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    PNB SO Eligibility Criteria 2024

    The PNB has presented a valuable opportunity for numerous job seekers by unveiling 1025 vacancies for the position of 'Specialist Officers' across different categories. Punjab National Bank SO recruitment 2024 has demanded certain eligibility criteria that are mandatory to follow, for a seamless application process. The application window for the PNB SO exam 2024 is open till February 25, 2024. You are advised to go through the complete PNB SO notification carefully before filling the online application form of PNB SO exam to avoid cancellation of your candidature.

    PNB SO Educational Criteria 2024

    Punjab National Bank SO official notification consists of different Specialist posts in various streams such as Forex Manager, Credit Officer, Cyber Security Manager and Senior Cyber Security Manager. It is advised to check your eligibility before applying for the Punjab National Bank SO exam. Besides this, you also need to possess some years of experience for some posts as mentioned in the Punjab National Bank SO official notification. Essential details regarding educational qualification for each position in PNB SO are outlined below-

    In all cases where MBA or PGDM or equivalent Post graduation degree/diploma is mentioned as criteria for educational qualification, you have to follow the following guidelines:

    Note For MBA/PGDM candidates

    • In case of dual specialisations, one of the two fields of specialisation should be in the field prescribed for the post
    • In case of major/ minor specialisations, major specialisation should be in the field prescribed for the post
    • Candidates having Degree / Diploma with more than two specialisations or General MBA without specialisation are not eligible to apply

    Detailed information about each post in PNB SO has been mentioned below:

    PostEducational CriteriaPost Qualification Work Experience & Other stipulations
    Manager : Credit

    Essential:

    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.

    Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in Nationalized or Private Sector Bank/ PSU/ NBFC/Financial Institution/ Credit Rating Agency as an officer in the area of Credit and Finance.

    Note- Experience wherever required is post qualification, in the relevant field & in officer cadre (Experience below 06 months in any organization will not be reckoned).
     Manager : Risk

    Essential:

    A. Chartered Accountant(CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India/Cost Management Accountant- CMA (ICWA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India

    OR

    B. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute (USA).

    OR

    C. Graduation Degree in any discipline with Minimum 60% marks in aggregate (Institute should be recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC and course completed through correspondence/part time/distance mode will not be considered)

    AND

    i. Full time MBA in Finance or PGDM in Finance or equivalent Post Graduation degree with specialization in Finance /Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (PGDBF) by NIBM Pune/Masters in Financial Management (MFM)/ Masters in Finance and Control (MFC) (Minimum 2 Years course with Minimum 60% marks in aggregate) (Institute should be recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC and course completed through correspondence/part time /distance mode will not be considered

    OR

    ii. Masters in Mathematics/ Statistics/ Economics with Minimum 60% marks in aggregate* *(Institute should be recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC and course completed through correspondence/part time /distance mode will not be considered)

    OR

    iii. Certification in Financial Risk Management from Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) (USA) OR iv. Professional Risk Management Certification from PRMIA Institute.

    Desirable:

    1. Certificate Examination in Risk in Financial Service, IIBF

    2. Certification Course in Risk Management, NIBM 3. Diploma in Treasury, Investment & Risk Management (DTIRM), IIBF 4. CAIIB with specialization in Risk Management

    Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in Nationalized or Private Sector Bank/ PSU/ NBFC/Financial Institution as an officer in the area of Risk, Credit, Forex, Treasury and Finance.

    Note Experience wherever required is post qualification, in the relevant field & in officer cadre

    (Experience below 06 months in any organization will not be reckoned).
     Senior Treasury Manager

    Essential:

    A. Chartered Accountant(CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India/Cost Management Accountant- CMA (ICWA) from Institute of Cost Accountants of India

    OR

    B. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from CFA Institute (USA).

    OR

    C. Graduation Degree in any discipline with Minimum 60% marks in aggregate (Institute should be recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC and course completed through correspondence/part time /distance mode will not be considered)

    AND

    Full time MBA in Finance or PGDM in Finance or equivalent Post Graduation degree with specialization in Finance (Minimum 2 Years course with Minimum 60% marks in aggregate) (Institute should be recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC and course completed through correspondence/part time /distance mode will not be considered)

    Desirable:

    1. Certificate Treasury Dealer Course, IIBF.

    2. Certificate Course in Treasury Management, NIBM.

    3. CAIIB

    4. Diploma in Treasury, Investment & Risk Management (DTIRM),

    IIBF

    		 Minimum 3 years of banking experience in officer cadre with minimum 2 years as an officer in Treasury of a Nationalized or Private Sector Bank.

