PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Notification, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Important Dates, Salary, Vacancy, Eligibility Criteria, Application Process

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has recently released the PNB SO Notification 2024, announcing the recruitment for Specialist Officer posts. A total of 1025 vacancies are available for positions like Credit Officer, Forex Manager, Cyber Security Manager, and Senior Manager. Interested candidates can submit their online applications on the official website, pnbindia.in, from 7th to 25th February 2024.

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Overview

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Recruiting Body	Punjab National Bank
Exam Name	PNB SO Recruitment 2024
Post Name	Specialist Officer (Credit Officer, Forex Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Senior Manager)
Vacancy	1025
Application Mode	Online
Start Registration Dates	7th February 2024
Selection Mode	Online written test and Personal Interview
End Registration Dates	25th February 2024
Official Website	pnbindia.in

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Notification

The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the notification for the PNB Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2024. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1025 vacancies for Specialist Officer positions across various departments. The selection process involves an Online Exam followed by an Interview. Here, we provide comprehensive details about the PNB SO 2024 Examination.

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Important Dates

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has opened the application process for eligible candidates for the PNB SO Recruitment 2024. Below is the comprehensive schedule for the PNB SO 2024 events:

PNB SO 2024 Events	PNB SO Dates
Notification Release Date	4th February 2024
Online Registration Starts From	7th February 2024
Last Date to Apply Online	25th February 2024
Last date for printing application & Online Fee Payment	25th February 2024
Admit Card 2024	March 2024
Online Examination	March/April 2024

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Vacancy

The PNB SO Recruitment 2024 has unveiled a total of 1025 vacancies, distributed across various posts and departments. Below is a breakdown of the PNB SO Vacancy 2024, detailing the number of openings for each post along with their respective Grade/Scale:

Post Code	Post Name	Grade/Scale	Vacancies
01	Officer-Credit	JMGS I	1000
02	Manager-Forex	MMGS II	15
03	Manager-Cyber Security	MMGS II	05
04	Senior Manager Cyber Security	MMGS III	05
TOTAL			1025

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Application Fee

Candidates applying for the PNB SO Recruitment 2024 are required to submit the application fees or intimation charges through an online payment method along with their online application form. The applicable fees for different categories are as follows:

category	Application Fee
SC/ST/PWBD	Rs 59/- per candidate +GST as applicable
All other categories	Rs 1180/- per candidate +GST as applicable

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Eligibility Criteria

Aspiring banking professionals aiming to apply for specialist officer positions at Punjab National Bank (PNB) must satisfy the prescribed PNB SO 2024 eligibility criteria, encompassing education, age, and experience. The details are outlined below:

Nationality

Indian Citizenship
Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
Tibetan Refugee who arrived in India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement
Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, or East African countries of Zaire, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, or Malawi, with the intention of permanent settlement in India

Education Qualification

Officer-Credit:
- Chartered Accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India OR
- Cost Management Accountant- CMA (ICWA) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India OR
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute (USA) OR
- Full-time Post-Graduation Degree/ Diploma in Management (MBA/PGDM/ equivalent) with specialization in Finance from any Institute/College/ University recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/UGC with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade.
Manager-Forex:
- Full-time MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Management or equivalent with specialization in Finance/ International Business from any Institute/ College/University recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade.
Manager-Cyber Security, Senior Manager-Cyber Security:
- Full-time degree in B.E./B. Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics and Communications Engineering or Full-time degree in M.C.A. from any Institute/ College/University recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/ UGC with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade.

