PNB Specialist Officer Engineer Recruitment 2026 — 30 Vacancies

About This Job

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is hiring 30 Specialist Officers (Engineers) in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines under Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS-I). If you have a B.E./B.Tech with at least 60% marks and minimum 1 year of post-qualification work experience in the relevant field, this is your chance to build a career in one of India's largest public sector banks. The last date to apply is 5 May 2026. The starting basic pay is Rs. 48,480 per month plus allowances.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 - 30 Posts

Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India's oldest and largest public sector banks, has released notification for 30 Specialist Officer posts in engineering disciplines for the Human Resource Plan (HRP) 2026-27. The posts cover three streams — Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering — with Civil Engineering having the highest number of openings at 21 posts. These are permanent officer-level positions under JMGS-I, carrying attractive banking-sector pay and benefits. Engineers with a relevant degree and at least one year of hands-on experience are eligible to apply.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

Note: Vacancies are provisional and subject to change as per the Bank's requirements. Candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Civil Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised university with a minimum 60% marks, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of India.
• Electrical Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university with a minimum 60% marks, or an equivalent qualification.
• Mechanical Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised university with a minimum 60% marks, or an equivalent qualification.

Work Experience (Mandatory)

• You must have at least 1 year of post-qualification work experience in the relevant engineering field (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) as on the closing date of registration (5 May 2026).
• For Civil Engineers: experience in Construction / Renovation / Retrofitting / Interior Furnishing / Maintenance works of commercial, residential, institutional, or industrial buildings is counted.
• For Electrical and Mechanical Engineers: experience in installation, handling, and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment (UPS, Generators, Control Panels, HT-LT, Switch Gears, Cabling, Water Pumps, Air Conditioning, Lifts, etc.) is also accepted.

Other Requirements

• Your degree result must have been declared on or before 5 May 2026.
• You must indicate your graduation percentage up to the nearest two decimals. Note: 59.99% is treated as less than 60%.
• You must be willing to serve at any location in India as per the Bank's requirement.
• A minimum CIBIL score of 681 is required at the time of joining (not a pre-condition to apply).

Age Limit

• You should be between 20 and 30 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• SC / ST: Up to 5 years relaxation (max age 35 years)
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 3 years relaxation (max age 33 years)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Up to 10 years relaxation (max age 40 years)
• Ex-Servicemen: Up to 5 years relaxation as per government guidelines
• Persons affected by 1984 riots: Up to 5 years relaxation

Salary

• Basic pay starts at Rs. 48,480 per month under the JMGS-I pay scale.
• Pay scale progression: Rs. 48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or leased accommodation as applicable.
• Other benefits include Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits and other perquisites as per Bank rules.
• Gross monthly take-home (including allowances) is approximately Rs. 78,000 to Rs. 90,000+ depending on the posting city and DA rates.

Application Fee

• SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 59 (includes 18% GST — postage charges only)
• General / OBC / EWS / All others: Rs. 1,180 (includes 18% GST)
• Payment mode: Online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, or Mobile Wallets
• Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Selection Process

Selection follows one of two scenarios depending on the number of applications received:

1. Online Written Test + Personal Interview (Scenario 1):
   • Part I — Aptitude: Reasoning (25Q, 25M) + English Language (25Q, 25M) + Quantitative Aptitude (50Q, 50M) — total 120 minutes
   • Part II — Professional Knowledge: 50 questions for 100 marks (evaluated only after qualifying all Part I tests)
   • Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer
   • Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on Part II (Professional Knowledge) scores
   • Personal Interview: 50 marks — minimum qualifying marks decided by the Bank
   • Final selection based on aggregate of Part II score + Interview score
2. Shortlisting + Personal Interview Only (Scenario 2):
   • If the Bank decides not to conduct a written test, it directly shortlists candidates based on applications
   • Personal Interview: 50 marks — final selection based on interview score alone

The tentative date of the Online Written Test (if conducted) is 27 May 2026.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official PNB website at pnb.bank.in and click on Recruitment / Careers.
2. Before you start, scan and keep ready your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, handwritten declaration, age proof, educational mark sheets, and work experience documents.
3. Click on "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" and fill in your basic details to get a provisional registration number and password.
4. Log in with your credentials and complete the online application form carefully — no changes are allowed after final submission.
5. Upload all required documents at the specified places in the form.
6. Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Mobile Wallet.
7. Submit the application and take a printout of the e-receipt and the online application form for your records.

Apply early — do not wait until the last date to avoid server congestion or technical issues.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 21 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 5 May 2026
• Tentative Online Test Date: 27 May 2026
• Admit Card Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Plan, prepare estimates, and oversee execution of construction, renovation, retrofitting, and interior furnishing works for Bank buildings
• Maintain Bank premises and manage Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs) for electro-mechanical equipment
• Procure goods, works, and services required for completing engineering jobs as per Bank guidelines
• Empanel and appoint qualified architects, contractors, and agencies for Bank projects
• Supervise construction and maintenance sites to ensure timely completion and quality control
• Scrutinize and process bills submitted by architects, contractors, and agencies
• Report project progress and compliance to the Chief Technical Examiner (CTE) / Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
• Implement energy-saving measures and green initiatives such as solar plant installation and green building standards