PNB Clerical To Scale I Notification 2025 Out, Check Exam Date

The Punjab National Bank has officially released the PNB Clerical to Scale I Notification 2025 for the promotion exam going to be held for promotion of Clerks (Customer Service Associates & Senior Customer Service Associates-Cash) and Special Customer Service Associates (SCSAs) as Officers in JMG Scale – I. The application window to register is open till 20 November 2025. Eligible Clerks and SCSAs can apply using the direct link provided in this article.

PNB Clerical To Scale I Notification 2025 Out

The Punjab National Bank has officially released the PNB Clerical to Scale I Notification 2025 on its official website, www.hrms.pnb.bank.in. Presenting a golden opportunity for employees in Clerical Cadre to get promoted to the post of Junior Management Grade Scale – I. Aspiring candidates should thoroughly read the official notification before applying to confirm that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria. For ease of access, the direct link to download the PNB Clerical to Scale I Notification 2025 PDF has been provided below.

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PNB Clerical To Scale I Notification 2025 Important Dates

PNB has officially released the complete schedule for the PNB Clerical to Scale I Promotion Exam 2025. Candidates must carefully note all the key dates related to the application process and examination to avoid missing any crucial deadlines.

Event	Date
Start of Online Applications	12 November 2025
End of Online Applications	20 November 2025
Last Date of Approval of Online Applications at Branch Level	21 November 2025
Last Date of Approval of Online Applications at Controlling Office Level	25 November 2025
PNB Promotion Exam Clerical to Scale I Exam Date 2025	25 January 2026 (Sunday)

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Clerical To Scale I Apply Online

The direct link to apply online for the PNB Promotion Exam 2025 is now live on the bank’s official website, and candidates can submit their applications until 20 November 2025. All eligible Clerical Cadre employees are advised to complete their registration well in advance to avoid any last-minute technical glitches. For the convenience of applicants, the direct link to apply online has been provided in this section.

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Clerical to Scale I Apply Online Link (In Bank Network)

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Clerical to Scale I Apply Online Link (In Outside Internet)

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Clerical To Scale I Eligibility Criteria

PNB has given specific eligibility requirements for employees applying for promotion from Clerical Cadre to Officer Cadre (JMG Scale I) under the Selectivity Channel for the 2026-27 promotion cycle. Candidates must carefully review the eligibility conditions before applying online.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination (or equivalent) on or before the last date for submission of applications, i.e., 20 November 2025.

Service Requirement

Candidates belonging to the SC/ST category must have completed a minimum of 2 years of service in the Clerical Cadre as of 1 April 2026.
Candidates belonging to other categories must have completed a minimum of 3 years of service in the Clerical Cadre as of 1 April 2026.

Priority Marks Requirement

As per the guidelines, SC/ST candidates must possess a minimum of 4 priority marks, while other category candidates must have at least 6 priority marks as of 1 January 2026. The priority marks will be awarded as per the table given below.

Educational/Professional Qualification	Priority Marks
Graduate	2
Master’s Degree (1 marks extra will be given for business administration degree)	1
Degree in Law	1
CAIIB (Part I) / JAIIB	2
CAIIB (Part II)	2
ICWA / CA	2
Integrated Degree (covering both Graduation & Post-Graduation programs)	3

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Clerical To Scale I Selection Process

The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has defined a structured and transparent selection process for the promotion of Clerks and Special Customer Service Associates (SCSAs) to the Officer Cadre in Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMG Scale I) under the Selectivity Channel.

The final merit list of eligible candidates will be prepared based on the aggregate marks obtained in the following three parameters:

Online Written Test
Educational Qualification
Length of Service

Online Written Test (Maximum 100 Marks)

The online written test will be objective-type and conducted through HRMS.
The question paper will be bilingual (Hindi & English).
The qualifying marks for the written test will be 30% for SC/ST candidates and 40% for other category candidates in each paper.
The test will consist of two papers, each carrying 100 marks.
SCSAs will be required to appear only for Paper I, provided they were posted as SCSAs on or before 20 November 2025 (the last date for application submission).
Those posted as SCSA after 20 November 2025 must appear for both papers.

Paper	Subjects
Paper I	Knowledge of banking routine, deposit mobilization schemes, customer service, priority sector, special credit schemes, conventional loans, loan documentation, and practice & law of banking.
Paper II	Economics, General Knowledge, and Accountancy

Qualification (Maximum 25 Marks)

Marks for educational qualifications will be awarded as follows, as on 20 November 2025:

Qualfication	Marks
Graduation	6
Post-Graduation (only one PG degree admissible)	2
Commerce at Intermediate/Graduation/Post-Graduation Level	2
CAIIB Part I / JAIIB	6
CAIIB Part II	9
ICWA / CA	6

Service (Maximum 25 Marks)

Candidates will earn 1 mark for each completed year of service up to 10 years, and 1.5 marks for every completed year beyond 10 years, subject to a maximum of 25 marks.
Periods of leave without pay or unauthorized absence will be deducted from the total service length only when increments have also been deferred for such periods.
Service marks will be computed up to the eligibility date, 1 April 2026.