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PNB SO Notification 2024 Out For 1025 Vacancies: Apply Now

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PNB SO Notification 2024 Out For 1025 Vacancies: Apply Now

PNB SO Notification 2024 has been issued by the Punjab National Bank on 3 February 2024. Interested and eligible candidates can submit the PNB SO Online Application from 7 February to 25 February 2024. The PNB has announced a total of 1025 vacancies for Officer-Credit, Manager-Forex, Manager-Cyber Security and Senior Manager Cyber Security. Those who want to apply for the PNB SO Recruitment 2024, can apply for the same by visiting the official website of the PNB till 25 February 2024. 

PNB SO Recruitment 2024  

PNB SO Recruitment Notification 2024 has been issued by the PNB to recruit Specialist Officers. For all posts, candidates willing to serve anywhere in India can apply in the stipulated time frame, candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the last date to avoid technical issues at the last moment. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria, application process, selection process, job roles, exam pattern, syllabus etc. Scroll down this page to get updates on PNB SO 2024 Recruitment.

PNB SO Exam 2024: Overview

The eligible candidates can submit PNB SO Applications till 25 February 2024. Below we are providing a concise summary of the PNB SO Recruitment 2024 for your reference:- 

PNB Specialist Officer Exam - Important Updates

Exam Conducting Organization

Punjab National Bank 

Exam Name/Post Name

Specialist Officer 

Vacancies/Posts

1025

Application Dates

7 to 25 February 2024

Application Mode

Online 

Examination Mode

Online Written Test

Job Location

India

Selection Process

  • Online Written Test
  • Interview

PNB SO Important Dates 2024

PNB SO 2024 Exam will take place in April/ March 2024. Candidates are advised to check the important dates related to the PNB SO Recruitment 2024 through the table below:-

Event

Date

Notification Release Date

3 February 2024

Application Start Date

7 February 2024

Last Date to Apply

25 February 2024

Exam Date

31 March 2024

Admit Card Release Date

A week before the exam date

Answer Key

To be released

Result/Final Selection

To be declared

PNB Specialist Officer 2024 Recruitment: Important Links

PNB Specialist Officer 2024 Notification has been issued and the application window for the recruitment of 1025 vacancies will be closed on 25 February 2024. Below we are providing a table with the relevant links related to the PNB SO Recruitment 2024

Official Website

PNB SO Notification PDF 2024

PNB SO Apply Link

PNB Specialist Officer Admit Card 2024 (Inactive)

PNB SO 2024 Answer Key (Inactive)

PNB Specialist Officer Result 2024 (Inactive)

PNB SO 2024 Vacancy

The Punjab National Bank has announced a total of 1025 vacancies for the PNB Specialist Officer positions. Vacancy distribution of the PNB SO Vacancy 2024 is tabulated below:-

                                    PNB Specialist Officer Vacancy 2024

Position 

Vacancy 

Officer-Credit

1000

Manager-Forex

15

Manager-Cyber Security

05

Senior Manager Cyber Security

05

Total 

1025

PNB SO Job Roles 2024

PNB SO Job Roles vary from post to post and have been published along with the PNB SO Notification 2024. We are providing a table with the PNB SO Job Roles below:-

                                    PNB Specialist Officer Job Roles 2024

Position 

Job Roles

Officer-Credit

Credit Verticals, Corporate Branches, Trade Finance Centres, Finance Division, Corporate Credit Division, Other Credit Division 

Manager-Forex

Handling of forex related transactions at AD Branches/ Back Offices/ Administrative Offices

Manager-Cyber Security

Shall be working in shift duties (including night shifts) in Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (CCoE)/ Cyber Security Analytics Centre/ SOC.

Senior Manager Cyber Security

Shall be working in shift duties (including night shifts) in Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (CCoE)/ Cyber Security Analytics Centre/ SOC.

PNB SO Eligibility Criteria 2024 

Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before they apply for the PNB SO Recruitment 2024. PNB SO Eligibility Criteria contain nationality, age limit and educational qualification. Below you can find the detailed PNB Specialist Officer Eligibility Criteria:-

Nationality

For eligibility as a candidate for the PNB (Punjab National Bank) Specialist Officer (SO) position, one must fulfill one of the following nationality criteria:

i. A citizen of India, or

ii. A subject of Nepal, or

iii. A subject of Bhutan, or

iv. A Tibetan Refugee who arrived in India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement in India, or

v.An individual of Indian origin who has relocated to India with the intention of permanent settlement from countries such as Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African nations including Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (previously known as Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam.

