Introduction
Understanding the Exam Pattern and Syllabus will help the candidates in devising effective preparation strategies. Speed/ Time management is vital in obtaining a good score in any competitive exam and hence, analysis of PNB SO Exam Pattern and Syllabus is very crucial to be able to complete the exams in the stipulated time.
The PNB SO Selection Process involves two phases: Online Test followed by a Personal Interview.
Pattern
PNB SO Exam Pattern - Online Test
Online Test consisting of Objective Tests for 200 marks will be conducted online. This would consist of 4 sections as follows:
| Sr.No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 120 mins |
| 2 | English Language | 50 | 25 | |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge (Relevant to the Post) | 50 | 75 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | ||
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Penalty for Wrong Answers
There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Online Test. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question.
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Other detailed information regarding the online test examination will be given in an Information Handout, which will be made available for the candidates for download along with the call letters from the Bank’s website.