PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 — 545 Vacancies

PNB is hiring 545 Local Bank Officers (LBO) in JMGS-I scale across 17 states. If you are a graduate with 1 year of banking experience, you can apply online before 9 August 2026. You should be between 20 and 30 years old as on 1 July 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920 per month.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 - 545 Posts

Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India's largest public sector banks, has released a notification for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in JMGS-I scale under its Human Resources Planning (HRP) 2026-27 process. The vacancies are spread across 17 states, with Assam (85 posts) and West Bengal (80 posts) having the highest openings. Bank experience is mandatory for this role — it is meant for candidates already working in a bank's clerical or officer cadre who want to become an officer at PNB. The Local Bank Officer role is a state-cadre post, which means once you are selected and posted, you generally continue to serve within the state you applied for, working closely with local customers, agricultural borrowers, and small businesses in that region. This recruitment is conducted through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) registration portal on behalf of the Bank.

Vacancy Breakdown by State

• Assam: 85 posts
• West Bengal: 80 posts
• Karnataka: 78 posts
• Gujarat: 77 posts
• Maharashtra: 67 posts
• Tamil Nadu: 51 posts
• Telangana: 41 posts
• Tripura: 18 posts
• Jammu & Kashmir: 9 posts
• Meghalaya: 8 posts
• Manipur: 6 posts
• Mizoram: 5 posts
• Nagaland: 5 posts
• Sikkim: 5 posts
• Other States (Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh): 10 posts

You can apply for only one state, and the merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Graduate degree from a recognized university.
• Experience: You must have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience in the Clerical or Officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB).
• Local Language: You must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state you are applying for.
• Bank Type: Your banking experience must be from a Scheduled Commercial Bank or a Regional Rural Bank, and you should be currently working there or have completed your service in a qualifying role.

Age Limit

• You should be between 20 and 30 years old as on 1 July 2026.
• Age Relaxation: Reserved category candidates get age relaxation as per Government of India norms.
• Make sure to check your exact eligibility date and category-wise relaxation before applying, since this cannot be revised after registration closes.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920 per month under the JMGS-I scale.
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Benefits, Leave Fare Concession (LFC), and other bank allowances.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1,180 (inclusive of GST)
• SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 59 (inclusive of GST)
• Payment mode: Online only. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 4 stages:

1. Online Written Test: 150 questions for 150 marks in 180 minutes, covering Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.
2. Screening
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (wherever required)
4. Personal Interview: 50 marks. You need to score at least 25 marks (50%) to qualify — 22.5 marks (45%) for SC/ST candidates.

There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in the written test. Only candidates who clear the cut-off in the written test move on to Screening, and only those who clear Screening and, where required, the Local Language Test are called for the Personal Interview. Your final selection depends on your combined score in the Written Test and Interview, along with your rank in the state-wise and category-wise merit list.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only — no other mode of application will be entertained. Keep your educational certificates, work experience proof, and a scanned photo and signature ready before you start.

1. Go to the PNB recruitment portal linked from pnbindia.in.
2. Register with your basic details to generate your registration number and password.
3. Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and experience details.
4. Upload your photo, signature, and other required documents.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start: 20 July 2026
• Last Date for Online Registration: 9 August 2026
• Fee Payment Window: 20 July 2026 to 9 August 2026
• Written Exam Date: To be announced

Keep checking the PNB careers page regularly for your call letter, exam city intimation, and further updates once you have registered. Setting a reminder a few days before the closing date will help you avoid a last-minute rush on the website.

• Handle day-to-day banking operations at the assigned branch
• Process loan applications, deposits, and customer transactions
• Assist customers with banking products and government schemes
• Maintain accurate records and prepare branch reports
• Follow RBI guidelines and the bank's risk and compliance policies, including KYC and anti-money laundering norms
• Support recovery and monitoring of loan accounts
• Coordinate with senior officers on branch targets and audits