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Work Experience

Work experience is a crucial eligibility criterion for the PNB SO Recruitment 2024, and the specific requirements for different Specialist Officer vacancies are outlined below:

Post Name	Work Experience
Manager Forex	Essential: At least 2 years of experience as an officer in a related sector. Desirable: Forex experience in banks.
Senior Manager Cyber Security	Essential: A minimum of 4 years of IT experience, including at least 2 years of managing IT and cyber security in a major data center/SOC/CSOC handling the following operations: Experienced in Security Incident Event Management (SIEM), Perimeter Security (firewalls, NIPS, anti-DDoS, WAF, ADC), Network Detection and Response, Threat Hunting, and IS Audits, with a focus on automated application and penetration testing.
Manager Cyber Security	Essential: A minimum of 2 years of IT expertise is required, with at least one year of experience managing IT and Cyber Security in a major data center/SOC/CSOC handling the following operations: Experienced in Security Incident Event Management (SIEM), Perimeter Security (firewalls, NIPS, anti-DDoS, WAF, ADC), Network Detection and Response, Threat Hunting, and IS Audits, with a focus on automated application and penetration testing.
Officer Credit	Essential: NIL Desirable: Work experience in banks or financial institutions.

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Age Limit

The age criteria for PNB SO 2024 vary based on the specific posts:

Name of the Post	Minimum Age Limit
Officer-Credit	21-28 Years
Manager-Forex	25-35 Years
Manager-Cyber Security	25-35 Years
Senior Manager-Cyber Security	27-38 Years

Age Relaxation: Candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per the government norms, and the details are provided below:

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC	3 Years
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities)	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years
Children/Family members of those who died in the 1984 riots	3 Years

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Selection Process

The selection process for the PNB SO Recruitment 2024 comprises three stages, as outlined below:

Online Written Exam
Personal Interview
Document Verification

To qualify for the subsequent provisional allotment process, candidates must successfully clear both the Online Main Examination and the interview. The combined final score will be determined based on the aggregate scores obtained by candidates in the Online Main Examination and the Interview.

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Exam Pattern

The Exam Pattern for the PNB SO Recruitment 2024 is as follows:

The PNB SO Exam will be conducted in Online mode.
All tests, except for the Test of English Language, will be available bilingually, i.e., in English and Hindi.
There is a penalty of one-fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to a question for incorrect answers.
If a question is left blank, i.e., no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
Sectional timing will be applicable in the PNB SO 2024 Exam, as tabulated below:

Parts	Subjects	No. Of Questions	Marks	Time Duration
Part A	Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	120 Minutes\ 2 Hour
	Reasoning	25	25
	English Language	25	25
Part B	Professional Knowledge	50	100
Total		150	200

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Syllabus

The Punjab National Bank SO exam syllabus encompasses various subjects, including Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English Language, and Professional Knowledge. The following table outlines the topics that candidates need to prepare for the PNB SO exam 2024.

subjects	Topics
1. Quantitative Aptitude	Problems on L.C.M and H.C.F Ratio and Proportion Quadratic Equations Simple Interest Time and Distance Problems on Trains Areas Races and Games Numbers and Ages Mensuration Permutations and Combinations Pipes and Cisterns Percentages Simple Equations Boats and Streams Problems on Numbers Averages Indices and Surds Compound Interest Volumes Odd Man Out Mixtures and Allegations Time and Work Partnership Probability Profit and Loss Simplification and Approximation
2. Reasoning	Analogy Series Completion Operations of Mathematics Verification of truth of the Statement Situation Reaction Test Direction Sense Test Classification Data Sufficiency Puzzle Test Blood Relations Coding-Decoding Assertion and Reasoning Arithmetical Reasoning Forming figures and analysis Venn Diagrams Word Sequence Missing Characters Sequential Output training Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle Directions Test on Alphabets Eligibility Test Dot Situation Identical figure groupings Construction of Squares and Triangles Series Rules Detection Analytical Reasoning Paper Folding Paper Cutting Cubes and Dice Water Images Mirror Images Figure Matrix Completion Incomplete Pattern Spotting embedded figures Classification
3. English Language	Antonyms and their correct usage Common Error Active/Passive Voice of Verbs Comprehension Passage Spot the Error Synonyms/Homonyms Cloze Passage Fill in the Blanks Shuffling of Sentence parts Conversions Sentence Rearrangement Grammar Improvement of Sentences Spellings/Detecting Mis-spelt words Vocabulary Idioms & Phrases One-word substitution
4. Professional Knowledge	Importance of Banks and Credit in the Economy The Role of Commercial/Corporate Credit Classification of Commercial Borrowers Role and Importance of the RBI Borrower Legal Due Diligence Structural Elements of Credit Facilities Commercial/Corporate Credit Products Key RBI Guidelines for Credit Facilities Credit Risk and its Components Measuring Credit Risk Credit Assessment Framework Credit Underwriting Introduction to the Basel Accords on Banking Supervision Understanding Objectives, Providers, and Uses of Credit Ratings Understanding Global Credit Ratings from External Credit Rating Agencies Understanding National Credit Ratings from Indian External Credit Rating Agencies Accrual Accounting Accounting Concepts and Principles Financial Statements Structure and Composition Analysis of Financial Statements Project Appraisal Working Capital Management Priority Sector lending Retail Loans Documentation Types of Charges Credit Monitoring Fair Practices on Lender’s Liability Exposure Norms Non-Fund based credit Facilities

