Punjab National Bank (PNB) Recruitment 2025

Organization Name

English: Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Hindi: पंजाब नेशनल बैंक

Designation

English: Chief Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA)

Hindi: मुख्य रक्षा बैंकिंग सलाहकार

Job Location & Address

• Street Address: Plot No. 4, Sector 10
• City: Dwarka
• State: New Delhi
• Postal Code: 110075
• Country: India

Vacancy

Number of Posts: 1

Base Salary

The total compensation for the Chief Defence Banking Advisor (CDBA) is ₹30.24 lakhs per annum. This package includes fuel expenses, vehicle cost, driver cost, leased accommodation facility, and telephone bills.

Employment Type

• Contractual basis
• Initial engagement for 1 year, extendable on a yearly basis
• Maximum term: 5 years or up to 65 years of age (whichever is earlier)

Important Dates

Application Process

• Apply only through the official website under the “Recruitments/Careers” section → “Engagement of Chief Defence Banking Advisor on Contractual Basis”.
• No other mode of application is accepted.
• A valid personal email ID and mobile number are mandatory and must remain active until the recruitment process is completed.
• Call letters for interview will be provided only via email or made available on the website. No hard copy will be dispatched.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must be a superannuated officer or superannuating within 3 months from the date of advertisement (on or before 11 December 2025).
• Must hold one of the following ranks: Major General (Indian Army) / Air Vice Marshal (Indian Air Force) / Rear Admiral (Indian Navy).
• A satisfactory service record is mandatory.
• Not eligible if under investigation, penalized in departmental/judicial inquiry, or if served in ranks higher than prescribed.

Age Limit

Less than 62 years as on 11 September 2025.

Reservation Details

No specific reservation has been mentioned in this notification.

Application Fee

No application fee is required for this post.

Selection Process

• Selection is based on Personal Interaction/Interview at PNB Corporate Office, Dwarka, New Delhi.
• Shortlisting of candidates will be based on qualifications, experience, and overall suitability.
• Candidates superannuating within three months may apply but will be engaged only after their superannuation.
• Qualifying marks in the Interview will be decided by the Bank.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Liaise with Defence Headquarters (Army, Navy, Airforce, Paramilitary forces) to expand PNB’s Defence business.
• Arrange meetings and presentations with Defence establishments at various levels.
• Act as a single point of contact for Defence Headquarters.
• Assist in identifying locations for branch expansion, ATMs, and e-lobbies.
• Coordinate with Defence Banking Advisors (DBAs) for marketing institutional products and handling complaints.
• Support senior PNB officials in Defence-related initiatives and tasks assigned by the Bank.

Leave & Other Terms

• One day leave per month if attending office regularly. No leave for work-from-home/offsite engagement.
• Leaves cannot be carried forward or encashed.
• Performance reviewed every six months.
• Confidentiality/Non-disclosure agreement required.
• Engagement is strictly contractual, not re-employment.
• Termination possible by either party with 15 days’ notice.
• Medical fitness certificate (MBBS Doctor) required at joining.
• Full-time engagement; no parallel employment allowed.

Jurisdiction

All disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of Delhi Courts.

Helpline / Contact Information

• Issuing Authority: General Manager (HRD), Punjab National Bank, Head Office, Dwarka, New Delhi
• Date of Issue: 11 September 2025
• No specific helpline numbers are mentioned in the notification.

Other Important Information

• No DA, medical aid, or staff loan benefits beyond the total compensation package.
• Travel entitlements equal to those of the Bank’s Chief General Manager.
• The Bank reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.

Official Links

Official Website: https://pnb.bank.in/Recruitments.aspx

Official Notification Link: https://pnb.bank.in/Recruitments.aspx