Punjab & Sind Bank Cloud & AI Engineer Recruitment 2026 - 8 Contractual Posts, Apply by 28 June

Punjab & Sind Bank, a Government of India Undertaking, has released a notification inviting applications for 8 contractual posts across its Cloud Centre of Excellence and Artificial Intelligence verticals. The posts span three grade levels - MMGS II, MMGS III, and SMGS IV. Online applications open on 12 June 2026 and close on 28 June 2026. Experienced IT professionals in cloud engineering and AI/ML development should apply at the bank's official website, https://punjabandsind.bank.in/.

Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 - Quick Summary

The last date for online application, application editing, and online fee payment is 28 June 2026. No other mode of application is accepted.

Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Candidates must note these dates carefully, as the bank will not entertain any request for extension or change of date.

The eligibility cut-off date for age is 01 June 2026, while the cut-off for reckoning post-qualification work experience is 28 June 2026. Any experience or qualification completed after these respective dates will not be counted.

Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Breakdown

Punjab & Sind Bank has advertised 8 posts across five designations and two technology domains. All vacancies are contractual. The category-wise distribution is as follows.

There are no vacancies reserved for SC, ST, EWS, or PwBD categories in this notification. The largest pool - 4 posts - is for Manager (Cloud CoE) at MMGS II level.

Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

All eligibility conditions are assessed as on the respective cut-off dates stated above. Candidates must independently verify they meet every criterion before applying; merely submitting an application does not constitute a right to be called for selection.

Age Limit (as on 01 June 2026)

The maximum ages above apply to General category and EWS candidates. SC/ST candidates receive 5 years of relaxation in the upper age limit; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates receive 3 years; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities receive 10 years; Ex-Servicemen (with at least 5 years' military service) receive 5 years; and persons affected by the 1984 riots receive 5 years. SC/ST/OBC candidates may combine their category relaxation with only one of the remaining relaxation categories.

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

Post 1 - Manager, Cloud Centre of Excellence (MMGS II) Mandatory qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Electronics & Communications Engineering (or equivalent) from a university/institute recognized by the Government of India, UGC, or AICTE. Preferred certifications include AWS Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional), Azure Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or Google Associate/Professional Cloud Engineer.

Work experience required: Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience in IT Industry, BFSI, or the IT vertical of an organization, of which at least 2 years must be specifically in cloud administration or cloud engineering roles.

Post 2 - Manager, AI Engineers (MMGS II) Mandatory qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning - OR - full-time MCA/M.Tech in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field - from a university/institution recognized by the Government of India, AICTE, or UGC. Candidates must also hold at least one professional certification (valid as on the date of eligibility) in AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, or Generative AI from a recognized university, reputed technology organization, or professional certification body.

Work experience: Minimum 6 years (post B.E./B.Tech/MCA) in AI/ML development, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics, including at least 2 years leading or managing AI/ML projects or teams - OR - Minimum 5 years (post M.Tech) with the same specialization, including the same 2-year leadership requirement.

Post 3 - Senior Manager, Cloud Centre of Excellence (MMGS III) Same mandatory degree requirement as Post 1. Preferred certifications: AWS Solutions Architect (Professional), Azure Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or Google Associate/Professional Cloud Engineer.

Work experience: Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in IT/BFSI, of which at least 3 years in cloud architecture or cloud engineering roles.

Post 4 - Senior Manager, AI Engineers (MMGS III) Same mandatory degree and certification requirements as Post 2 (Manager AI Engineers).

Work experience: Minimum 4 years (post B.E./B.Tech/MCA) in AI/ML development, Data Science, or Advanced Analytics - OR - Minimum 3 years (post M.Tech) in the same domains.

Post 5 - Chief Manager, Cloud Centre of Excellence (SMGS IV) Same mandatory degree as Posts 1 and 3, plus a mandatory intermediate certification from Microsoft Azure. Preferred additional qualifications: MCA or M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, IT, or Electronics & Communications Engineering. Preferred certifications: AWS Solutions Architect (Professional), Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

Work experience: Minimum 8 years post-qualification experience in IT/BFSI, of which at least 4 years in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or DevOps roles.

Candidates should note that 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%, and 54.99% as less than 55%, when calculating percentage of marks. Where a university awards CGPA/OGPA, candidates must convert it to percentage and indicate that figure in the online application.

Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable. Payment must be made online only - cash, cheques, money orders, and postal stamps are not accepted. Bank transaction charges for the online payment gateway are borne by the candidate.

Once submitted, an application cannot be withdrawn, and the fee will not be refunded under any circumstances, nor held in reserve for any other examination.

Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

The bank will use a multi-stage selection process for all posts. All three scales - SMGS IV, MMGS III, and MMGS II - follow the same procedure: Written Test → Short-listing → Personal Interview.

The written test, where conducted, will have the following structure:

The minimum qualifying score in each section is 40% for General and EWS candidates and 35% for Reserved Category candidates. However, only Professional Knowledge marks are used for drawing the merit/rank list and shortlisting candidates for the Personal Interview; marks in English Language and General Awareness are not included in the final merit calculation.

