PNB Specialist Officer (SO) Final Result 2025: The Punjab National Bank (PNB) Specialist Officer (SO) Final Result 2025 has been officially declared on 4th September 2025, bringing relief and excitement to thousands of aspirants nationwide. This year, PNB concluded its recruitment process for 350 Specialist Officer positions, including posts such as Credit Officer, Officer-Industry, Manager-IT, Senior Manager-IT, Manager-Data Scientist, Senior Manager-Data Scientist, Manager-Cyber Security, and Senior Manager-Cyber Security. The recruitment involved a rigorous two-stage process: an Online Examination conducted on 5th May 2025, followed by in-depth interviews between 10th and 24th July 2025.
The final result is available as a PDF on the official PNB website, featuring names, roll numbers, registration numbers, and the reporting venues of the selected candidates. Out of the pool of eligible applicants, 348 candidates have been shortlisted for appointment, with 249 selected for Credit Officer, 75 for Officer-Industry, and others distributed across specialized roles. All successful candidates have received their provisional offer letters and must report to the designated training centers on 29th September 2025 at 9:30 am to complete joining formalities.
The final merit list has been prepared based on performance in both stages, with cutoffs determined by exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and category-specific regulations. Category-wise cut-off for the online exam varied from 110 to 160 marks out of 220. This transparent and competitive process reflects PNB’s commitment to selecting highly qualified individuals to strengthen its banking operations.
PNB Specialist Officer Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Officer-Credit | 250 |
| Officer-Industry | 75 |
| Manager-IT | 5 |
| Senior Manager-IT | 5 |
| Manager-Data Scientist | 3 |
| Senior Manager-Data Scientist | 2 |
| Manager-Cyber Security | 5 |
| Senior Manager-Cyber Security | 5 |
| Total | 350 |
Educational Qualification
- Officer Credit: CA/CMA/CFA from ICWA OR Full-time Post-Graduation Degree/Diploma with 60% marks
- Officer Industry: B.E./B.Tech. in relevant engineering stream with 60% marks
- Manager/Senior Manager IT: B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or MCA with 60% marks
- Manager/Senior Manager Data Scientist: B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in Computer Science/Data Science or Post Graduation in Statistics with 60% marks plus relevant certifications
- Manager/Senior Manager Cyber Security: B.E./B.Tech. or MCA in related streams with 60% marks
Check PNB Specialist Officer (SO) Final Result 2025
- Go to the official PNB website:
- Scroll down and click on the ‘Careers’ or ‘Recruitment’ section at the bottom of the homepage.
- Look for the link labeled “FINAL RESULT AND JOINING SCHEDULE OF SPECIALIST OFFICERS” and click on it.
- The merit list PDF for PNB SO Final Result 2025 will open on your screen.
- Use the Ctrl+F shortcut to search for your name, roll number, or registration number in the list.
- If selected, download the PDF and save it for future reference.
Exam Cut Offs
The PNB Specialist Officer (SO) exam cut-off marks for 2025 are determined by the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the exam, and performance of candidates. For this year, the expected category-wise cut-offs out of 220 marks are as follows:
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (2025) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 145 – 160 |
| OBC | 140 – 150 |
| SC | 120 – 135 |
| ST | 110 – 125 |
| EWS | 140 – 160 |
Previous years’ trends indicate the cut-off for General was around 93.1 marks in 2019, with OBC at 86.42, SC at 77.13, and ST at 75.01 (based on a different marking scheme).
PNB Specialist Officer (SO) Selection Process
- Online Written Test : Total 200 marks, 120 minutes
- Personal Interview : 50 marks
| Stage | Description | Key Points |
|---|---|---|
| Online Written Test | The first stage, conducted online, tests candidates in two parts: | – Part 1: Reasoning (25 Q, 25 marks), English Language (25 Q, 25 marks), Quantitative Aptitude (50 Q, 50 marks) – Part 2: Professional Knowledge (50 Q, 100 marks) – Negative marking: 0.25 marks for wrong answers – Part 2 evaluated only if candidate qualifies Part 1 |
| Shortlisting for Interview | Based on Part 2 score and eligibility, candidates are shortlisted for the interview stage | Candidates clearing minimum cut-offs are called for interview based on their online test performance |
| Personal Interview | Final selection stage where personal suitability, knowledge, and skills are assessed | – Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for General/OBC/EWS, 45% for SC/ST – Interview score combined with Part 2 score for final merit |
| Final Merit List | Prepared by combining Part 2 (Professional Knowledge) score and Interview marks | Selection is based on aggregate score from Part 2 and interview |
| Alternate Scenario | If number of applications is low, the bank may directly conduct only Personal Interviews | In this case, selection is solely on interview performance |