Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by Punjab & Sind Bank (A Govt. of India Undertaking) for the Engagement of Individuals for Cloud Centre of Excellence and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers on Contractual Basis. A total of 08 vacancies have been advertised across five posts — Manager (Cloud CoE), Senior Manager (Cloud CoE), Chief Manager (Cloud CoE), Manager (AI Engineers), and Senior Manager (AI Engineers). Eligible candidates can apply online from 12 June 2026 to 28 June 2026 through the official Punjab & Sind Bank website punjabandsind.bank.in. This is a rare opportunity for tech professionals with Cloud and AI/ML expertise to join a Public Sector Bank’s emerging technology division on a contractual basis.
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Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 08 Cloud CoE & AI Engineer Posts
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Punjab & Sind Bank (A Govt. of India Undertaking) |
| Department | H.O. HRD Department, NBCC Building Block 3, Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi |
| Post Names | Manager (Cloud CoE), Senior Manager (Cloud CoE), Chief Manager (Cloud CoE), Manager (AI Engineers), Senior Manager (AI Engineers) |
| Total Vacancies | 08 |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual – Initial 3 Years, extendable up to 2 more years |
| Application Mode | Online Only (punjabandsind.bank.in) |
| Job Type | PSU Bank Job (Pan India Posting) |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 June 2026 |
| Educational Qualification Cut-off Date | 28 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 June 2026 |
| Official Website | punjabandsind.bank.in |
Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 is a unique opportunity for IT and AI professionals to join the Banking sector’s growing Cloud and Artificial Intelligence vertical. Candidates must be either a Citizen of India, a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. The selection process includes a Written Test (for MMGS-II, MMGS-III, and SMGS-IV scales), Shortlisting, and a Personal Interview.
Punjab and Sind Bank 2026 – Post-wise Vacancy and Scale Details
The total 08 vacancies for Cloud Centre of Excellence and AI Engineers under Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 are distributed across 5 posts as given below:
| S. No. | Post | Scale | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| 1 | Manager – Cloud Centre of Excellence | MMGS II | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 04 |
| 2 | Senior Manager – Cloud Centre of Excellence | MMGS III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 01 |
| 3 | Chief Manager – Cloud Centre of Excellence | SMGS IV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 01 |
| 4 | Manager – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers | MMGS II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 01 |
| 5 | Senior Manager – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers | MMGS III | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 01 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 08 | ||
Note: VI (Visually Impaired), HI (Hearing Impaired), OC (Orthopedically Challenged), and MD/ID (Multiple Disability/Intellectual Disability) reservation columns show 0 vacancies for all posts in this recruitment. The number of vacancies advertised is provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank, subject to availability of suitable candidates.
Punjab and Sind Bank 2026 – Educational Qualification & Experience for Each Post
1. Manager – Cloud Centre of Excellence (MMGS II):
- Mandatory: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Science & Engineering/IT/Software Engineering/Electronics & Communications Engineering or equivalent, from a recognized University/Institute approved by Govt./UGC/AICTE
- Preferred Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)/Azure Administrator/DevOps Engineer/Google Associate/Professional Cloud Engineer
- Experience: Minimum 4 years’ post basic qualification experience in IT Industry/BFSI/IT Vertical, out of which 2 years in cloud administration/cloud engineering roles
2. Manager – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers (MMGS II):
- Mandatory: Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Data Science/AI/Machine Learning OR Full-time MCA/M.Tech in AI/ML/Data Science/CS or related field, from a recognized University/Institution (Govt./AICTE/UGC)
- Mandatory Certification: At least one professional certification in AI/ML/Deep Learning/Data Science/Generative AI from a recognized University/reputed technology organization
- Experience: Minimum 6 years (after B.E./B.Tech/MCA) of experience in AI/ML development, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics — with minimum 2 years in leading/managing AI/ML projects or teams; OR Minimum 5 years (after M.Tech) with minimum 2 years leading AI/ML projects
- Preferable Technical Skills: Python/R/Java, TensorFlow/PyTorch/Scikit-learn, Pandas/NumPy/Apache Spark, SQL/NoSQL, Docker/Kubernetes/REST APIs/CI-CD, AWS/Azure/GCP exposure, NLP, Computer Vision, Generative AI
- Preference given to: Candidates with exposure to AI/ML solutions in Banking/Financial Services — Fraud Detection, Credit Risk Modelling, Customer Segmentation, Chatbots/Conversational AI, AI-based/Intelligent Document Processing (IDP)
3. Senior Manager – Cloud Centre of Excellence (MMGS III):
- Mandatory: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/CS & Engineering/IT/Software Engineering/ECE or equivalent, from a recognized University/Institute (Govt./UGC/AICTE)
