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Punjab National Bank Probationary Officer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 9 Dec 2024

Punjab National Bank Probationary Officer Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a dedicated and hardworking individual with a background in finance and a passion for helping others achieve their goals.

    • Background in finance

    • Dedicated and hardworking

    • Passionate about helping others

    • Goal-oriented

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why banking ?? Rbi norms
  • Ans. 

    Banking offers stability, growth opportunities, and a chance to contribute to the economy. RBI norms ensure financial stability and regulation.

    • Banking provides stability in terms of job security and growth opportunities.

    • Opportunity to contribute to the economy by facilitating financial transactions and investments.

    • RBI norms ensure financial stability, regulation, and protection of customer interests.

    • Career growth prosp...

  • Answered by AI

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed before Nov 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why you want to join our bank?
  • Q2. Why Punjab National Bank?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be Confident.. Smile in between.. The reason of your joining PNB should be genunie and have some examples to support the reason and the decsision to join bank.

Probationary Officer Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in ICICI Bank
Q1. What is bank elaborate scientifically.
asked in ICICI Bank
Q2. what is working of bank ?
asked in ICICI Bank
Q3. What is difference between C and C++
asked in ICICI Bank
Q4. How does a bank earn money?
asked in ICICI Bank
Q5. Full form of ICICI Bank

Interview questions from similar companies

I appeared for an interview before Jun 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Open to relocation ?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to relocation.

    • I am willing to move to a new location for the job.

    • I am flexible and adaptable to new environments.

    • I understand the importance of being open to relocation for career growth.

    • I have previously relocated for educational or professional purposes.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why icici ?
  • Ans. 

    ICICI is a leading bank known for its innovative products, strong customer service, and career growth opportunities.

    • ICICI is a well-established and reputable bank in India

    • Known for its innovative products and services

    • Strong focus on customer service and satisfaction

    • Offers excellent career growth opportunities for employees

    • Has a strong presence in both urban and rural areas

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is working of bank ?
  • Ans. 

    The working of a bank involves various activities such as accepting deposits, granting loans, providing financial services, and managing customer accounts.

    • Banks accept deposits from individuals and businesses, which are then used to provide loans and investments.

    • They offer a range of financial services including savings accounts, current accounts, credit cards, and loans.

    • Banks manage customer accounts, process transact...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Current affair ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: resume was shortlisted for entrance test followed by GDPI
Tips: Well prepared resume

Round: Test
Experience: It was a mix of easy and medium level question. With good effort it can be cracked.
Tips: Be prepared well in quant and English to get through entrance exam. for gdpi be open to relocation and learning.
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 120

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a easy interview and i was shortlisted for ICICI PO
Tips: Have a good look on current affair.

Skills: Communication, General Awareness, Behavioural Skills
College Name: University Of Delhi

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Why banking after engineering?
  • Ans. 

    Banking offers diverse career opportunities and allows me to utilize my analytical and problem-solving skills gained during engineering.

    • Banking provides a stable career path with opportunities for growth and advancement.

    • My engineering background has equipped me with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, which are essential in the banking sector.

    • I am interested in the financial industry and believe that my techn...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why icici?
  • Ans. 

    ICICI is a leading private sector bank with a strong reputation for innovation and customer service.

    • ICICI has a strong reputation for innovation and customer service

    • The bank has a wide range of products and services to offer

    • ICICI has a strong presence in both urban and rural areas

    • The bank has a good track record of profitability and growth

    • ICICI offers excellent career opportunities for young professionals

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Family background

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: QUESTIONS WERE EASY.REASONING AND ENGLISH WAS VERY EASY QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE WAS ALSO EASY FOR OTHERS (not for me)
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 60

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: topics were already given.
Tips: prepare points beforehand.
Duration: 10 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Tips: if u convince him u win.

College Name: JAGADAMBHA COLLEE OF ENGINEERING

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. You had a call one of the rude customer and find that problem is in your side how could you solve the problem?
  • Q2. Try to apologize the customer and understand the problem faced by the customer and calm down and give assurance that you are the responsibility to solve this problem.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why banking as you are from engineering background?
  • Q2. Are you movable to remote location ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for ICICI Bank Probationary Officer interview:
  • Macro finance
  • Insurance
  • Npa Management
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident about what you know about yourself .. prepare for latest rbi policy rates
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About employee benefits
  • Q2. About joining process

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Communication should be good to understand the staff in the interview.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Simple example of quants, logical reasoning, English

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Topic shared on mail 1 week before the GD round.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Based on your CV
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q3. Tell me something bout this organisation?
  • Q4. Are you ready to relocate anywhere inIndia?
  • Q5. CV based questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be simple be honest

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Basic maths reasoning and English

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Topic was social media pros and cons

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It is a very good bank to join as a fresher and it gives all kind of support as well

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

General numerical, English and Reasoning

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. Greeting, your name and mention your city where you study and and passout year mention that you are fresher if you have any experience hide it they will a lot of question regarding that one share you family details,
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. Why banking and what do you know about this?
  • Q3. Mention that you know multiple languages

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and say honestly listening carefully what they are saying

Punjab National Bank Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Punjab National Bank Probationary Officer interview?
Punjab National Bank interview process usually has 1 rounds. The most common rounds in the Punjab National Bank interview process are HR.

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Punjab National Bank Probationary Officer Salary
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₹6 L/yr - ₹7.5 L/yr
8% less than the average Probationary Officer Salary in India
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3.9

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Job security

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Company culture

4.0

Promotions

2.2

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