PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 545 Local Bank Officer Posts

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released a recruitment notification inviting online applications for 545 posts of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates looking to build a career in the banking sector. The vacancies are distributed across 17 states, and candidates are required to apply for only one state based on their eligibility and proficiency in the local language.

Important Dates for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026

• Online Registration Opening Date: 20.07.2026
• Online Registration Closing Date: 09.08.2026
• Tentative Online Test Date: August 2026 / September 2026

Candidates are advised to mark these dates and apply well within the deadline to avoid any last-minute rush. The exact date, centre, and venue of the Online Written Test will be communicated through the Call Letter, downloadable from the Bank's website.

Vacancy Details: PNB Local Bank Officer Posts

A total of 545 vacancies are available across 17 states/UTs. Applicants must apply for only one state and possess proficiency in the mandatory local language specified for that state. The Bank reserves the right to change the number of vacancies.

State-wise Vacancy Distribution:

Eligibility Criteria for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026

Nationality/Citizenship:

An applicant must be a Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, a Tibetan Refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in the last four categories require an eligibility certificate from the Government of India and local language proficiency.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026):

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation:

Educational Qualification (as on 09.08.2026):

• A Graduate in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized/approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.
• Candidates must possess a valid Mark-sheet/Degree Certificate confirming graduate status on the day of registration.

Local Language Requirement:

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the specified local language of the applied state is mandatory. A Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) will be conducted for candidates who have not studied the local language in Class 10 or 12.

Post-Qualification Experience (as on 09.08.2026):

• Minimum one year of post-qualification work experience in Clerical/Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.

Salary and Perquisites

Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 under JMGS-I. In addition to Basic Pay, benefits include Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), HRA/Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and other perquisites as per Bank rules.

Application Fee

Payment is accepted only through online mode. Fees are non-refundable.

Selection Process for PNB LBO 2026

The selection process will involve four phases, though the Bank reserves the right to adopt all or any of these modes:

1. Online Written Test
2. Screening of applications and documents
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), if applicable
4. Personal Interview

Online Written Test Structure:

There will be negative marking (one-fourth of the marks for each wrong answer). Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS and 35% for Reserved categories in each section.

Personal Interview:

Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview carrying 50 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 45% (22.50 marks) for SC/ST and 50% (25 marks) for other candidates.

Final Selection:

Final selection will be based on combined performance in the Online Written Test and Personal Interview, subject to qualifying the LLPT (where applicable). A state-wise and category-wise merit list will be prepared.

Examination Centres (Tentative)

The Online Written Test will be conducted at various centers across the states/UTs. Some tentative centers include Vijayawada, Guwahati, Delhi/NCR, Ahmedabad, Gurugram, Jammu, Bengaluru, Ernakulam, Leh, Mumbai/MMR, Bhubaneshwar, Amritsar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Asansol, among others.