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PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Notification Out For Scale II, III,IV,V

The Punjab National Bank has officially released the PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Notification, and is inviting application from officers in JMG Scale-I, MMG Scale-II, MMG Scale-III & SMG Scale IV for promotion to MMG Scale-II, MMG Scale-III, SMG Scale-IV & SMG Scale-V respectively. Banking professionals who fulfil the eligibility criteria must submit their applications online from the official website, www.hrms.pnb.bank.in till 14 October 2025. Interested candidates can apply through the direct link provided in this article.

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Notification Out

The Punjab National Bank has officially published the PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Notification in PDF format on its official portal. The PDF contains information about the application dates, application process, eligibility critieria, selection process, important dates, and more. Interested candidates are advised to carefully go through the notification before applying to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements. For the convenience of applicants, the direct link to download the official PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Notification PDF has been provided below.

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Notification PDF

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Vacancies

The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has not specified the exact number of vacancies in the PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Notification (HRMD Circular No. 855/2025). The circular mentions that the filling up of vacancies will depend on the availability of suitable candidates as per the promotion policy approved by the Board. The vacancies will be mentioned in this section once they are notified.

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Important Dates

Canidates must keep the PNB Promotion Exam Important Dates in mind to avoid missing any important event. All crucial dates have been outlined in the table below.

Events Dates
Notification Released 14 October 2025
Online Application Starts 14 October 2025
Online Application Ends 21 October 2025
Last Date for Approval of Online Applications 23 October 2025
PNB Promotion Exam Date 2025 07 December 2025 (Sunday)

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Apply Online Link

The online application link for the Punjab National Bank Promotion Exam 2025 is currently active, and the application window will remain open only till 21 October 2025. All eligible officers are advised to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues. To make it convenient for candidates, we have provided the direct link to apply in this section.

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Apply Online Link (for external access)

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Apply Online Link (for users within the bank network)

How To Apply For PNB Promotion Exam 2025

The application process for PNB Promotion Exam is quite complicated, we have mentioned the entire process in simple language below.

Visit the HRMS Portal

  • In Bank Network: https://hrms.pnb.bank.in:5005
  • Outside Internet: https://www.hrms.pnb.bank.in

Log In

  • Use your HRMS User ID and Password. Officers on deputation should ensure their login credentials are active before the application dates.

Open the Promotion Application Page

  • From the HRMS home screen, go to: Self Service → Promotion → Officer Promotion → Apply Online Appl Officer

Fill in the Application Form

  • Check that all personal details, qualification, experience, and branch information are correct in HRMS.
  • Update your mobile number and email ID in HRMS if needed, before submitting the promotion application.
  • If applicable, ensure details like Children with Special Needs or Differently Abled Category are approved in HRMS.

Submit the Form

  • After completing all fields, submit the application. You will receive an Acknowledgement Number — note it down or save it for future reference.

Approval Process

  • After submission, your application will be reviewed by your Controlling Office / Head Office Division through Manager Self Service by 23 October 2025.
  • Check your application status in HRMS and report any mistake or discrepancy to your approving authority before 23 October 2025.

PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for PNB Promotion Exam 2025 are as follows.

  • JMG Scale-I officers can apply for promotion to MMG Scale-II
  • MMG Scale-II officers can apply for promotion to MMG Scale-III
  • MMG Scale-III officers can apply for promotion to SMG Scale-IV
  • SMG Scale-IV officers can apply for promotion to SMG Scale-V

Candidates must have been placed in their current scale on or before the following dates to apply.

Promotion Scales Normal/Seniority Channel

Merit/Fast Track Channel Merit Channel (inc. Merit-Cum-Test Channel & Merit-Cum-Seniority Channel) Technical Streams
With rural incentive Without rural incentive Merit Channel
I to II 01.04.2022* 01.04.2021 01.04.2023 NA 01.04.2023
II to III 01.10.2021** 01.04.2021 01.04.2023 NA 01.04.2023
III to IV NA NA NA 01.04.2023 NA
IV to V NA NA NA 01.04.2023 01.04.2023
  • * Applicable only for officers who have completed a minimum of 4 years of rural service in JMG Scale-I. If rural service is 3 years, the cutoff date will be 01.10.2021.
  • ** Applicable for officers who have completed 4 years of rural service in MMG Scale-II and have not availed rural incentive earlier.

FAQs

What is the PNB Promotion Exam 2025?

The PNB Promotion Exam 2025 is an internal examination conducted by Punjab National Bank to promote eligible officers from lower to higher scales such as JMG Scale-I to MMG Scale-II, MMG Scale-II to III, MMG Scale-III to SMG Scale-IV, and SMG Scale-IV to SMG Scale-V.

When was the PNB Promotion Exam 2025 Notification released?

The official notification for PNB Promotion Exam 2025 was released on 14 October 2025.

What are the online application dates for PNB Promotion Exam 2025?

The online application process started on 14 October 2025 and will continue till 21 October 2025. The last date for approval of applications is 23 October 2025.

How many vancancies have been announced for PNB Promotion Exam 2025?

The exact number of vacancies has not been specified yet for the PNB Promotion Exam 2025. The number of promotions will depend on the availability of suitable candidates as per the promotion policy.

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