Candidates clearing the written test are called for a Personal Interview. The minimum qualifying score for the interview is 40% for Unreserved and EWS candidates and 35% for Reserved categories. Final selection is based on the combined marks from the written test and Personal Interview, in order of merit ranking. Where two candidates tie at the cut-off, they are ranked in descending order of age.

The Personal Interview will be conducted in New Delhi unless otherwise specified. Call letters will be sent by email only. Candidates must attend at their own cost.

The bank shortlists candidates based on experience and suitability at its own discretion - meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.

Examination Centres

The bank has designated examination centres across India. Candidates may opt for a centre in their state, subject to availability. The bank reserves the right to allot a different centre or cancel/add centres. No request for a change of examination centre, date, or session will be entertained. Selected centres include: Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Guwahati (Assam), Patna and Bhagalpur (Bihar), Chandigarh/Mohali, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Delhi/Delhi-NCR, Panaji (Goa), Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Ambala (Haryana), Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh), Jammu (J&K), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Ernakulam (Kerala), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR (Maharashtra), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Patiala (Punjab), Jaipur (Rajasthan), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Telangana), Prayagraj, Lucknow and Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Dehradun (Uttarakhand), and Asansol and Siliguri (West Bengal), among others.

Terms of Contract

This engagement is on a contractual basis, not a regular/permanent appointment. The initial period is three years, subject to annual performance review. Depending on need and performance, the bank may extend the contract on an annual basis for up to a maximum of two additional years at its discretion.

The bank may terminate the contract at any time without assigning any reason by giving one month's notice or paying one month's fixed component of compensation in lieu. Similarly, the appointee must give the bank one month's clear notice - or equivalent payment - to exit the contract before its expiry.

Additional conditions: the selected individual must not take up any assignment with any other organization during the contract period; no vigilance case or adverse observation from previous employers should be pending; and the candidate must have a minimum CIBIL score of 650 at the time of joining.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only through the bank's official website. The steps below reflect the application flow described in the notification.

1. Visit https://punjabandsind.bank.in/ and navigate to the Recruitment section on the home page.
2. Click on the relevant notification for Cloud CoE / AI Engineers.
3. Before starting registration, scan and prepare the following files:
   • Passport-size photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm; 20–50 KB; JPG/JPEG/PNG)
   • Signature on white paper in black ink (10–20 KB)
   • Left thumb impression on white paper (20–50 KB; JPG/JPEG)
   • Hand-written declaration in English, on white paper in black ink - text: "I, [Name], 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." (50–100 KB; JPG/JPEG; NOT in capital letters)
   • Supporting documents in PDF format: Brief Resume, ID Proof, Age Proof, Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates/NOC, Caste Certificate (if applicable)
4. Complete the online registration form. Keep the registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the process.
5. Upload all documents at the specified fields. The system will not proceed until photographs and signatures meet specifications.
6. Pay the application fee online. Transaction charges are borne by the candidate.
7. Submit the application and save/print the system-generated application form with the registration number.
8. Apply separately for each post if applying for more than one position.

In case of multiple submissions for the same post, only the last valid completed application will be retained; fees paid for earlier submissions will be forfeited.

Documents Required at Document Verification

Candidates called for the interview stage must bring originals and self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents. Documents not produced on the day of verification will disqualify the candidate from further participation.

Required documents include: Date of Birth proof (SSC/School Leaving Certificate); printout of call letter; system-generated online application printout; all educational certificates and mark sheets from Class X onwards (semester-wise mark sheets and provisional/final degree certificate); all work experience certificates and NOC from the current employer if employed with a public sector bank or government/quasi-government organization; caste/category certificates in the prescribed Government of India format (OBC certificate must be no more than one year old and contain the non-creamy layer clause); disability certificate from District Medical Board (if applicable); Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates, valid as on the date of application); two passport-size photographs identical to the one in the application; and valid photo identity proof (PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter's Card, Aadhaar, Employee ID, etc. - Ration Card and Learner's Driving Licence are not accepted).

No documents should be sent directly to the bank before or after the interview.

Troubleshooting & Common Mistakes

Photo/Signature upload errors are among the most common reasons for application failure. Ensure your photograph is between 20 KB and 50 KB and your signature between 10 KB and 20 KB. Files larger than the specified limit will be rejected by the system. Use a scanner set to at least 200 DPI and save files in JPG/JPEG format. All supporting documents must be in PDF format.

Payment gateway failures can occur during high-traffic periods near the deadline. If a payment is deducted but the fee status is not updated, wait 24 hours and check again before attempting re-payment; duplicate payments are generally not refunded. Avoid applying on the last day to reduce the risk of server overload.

Hand-written declaration errors are a unique pitfall in this recruitment. The declaration must be in English, in the candidate's own handwriting, in lowercase (not capital letters). A typed or third-party-written declaration will invalidate the application.

Name mismatches between the application and identity documents can cause disqualification at any stage. Ensure the name (and father's/husband's name where applicable) is spelled exactly as it appears on your certificates and mark sheets. Candidates who have changed their name must produce an original Gazette notification, marriage certificate, or affidavit.

CIBIL score is a condition of joining, not selection. Candidates are advised to check their CIBIL score before applying - a score below 650 will disqualify them at the time of joining even if selected.

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