PSB Financial Literacy Counselor Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Punjab & Sind Bank is hiring 1 Financial Literacy Counselor (FLC) at Block Narot Jaimal Singh, District Pathankot under Regional Office Gurdaspur. If you are a retired Bank Official from a Public Sector Bank (Scale II and above) below the age of 65 years, you can apply by post. The last date to submit your application is 6 June 2026 at 5:00 PM. Salary is Rs. 18,000 per month plus up to Rs. 2,000 conveyance reimbursement.

Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) Financial Literacy Counselor Recruitment 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank, a Government of India Undertaking, has released a notification for hiring a Financial Literacy Counselor on a contract basis for 12 months at the Block-level FLC Centre in Narot Jaimal Singh, District Pathankot. The Counselor will work under the Regional Office Gurdaspur. There is no written exam — selection is based on your service record, interview, and vigilance clearance. This post is meant for retired bank officers who want to serve financially excluded people through financial literacy outreach.

Vacancy Details

• Financial Literacy Counselor (FLC): 1 post at Block Narot Jaimal Singh, District Pathankot, Punjab

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Graduate with sound knowledge of banking, law, and finance.
• Service Background: You must be a retired Bank Official from a Public Sector Bank in Scale II or above.
• Health: You must be in good health.
• Computer Knowledge: You should have workable knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and internet.
• Communication: Good communication and team-building skills are essential.
• Domicile Preference: Candidates from the same District (Pathankot) will be preferred. Candidates from adjoining districts near the FLC Centre may also be recommended by the Zonal Manager.
• No Penalty: You must not have been dismissed from service or given CRS or any major penalty during the last 5 years of service.
• Preference will be given to candidates with passion for service to financially excluded people and those well versed with banking operations.

Age Limit

• You should be below 65 years of age at the time of application.
• The contract will run till you attain the age of 65 years (with yearly renewal).

Salary

• Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 18,000 per month.
• Conveyance reimbursement of up to Rs. 2,000 per month on actuals (by ordinary bus or any other ordinary means of transport).
• No TA/DA will be paid for participating in the interview.
• No other allowances apply. This is a fixed contract role under the Zonal Office.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be based on:

1. Screening of Applications: Applications will be screened by the Regional Office Gurdaspur based on eligibility.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview by the Bank.
3. Vigilance Clearance: Candidates will be considered for hiring only after vigilance clearance from the concerned Bank from which they retired.
4. Final Hiring: The Bank's decision on hiring and posting will be final and binding.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official website punjabandsind.bank.in and download the application form (Annexure-A).
2. Fill the application form completely with your retirement details, scale, service period, and references.
3. Attach proof of qualification, retirement order, identity proof, and other supporting documents.
4. Send the completed application by post or in person to:

The Regional Manager, Punjab & Sind Bank, Regional Office Gurdaspur

1. Your application must reach the Regional Office on or before 6 June 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 14 May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: 6 June 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Contract Period: 12 months (renewable yearly till age 65)

• Organise indoor meetings and outdoor camps on financial literacy at Block level
• Educate financially excluded people about basic banking services and products
• Coordinate with officials and customers of different banks in the area
• Work under the administrative control of the concerned Branch Manager at Block level
• Promote awareness of bank accounts, government schemes, insurance, and credit facilities
• Maintain records of camps, meetings, and outreach activities
• Report camp outcomes and footfall to the concerned Regional and Zonal Offices