PNB Recruitment 2026 for Specialist Officer Engineer posts is a direct recruitment drive for technical officer roles in Punjab National Bank. The bank has notified 30 vacancies in JMG Scale I for Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and the recruitment is meant for candidates who already hold the required engineering degree and at least one year of relevant post-qualification experience.
For most applicants, the main questions are about vacancy breakup, exact eligibility, whether there will be a written test, and how the application process works. In this recruitment, the bank has clearly stated the application dates, age cut-off date, discipline-wise vacancies, fee, and the selection model. One practical point to note is that PNB may conduct an online written test followed by interview, or it may shortlist applications directly for interview, depending on the number of applications received against each post.
This page puts the notification into a usable format so you can quickly check whether you fit the Civil, Electrical or Mechanical stream requirements, what documents you should keep ready, and what to expect after submitting the form.
PNB SO Engineer Recruitment 2026 overview
Punjab National Bank has invited online applications for 30 Specialist Officer Engineer posts under HRP 2026-27. These are officer-level positions in Junior Management Grade Scale I and are meant for candidates from Civil, Electrical and Mechanical engineering backgrounds.
This is not a general banking graduate recruitment. It is a stream-specific technical hiring process with discipline-wise educational requirements and compulsory post-qualification experience. Candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India as per the bank's requirement.
The notification also makes it clear that candidates can apply for only one post. If a candidate submits multiple applications, only the latest valid application is to be retained.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date of online registration | 21 April 2026 |
| Closing date of online registration | 5 May 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 5 May 2026 |
| Tentative date of online test | 27 May 2026, wherever required |
Candidates should not wait for the last day to apply because the form requires document uploads and successful fee payment. PNB has also indicated that call letters for the examination or interview will be released separately through its recruitment page.
Vacancy details
| Post | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer - Civil Engineer in JMG Scale I | 21 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Officer - Electrical Engineer in JMG Scale I | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Officer - Mechanical Engineer in JMG Scale I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 30 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 17 |
The notification states that the vacancy figures are provisional and may change depending on the bank's requirement. It also notes that PwBD reservation is handled on a horizontal basis.
Eligibility for Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineer posts
The common eligibility structure across all three streams is officer-level technical recruitment with age, educational and experience conditions. The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 January 2026.
Civil Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized university with 60% marks or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India, along with minimum one year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
Electrical Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university with 60% marks or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India, along with minimum one year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
Mechanical Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university with 60% marks or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India, along with minimum one year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
The result of the qualifying degree must have been declared on or before 5 May 2026. Candidates whose marks are awarded in CGPA or similar grading format must convert them into percentage as per the university's norms and produce proof of the conversion formula if required.
What kind of experience PNB is asking for
This notification is not for fresh graduates. PNB has specifically asked for at least one year of post-qualification experience in the relevant field for each engineering stream.
For Civil Engineers, the experience area includes planning, preparation of estimates, execution and related work for construction, renovation, retrofitting, interior furnishing and maintenance of commercial, residential, institutional, industrial or administrative buildings. Exposure to monitoring civil work, estimate preparation and checking contractors' bills is relevant.
For Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, the notification additionally looks for experience related to installation, handling and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment such as UPS systems, generators, control panels, HT-LT systems, switchgear, cabling, water pumps, air-conditioning equipment, lifts and similar infrastructure systems. Experience linked to building maintenance, renovation and retrofitting is directly relevant here.
At later stages, the bank may ask for supporting experience proof such as appointment letters, salary slips, relieving letters and other employer-issued records.
Age limit and relaxation
The base age band for all three posts is 20 to 30 years as on 1 January 2026. This base upper age limit applies to Unreserved and EWS candidates.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs | 5 years, subject to government guidelines |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Candidates claiming relaxation must produce the prescribed supporting certificates at the required stage. OBC candidates must also ensure that their certificate contains the non-creamy layer clause in the format accepted for Central Government posts and services.
Selection process and exam pattern
PNB has kept two possible selection routes in this recruitment. The bank will decide the route based on the number of applications received for each post.
Scenario 1: Online Written Test followed by Personal Interview.
Scenario 2: Shortlisting of applications followed by Personal Interview only.
If the bank conducts the online written test, the structure is as follows:
| Part | Test | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Part I | English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Part I | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| Part II | Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 |
The total duration of the online test is 120 minutes. There is a penalty of one-fourth mark for every wrong answer. Candidates must qualify in all tests of Part I, and Part II is evaluated only for those who qualify each paper in Part I.
Where online test is held, interview carries 50 marks. Final merit is based on Professional Knowledge and Interview marks, subject to qualifying both stages. If the bank chooses direct shortlisting instead of a written test, final selection is based on interview performance and merit among eligible shortlisted candidates.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 50 + GST at 18% = Rs. 59 |
| All other candidates | Rs. 1000 + GST at 18% = Rs. 1180 |
The fee is non-refundable. Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate.
How to apply online
Visit the Punjab National Bank recruitment page.
Open the advertisement for recruitment of 30 Specialist Officers under HRP 2026-27.
Select the relevant post carefully. You can apply for only one post.
Register using a valid personal email ID and mobile number.
Fill in personal, category, educational and experience details exactly as per supporting records.
Upload the required documents, photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application and save the registration details and final printout for future use.
No offline mode has been provided. Applications are to be submitted only through the online route during the notified registration period.
Documents and details to keep ready before filling the form
Before starting the form, candidates should keep the following ready:
Recent photograph and signature in the required upload format
Left thumb impression and handwritten declaration image
Proof of age
Degree mark sheets and final certificate
Document showing that the qualifying result was declared on or before 5 May 2026
Experience proof such as appointment letter, experience certificate, salary slip and relieving letter, wherever applicable
Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwBD, if applicable
CGPA to percentage conversion certificate, if the university uses a grading system
Any mismatch between the online form and the supporting documents can create problems at document verification or interview stage, so the entries should be made carefully.
Posting, work profile, exam centres and call letter updates
Selected candidates will work in technical officer roles connected to the bank's building, infrastructure and maintenance requirements. The notification indicates work areas such as planning, estimates, execution, renovation, site supervision, quality control, maintenance of bank buildings, scrutiny of bills, procurement support, empanelment of agencies and reporting-linked duties. For Electrical and Mechanical streams, the role also extends to electro-mechanical systems and green or energy-saving initiatives.
PNB has clearly stated that candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India. So this recruitment should be treated as all-India transferable service rather than state-specific hiring.
If the bank conducts an online test, examination centres are spread across many states and union territories, including major cities in Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, West Bengal, Punjab and others. The exact exam centre or interview venue will be mentioned only in the call letter.
Call letters for the online written test or interview will not be sent by post. Candidates will have to download them from the bank's recruitment page when released.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 30 vacancies in total: 21 for Civil Engineer, 7 for Electrical Engineer and 2 for Mechanical Engineer posts in JMG Scale I.
The last date for online registration is 5 May 2026.
Candidates need B.E./B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline with 60% marks or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India.
Yes. At least one year of post-qualification experience in the relevant engineering field is mandatory.
PNB has said selection may be through online written test followed by interview, or through shortlisting followed by interview only, depending on the number of applications received.
The basic age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 1 January 2026, with category-wise relaxation as per the notification.
The fee is Rs. 59 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and Rs. 1180 for all other candidates, inclusive of GST as mentioned in the notification.