Summary About Job
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has issued an official recruitment notification for the engagement of Local Bank Officers (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). A total of 545 vacancies are available across various States and Union Territories in India. Eligible candidates possessing a Graduation degree and a minimum of one year of relevant post-qualification experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB) can apply online. The selection process involves an Online Written Test, Screening, Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), and Personal Interview. Candidates can submit their applications online through the official PNB careers portal from 20.07.2026 to 16.08.2026.
Job Details
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| Category | Details |
| Department | Human Resources Division, Head Office, Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Employment Type | Full-Time / Regular Bank Job |
| Job Title(s) | Local Bank Officer (LBO) (JMGS-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 545 |
| Start Date | 20.07.2026 |
| End Date | 16.08.2026 |
| Location | Across India (State-wise posting) |
| Application Method | Online |
| Official Site | https://pnb.bank.in |
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Recruitment of Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank (2026-27)
Post and Vacancy Details
| State / UT | Mandatory Local Language | Total Vacancies |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 4 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 77 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 78 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 67 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 41 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 51 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 80 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Dogri / Kashmiri | 9 |
| Ladakh | Urdu / Purgi / Bhoti | 2 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 4 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bodo | 85 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / Meitei | 6 |
| Meghalaya | Garo / Khasi | 8 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 5 |
| Nagaland | English | 5 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / Sikkimese | 5 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 18 |
| Total | 545 |
Salary Details
- Scale of Pay: Rs. 48480 – 2000/7 – 62480 – 2340/2 – 67160 – 2680/7 – 85920.
- Allowances & Benefits: In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and other perquisites as per Bank rules.
- Advance Increments: Candidates with prior experience as Officers in Scheduled Commercial Banks are eligible for up to 2 advance increments based on completed years of service.
Educational Qualification
- Degree Requirement: Graduate in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.
- Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification work experience in Clerical or Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB) listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.
- Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, and speaking) in the specified local language of the State for which they are applying.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
- Upper Age Relaxation:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 Years
- Other Backward Classes (OBC – Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers: 5 Years
- Persons affected by 1984 Riots: 5 Years
Selection Process
- Online Written Test: 150 questions carrying 150 marks across Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. Negative marking of 1/4th (0.25) mark applies for wrong answers.
- Screening: Verification of online application details and uploaded documents to confirm eligibility.
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): Qualifying test for candidates who have not studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard.
- Personal Interview: Total 50 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 45% (22.5 marks) for SC/ST and 50% (25 marks) for other categories.
- Final Selection: Merit list prepared State-wise and Category-wise based on aggregate scores from the Online Written Test and Personal Interview, subject to qualifying in LLPT.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Punjab National Bank website at https://pnb.bank.in/.
- Go to the Recruitments / Careers section and select “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank”.
- Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and enter basic personal details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, language proficiency, and work experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Live Photo, Signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration, and required certificates in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the application form and print the system-generated e-receipt and application summary for future reference.
Instructions
- Application Fee:
- SC / ST / PwBD candidates: Rs. 59/- (Rs. 50 + 18% GST, postage charges only)
- All other candidates: Rs. 1,180/- (Rs. 1000 + 18% GST)
- Single State Rule: Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State only. Multiple applications across different states will result in forfeiture of fee and rejection.
- Bond Condition: Selected candidates must execute an Indemnity Bond to serve the Bank for at least 3 years or pay Rs. 2,00,000/- in case of leaving earlier.
- Credit Score Requirement: Candidates must maintain a healthy credit history with a minimum CIBIL score of 680 or above at the time of joining.
- Service Tenure: Selected candidates will remain posted in the selected state for 9 years of service or until promotion to SMG Scale IV, whichever is earlier.
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start Date: 20.07.2026
- Online Registration & Fee Payment Closing Date: 16.08.2026
- Tentative Date of Online Test: August 2026 / September 2026
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Date Extended Notification Link – Click Here
- Apply link – click here
