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:
| Post | Educational Criteria | Post 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 Post | Age 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:
| Category | Age 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.
