Prepare for a career boost, as the highly anticipated PNB SO recruitment 2023 has been officially released! This PNB recruitment is an excellent chance for individuals seeking to enter the vibrant world of the banking industry. The application window opens on February 7, 2024, and you have until February 25, 2024, to submit your application. The eligibility criteria include an age range of 21–38 years as of January 1, 2024. With 1025 vacancies in PNB SO recruitment 2023 up for grabs, this is your chance to secure a rewarding position. For a detailed PNB recruitment guide on the application process and other crucial information, dive into our blog now.
The age limit for the PNB SO recruitment 2023 is different depending on the category of the post. Look at the table below for the age limit
| Post Name | Age limit (as of January 1, 2024) |
| Officer Credit | Min.: 21 years Max: 28 years |
| Manager Forex | Min. 25 years Max: 35 years |
| Manager, Cyber security | Min. 25 years Max: 35 years |
| Senior Manager- Cyber security | Min.: 27 years Max: 38 years |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation in PNB SO recruitment 2023 in the upper age limit or maximum upper age applies to the groups and communities listed in the table below, subject to the submission of the relevant certificates.
| Sl no. | Category | Age relaxation |
| 1. | Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe | 5 Years |
| 2. | Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) | 3 Years |
| 3. | Persons with Benchmark disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 Years |
| 4. | Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers, including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs) and Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs), who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of their assignments (including those whose assignment are due to be completed within one year from the (last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct, inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidation, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines | 5 Years |
| 5. | Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 Years |
| Sl no. | Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| 1. | Officer Credit | Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Or Cost Management Accountant-CMA (ICWA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India Or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute (USA) Or Full-time MBA or Postgraduate Diploma in Management or equivalent with specialisation in Finance from any institute, college, or university recognised or approved by government bodies (AICTE or UGC) with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. |
| 2. | Manager Forex | Mandatory: Full-time MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Management or equivalent with specialisation in Finance or International Business from any institute, college, or university recognised or approved by government bodies such as AICTE or UGC with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade. |
| 3. | Manager, -Cyber Security | Mandatory: Full-time degree in B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, or Full-time M.C.A. from any institute, college, or university recognised or approved by government bodies, AICTE, or UGC with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade. Desirable: Full-time degree in MTech. in Computer Science, Information Technology Electronics, and Communications Engineering from any institute, college, or university recognised or approved by the government bodies AICTE and UGC |
| 4. | Senior Manager Cyber Security | Mandatory: Full-time degree in B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Science Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Or Full time M.C.A. from any institute, college, or university recognised or approved by government bodies, AICTE, or UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Desirable: Full-time degree in MTech. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications Engineering from any institute, college, or university recognised or approved by government bodies (AICTE, UGC) |
a. The course is required to be of two years duration.
b. The course should be full-time. Courses completed through correspondence, part-time, or distance mode will not be considered.
c. In cases of dual specialisation, one of the two fields of specialisation should be in the field prescribed for the post. Dual specialisation with equal weightage will be considered.
d. In cases of major or minor specialisation, the major specialisation should be in the field prescribed for the post.
e. Candidates having an MBA, PGDM, or equivalent with more than two specialisations or a general MBA, PGDM, or equivalent are not eligible to apply.
f. The institute, college, or university should be recognised or approved by government bodies (AICTE, UGC).
| Sl no. | Post Name | Certification (valid as of the registration closing date). | Work Experience |
| 1. | Officer Credit | Mandatory: NIL | Essential: NIL Desirable: Work experience in banks or financial institutions |
| 2. | Manager Forex | Mandatory: NIL Desirable: Certificate Course in Forex conducted by FEDAI, IIBF, NIBM or any other reputed Institute will be preferred. | Essential: At least 2 years of experience as an officer in a related sector Desirable: Forex experience in banks |
| 3. | Manager, -Cyber Security | Mandatory: At least one of the following certifications is required: 1. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 2. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA SECURITY) 3. Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) 4. Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) 5. Juniper Networks Certified Security Specialist (JNCSS) 6. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 7. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 8. GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) 9. Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) 10. Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) 11. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching or Security (Certification should be issued by respective Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM) | 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/social/c-soc handling the following operations: Experienced in Security Incidence 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. |
| 4. | Senior Manager Cyber Security | Mandatory: At least one of the following certifications: At least one of the following certifications is required: 1. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 2. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA SECURITY) 3. Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE) 4. Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) 5. Juniper Networks Certified Security Specialist (JNCSS) 6. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 7. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 8. GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) 9. Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) 10. Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) 11. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching or Security (Certification should be issued by respective Original Equipment Manufacturer(OEM) | Essential: Requirements for this position include 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 Incidence 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. |
The PNB SO recruitment 2023 process will consist of the following stages:
First Stage: Online Written Test
PNB Recruitment will conduct an online written test as per the following structure:
| Parts | Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks* | Duration |
| PART I | Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 120 Minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | ||
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | ||
| PART II | Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 |
Second Stage: Personal Interview
- A personal interview will be worth 50 marks. Minimum qualifying marks in the interview shall be 45%, i.e., 22.50 for SC/ST candidates and 50%, i.e., 25 for other candidates.
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifying marks in the personal interview for PNB recruitment will be provisionally selected for appointment based on their aggregate scores in Part II (Professional Knowledge) of the online written test and interview. To be considered for a provisional appointment, candidates must pass both the online written test and interview and achieve merit for shortlisting.
We understand that grasping the PNB SO recruitment 2023 application procedure might be hard. To make things easier, we’ve shared a detailed step by step guide that walks you through each step of the PNB SO recruitment 2023 application submission.
- Step 1: Click on 👉 Apply now
- Step 2: Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION.” Fil out all the details and then click on Save and next
- Step 3: Upload your photograph and signature as per the guidelines and click on next
- Step 4: Now select the post you are applying for and fill out all the details. Click on “VALIDATE YOUR DETAILS” and click save and next.
- Step 5: Next, fill out the educational qualifications, validate your details, and click save and next.
- Step 6: Now revise all the details you have given. If all the details are correct, then check the I agree box under declaration and click on “COMPLETE RGISTRATION”
- Step 7: Now upload all the documents, i.e., left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, proof of date of birth, educational qualification documents, and caste certificate (if applicable), and click save and next.
- Step 8: Complete the payment
Check the Guidelines for Scanning and Uploading the Documents
| Sl no. | Categories and Communities of Candidates | Fee |
| 1 | SC/ST/PwBD category candidates | Rs. 50/- + GST @18% = Rs. 59/- (only postage charges) |
| 2 | Other category candidates | Rs. 1000/- + GST @18% = Rs. 1180/- |
| Sl no | Post Name | Grade/scale | Scale of Pay |
| 1 | Officer-Credit | JMGS I | 36000-1490/7-46430-1740/2- 49910-1990/7-63840 |
| 2 | Manager-Forex | MMGS II | 48170-1740/1-49910- 1990/10-69810 |
| 3 | Manager-Cyber Security | MMGS II | 48170-1740/1-49910- 1990/10-69810 |
| 4 | Senior Manager-Cyber Security | MMGS III | 63840-1990/5-73790-2220/2- 78230 |
What is the age limit for PNB manager?
The age limit for the PNB manager is 21–35 years as of January 1, 2024.
Is PNB a government bank?
Punjab National Bank is a Public sector undertakings in India (PSU) working under the government of India.
What is the full form of PNB SO?
The full form of PNB SO is Punjab National Bank Specialist Officer
