Total Vacancies
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PNB
Punjab National Bank
PNB LBO 2026
Punjab National Bank recruitment for 545 state-specific Local Bank Officer posts in JMGS-I. Graduates with at least one year of eligible post-qualification banking experience and proficiency in the notified State language may apply online through 9 August 2026.
Total Vacancies
545
Age Limit
20–30 Years
As on 01 Jul 2026
Application Dates
20 Jul – 16 Aug 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
Multi State
Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a university or institution recognised or approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies, plus at least one year of post-qualification work experience in Clerical or Officer cadre in an eligible Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank and proficiency in the specified language of the selected State.
Salary / Stipend
JMGS-I basic pay scale of Rs. 48,480-85,920, plus DA, CCA, HRA or leased accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, medical insurance, retirement benefits and other applicable Bank perquisites.
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Online registration is open from 20 July 2026 to 09 August 2026. The online written examination is tentatively planned for August or September 2026; the exact date and venue will be given through the call letter.
Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
Notification and registration opening | 20 July 2026 |
Last date for online registration | 09 August 2026 |
Qualification and experience cut-off | 09 August 2026 |
Age reckoning date | 01 July 2026 |
Tentative online written test | August / September 2026 |
Application status | Open |
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 59 including GST |
All other candidates | Rs. 1,180 including GST |
Payment mode | Online payment through the options available in the application portal |
Refund rule | Non-refundable |
Eligibility Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
Educational qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised or approved university or institution |
Qualification possession | Valid degree or marksheet must be available on or before 09 August 2026. |
Minimum experience | 1 year of post-graduation work experience in Clerical or Officer cadre |
Eligible employers | A Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act |
Minimum age | 20 years |
Maximum age | 30 years |
Age cut-off | 01 July 2026 |
Local language | Reading, writing and speaking proficiency in the language specified for the selected State |
State choice | Only one State can be selected in the application |
Category | Upper-age Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC / ST | 5 years |
OBC Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
Eligible Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs | 5 years |
Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
Experience is counted only after completion of graduation. Prior service does not count toward seniority. Eligible prior Officer-cadre service may earn advance increments subject to the Bank checking that the job profile is substantially similar to a PNB Scale-I Generalist Officer.
The recruitment includes 545 provisional vacancies across 17 States and Union Territories. Merit will be prepared State-wise and category-wise. PwBD vacancies are horizontal and included within the category totals.
Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
Unreserved | 219 |
EWS | 75 |
OBC | 107 |
SC | 93 |
ST | 51 |
Total | 545 |
State / UT | Mandatory Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Gujarat | Gujarati | 15 | 8 | 22 | 10 | 22 | 77 |
Karnataka | Kannada | 13 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 78 |
Maharashtra | Marathi | 12 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 67 |
Telangana | Telugu | 8 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 41 |
Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 13 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 51 |
West Bengal | Bengali | 12 | 7 | 23 | 10 | 28 | 80 |
Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu / Dogri / Kashmiri | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
Ladakh | Urdu / Purgi / Bhoti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 13 | 7 | 22 | 9 | 34 | 85 |
Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Nagaland | English | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 18 |
Grand Total | - | 93 | 51 | 107 | 75 | 219 | 545 |
Stage | Purpose |
|---|---|
1. Online Written Test | Objective test with five separately timed sections. |
2. Screening | Scrutiny of the application, education, experience, category and supporting documents. |
3. Local Language Proficiency Test | Qualifying test for candidates who did not study the specified language in Class 10 or Class 12. |
4. Personal Interview | 50 marks with category-wise qualifying standards. |
5. Final Merit and Verification | State-wise and category-wise merit based on written-test and interview performance, subject to language and eligibility clearance. |
The Bank may decide whether all or any of the notified selection modes are required. Candidature remains provisional until every eligibility and document condition is verified.
Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 minutes |
Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 35 minutes |
English Language | 25 | 25 | 25 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 minutes |
General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 minutes |
Total | 150 | 150 | 180 minutes |
Exam Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Negative marking | One-fourth mark assigned to the question is deducted for each wrong answer. |
General / EWS qualifying standard | 40% in each section |
Reserved-category qualifying standard | 35% in each section |
Bank discretion | The Bank may revise the minimum qualifying criteria. |
Item | Rule |
|---|---|
Language ability tested | Reading, writing and speaking in the specified State language |
Class 10 / 12 exemption | Candidates who studied the specified language as a subject in Class 10 or Class 12 are exempt after documentary verification. |
Language-test nature | Qualifying |
Effect of failing language test | Ineligible for final selection regardless of written-test or interview marks |
Interview marks | 50 marks |
SC / ST interview qualifying marks | 22.50 marks / 45% |
Other-candidate interview qualifying marks | 25 marks / 50% |
Final merit | Combined performance in the online written test and personal interview |
Merit scope | State-wise and category-wise |
Tie-break | The older candidate is placed above the younger candidate. |
Service Item | Details |
|---|---|
Grade | Junior Management Grade Scale-I |
Pay scale | Rs. 48,480-85,920 |
Allowances and benefits | DA, CCA, HRA or leased accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, medical insurance, retirement benefits and other admissible perquisites |
Probation | 2 years |
State posting restriction | 9 years in the selected State or until promotion to SMG Scale IV, whichever is earlier |
Indemnity bond | Rs. 2,00,000 for leaving before completion of 3 years of active service |
Credit history at joining | Minimum CIBIL score of 680 where applicable |
Training | Induction training before deployment within a Circle of the selected State |
The CIBIL condition applies at joining and is not a pre-condition for submitting the application. Candidates with no bank account are not required to produce CIBIL status.
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Open the Local Bank Officer recruitment application from the PNB Careers page. |
2 | Register using an active personal email address and mobile number. |
3 | Select only one State and verify its mandatory language before proceeding. |
4 | Enter graduation percentage and post-qualification banking experience exactly as supported by records. |
5 | Upload photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and eligibility documents. |
6 | Pay the applicable fee online and verify successful payment. |
7 | Review all details before complete registration because changes are not allowed afterward. |
8 | Download the submitted form and retain the fee receipt and registration credentials. |
Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
One-State rule | Multiple State applications are not permitted. |
Experience certificate | It should show employer, cadre, duties and exact service period after graduation. |
Language proof | Keep the Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet ready when claiming exemption from the LLPT. |
Graduation percentage | Convert CGPA or grades using the university formula and keep the conversion certificate. |
OBC-NCL / EWS documents | Use current Central Government formats and satisfy the applicable validity conditions. |
Credit history | Resolve adverse dues or obtain lender NOCs before joining. |
State posting | Selection commits the candidate to the chosen State for the prescribed period. |
Multiple registrations | Only the latest valid completed application is retained; fees for other registrations are forfeited. |
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
How many vacancies are notified? | 545 vacancies across 17 States and Union Territories. |
What is the last date to apply? | 09 August 2026 |
What qualification is required? | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised or approved institution. |
Is banking experience mandatory? | Yes, at least one year of eligible post-graduation Clerical or Officer-cadre experience is required. |
What is the age limit? | 20-30 years as on 01 July 2026, with notified relaxations. |
Is there negative marking? | Yes, one-fourth of the assigned marks is deducted for each wrong answer. |
Who is exempt from the language test? | Candidates who studied the specified State language as a subject in Class 10 or Class 12, subject to proof. |
What is the salary scale? | JMGS-I: Rs. 48,480-85,920 plus applicable allowances. |
What is the current recruitment stage? | Online applications are open; the written examination is tentatively expected in August or September 2026. |
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