PNB SO Recruitment 2026 Notification: 30 Engineer Officer Vacancies, Eligibility & Apply Guide
If you are a young Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer dreaming of a career in a top public-sector bank, this is an excellent chance for you. Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the official notification inviting online applications for 30 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies in JMG Scale-I (Junior Management Grade Scale-I) across three engineering disciplines. Selected Officers will be recruited in the Officer Cadre with regular PNB pay, allowances, and full retirement benefits — a dream role for B.E./B.Tech engineers eyeing banking sector government jobs.
The online application window is short — registration opens on 21 April 2026 and closes on 5 May 2026. The tentative online written test is scheduled for 27 May 2026. This article walks through post-wise vacancies, eligibility, experience requirement, age limit, pay scale, selection process, fees, and the exact step-by-step apply process. Read carefully till the end so you don’t miss anything important on GovtJobsAlert.in.
What are the Key Highlights of PNB SO Recruitment 2026?
Punjab National Bank is one of India’s largest nationalised banks with its Head Office at Plot No. 4, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi. Under the latest notification dated 20 April 2026, the Bank seeks 30 Specialist Officers in Officer Cadre — JMG Scale-I with at least 1 year of post-qualification engineering experience. For engineering graduates looking for government jobs, this is one of the stronger openings of the year.
- Post Name: Specialist Officer — Civil / Electrical / Mechanical Engineer
- Grade: JMG Scale-I (Junior Management Grade)
- Total Vacancies: 30 posts
- Minimum Experience: 1 year post-qualification in the relevant field
- Application Start Date: 21 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 5 May 2026
- Online Test Date (Tentative): 27 May 2026
What is the Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown for PNB SO 2026?
The 30 SO vacancies are split across three engineering streams with reservation applied as per Government of India norms. Each post is in JMG Scale-I in the Officer Cadre.
| Post | Stream | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Officer — Civil Engineer | Civil | 21 |
| Officer — Electrical Engineer | Electrical | 7 |
| Officer — Mechanical Engineer | Mechanical | 2 |
| Total | — | 30 |
Category-wise reservation across SC, ST, OBC, EWS and UR (with PwBD horizontal reservation) is detailed in the official notification PDF. The posting is anywhere in India — candidates must be willing to serve at any Bank location as decided by the Bank.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for PNB SO 2026?
Educational Qualification
- Civil Engineer: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognised University, or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of India
- Electrical Engineer: B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks, or equivalent recognised qualification
- Mechanical Engineer: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks, or equivalent recognised qualification
Work Experience
All three posts require a minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience in the relevant engineering field — typically in construction, renovation, retrofitting, interior furnishing, or maintenance of commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, or administrative buildings, with exposure to estimates, contractors’ bills, and site monitoring. Experience must be reckoned as on 5 May 2026.
Fresh B.Tech / engineering graduates without the 1-year experience should note — they are not eligible for this particular PNB SO 2026 notification.
Age Limit
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Age As On | 01 January 2026 |
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Relaxation | SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwBD (as per rules) |
Note: Age relaxation is applicable only as per Government of India rules for the respective category.
Salary and Pay Scale for PNB SO 2026
PNB offers the standard JMG Scale-I Officer-Cadre pay scale along with full central-banking allowances and retirement benefits.
- Scale of Pay: JMG Scale-I (Junior Management Grade — Officer Cadre) as per PNB Bank rules
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or leased accommodation
- Perks: Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and other perquisites as per Bank rules
- Job Location: Anywhere in India — at the Bank’s sole discretion
In addition to the monthly pay, JMG Scale-I Officers enjoy one of the most stable and benefit-rich pay packages among public-sector banks, including medical cover for self and family, leave concessions, and pension benefits.
What is the Selection Process for PNB SO 2026?
Selection can happen in either of two modes depending on the number of applications received per post — Online Written Test + Personal Interview, OR Personal Interview only.
Stage 1: Online Written Test (Computer-Based)
- Mode: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Total Questions: 150 questions in 120 minutes
- Total Marks: 200 marks
- Negative Marking: 1/4 (0.25) of marks assigned deducted for each wrong answer
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 |
Candidates must qualify each paper of Part-I (Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude). Professional Knowledge (Part-II) is evaluated only for those who qualify Part-I.
Stage 2: Personal Interview
Candidates who qualify the online test in merit order are called for a personal interview. Final merit is based on combined performance.
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical
Shortlisted candidates must produce originals of all certificates (educational, experience, caste, disability as applicable), plus satisfactory medical fitness for final appointment. Prepare well using the banking exam preparation syllabus and strategy before the tentative test date of 27 May 2026.
How to Apply Online for PNB SO 2026?
Before starting, keep these documents scanned and ready — photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, 20-50 KB JPG), signature (140×60 px, 10-20 KB), left-hand thumb impression (20-50 KB), hand-written declaration (50-100 KB), and PDF scans of caste, disability, qualification, and experience certificates (each ≤500 KB).
- Visit the PNB official website — the direct apply link is in the Essential Links section below.
- Go to the Recruitments / Careers section and click NEW REGISTRATION.
- Fill basic information — a provisional registration number and password will be auto-generated.
- Note the registration number and password carefully (also sent to your registered Email and SMS).
- Login with the provisional credentials and complete personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the exact sizes above.
- Upload PDF scans of supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet, or UPI.
- After successful payment, take a printout of the application form and e-receipt for your records.
Do not send any hard copy of the application or documents to the Bank — submission is online only.
What are the Important Dates for PNB SO 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 20 April 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 21 April 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 5 May 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 5 May 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2026 |
| Qualification / Experience Cut-off | 5 May 2026 |
| Tentative Online Test Date | 27 May 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for PNB SO 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / OBC / EWS | ₹1,180 (₹1,000 + 18% GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹59 (₹50 + 18% GST) |
Payment is online only through Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard), Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, or UPI. The fee is inclusive of GST and is non-refundable under any circumstance. Bank transaction charges, if any, must be borne by the candidate.
Essential Links for PNB SO 2026 Apply Online
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for PNB SO 2026
- Visit PNB Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Engineering graduates, this is a short but valuable window — you have only from 21 April to 5 May 2026 to complete your PNB SO application, and the online test is just three weeks later on 27 May 2026. If you have at least one year of post-qualification civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering experience, don’t miss this chance to join PNB as an Officer in Junior Management Grade. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such banking recruitment notifications and updates.