Punjab National Bank (PNB) is recruiting Specialist Cadre officer for 240 vacant positions. PNB is inviting applications for varied posts. Check out the full details of the Punjab National Bank Recruitment 2023 for Specialist Officer.
Punjab National Bank Recruitment 2023 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online Registration Opening Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Online Registration Closing Date | June 11, 2023 |
| Online Test Tentative Date | July 02, 2023 |
Punjab National Bank Recruitment 2023 Vacancy Details
| Name of Posts | No. of Vacancies |
| Officer- Credit | 200 |
| Officer- Industry | 08 |
| Officer- Civil Engineer | 05 |
| Officer- Electrical Engineer | 04 |
| Officer- Architect | 01 |
| Officer- Economics | 06 |
| Manager- Economics | 04 |
| Manager- Data Scientist | 03 |
| Senior Manager- Data Scientist | 02 |
| Manager- Cyber Security | 04 |
| Senior Manager- Cyber Security | 03 |
| Total | 240 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Grade/Scale | Vacancy | Age (as on 01.01.23) | Educational Qualifications | Post Qualification Work Experience | Job Roles | Skill Set |
| Officer Credit | JMG Scale-I | 200 | Min – 21 years Max – 28 years | 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 Post-Graduation Degree/ Diploma in Management (MBA/ PGDM/ equivalent) with specialization in Finance from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. | Mandatory: NIL Desirable: Work Experience in Bank(s)/FI(s) | Corporate Credit Verticals, MSME/ Retail Credit Verticals, Trade Finance Verticals, Finance and Taxation Division. | |
| Officer Civil Engineer | JMG Scale-I | 08 | Min – 21 years Max – 30 years | Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech. in streams of Electrical/ Chemical/ Mechanical/ Civil/ Textile/ Mining/ Metallurgy from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. | Mandatory: Minimum 1 Year Experience in the relevant field (Civil Engineering) in Construction/ Renovation/ Retrofitting/ Interior Furnishing/ Maintenance works of Commercial/ Residential/ Institutional/ Industrial/ Administrative buildings. | 1. All construction/ renovation related works of Bank’s buildings. 2. Maintenance of Bank’s buildings. Procurement of goods/ works/ services required for completion of job. | |
| Officer Industry | JMG Scale-I | 08 | Min – 21 years Max – 30 years | Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech. in streams of Electrical/ Chemical/ Mechanical/ Civil/ Textile/ Mining/ Metallurgy from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. | Mandatory: NIL Desirable: Industrial Experience. | Techno Economic Viability Study & work related to credit/ advances of Bank. | |
| Officer Electrical Engineer | JMG Scale-I | 04 | Min – 21 years Max – 30 years | Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech. or equivalent in Electrical Engineering from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. | Mandatory: Minimum 1 Year Experience in the relevant field (Electrical Engineering) in Construction/ Renovation/ Retrofitting/ Interior Furnishing/ Maintenance works of Commercial/ Residential/ Institutional/ Industrial/ Administrative buildings. | 1. All construction/ renovation related works of Bank’s buildings. 2. Maintenance of Bank’s buildings. Procurement of goods/ works/ services required for completion of job. | |
| Officer Architect | JMG Scale-I | 01 | Min – 21 years Max – 30 years | Full time degree in B.Arch. or equivalent from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. | Mandatory: Minimum 1 Year Experience in the relevant field (Architecture) in Construction/ Renovation/ Retrofitting/ Interior Furnishing/ Maintenance works of Commercial/ Residential/ Institutional/ Industrial/ Administrative buildings. | 1. All construction/ renovation related works of Bank’s buildings. 2. Maintenance of Bank’s buildings. Procurement of goods/ works/ services required for completion of job. | |
| Officer Economics | JMG Scale-I | 06 | Min – 21 years Max – 30 years | Mandatory: Full Time Graduation Degree with Economics as Main subject from University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ UGC. And Full Time Post Graduation Degree in Economics/ Econometrics/ Business Economics/ Applied Economics/ Financial Economics/ Industrial Economics/ Monetary Economics from University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Desirable: 1. Advanced Skills in MS Office Applications like Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc. 2. Econometric Modelling and Forecasting. | Mandatory: NIL Desirable: Advanced Skills in Data Science Tools like SAS, Python etc. [Candidates with any Internship/ Work experience at any reputed organizations like Ministry/ RBI/ Planning Departments of State/ Banks /Rating Agencies etc. will be given preference] | Providing Strategic Inputs for the Bank in consultation with various divisions/ field functionaries and incorporating the same in Bank’s short, medium & long term Growth Strategy. Outlining the business plan by overseeing capital, topline and profit planning activities in line with Bank’s Strategy. Explaining vital trends of industries/ geographies etc. and recommending appropriate strategies to the top management. Benchmarking Bank’s performance vis-a-vis industry/ peer group, to study sectoral trends and map these with the bank’s business levels providing decision making support. Balance sheet analysis and suggest right mix of business to maximize returns in synchronization | |
| Manager Economics | MMG Scale-II | 04 | Min – 25 years Max – 35 years | Mandatory: Full time Graduation Degree with Economics as Main subject from University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ UGC. And Full time Post Graduation Degree in Economics/ Econometrics/ Business Economics/ Applied Economics/ Financial Economics/ Industrial Economics/ Monetary Economics from any University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Desirable: 1. Advanced Skills in MS Office Applications like Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc. 2. Econometric Modelling and Forecasting. | Mandatory: Minimum 2 years of experience as an Officer in any Financial Institution/ Bank/ Central or State Govt. Department/ Financial Regulatory Body/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Rating Agency/ Analytics Firm/ listed Private Organization/ Brokerage Agency. Desirable: Exposure in Research Related Works in Economics/ Publication of Research Papers or Articles in reputed journals/ Knowledge in Data Science Tools like SAS, Python etc. | with industry based projections and future trends. Analyze and evaluate economic and financial developments and indicators of national & international level and assess their impact on various markets, asset classes and operations of the bank. Carrying out detailed study of opportunities in different regions/geographies for branch expansion plan of the bank. Viability study of the business unit. Providing relevant information and valuable inputs to the management for interaction with regulator/ investors/ Group of Analysts/ Investment Banks/ Rating Agencies, etc. Tracking macroeconomic development and industry information with focus on monetary and fiscal policies. Find reliable, accurate and good quality of information in a timely manner. Continuous analysis of economy related data provided by Ministry/ RBI/ SEBI/ World Bank/ IMF etc. and latest happenings/ new initiatives and suggestions by the experts. Database preparation, maintenance and forecasting of economic and industrial indicators. Focus on delivering accurate data in text, charts/ tables/slides and reports. Creative and crisp writing of reports and find new ways to present research findings. Conduct comprehensive secondary research and be able to link requirements, findings to the project end objectives. | |
| Manager Data Scientist | MMG Scale-II | 03 | Min – 25 years Max – 35 years | Mandatory: 1(a). Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech./ M.E./ M. Tech. in Computer Science from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. And 1(b). 6 months Certification (from any of the below mentioned list of Institutes) in Data Analytics/ Data Science/Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Or 2. Full time Post Graduation Degree in Statistics from University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Or 3. Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech./ M.E./ M. Tech. in Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Desirable: Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) from INFORMS. | Mandatory: Minimum 3 years of experience in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Model Development. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in Banking and Finance sector. | Implement Artificial intelligence/ Machine learning/ Natural Language Processing models. Creation/ Deployment of predictive/ prescriptive modelling to increase and optimize customer experience, revenue generation. Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze the model performance. Perform data-mining and hypothesis generation in coordination with divisions. Analyze the data trends and recommend action/ steps to the leadership of the business divisions or control divisions to improvise their performance. Conduct analysis of respective business & provide insights with respect to leading and lagging indicators within business to enable effective decision making. | Mandatory: Experience with programming languages (Python/ R/ JavaScript etc.) & AI-ML development platforms such as IBM CP4D/ SPSS/ SAS/ Alteryx/ any open Source Platforms etc. Understanding & Knowledge of MLOps/ Data-Ops/ DevOps/ AIOps/ AutoML & Adaptive Machine Learning Models etc. Knowledge of Visualization Tools like Power BI/ Tableau etc. Should have worked on Machine learning models (both Supervised and Unsupervised) like Regression, Support Vector Machines (SVM)/ NLP etc. Should have knowledge of storage architecture Data warehouse or Data Lakes and knowledge of Query language. Desirable: Familiarity with Cloud Architecture, Development of AI/ ML based solutions on Cloud (AWS/ Azure etc.) |