It is important to note that candidates falling under categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India to be considered for the PNB SO position.

Age Limit 

PNB SO Age Limit varies from post to post and candidates can check their age limit to apply for the PNB SO positions from the below table:-

                                                      PNB SO Age Limit 

Position 

Age Limit

Officer-Credit

21 to 28 years

Manager-Forex

25 to 35 years

Manager-Cyber Security

25 to 35 years

Senior Manager Cyber Security

27 to 38 years

Relaxation Age

Special categories are eligible for age relaxation, and candidates seeking such relaxation or other benefits must submit the necessary certificate(s) in original or copies during the Interview and at any stage of the recruitment process, as specified by the Bank. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in the candidate being ineligible to participate in the Interview, and their candidature may be rejected at any stage. The category-wise age relaxation is detailed below:

                                                  PNB SO Relaxation Age

Category 

Upper Age Limit

Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe 

05 Years

Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer)

03 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disability 

10 Years

Ex-Servicemen

05 Years

Persons affected by 1984 riots 

05 Years

Educational Qualification

PNB SO Educational Qualification varies from post to post. Those who want to apply for the PNB SO positions should check the PNB SO Educational Qualification and work experience required for the positions to apply. Look at the table below for the detailed information:-

                                        PNB SO Educational Qualification

Position 

Educational Qualification 

Work Experience

Officer- Credit

Educational qualification for Officer-Credit includes being a Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, 

or 

holding a Cost Management Accountant (CMA) (ICWA) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, 

or 

being a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute (USA). 

Alternatively, candidates can have a full-time MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Management or an equivalent qualification with a specialization in Finance from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/approved by Government bodies/AICTE/UGC, with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade.

Mandatory: NIL 

 

Desirable: Work Experience in Bank(s)/ FI(s)

Manager- Forex

For the position of Manager-Forex, candidates are required to have a full-time MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Management, or an equivalent qualification with a specialization in Finance/International Business. This degree must be obtained from any Institute/College/University recognized or approved by Government bodies/AICTE/UGC, with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade.

Mandatory: A minimum of two years of relevant field experience as an Officer is required.

 

Desirable: Forex-related experience in banks

Manager- Cyber Security

Full-time degree in B.E./ B.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics and Communications Engineering Or 

Full-time M.C.A. from any Institute/ University recognized/ College/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade.

Desirable: Full-time degree in M.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology /Electronics and Communications Engineering from any Institute/ University recognized/ College/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC

Mandatory: A minimum of two years of experience in Information Technology (IT), including at least one year of hands-on experience in overseeing IT and Cyber Security within a large data center, SOC (Security Operations Center), or C-SOC (Cyber Security Operations Center). The responsibilities should encompass the following operations.: - Security Incidence Event Management (SIEM)/ Perimeter Security including security devices such as Firewalls/ NIPS/ Anti DDoS/ WAF/ Application Delivery Controller (ADC)/ IS Audit experience especially on application testing/ penetration testing using automated tools. 

Senior Manager Cyber Security

Mandatory: A complete undergraduate degree in B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics and Communications Engineering or a full-time M.C.A. from any Institute/College/University recognized or approved by Government bodies/AICTE/UGC with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade.

 

Desirable: Full-time degree in M.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology /Electronics and Communications Engineering from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC

Mandatory: A minimum of four years of experience in Information Technology (IT), including at least two years of hands-on experience in overseeing IT and Cyber Security within a large data center, SOC (Security Operations Center), or C-SOC (Cyber Security Operations Center). This experience should involve managing various operations, including Security Incidence Event Management (SIEM), Perimeter Security (including security devices such as Firewalls, NIPS, Anti DDoS, WAF, Application Delivery Controller (ADC)), Network Detection and Response, Threat Hunting, and IS Audit. Additionally, experience in application testing and penetration testing using automated tools is required.