How To Apply For PNB SO Recruitment 2024

For those intending to apply for the PNB SO Recruitment 2024 through the official website or the provided direct link, the step-by-step procedure is outlined below. Once the online registration form is activated on 7th February 2024, candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Punjab National Bank at www.pnbindia.in.

Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Career/Recruitment’ section located at the bottom of the homepage and locate the ‘Recruitment For 1025 Posts Of Specialist Officers’.

Step 3: Click on the “Apply Online” link available on the webpage, and then proceed with new registration.

Step 4: Complete the registration form by providing the required information such as name, contact details, etc. Upload all necessary documents in the specified size and format.

Step 5: Review the form thoroughly to ensure that all entered information is accurate, and then save it.

Step 6: Once the form is completed, proceed to pay the application fees and submit the online form.

Step 7: Download the PNB SO application form for future reference.

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Salary

For different PNB SO posts, selected candidates will receive competitive salaries. The grade/scale for the Manager Forex position is MMGS II. Refer to the table below for the grade/scale and salary details of all PNB SO Vacancies 2024.

Posts	Grade/Scale	Salary
1. Manager Forex	MMGS II	₹48,170-1,740/1-₹49,910-1,990/10-₹69,810
2. Officer Credit	JMGS I	₹36,000-1,490/7-₹46,430-1,740/2-₹49,910-1,990/7-₹63,840
3. Manager Cyber Security	MMGS II	₹48,170-1,740/1-₹49,910-1,990/10-₹69,810
4. Senior Manager Cyber Security	MMGS III	₹63,840-1,990/5-₹73,790-2,220/2-₹78,230

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PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : FAQs

1. What is the total number of vacancies available in the PNB SO Recruitment 2024 ?

ANS- A total of 1025 vacancies are available for various Specialist Officer posts in Punjab National Bank.

2. What are the important dates to remember for the PNB SO 2024 recruitment process ?

ANS- The important dates include the release of the notification on 4th February 2024, online registration starting from 7th February 2024, and the last date for application submission on 25th February 2024.

3. What is the selection process for the PNB SO Recruitment 2024 ?

ANS- The selection process consists of an Online Written Exam, followed by a Personal Interview and Document Verification.

4. What is the eligibility criteria for applying to PNB SO Recruitment 2024 ?

ANS- Candidates must fulfill criteria related to nationality, education qualification, age limit, and work experience, as specified in the official notification.

5. How can I apply for PNB SO Recruitment 2024 ?

ANS- Interested candidates can apply online through the official website of Punjab National Bank by following the step-by-step procedure outlined in the notification from 7th to 25th February 2024.

PNB SO Recruitment 2024 : Conclusion

The PNB SO Recruitment 2024 is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking a career in banking, and the selection process will play a crucial role in identifying qualified individuals for these specialized roles within the bank. Applicants are encouraged to stay updated with the official communication channels of Punjab National Bank for the latest information on the recruitment process.