Punjab National Bank Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 – 545 Vacancies | PNB

Introduction

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has opened online applications for 545 posts of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale‑I (JMGS‑I). The recruitment is spread across 17 states/UTs and the online registration window is from 20‑07‑2026 to 09‑08‑2026. Candidates can apply for only one state based on eligibility and language proficiency.

Highlights

Post & Organization Details

• Organisation: Punjab National Bank (PNB)
• Post: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
• Post Code: 01
• Grade/Scale: JMGS‑I
• Total Vacancies: 545
• Application Mode: Online

Vacancy Details (State‑wise)

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality / Citizenship

• Citizen of India
• Subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee who entered India before 01‑01‑1962 with intention of permanent settlement
• Person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with intention of permanent settlement

Applicants in the last three categories must possess a valid eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India and must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for.

Age

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 30 years (as on 01‑07‑2026)

Educational Qualification

• Graduate in any discipline from a university/institution recognised/approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.
• Valid mark‑sheet/degree certificate must be uploaded at the time of registration.

Language Requirement

• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the mandatory local language of the chosen state.
• Candidates not having studied the language in Class 10 or 12 will appear for a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) conducted by an external agency.

Post‑Qualification Experience

• Minimum one year of experience in Clerical/Officer cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (as per RBI Act, 1934).
• One advance increment is payable for each completed prior year of service as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank (maximum two increments).
• Experience in other financial institutions is not considered unless the job profile matches that of a Scale‑I Generalist Officer of PNB.
• No prior service/experience will be counted for seniority.

Pay Scale & Salary

Selected candidates will draw salary in the scale of Rs. 48,480‑2,000/7‑62,480‑2,340/2‑67,160‑2,680/7‑85,920 under JMGS‑I. In addition to Basic Pay, candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), HRA/Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits and other perquisites as per bank rules.

Application Fee

Payment is accepted only through online modes (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets, UPI). Bank transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Online Written Test
2. Screening Test
3. Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
4. Interview

How to Apply

1. Visit the official PNB recruitment portal at pnb.bank.in.
2. Click on the “LBO Recruitment 2026” link and read the detailed notification.
3. Register using a valid email address and mobile number between 20‑07‑2026 and 09‑08‑2026.
4. Fill in personal, educational and experience details. Upload scanned copies of:
   • Photograph (recent, passport size)
   • Signature
   • Mark‑sheet/Degree Certificate
   • Experience Certificate (if applicable)
   • Eligibility Certificate (for non‑Indian citizens as mentioned above)
   • Category certificate (if claiming reservation)
5. Select the state of preference and confirm proficiency in the mandatory local language.
6. Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
7. Submit the application and note down the generated Application/Registration Number for future reference.
8. Download the confirmation receipt and keep it safe for further correspondence.

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FAQs

1. What is the last date to submit the online application?
   The online registration closes on 09‑08‑2026.
2. Can I apply for more than one state?
   No. Candidates may apply for only one state based on eligibility and language proficiency.
3. Is prior banking experience mandatory?
   Yes. A minimum of one year of experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank is required.
4. What is the age relaxation for SC/ST candidates?
   SC/ST candidates receive a relaxation of 5 years over the upper age limit.
5. How is the application fee paid?
   The fee must be paid online through the payment gateway; no offline modes are accepted.
6. When will the written test be conducted?
   The written test is tentatively scheduled for August 2026 / September 2026. Exact dates will be communicated via call letters.