PNB SO Application Process

PNB SO Application 2024 can be submitted by visiting PNB’s official website from 7 February to 24 February 2024. If candidates are facing any trouble in applying for the PNB Specialist Officer Recruitment 2024 , they can follow the below-mentioned steps carefully:-

  1. Visit the official website of the Punjab National Bank.
  2. On the homepage click on the Recruitment tab by scrolling down the page. 
  3. A new screen will appear where you will find a link for submission of applications to Specialist Officer positions.
  4. After clicking on the link, you will be directed to an application portal where you have to register yourself by providing your details.
  5. Upon the completion of a successful registration, your login details will be sent to the email address provided. 
  6. Now login by entering your details and fill out the application form.
  7. Upload your required documents and submit the application fee to complete the application process. 
  8. Now, print a copy of the final submission for future reference.

Application Fees 

To finalize the application process, candidates must pay the application fee. The candidate is responsible for covering the bank transaction charges associated with the online payment of the application fee. The table below outlines the application fees based on different categories:

                                                  PNB SO Application Fee

Category 

Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD

Rs. 50/- + GST @18% = Rs. 59/- (only postage charges)

Other category

Rs. 1000/- + GST @18% = Rs. 1180/-

PNB SO 2024 Selection Process

The selection process for PNB SO Recruitment 2024 will be determined through an Online Written Test, followed by a Personal Interview or, in certain cases, a Personal Interview only. The mode of selection, whether it involves both the Online Written Test and Personal Interview or only the Personal Interview, will be contingent upon the number of applications received for each post and will be at the discretion of the Bank.

PNB SO Exam Pattern

Candidates should be familiar with the PNB SO 2024 Exam Pattern before they start their preparation for the PNB SO Recruitment. In this section, we are detailing PNB SO Exam Pattern 2024 for your reference:-

  • The examination will be conducted as an Online Written Test comprising two parts. 
  • There will be a total of 150 questions, carrying 150 marks, and candidates are required to answer all questions within 120 minutes.
  • For each incorrect answer provided by the candidate, a penalty will be imposed, deducting one-fourth of the marks assigned to that particular question from the total score.

                                          PNB SO Exam Pattern 2024

Subject 

No. of Questions 

Marks 

Duration

Part 1 

120 Minutes

Reasoning 

25

25

English Language

25

25

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

Part 2 

Professional Knowledge

50

50

Total 

150

150

120 Minutes

PNB SO Exam Syllabus 2024

PNB SO Syllabus 2024 is available and the exam for the same will take place in March or April 2024. Those who are preparing to appear for the PNB SO Exam 2024 should check the syllabus and mark these topics in their study material. Below you can find the subject-wise syllabus of the PNB Specialist Officer Exam 2024:-

                                          PNB SO Exam Syllabus 2024

Subject 

Syllabus 

Part 1 

Reasoning 

  • Analogy
  • Series Completion
  • Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
  • Situation Reaction Test
  • Direction Sense Test
  • Verification of truth of the Statement
  • Classification
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Puzzle Test
  • Blood Relations
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Assertion and Reasoning
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Operations of Mathematics
  • Test on Alphabets
  • Eligibility Test
  • Word Sequence
  • Missing Characters
  • Sequential Output training
  • Directions
  • Construction of Squares and Triangles
  • Dot Situation
  • Identical figure groupings
  • Forming figures and analysis
  • Completion Incomplete Pattern
  • Series
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Paper Folding
  • Paper Cutting
  • Cubes and Dice
  • Water Images
  • Mirror Images
  • Figure Matrix
  • Classification
  • Spotting embedded figures
  • Rules Detection

English Language

  • Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words
  • Antonyms and their correct usage
  • Common Error
  • Conversions
  • Active/Passive Voice of Verbs
  • Comprehension Passage
  • Spot the Error
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • Cloze Passage
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Grammar
  • Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage
  • Improvement of Sentences
  • Synonyms/Homonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Shuffling of Sentence parts
  • Vocabulary
  • One word substitution

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Time and Work Partnership
  • Boats and Streams
  • Simple Interest
  • Time and Distance
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Problems on Trains
  • Areas
  • Pipes and Cisterns
  • Mixtures and Allegations
  • Mensuration
  • Races and Games
  • Numbers and Ages
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Problems on L.C.M and H.C.F
  • Averages
  • Percentages
  • Simple Equations
  • Problems on Numbers
  • Odd Man Out
  • Indices and Surds
  • Compound Interest
  • Volumes
  • Probability
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Simplification and Approximation
  • Profit and Loss