    OR

    Minimum 3 years experience of working with primary dealer.

    Note Experience wherever required is post qualification, in the relevant field & in officer cadre (Experience below 06 months in any organization will not be reckoned).

    Note:

    The educational qualifications required for the positions are set at a minimum level. Candidates must hold the specified qualifications, certifications, or post-educational work experience as of the registration closing date, i.e., 25.02.2024. Additionally, they are required to provide relevant documentation, including mark sheets, provisional certificates, degree certificates, course completion certificates from accredited institutions, and work experience certificates in the relevant field.

    PNB SO Age Criteria 2024 (as on 01.01.2024)

    In order to apply for the Punjab National Bank SO exam, you should fall between the minimum age of 21 years and the maximum 35 years as on the date mentioned in the PNB SO notification. While the Senior Cyber Security Manager has an age limit of 27-38 years. You can refer to the table given below for further details.

    Name of the PostAge Criteria
    PNB SO Officer (Credit Officer) Minimum age of 25 years and the maximum 35 years
    PNB SO Officer (Risk Officer) Minimum age of 25 years and the maximum 35 years 
    PNB SO Officer (Senior Treasury Manager) Minimum age of 25 years and the maximum 35 years  and37 years as the upper age limit

    PNB SO Age Relaxation

    Punjab National Bank SO recruitment provides age relaxation to the candidates belonging to reserved categories. Please note that the relaxation on upper age varies from one reserved category to another. Candidates seeking age relaxation/other benefits will be required to produce necessary certificate(s) in original and copies at the time of Interview and at any stage of the recruitment process as required by the Bank, failing which they will not be allowed to appear in the interview/their candidature is liable to be rejected at any stage. For candidates seeking relaxation under OBC category have to produce a certificate stating that they do not belong to creamy layer section. Candidates belonging to OBC category but coming under creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation. They should indicate their category as General in the online application form. The detailed table on PNB SO age relaxation has been provided below:

    CategoryAge relaxation
    SC/ST 5 Years
    OBC 3 Years
    PwBD 10 years
    Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines 5 years
    Children/Family members of those who died in the 1984 riots 5 years

    Nationality

    A candidate must either be- citizen of India or

    A subject of Nepal or

    A subject of Bhutan

    Tibetan refugees who migrated to India before January 1, 1962, and are presently living in India can also apply.

    Persons of Indian origin who permanently migrated from prescribed countries to India are eligible to apply.

    Candidates from these categories must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Indian Government.

    Candidates who are not Indian citizens must have an authorization letter signed by a competent officer in the Government of India.

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    Pnb So Eligibility Criteria FAQs

    In order to get appointed as Punjab National Bank Specialist Officer, you need to qualify for both stages, Online Objective written exam and Personal Interview. The PNB SO exam pattern is bifurcated into two parts i.e. Part 1 and Part 2. Part 1 is common for all the posts. Part 1 contains subjects like Reasoning, English Language and Quantitative Aptitude, and Part 2 contains questions from Professional knowledge of respective post. The online test is anticipated to take place tentatively in March or April 2024.
    Yes. Punjab National Bank extends relaxation to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen/Persons affected by 1984 riots candidates in age criteria. However, the duration of relaxation varies across categories. This ensures accurate understanding and adherence to the prescribed relaxations during the application process for PNB SO exam.
    Yes. The educational qualifications for the PNB SO posts are domain-specific. Aspirants must meet distinct criteria based on the chosen post. Whether it's Credit Officer ,Forex Manager, Cyber Security Manager or Senior Cyber Security Manager candidates need to fulfill the specified academic requisites relevant to the respective category for a successful application.
    The PNB SO exam 2024 is a great opportunity for Full time MBA graduates or Post Graduate Diploma in Management or equivalent with specialization in Finance/ International Business. But Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Officer in the related field is mandatory and eligible candidates can apply for the Forex Manager position in Punjab National Bank
    The minimum educational qualification required for the PNB credit Officer is a graduate degree with 60 % marks. You should also possess a minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in Nationalized or Private Sector Bank/ PSU/ NBFC/Financial Institution/ Credit Rating Agency as an officer in the area of Credit and Finance. For more details, PNB Credit Officer eligibility Criteria.
    The maximum age to apply for the PNB SO post is 35 to 37 years depending on the post you are applying for.

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