The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released a detailed notification inviting online applications for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) in various engineering disciplines. This recruitment drive aims to fill 30 vacancies across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering domains. For engineering graduates seeking a highly stable and lucrative career in the government banking sector, this is an exceptional opportunity.
Eligible and interested candidates must complete the online registration process through the official PNB website. The application window is strictly open from 21st April 2026 to 05th May 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to meticulously review the official notification regarding age limits, specific educational criteria, and required work experience before proceeding with the fee payment and application submission.
PNB SO Engineer Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights
Feature
Details
Organization Name
Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Post Name
Specialist Officer (SO) – Engineer
Total Vacancies
30 Posts
Application Mode
Online Only
Job Location
Across India
Official Website
pnb.bank.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start Date
21 April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
05 May 2026
Tentative Date of Online Exam
27 May 2026
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
The 30 vacancies are distributed among three core engineering streams. All posts require a relevant engineering degree along with mandatory post-qualification experience.
Post Name
Vacancies
Educational Qualification & Experience
Officer – Civil Engineer (JMG Scale-I)
21
B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering + Minimum 1 Year of relevant experience.
Officer – Electrical Engineer (JMG Scale-I)
07
B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering + Minimum 1 Year of relevant experience.
Officer – Mechanical Engineer (JMG Scale-I)
02
B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering + Minimum 1 Year of relevant experience.
Age Limit & Application Fee
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 20 to 30 years of age. The crucial date for calculating the age limit is 01 January 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) as per government guidelines.
Category
Application Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
₹1180/- (Inclusive of GST)
SC / ST / PwBD
₹59/- (Inclusive of GST)
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection will be finalized based on an Online Written Test followed by a Personal Interview. However, if the number of applications is exceptionally low, the bank reserves the right to shortlist candidates directly for the interview stage. The tentative pattern for the Online Test is as follows:
Part / Section
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Part-I: Reasoning
25
25
Part-I: English Language
25
25
Part-I: Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
Part-II: Professional Knowledge (Relevant Engineering Stream)
50
100
Total
150 Questions
200 Marks
Duration: The total composite time allotted for the exam is 120 minutes.
Negative Marking: There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
How to Apply for PNB SO Recruitment 2026
Visit the official Punjab National Bank recruitment page at pnb.bank.in.
Navigate to the “Recruitments” section and find the link for “PNB SO Engineer Recruitment 2026”.
Click on “Apply Online”. New users must complete the basic registration to generate a Registration Number and Password.
Log in and carefully fill out the application form with your personal, educational, and professional details.
Upload clear scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
Submit the form and take a printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.