| Sr. Manager Data Scientist | MMG Scale- III | 02 | Min – 27 years Max – 38 years | Mandatory: 1(a). Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech./ M.E./ M. Tech. in Computer Science from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. And 1(b). 6 months Certification (from any of the below mentioned list of Institutes) in Data Analytics/ Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Or 2. Full time Post Graduation Degree in Statistics from University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Or 3. Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech./ M.E./ M. Tech. in Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. Desirable: Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) from INFORMS. | Mandatory: Minimum 5 years of experience in Data Science/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Model Development. Preference will be given to candidates having experience in Banking and Finance sector. | Implement Artificial intelligence/ Machine learning/ Natural Language Processing models. Creation/ Deployment of predictive/ prescriptive modelling to increase and optimize customer experience, revenue generation. Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze the model performance. Perform data-mining and hypothesis generation in coordination with divisions. Analyze the data trends and recommend action/ steps to the leadership of the business divisions or control divisions to improvise their performance. Conduct analysis of respective business & provide insights with respect to leading and lagging indicators within business to enable effective decision making. | Mandatory: Experience with programming languages (Python/ PySpark/ R/ Java/ JavaScript etc.) & AI- ML development platforms (on Premise/ Cloud) such as IBM CP4D/ SPSS/ SAS/ Alteryx/ any open Source Platforms etc. Understanding & Knowledge of End to End Data model life cycle from data extraction to data modeling, Batch or real time analytics & deployment/ MLOps/ Data-Ops/ DevOps/ AIOps/ Adaptive Machine Learning Models etc. Experience of implementing Deep Learning Model, time series forecasting. Desirable: Should have knowledge of storage architecture Data warehouse or Data Lakes and knowledge of Query language. Familiarity with Cloud Architecture, Development of AI/ML based solutions on Cloud (AWS/Azure etc.) |
| Manager Cyber security | MMG Scale-II | 04 | Min – 25 years Max – 35 years | Mandatory: Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics and Communications Engineering or Full time degree in M.C.A. from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. And Any one of the following certifications: 1. Cisco certified network associate (CCNA) 2. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA SECURITY) 3. Checkpoint certified security expert (CCSC) 4. Palo alto network certified network security engineer (PCNSE) expert Desirable: Full time degree in M. Tech in computer science/ Information Technology /Electronics and Communications Engineering from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC, CISM or CISSP | Mandatory: Minimum 3 years work experience in IT of which at least 2- year experience in managing IT & Cyber Security in large data centre/ soc/ c-soc handling following operations: – Security Incidence Event Management (SIEM)/ Perimeter Security (including security devices such as Firewalls/ NIPS/ Anti DDoS/ WAF/ Application Delivery Controller (ADC)/ IS Audit experience especially on application testing/ penetration testing using automated tools. | Shall be working in shift duties (including night shifts) in Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (CCoE)/ Cyber Security Analytics Centre/ SOC. Job is related to Management Operation and monitoring of Cyber Security Operation Centre (C-SOC) & SIEM Solution, Analysis of Cyber Security Incidence and / OR Management, Monitoring of Perimeter Security Components such as Firewalls, NIPS, DDos/ WAF, ADC or any other preventive detective cyber security components and any other job allocated as per the organization requirement. | Mandatory: Hands on experience in a) Configuration of Firewall