Punjab National Bank Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026
Posted: 26 Jul 2026 · Updated: 26 Jul 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
545
Min. Qualification
Graduate
Salary Range
₹48,480 – ₹85,920
(Level JMGS-I (₹48480 - ₹85920))
Last Date
9 Aug 2026
Punjab National Bank (PNB) recruitment of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Candidates must hold a graduation degree, possess at least one year of banking experience, and demonstrate proficiency in the local language of the state for which they are applying. The selection process includes an online test, screening, local language test, and a personal interview. Last date for application 9th August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Exam Date | August/September 2026 (Tentative) |
20 years
30 years
Age relaxation as per Govt. norms (as of July 01, 2026):
SC / ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
1984 Riot-Affected Persons: 5 years
Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Must have at least one year of post-qualification work experience in the Clerical Cadre or Officer Cadre in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or a Regional Rural Bank (RRB).
Demonstrate proficiency in the local language of the state for which they are seeking appointment (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding).
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,180 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹59 |
- 1Online Written Examination
- 2Screening of Documents
- 3Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- 4Personal Interview
The recruitment drive is being conducted for a total of 545 vacancies across multiple states and union territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.
Selected candidates will be posted only in the state for which they apply.
Candidates with relevant officer-level experience may receive advance increments in basic pay up to a maximum of two advance increments.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 9 Aug 2026.
There are a total of 545 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years old.
The minimum required qualification is Graduate.
The salary range is ₹48,480 - ₹85,920 (Level JMGS-I (₹48480 - ₹85920)).