Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released notification for 30 Specialist Officer (Engineer) posts in JMG Scale I under HRP 2026-27. Online applications started 21 April 2026 and close 5 May 2026 at pnbindia.in. B.Tech Civil/Electrical/Mechanical + 1 year experience eligible.
Punjab National Bank (PNB)PNB SO Syllabus Details 2026Specialist Officer (Engineer) Exam 2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination (Computer Based Test).
- Interview (for shortlisted candidates).
Final merit is prepared using written‑exam marks + interview marks.
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Exam Pattern
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part‑I | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes |
| Part‑I | English Language | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes |
| Part‑II | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 120 minutes |
| Part‑II | Professional Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes |
| Total | CBT | 150 | 200 | 2 hours |
- Question type: Objective MCQs (online).
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer.
Detailed Syllabus
Part‑I: General Aptitude (100 Marks)
1) Reasoning (50 Marks)
- Analogy, Series, Coding‑Decoding, Blood Relation, Direction & Distance.
- Inequality, Syllogism, Data Sufficiency, Input‑Output.
- Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Floor‑based).
- Puzzles (Box, Ranking, Comparison, Month/Day/Year).
- Statement‑Assumption, Inference, Course‑of‑Action, Conclusion.
2) English Language (50 Marks)
- Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Para‑Jumbles.
- Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Phrase Replacement, Fillers.
- Match‑the‑Column, Connectors, Starters, Word‑Rearrangement, Word‑Swap, Word‑Usage.
- Spelling Errors, Idioms & Phrases.
3) Quantitative Aptitude (50 Marks)
- Number System, Simplification, Approximation.
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time‑Speed‑Distance.
- Simple & Compound Interest, Partnership, Permutation & Combination, Probability.
- Mensuration, Data Interpretation (Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts, Mixed Graphs).
Part‑II: Professional Knowledge (100 Marks – Post‑Specific)
This section is subject‑oriented and depends on the applied post.
- Civil Engineering‑oriented SO:
Building Materials, Construction, Structural Analysis, Concrete Technology, Soil Mechanics, Surveying, Estimation & Costing, Water Resources, Transportation, Environment basics. - Electrical & Mechanical‑oriented SO:
Electrical Machines, Transformers, Power Systems basics, Control Systems, Instrumentation, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing, Machine Design, Workshop‑related basics. - IT / Computer Science‑oriented SO:
Data Structures, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, DBMS, Programming Fundamentals, Cyber Security basics.
Preparation Tips
- Start with professional‑knowledge revision for your stream (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical/IT).
- Daily practice for Reasoning puzzles, English comprehension/cloze, and Quant DI & percentage/ratio‑based questions.
- Take full‑length 2‑hour mocks (150 Qs) with negative marking to improve speed and accuracy.
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FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the exam pattern? | 150 MCQs, 200 marks, 2 hours: Reasoning (50), English (50), Quantitative Aptitude (50), Professional Knowledge (100). |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Is there an interview? | Yes, candidates shortlisted from the written exam are called for interview. |
| What is the main focus section? | Professional Knowledge (100 marks); it is domain‑specific for your applied stream. |
| Which domains are covered? | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, IT/Computer Science, and related technical‑background SO posts. |
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