interview, and Document Verification |
| Registration Link | Click Here (Activate on 3 March 2025) |
| Official Website | www.pnbindia.in |
PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
Before filling application of SO Vacancy at PNB, aspirants must check all the requirements like educational qualifications, work experience, and age limit. Candidates can check the points below to post wise complete eligibility.
Officer-Credit –
Must hold any of the education certificate from Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Management Accountant (CMA), CFA from CFA Institute (USA), MBA or PGDM in Finance (60% or equivalent grade). Age limit to apply is 21 to 30 years.
Officer-Industry –
Applicants with full-time degree in B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering fields (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) with 60% or equivalent grade. The age criteria is 21 to 30 years.
For Manager-IT –
Should have full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT or Full-time MCA (60% or equivalent grade) with 2 year work experience. Aspirants of age group of 25 to 35 years.
Senior Manager-IT –
Must hold full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT or Full-time MCA (60% or equivalent grade) and should have 3 years work experience. Age criteria to apply is 27 to 38 years.
Manager-Data Scientist –
Applicants of age 25 to 35 years who holds full-time B.E./B.Tech in IT, Computer Science, or Data Science (60% or equivalent grade) are eligible. Must have 2 year work experience.
Senior Manager Data Scientist –
Must hold B.E./B.Tech in IT, Computer Science, or Data Science with 60% or equivalent grade. Applicants of age group 27 to 38 years can apply if they have 3 years work experience.
Manager Cyber Security –
Applicants with 60% or equivalent grade in B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science/IT/Electronics) or MCA are eligible. Age limit to apply of 25 to 35 years. Work experience of 3 years is require.
Senior Manager Cyber Security –
Should have B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or MCA with 60% or equivalent grade. Applicants must have 5 years work experience and should fall in age criteria i.e. 27 to 38 years.
Punjab Bank Specialist Officer (SO) Vacancy Details 2025
| Name of Post | Number of Vacancies |
| Officer-Credit | 250 |
| Officer-Industry | 75 |
| Manager-IT | 05 |
| Senior Manager-IT | 05 |
| Manager-Data Scientist | 03 |
| Senior Manager Data Scientist | 02 |
| Manager-Cyber Security | 05 |
| Senior Manager Cyber Security | 05 |
| Total | 350 Posts |
Application Fee
At the time of application form filling process of Punjab Bank SO Recruitment 2025, the board ask for application fee which in non refundable. This fee is base on community of applicant. For SC/ST/PwBD Candidates fee is 59 and for other category applicant the application fee is Rs. 1180. This fee can paid through online payment methods.
PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Last Date
| Particulars | Important Date |
| PNB SO Recruitment Notification PDF Date | March 2025 |
| Opening Date for Online Registration | 03rd March 2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Registration | 24th March 2025 |
| Online Test | April/ May 2025 (Tentative) |
| Other Date | Updated Soon |
How to Fill PNB SO Recruitment 2025 Application Form?
Applicants who are eligible and holds documents as given in Notification of PNB SO Recruitment 2025 can follow the step by step process given below.
- Navigate to the official Punjab National Bank website i.e. https://www.pnbindia.in/Recruitments.aspx.
- Click on the “Recruitments” tab on the homepage. Look for Vacancy of Specialist Officer (SO) 2025 Notification and click on it to access all the details.
- Click on New Registration, If you’re a new user, register by providing your basic details.
- Once registered, login using your credentials and fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload the necessary documents like Photograph, Signature, Educational Certificates, and Other documents as mentioned in the notification.
- After filling out the form, proceed to the online payment section.
- Pay the application fee based on your category (SC/ST/PwBD or other categories) through online payment methods.
- Double-check all the information you’ve entered. Click on “Submit” to finalize your application.
- After submission, download and take a printout of the application form for future use.
PNB Specialist Officer (SO) Salary 2025
Well, the salary of Punjab Bank Specialist Officer (SO) also includes DA, CCA, HRA/ Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, and other benefits as per bank rules. The basic salary from starting in hand to allover after exam is given below.
| Post Name | Salary | Grade – Scale |
| Officer-Credit | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 | JMGS-I |
| Officer-Industry | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 | JMGS-I |
| Manager-IT | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 | MMGS-II |
| Senior Manager-IT | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 | MMGS-III |
| Manager-Data Scientist | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 | MMGS-II |
| Senior Manager Data Scientist | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 | MMGS-III |
| Manager-Cyber Security | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 | MMGS-II |
| Senior Manager Cyber Security | ₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280 | MMGS-III |
Selection Process
For the selection of Punjab National Bank (PNB) Specialist Officer (SO) Vacancy 2025, the board conducts Online Written Test and Personal Interview. These exams are plays a vital role for the selection of 350 Posts of PNB SO Recruitment 2025. Check out specific details wise online exam update from below.
Online Written Test –
This exam has main two parts. Each section is design to assess different aspects of your skill set, from reasoning to professional expertise.
| Subject Name | Number of Questions | Marks for Subject |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 |
For each incorrect answer, one-fourth of the marks is deducted as per negative marking scheme. Candidates must clear all tests in Part I to be eligible for Part II (Professional Knowledge). The qualifying marks for each section will be determine based on the collective performance of all candidates.
Personal Interview –
Once the online written test is clear, the next significant stage is the Personal Interview. This test is of 50 marks is qualifying in nature. The qualifying marks for the interview test is base on caste category. As per notification, the passing marks is 45% (22.5 marks) for SC/ST candidates whereas 50% (25 marks) for all other candidates. To make it to the final selection, candidates must qualify both the Online Written Test and the Interview.