PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) Recruitment Notification 2026 was released for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies, and the online application process is now active at pnb.bank.in. Check state-wise vacancies, eligibility, important dates, exam pattern and salary in this article.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy
Punjab National Bank has come up with a total of 545 vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer across 17 states, each with a mandatory local language proficiency requirement. The state-wise vacancy distribution is as follows-
| State | Mandatory Language | 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 |
Candidates can apply for the vacancy of only one state, and merit lists will be drawn state-wise and category-wise.
PNB LBO PwBD Reserved Vacancy 2026
Within the total 545 vacancies, horizontal seats are earmarked for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across Orthopedically Challenged (OC), Hearing Impaired (HI), Visually Impaired (VI) and Intellectual Disability (ID) categories, spread across states like Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Assam, among others.
PNB LBO RECRUITMENT 2026 NOTIFICATION PDF
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PNB LBO Recruitment 2026- Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility in terms of education qualification, age limit, and experience is discussed below.
Educational Qualification
Candidates interested in PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 must have the following educational qualification:
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer (LBO) | Graduate in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized by Government of India or its regulatory bodies |
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)
| Post Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer (LBO) | Min: 20 years, Max: 30 years |
Punjab National Bank LBO Age Relaxation
| Categories | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 05 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) | 03 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 05 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 05 years |
Experience Required
Candidates must possess a minimum of one-year 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. Officers with prior banking experience may also be eligible for advance increments in pay, subject to a maximum of two increments.
PNB LBO Apply Online 2026
Punjab National Bank has started accepting applications for LBO Recruitment 2026 online from 20th July 2026 at the career page of pnb.bank.in. Candidates must note that the last date is 9th August 2026; therefore, applications must be submitted before the closing date.
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PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is required for candidates to submit their application form. The mode of fee payment is online, and the fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
| Categories | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD category candidates | Rs. 50/- + GST @18% = Rs. 59/- |
| All others | Rs. 1000/- + GST @18% = Rs. 1180/- |
PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the post of Local Bank Officer involves four phases: Online Written Test, Screening, Local Language Proficiency Test (wherever required), and Personal Interview.
- Online Written Test
- Screening
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Personal Interview
PNB LBO Written Test Exam Pattern
The written test consists of 150 objective questions across 5 sections, with a total duration of 180 minutes. There is negative marking of one-fourth mark for each wrong answer.
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Sectional Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 minutes |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 180 minutes |
Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS/OBC – 40% in each section
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen – 35% in each section
Punjab National Bank LBO Salary Structure 2026
Selected candidates will be placed in JMGS-I scale with the pay scale of Rs. 48,480 – 85,920 (48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920), along with DA, CCA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and other perquisites as per Bank rules.
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