- Preferred Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect (Professional)/Azure Administrator/DevOps Engineer/Google Associate/Professional Cloud Engineer
- Experience: Minimum 6 years’ post basic qualification experience in IT Industry/BFSI/IT Vertical, out of which 3 years in cloud architecture/cloud engineering roles
4. Senior Manager – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers (MMGS III):
- Mandatory: Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Data Science/AI/Machine Learning OR Full-time MCA/M.Tech in AI/ML/Data Science/CS or related field (Govt./AICTE/UGC recognized)
- Mandatory Certification: At least one professional certification in AI/ML/Deep Learning/Data Science/Generative AI
- Experience: Minimum 4 years (after B.E./B.Tech/MCA) of experience in AI/ML development, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics; OR Minimum 3 years (after M.Tech)
- Preferable: Experience with large datasets, model training/deployment pipelines, and exposure to AI/ML solutions in Banking/Financial Services domain (Fraud Detection, Credit Risk Modelling, Customer Analytics, Chatbots, IDP)
5. Chief Manager – Cloud Centre of Excellence (SMGS IV):
- Mandatory: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/CS & Engineering/IT/Software Engineering/ECE or equivalent, from a recognized University/Institute (Govt./UGC/AICTE)
- Mandatory Certification: Intermediate certification from Microsoft Azure
- Preferred Qualification: MCA or M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science/IT/Electronics & Communications Engineering
- Preferred Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect (Professional)/Azure Solutions Architect Expert/Google Professional Cloud Architect
- Experience: Minimum 8 years’ post basic qualification experience in IT Industry/BFSI/IT Vertical, out of which 4 years in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or DevOps roles
Note on Educational Qualification: All qualifications must be from a recognized University/Institute/Board recognized by Govt. of India/Govt. Regulatory Bodies. The percentage of marks must be calculated to the nearest two decimals; where CGPA/OGPA is awarded, it must be converted into percentage. The fraction of percentage so arrived will be ignored — for example, 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%.
Punjab and Sind Bank 2026 – Age Limit (As on 01.06.2026)
| Scale | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Date of Birth Range (Both Dates Inclusive) |
| SMGS-IV (Chief Manager) | 33 Years | 45 Years | Not earlier than 02.06.1981 and not later than 01.06.1993 |
| MMGS-III (Senior Manager) | 31 Years | 43 Years | Not earlier than 02.06.1983 and not later than 01.06.1995 |
| MMGS-II (Manager) | 29 Years | 41 Years | Not earlier than 02.06.1985 and not later than 01.06.1997 |
Punjab and Sind Bank 2026 – Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories
| Sl. No. | Category | Relaxation in Years |
| i | Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 Years |
| ii | Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| iii | Persons With Benchmark Disabilities (as per RPwD Act, 2016) | 10 Years |
| iv | Ex-Servicemen (with min. 5 years military service, released other than dismissal/misconduct/inefficiency) | 5 Years |
| v | Persons affected by 1984 Riots | 5 Years |
Important Notes on Age Relaxation:
- Relaxation to SC/ST/OBC candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only ONE of the remaining categories (iii to v).
- Candidates claiming relaxation must enclose the necessary certificate as documentary proof.
- The maximum age specified applies to General Category and EWS Category candidates.
- OBC certificates must specifically contain the Non-Creamy Layer clause. Candidates falling under the creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation and must indicate their category as General.
- There is NO reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the Officers’ Cadre, though age relaxation is available.
Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
| Category of Applicant | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹100/- + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges |
| General, EWS & OBC | ₹850/- + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges |
Bank transaction charges for online payment of application fees/intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate. Payment can be made through ONLINE mode only — Cash, Cheques, Money Orders, and Postal Stamps will NOT be accepted. Fee once paid will NOT be refunded under any circumstances, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
Punjab and Sind Bank 2026 – Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process for all posts under MMGS-II, MMGS-III, and SMGS-IV scales consists of: Written Test → Shortlisting → Personal Interview.
| S. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | English Language | 20 | 20 | 15 Minutes |
| 2 | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| 3 | Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | 60 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 105 Minutes | |
Key Selection Points:
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General & EWS and 35% for Reserved Categories in English Language, General Awareness, and Professional Knowledge.
- Candidates must obtain a minimum qualifying score in each section AND a minimum qualifying total score to be shortlisted for Personal Interview.
- Only Professional Knowledge marks will be considered for shortlisting candidates and drawing the rank list — marks in English Language and General Awareness will NOT be used for the final merit list for interview.
