Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the PNB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of 30 Specialist Officer (SO) - Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMG Scale-I) .
Eligible engineering graduates can apply online through the official website before the last date, May 5, 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
PNB SO Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Post Name | Specialist Officer (Junior Engineer) |
| Departments | Civil, Electrical & Mechanical |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Scale | JMG Scale-I |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 27 May 2026 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 Years |
| Selection Process | Online Test + Interview |
| Salary | ₹48,480 per month |
| Official Website | www.pnbindia.in |
PNB SO Vacancy 2026 Details
PNB has announced a total of 30 vacancies for Specialist Officer posts.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | 21 |
| Electrical Engineer | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
PNB SO Exam Date 2026
Punjab National Bank has scheduled the PNB SO Online Exam on May 27, 2026. Candidates should begin their preparation as early as possible to cover the complete syllabus and perform well in the examination.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Print Application | 20 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | May 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 27 May 2026 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualifications with at least 60% marks from a recognized institute/university.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
| Electrical Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineer | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering |
Age Limit
As on 01 January 2026:
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
PNB SO Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹59 |
| Other Categories | ₹1180 |
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
Stage 1: Online Written Examination
Stage 2: Personal Interview
The bank may conduct the written examination depending on the number of applications received.
PNB SO Exam Pattern 2026
The online examination consists of two parts.
Part I
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
Part II
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge (Engineering) | 50 | 100 |
Total
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 120 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Candidates qualifying in Part I will have their Part II evaluated and shortlisted for the interview.
Interview Details
- Interview Marks: 50
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- SC/ST: 45%
- Other Categories: 50%
Final selection will be based on performance in:
- Professional Knowledge Test (Part II)
- Personal Interview
PNB Specialist Officer Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary package under JMG Scale-I.
Pay Scale
₹48,480 - 2000/7 - 62,480 - 2340/2 - 67,160 - 2680/7 - 85,920
Additional benefits include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
- Other bank allowances
How to Apply for PNB SO Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website - www.pnbindia.in
- Go to the "Career/Recruitment" section
- Click on "Recruitment of 30 Specialist Officers under HRP 2026-27"
- Register using valid details
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Submit the application form
- Download and save the application form for future reference
Official Website: ibpsreg.ibps.in/pnbvpapr26/
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