PNB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 30 Posts

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment 2026 notification on 20 April 2026, offering opportunities for engineering professionals in the banking sector. The online application process begins on 21 April 2026 and will remain open until 05 May 2026, giving candidates a limited window to apply.

PNB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

The PNB SO Recruitment 2026 is aimed at hiring candidates for technical roles in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines under Junior Management Grade Scale I. The selection process for PNB SO 2026 is designed to assess both aptitude and professional knowledge, depending on the number of applications received. The bank may conduct an online written test followed by a personal interview, or directly shortlist candidates for an interview based on their applications.

PNB SO Recruitment 2026: Notification PDF

PNB Specialist Officer Important Dates

Candidates must adhere to the following schedule for the PNB SO 2026 recruitment process:

• Opening Date for Online Registration: 21 April 2026
• Closing Date for Online Registration: 05 May 2026
• Tentative Date of Online Test (if required): 27 May 2026

PNB SO Vacancy 2026

The recruitment includes engineering roles across three specializations, with Civil Engineering having the highest number of openings. This distribution indicates the bank’s focus on infrastructure and maintenance projects.

• Civil Engineer (JMG Scale I) – 21 posts
• Electrical Engineer (JMG Scale I) – 7 posts
• Mechanical Engineer (JMG Scale I) – 2 posts

PNB SO Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility criteria include nationality, age limit, educational qualification, and work experience. Candidates must satisfy all conditions as of the specified dates in the notification.

Age Limit

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 30 years

Age relaxation applicable as per government rules (SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-servicemen, etc.)

Educational Qualification

• Civil Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with a minimum 60% marks
• Electrical Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with a minimum 60% marks
• Mechanical Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 60% marks

Work Experience

Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field is mandatory for all posts

PNB SO Application Fee

The application fee varies based on category and must be paid online.

• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹59 (including GST)
• Others: ₹1180 (including GST)

How to Apply for PNB SO Recruitment 2026

The application process is fully online and requires candidates to upload necessary documents.

• Visit the official PNB website
• Click on “Recruitment/Careers” section
• Register using basic details
• Fill the application form carefully
• Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates)
• Pay the application fee
• Submit and save the application form

PNB SO Selection Process

The selection procedure will be determined based on the number of applications received against each post.

• Candidates must first appear for an Online Written Test.
• Those who obtain minimum qualifying marks in Part I of the test will be shortlisted based on their Professional Knowledge (Part II) score.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Personal Interview (50 marks).
• Final selection is based on aggregate scores of the Online Written Test (Professional Knowledge) and the interview.

Exam Pattern of PNB SO 2026

If the PNB decides to conduct an Online Written Test, the structure will be as follows:

PNB SO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a salary as per the JMGS-I scale along with multiple allowances. The pay structure is attractive and aligned with banking sector standards.

• Basic Pay
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Leased Accommodation
• City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
• Medical Benefits
• Leave Fare Concession
• Retirement Benefits