rule base, NIPS policy, Firewall rule base deployment, NIPS policy deployment, Web Application Firewall policy deployment. b) Managing and Monitoring of various preventive/ detective cyber security components, Application Delivery Controller (ADC). c) Management Operation and monitoring of Cyber Security Operation Centre (C-SOC) & SIEM Solution. Desirable: Experience in a large Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), Network/ Cyber security deployment project related to large Internet Service Provider(ISP), Network security team lead/L2 level in SOC/ C-SOC/ Network security/ Datacentre network of large private/ PSU Banks/ BFSI. d) IS Audit experience especially on application testing/ Penetration testing using automated tools. |
| Senior Manager Cyber security | MMG Scale- III | 03 | Min – 27 years Max – 38 years | Mandatory: Full time degree in B.E./ B. Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics and Communications Engineering or Full time degree in M.C.A. from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade. And At least one of the following certifications: 1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 2. Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) 3. Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE) 4. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Data Center 5. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching or Security 6. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Routing and Switching or Security 7. GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) 8. Offensive security certified professional certification (OSCP) Desirable: Full time degree in M. Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics and Communications Engineering from any Institute/ College/ University recognized/ approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC. | Mandatory: Minimum 5 years work experience in IT of which at least 3 years’ experience in managing IT & Cyber Security in large datacentre/ soc/ c- soc handling following operations: – Security Incidence Event Management (SIEM)/ Perimeter Security (including security devices such as Firewalls/ NIPS/ Anti DDoS/ WAF/Application Delivery Controller (ADC)/ Network Detection and Response/ Threat Hunting/ IS Audit experience especially on application testing/ penetration testing using automated tools. | Should be preferably work in shift duties (including night shifts) in Cyber Security Centre of Excellence (CCoE)/ Cyber Security Analytics Centre /SOC. Job is related to Management Operation and monitoring of Cyber Security Operation Centre (C-SOC) & SIEM Solution, Analysis of Cyber Security Incidence and / OR Management, Monitoring of Perimeter Security Components such as Firewalls, NIPS, DDOS/ WAF, ADC or any other preventive detective cyber security components/ Preparation of cyber Security Policy, Creation of base line Hardening documents, threat hunting, real-time monitoring and reporting to management and any other job allocated as per the organization requirement. | Mandatory: Hands on experience in a) Configuration of Firewall rule base, NIPS policy, Firewall rule base deployment, NIPS policy deployment, Web Application Firewall policy deployment. b) Managing and Monitoring of various preventive/ detective cyber security components, Application Delivery Controller(ADC) c) Management Operation and monitoring of Cyber Security Operation Centre (C-SOC) & SIEM Solution. Desirable: Experience in a large Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), Network/ Cyber security deployment project related to large Internet Service Provider (ISP), Network security team lead/ L3 deployed in large datacentre, Team lead at L3 level in SOC/ C-SOC/ Network security/ Datacentre network of large private/ PSU Banks, BFSI d) IS Audit experience especially on application testing/ Penetration Testing using automated tools. |
Selection Procedure
1. Written/ Online Test (200 Marks)
2. Personal Interview (50 Marks)
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD category candidates | Rs. 50/- + GST@18% per candidate (only postage charges)= Rs. 59/- |
| Other category candidates | Rs. 1000/- + GST@18% per candidate = Rs. 1180/- |
Application Procedure
Step 1: Go to the official website of PNB at https://www.pnbindia.in/.
Step 2: In the Recruitment tab, select the advertisement “Recruitment for 240 posts of specialist officers” under the heading Notice Dated (24-05-2023)
Step 3: Now the recruitment notification will appear on your screen read it carefully
Step 4: Click on “Click here to apply online” option given just below the job recruitment advertisement
Step 5: Register or login yourself and fill the form
Step 6: Upload the asked documents and submit the form
Step 7: Download the application form.
