PNB SO Eligibility Criteria 2024 

Before applying for PNB SO Recruitment 2024, candidates should review the eligibility requirements. Nationality, the upper age limit, and the level of education are among the PNB SO eligibility requirements. Below are the specific eligibility criteria for PNB Specialist Officers:

Nationality

Candidacy eligibility for the PNB (Punjab National Bank) Specialist Officer (SO) post is contingent upon meeting one of the subsequent nationality requirements:

  • An Indian national, or
  • A Nepalese subject, or
  • An individual within Bhutan, or
  • This Tibetan refugee who reached India before January 1, 1962, intending to live there permanently, or
  • An Indian national who moved to India with the goal of settling there permanently from places like Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam (previously known as Tanganyika and Zanzibar)

It is noteworthy that individuals who fit into categories (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) are required to have an eligibility certificate from the Government of India in order to be considered for the PNB SO role.

Age Limit 

The age limit for PNB SO positions varies depending on the post, and candidates can verify their eligibility for PNB SO posts by referring to the table below:

                                             PNB SO Age Limit 

Position 

Age Limit

Officer-Credit

21 to 28 years

Manager-Forex

25 to 35 years

Manager-Cyber Security

25 to 35 years

Senior Manager Cyber Security

27 to 38 years

Relaxation Age

Candidates requesting age relaxation or other privileges under special categories must present the required certificate(s) in original or duplicate at the interview and at any other point in the hiring process, as determined by the bank. In the event that the necessary paperwork is not submitted, the candidate will not be allowed to take part in the interview and their candidacy may be rejected at any point. Below is a breakdown of the age relaxation by category:

                                                 PNB SO Relaxation Age

Category 

Upper Age Limit

Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe 

05 Years

Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer)

03 Years

Persons with Benchmark Disability 

10 Years

Ex-Servicemen

05 Years

Persons affected by 1984 riots 

05 Years

Educational Qualification

The educational requirements for PNB SOs differ between posts. Checking the PNB SO educational requirements and work experience requirements before applying is advised for those who wish to apply for PNB SO positions. To see the specifics, go to the table below:"

                                         PNB SO Educational Qualification

Position   Educational Qualification  Work Experience
Officer- Credit

A chartered accountant (CA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is one of the prerequisites for becoming an Officer-Credit. 

or 

possessing an Institute of Cost Accountants of India Cost Management Accountant (CMA) (ICWA) credential,

or 

getting certified by the CFA Institute (USA) as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

An equivalent qualification with a focus in finance from any Institute, College, or University recognized/approved by Government bodies/AICTE/UGC, with a minimum of 60% marks, or an equivalent grade, may be substituted for the full-time MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Management.

Mandatory: NIL 

Desirable: Work Experience in Bank(s)/ FI(s)

Supervisor of Forex Candidates must hold a full-time MBA or postgraduate diploma in management, or a comparable degree with a focus on finance or international business, in order to be considered for the role of Manager-Forex. This degree must be obtained from anyInstitute/College/University recognized or approved by Government bodies/AICTE/UGC, with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade.

Mandatory: It is necessary to have at least two years of officer-related field experience.

Desirable: Forex-related experience in banks

Manager- Cyber Security

Full-time degree in B.E./ B.Tech in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics and Communications Engineering Or  

Full-time M.C.A. from any Institute/ University recognized/ College/ approved  by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC with minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade.

Desirable: Full-time degree in M.Tech in Computer Science/ Information  Technology /Electronics and Communications Engineering from any Institute/ University recognized/ College/  approved by Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC

Mandatory: A minimum of two years ofexperience in Information Technology (IT),including at least one year of hands-onexperience in overseeing IT and CyberSecurity within a large data center, SOC(Security Operations Center), or C-SOC(Cyber Security Operations Center). The responsibilities should encompass the following operations.: - Security Incidence Event Management (SIEM)/ Perimeter Security including security devices such asFirewalls/ NIPS/ Anti DDoS/ WAF/Application Delivery Controller (ADC)/ IS Audit experience especially on applicationtesting/ penetration testing using automated tools. 

Senior Manager Cyber Security

Mandatory: A complete undergraduatedegree in B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics andCommunications Engineering or a full- time M.C.A. from any Institute/College/University recognized or approved by Government bodies/AICTE/UGC with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade.

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: A minimum of four years ofexperience in Information Technology (IT),including at least two years of hands-onexperience in overseeing IT and Cyber Security within a large data center, SOC (Security Operations Center), or C-SOC(Cyber Security Operations Center). This experience should involve managing various operations, including Security Incidence Event Management (SIEM), Perimeter Security (including securitydevices such as Firewalls, NIPS, Anti DDoS, WAF, Application Delivery Controller (ADC)), Network Detection and Response,Threat Hunting, and IS Audit. Additionally, experience in application testing and penetration testing using automated tools is required.