- Minimum qualifying marks for Personal Interview: 40% for Unreserved & EWS and 35% for Reserved Categories.
- Final selection is based on combined scores from Written Test + Personal Interview, according to merit ranking.
- In case of a tie at the cut-off, candidates will be ranked according to age in descending order (older candidates ranked higher).
- Interviews will be conducted at New Delhi, unless otherwise specified, and call letters will be sent by email only.
Punjab and Sind Bank 2026 – Examination Centres (State-wise)
| State/UT/NCR | Examination Centre |
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Patna |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
| New Delhi | Delhi/Delhi-NCR |
| Goa | Panaji |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar |
| Haryana | Ambala |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru |
| Kerala | Ernakulam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Patiala |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Prayagraj, Lucknow, Meerut |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Siliguri |
No request for change of Examination Centre/Date/Session shall be entertained. The Bank reserves the right to cancel any Examination Centre or allot a different centre at its discretion.
Punjab and Sind Bank 2026 – Terms of Contract
- The period of engagement shall initially be for 3 years, subject to annual performance review.
- The engagement may be extended on an annual basis up to a maximum of 2 additional years at the Bank’s discretion.
- The Bank can terminate the contract at any time by giving 1 month’s notice or payment of 1 month’s fixed compensation in lieu of notice.
- If the appointee wishes to terminate the contract early, they must give the Bank a clear 1 month’s notice or pay 1 month’s fixed compensation in lieu of notice.
- Engagement is subject to satisfactory Medical Examination and verification of testimonials.
- The selected candidate cannot take up any assignment with any other organization during the contract period.
- No Vigilance case or adverse observation from previous employers shall be pending against the candidate.
- Credit History: Candidates must maintain a healthy credit history and have a minimum CIBIL Score of 650 or above at the time of joining.
- The compensation and related terms will be negotiated/finalized depending on the suitability of the candidate, subject to GST as applicable.
How to Apply for Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official Punjab & Sind Bank website at https://punjabandsind.bank.in/
- On the Home Page, under the “Recruitment” link, click on the relevant Notification for Cloud CoE/AI Engineers
- Before registering, scan and prepare: Photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20-50 KB), Signature (10-20 KB), Left Thumb Impression (240×240 px, 20-50 KB), and Hand-Written Declaration (800×400 px, 50-100 KB)
- Register with a valid personal Email ID and Mobile Number — these should remain active till completion of the appointment process
- Fill in personal, educational, and experience details carefully — percentage of marks should be indicated to two decimals (convert CGPA/OGPA into percentage)
- Upload required documents (Brief Resume, ID Proof, Age Proof, Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates/NOC, Caste Certificate if applicable) — all in PDF format only
- Upload Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression, and Hand-Written Declaration in the specified .jpg/.jpeg formats
- Pay the application fee online — ₹850/- (General/EWS/OBC) or ₹100/- (SC/ST/PwBD) plus taxes and gateway charges
- Submit the application — a separate application must be made for EACH post
- Take a printout of the system-generated online application form for future reference
Important: No application will be entertained beyond 28 June 2026, and incomplete applications will be rejected. In case of multiple applications, only the last valid (complete) application will be retained. Application once made cannot be withdrawn, and fees once paid will not be refunded.
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Punjab and Sind Bank 2026 – Hand-Written Declaration Format
Candidates must write the following declaration in English (not in capital letters) on white paper with black ink and upload it as per specifications:
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
Punjab and Sind Bank 2026 – Documents Required at Document Verification
- Appropriate certificate in support of Date of Birth
- Printout of Call Letter
- Valid system-generated printout of the online application form
- Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS category candidates, valid as on date of application)
- Age relaxation valid proofs
- All Educational Qualification certificates and testimonials from Standard Xth onwards (semester-wise mark sheets, Provisional/Final Degree Certificate for Graduation & PG)
- Documents in support of work experience, plus NOC from existing employer (if employed with Public Sector Bank/Govt./Quasi-Govt/PSU)
- Caste/Category/Disability/Ex-Servicemen Certificate, as applicable — OBC certificate with Non-Creamy Layer clause valid within 1 year prior to date of joining
- Disability Certificate in prescribed format from District Medical Board (for PwBD candidates)
- For Ex-Servicemen: Service/Discharge book, pension payment order, and rank proof
- For 1984 Riot Affected Persons: Certificate from District Magistrate as per Ministry of Finance guidelines
- Photo Identity Proof of name and permanent address (PAN/Passport/Driving License/Voter’s Card/Aadhaar etc. — Ration Card and Learner’s License NOT accepted)
- Two passport-size photographs similar to the one on the application form
Note: NO document should be directly sent to the Bank before or after the interview. The Bank may also capture biometric data (photo, thumb impression, IRIS scan) at various stages — candidates are advised not to apply mehndi, ink, or chemicals on their hands.
Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here (Recruitment Section) |
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| Punjab & Sind Bank Official Website | punjabandsind.bank.in |
| HRD Department Email | ho.hrd@psb.bank.in |
FAQs – Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 (AI Engineers & Cloud CoE)
Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 is an official notification for the Engagement of Individuals for Cloud Centre of Excellence and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers on a Contractual Basis. A total of 08 vacancies have been advertised across 5 posts — Manager Cloud CoE (4), Senior Manager Cloud CoE (1), Chief Manager Cloud CoE (1), Manager AI Engineers (1), and Senior Manager AI Engineers (1). Out of these, 7 posts are Unreserved and 1 post (Manager Cloud CoE) is reserved for OBC. The engagement is initially for 3 years, extendable up to 2 additional years at the Bank’s discretion, and is not a permanent or regular appointment.
The online application portal for Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 (Cloud CoE & AI Engineers) opened on 12 June 2026, and the last date for online application — including Edit/Modification of Application and Payment of Application Fee/Intimation Charges — is 28 June 2026. All revisions or Corrigendum, if any, will be hosted only on the Bank’s official website punjabandsind.bank.in. Candidates must complete both the online application and fee payment process within this window, as the process is considered complete only when the fee is paid online.
For the post of Manager – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineers (MMGS II), candidates must hold a Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning, OR a Full-time MCA/M.Tech in AI/ML/Data Science/Computer Science or a related field, from a University/Institution recognized by the Government of India/AICTE/UGC. Additionally, the candidate must possess at least one mandatory professional certification (valid as on date of eligibility) in AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning/Data Science/Generative AI. The required experience is minimum 6 years (after B.E./B.Tech/MCA) or 5 years (after M.Tech) in AI/ML development, with at least 2 years leading or managing AI/ML projects or teams.
The application fee for Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 is ₹850/- plus applicable taxes and payment gateway charges for General, EWS, and OBC category candidates. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the fee is ₹100/- plus applicable taxes and payment gateway charges. The fee can be paid only through online mode — net banking, debit/credit cards, or other online payment methods. Cash, Cheques, Money Orders, and Postal Stamps will NOT be accepted. The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances and cannot be held in reserve for any future examination or selection.
The age limit for Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on the cut-off date of 01 June 2026. For SMGS-IV (Chief Manager), the age range is 33 to 45 years (born between 02.06.1981 and 01.06.1993). For MMGS-III (Senior Manager), the age range is 31 to 43 years (born between 02.06.1983 and 01.06.1995). For MMGS-II (Manager), the age range is 29 to 41 years (born between 02.06.1985 and 01.06.1997). Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD, and 5 years for Ex-Servicemen and persons affected by the 1984 riots, on a cumulative basis with only one relaxation category applicable along with SC/ST/OBC.
The selection process for all posts (SMGS-IV, MMGS-III, MMGS-II) under Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 consists of a Written Test, Shortlisting, and a Personal Interview. The Written Test has 100 questions for 100 marks across English Language (20), General Awareness (20), and Professional Knowledge (60), conducted over 105 minutes. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS and 35% for Reserved Categories in each section. Importantly, only Professional Knowledge marks are used for shortlisting candidates and preparing the rank list for interview — English Language and General Awareness marks are not used for the merit list. The minimum qualifying marks for the Personal Interview are also 40% (Unreserved/EWS) and 35% (Reserved Categories). Interviews are typically conducted at New Delhi.
No, Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 for Cloud CoE and AI Engineers is a Contractual engagement, not a permanent or regular appointment. The initial period of engagement is 3 years, subject to annual performance review, and may be extended for a maximum of 2 additional years at the Bank’s discretion. The Bank can terminate the contract by giving 1 month’s notice, and the appointee must give the Bank 1 month’s notice if resigning early. Additionally, applicants must maintain a healthy credit history and have a minimum CIBIL Score of 650 or above at the time of joining — this is a unique requirement for this recruitment compared to typical bank exams.
Yes, but a candidate must apply SEPARATELY for each post he/she is interested in — a single application cannot cover multiple posts. Each separate application requires its own application fee payment. However, in case of multiple applications submitted for the same single post, only the last valid (complete) application will be retained, and the fee paid for the other applications will be forfeited. Multiple appearance by a candidate for a single post in the interview will be summarily rejected and the candidature cancelled. Candidates should ensure they fulfil the eligibility criteria for each post they apply for before submission.