PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 545 Local Bank Officer Posts

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Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Compiled from official notification

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is recruiting 29 Local Bank Officers through a competitive selection process. Eligible Indian citizens and specified foreign nationals can apply. The recruitment involves online written tests, screening, language proficiency assessment, and personal interviews.

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Applications Closed

Apply Start

20 Jul 2026

Last Date

9 Aug 2026

Vacancies

29

Qualification

A citizen of India, or A subject of Nepal, or A subject of Bhutan, or A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of...

Application Fee

₹1,000

Applications closed
Published 29 Jul 2026 Updated 25 Sept 2026 4 min read

About this Recruitment

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released an official recruitment drive for PNB LBO. The notification announces a total of 29 vacancies distributed across 2 cadre specializations.

Candidates applying for this recruitment must hold A citizen of India, or A subject of Nepal, or A subject of Bhutan, or A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st.... Selection of candidates will follow the merit and evaluation standards prescribed in the official notification. The application window for this recruitment concluded on 9 August 2026.

Official Recruitment Overview

Official Source Verified
Organization
Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Advertisement No.
36034/5/85/Estt
Location
Punjab
Official Website
https://pnb.bank.in/

Vacancy Details

Structured vacancy details currently account for 29 of 545 advertised posts. Please refer to the official notification for the complete breakdown. View official notification
Sr Discipline Vacancies
1 0 | Pradesh ngtish 4 | 3
2 Page of 26
Total Vacancies 29

Application Fee

  • SC ₹50
  • ST ₹50
  • EWS ₹1,000
  • OBC ₹1,000
  • General ₹1,000

Post-Wise Job Profile & Service Framework

Notified Positions & Vacancy Breakdown

  • 0 | Pradesh ngtish 4 |: 3 Posts
  • Page of: 26 Posts

Employment Structure & Service Terms

  • Appointing Authority: Punjab National Bank (PNB)
  • Pay & Remuneration: iary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Extra-Asst. Commissioner / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate. 2.

Eligibility Framework & Educational Qualifications

Educational Qualification

A citizen of India, or A subject of Nepal, or A subject of Bhutan, or A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ma...

Age Requirement

  • Prescribed Range: As per official recruitment rules
  • Upper age relaxation for reserved categories, where the recruitment allows it, is specified in the official notification. Check the notification PDF for the limits that apply to your category.

Selection Process

  • 3.1 The selection process for the post of Local Bank Officer shall be conducted in four phases, namely: I. Online Written test II. Screening III. Language Proficiency Test followed by IV. Personal Interview. The Bank reserves the absolute right to decide whether all or any of these modes shall be adopted for selection for the notified post. I. Online Written Test: Eligible candidates will be required to appear for an Online Written Test. The structure of the test shall be as follows: Name of the Test No. of Questions Maximum Marks* Sectional Duration (in minutes) Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 25 25 35 Data Analysis & Interpretation 25 25 35 English Language 25 25 25 Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 35 General/Economy/Banking Awareness 50 50 50 • There will be negative marking for wrong answers. One - fourth of the marks assigned to each question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. • Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks of 40% for General/EWS category and 35% for Reserved category in each section. • The Bank, however, reserves the right to revise the minimum qualifying criteria at its sole discretion. II.

Step-by-Step Online Application Walkthrough

  • Candidates can only apply online from 20.07.2026 to 09.08.2026 through the Bank’s website https://pnb.bank.in/ under Recruitment/ Career.
  • No other mode of application will be accepted.
  • 7.1 Pre-Requisites for Applying Online Before applying online, candidates should scan and upload their photograph, signature, left hand thumb impression, handwritten declaration image, proof of age, caste/ disability certificate, Category Fee amount (per candidate) SC/ST/PwBD category candidates Rs.
  • 50/- + GST @18% = Rs.
  • 59/- (only postage charges) All others Rs.
  • 1000/- + GST @18% = Rs.
  • 1180/- HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION, HEAD OFFICE “Recruitment of Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank” Page 18 of 26 educational qualification, certification and work experience documents keeping in view the guidelines contained in para 7.4 below.
  • 7.2 Procedure for Applying Online • Candidates are required to apply online through website https://pnb.bank.in/.
  • No other means/ mode of application will be accepted. • Candidates are required to have a valid personal Email ID and Mobile Number.
  • These should be kept active till the completion of this recruitment project.
  • In case, a candidate does not have a valid personal email ID, he/she should create his/ her new email ID before applying online.

Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate Queries)

What is the official educational criteria for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 545 Local Bank Officer Posts?

A citizen of India, or A subject of Nepal, or A subject of Bhutan, or A Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Ma...

What is the age limit for applicants?

This notification does not state an age limit in a form we can show here — check the official notification PDF for the age limit and any category-wise relaxation.

What is the pay scale or remuneration for this recruitment?

The notification states a pay scale of iary Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Extra-Asst. Commissioner / Taluka Magistrate / Executive Magistrate. 2.. Allowances are as set out in the official notification.

What is the selection process for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 545 Local Bank Officer Posts?

3.1 The selection process for the post of Local Bank Officer shall be conducted in four phases, namely: I. Online Written test II. Screening III. Language Proficiency Test followed by IV. Personal Interview. The Bank reserves the absolute right to decide whether all or any of these modes shall be adopted for selection for the notified post. I. Online Written Test: Eligible candidates will be required to appear for an Online Written Test. The structure of the test shall be as follows: Name of the Test No. of Questions Maximum Marks* Sectional Duration (in minutes) Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 25 25 35 Data Analysis & Interpretation 25 25 35 English Language 25 25 25 Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 35 General/Economy/Banking Awareness 50 50 50 • There will be negative marking for wrong answers. One - fourth of the marks assigned to each question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. • Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks of 40% for General/EWS category and 35% for Reserved category in each section. • The Bank, however, reserves the right to revise the minimum qualifying criteria at its sole discretion. II.

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