PNB Specialist Officer Preparation Guide
Punjab National Bank
Your Complete Preparation Guide for PNB Specialist Officer 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
online
Frequency
as-needed
Next Exam Date
2025-11-10
EEligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech for IT; LLB for Law Officer; MBA HR or MSW for HR Officer from a recognized university; age 20-35 years; relevant experience of 2 years preferred for most posts
ANumber of Attempts
4
Study Plan by Subject
Professional Knowledge IT/HR/Law (30 questions)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Reasoning Ability (20 questions)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
For IT Officer, study operating systems, computer networks, DBMS, software engineering, and cybersecurity — focus on banking technology like CBS, UPI, and IMPS.
For Law Officer, revise the Banking Regulation Act, NI Act, SARFAESI Act, and IPC sections relevant to banking fraud and financial crimes.
For HR Officer, study industrial relations laws, labor regulations, performance management systems, and HR best practices in the banking sector.
In the Reasoning section, prioritize high-scoring topics like input-output, direction sense, blood relations, and ranking puzzles.
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge IT/HR/Law (30 questions) | 25 | 50 | 30 min |
| Reasoning Ability (20 questions) | 25 | 50 | 30 min |
| Total | 50 | 100 | 60 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
2025-09-01
Next Exam Date
2025-11-10
Conducted By
Punjab National Bank
Frequently Asked Questions
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