Part 2 

Professional Knowledge

  • Importance of Banks and Credit in the Economy
  • Classification of Commercial Borrowers
  • The Role of Commercial/Corporate Credit
  • Commercial/Corporate Credit Products
  • Role and Importance of the RBI
  • Borrower Legal Due Diligence
  • Structural Elements of Credit Facilities
  • Measuring Credit Risk
  • Key RBI Guidelines for Credit Facilities
  • Credit Risk and its Components
  • Credit Underwriting
  • Credit Assessment Framework
  • “Understanding National Credit Ratings from Indian External Credit Rating Agencies”
  • Overview of the Basel Accords on Banking Supervision
  • Understanding Objectives, Providers, and Uses of Credit Ratings
  • Understanding Global Credit Ratings from External Credit Rating Agencies
  • Project Appraisal
  • Accrual Accounting
  • Accounting Concepts and Principles
  • Financial Statements Structure and Composition
  • Analysis of Financial Statements
  • Documentation
  • Working Capital Management
  • Priority Sector lending
  • Retail Loans
  • Credit Monitoring
  • Types of Charges
  • Non-Fund based credit Facilities
  • Fair Practices on Lender’s Liability
  • Exposure Norms

PNB SO 2024 Admit Card

PNB SP Exam 2024 will take place in March or April 2024. Once the exam date is announced by the PNB, the admit card will also be issued approximately a week before the exam date. PNB SO Admit Card can be downloaded by visiting the PNB’s official website. We will provide the PNB SO Admit Card Link here for your reference. Just click on the link and provide your login credentials to obtain your PNB SO 2024 Admit Card:-

PNB SO Admit Card Link 2024 (Inactive)

PNB SO Answer Key 2024

PNB SO Answer Key will be uploaded by the PNB after the completion of PNB SO 2024 Exam. Candidates will get the opportunity to raise their objections against the answer key within the specified time frame. After receiving the objections the PNB will upload the Final PNB SO Answer Key 2024 on its official website. Whenever the Bank uploads the PNB SO Answer Key, we will provide the direct link below for your reference:- 

PNB SO Answer Key Link 2024 (Inactive)

PNB SO Result 2024 

PNB SO Result will be declared by the Bank after the successful completion of the PNB SO Exam 2024. PNB SO Result can be checked by entering their credentials. We will provide the direct links to check the PNB SO Result 2024 here after the PNB declares:-

PNB SO 2024 Result Link (Inactive)

PNB Specialist Officer Cut-off Marks 2024

PNB SO Cut-off Marks 2024 will be announced by the PNB along with the declaration of result. SO Cut-off Marks will be announced in PDF format and candidates can check the category-wise cut-off Marks. Below you will find a direct link to check the SO Cut-off Marks 2024:-

PNB SO Cut-off Marks Link 2024 (Inactive)

PNB SO 2024 Salary

PNB Specialist Officer 2024 Salary varies from post to post. Below you can find a table with the PNB SO Salary structure:-

                                    PNB Specialist Officer Salary 2024

Position 

Salary

Officer-Credit

36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2- 49910-1990/7-63840

Manager-Forex

48170-1740/1-49910- 1990/10-69810

Manager-Cyber Security

48170-1740/1-49910- 1990/10-69810 

Senior Manager Cyber Security

63840-1990/5-73790-2220/2- 78230

FAQ

The last date to submit the PNB SO Online Application is 25 February 2024.

Punjab National Bank has announced a total of 1025 vacancies for various positions, including Officer-Credit, Manager-Forex, Manager-Cyber Security, and Senior Manager Cyber Security.

The PNB SO Exam 2024 is scheduled to take place in March/April 2024.

The application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates is Rs. 50/- + GST @18%, and for other categories, it is Rs. 1000/- + GST @18%.

To apply for PNB SO 2024, visit the official website of Punjab National Bank, click on the Recruitment tab and follow the instructions for submission of applications for Specialist Officer positions mentioned in this article.

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