| Organization | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Name of Post | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| No of Posts | 545 posts |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 59/-/ Rs. 1180/- |
| Start Date | 20th July 2026 |
| Last Date | 9th August 2026 |
PNB LBO Recruitment 2026
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released a recruitment notification for the recruitment of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring candidates who want to build their career in banking sector. The no of vacancy in Assam is 85 posts.
PNB Recruitment Details
Name of post: Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I Scale
No of posts: 545 posts
No of posts in Assam: 85 posts
Pay Scale: Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Application mode: Online
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State-wise LBO Vacancy
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 |
Eligibility Criteria of PNB LBO Recruitment
State-wise application: Candidates will have to apply for vacancy of one state only. A candidate applying against vacancy of one state will not be eligible to apply against vacancy of any other state.
Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be between 20 to 30 years as on 1st July 2026.
Age Relaxation: Category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
# Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe: 5 years
# Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
# Persons With Disabilities: 10 years
Educational Qualification: Candidate should be a Graduate in any discipline from a University/ Institution recognized/approved by Government of India or its regulatory bodies as on 9th August 2026.
The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet /Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/ she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
Experience: 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 Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, amended from time to time as on 9th August 2026.
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing & speaking) in the specified local language of the state for which they are applying.
Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be between 20 to 30 years as on 1st July 2026.
Age Relaxation: Category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
# Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe: 5 years
# Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
# Persons With Disabilities: 10 years
Educational Qualification: Candidate should be a Graduate in any discipline from a University/ Institution recognized/approved by Government of India or its regulatory bodies as on 9th August 2026.
The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet /Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/ she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
Experience: 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 Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, amended from time to time as on 9th August 2026.
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing & speaking) in the specified local language of the state for which they are applying.
Application Fee: Candidates have to pay an application fee as mentioned below:
| Category | Fee |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 59/- |
| Others | Rs. 1180/- |
How to Apply for Punjab National Bank Recruitment ?
Interested
and eligible candidates may apply online for these posts by visiting at
official recruitment portal of Punjab National Bank. They may follow
below mentioned steps.
Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
Click on Online Application Form link .
A new webpage will be opened.
Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
At the end, pay the application fee and click on submit button .
Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
Click on Online Application Form link .
A new webpage will be opened.
Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
At the end, pay the application fee and click on submit button .
Important Dates of PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026
Starting date of submission of online application: 20th July 2026
Last date of submission of online application: 9th August 2026
Last date of submission of online application: 9th August 2026
Tentative Date of Online Test: August 2026/ September 2026
Important Web-Links of PNB LBO Vacancy
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
The selection process for the post of Local Bank Officer shall be conducted in following four phases.
I. Online Written test
II. Screening
III. Language Proficiency Test and
IV. Personal Interview
I. Online Written test
II. Screening
III. Language Proficiency Test and
IV. Personal Interview
Online Written Test
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allotted |
| 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 |
There will be negative marking for wrong answers. One – fourth of the marks assigned to each question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks of 40% for General/EWS category and 35% for Reserved category in each section.
Screening
The online application and documents submitted by the written test qualified candidates shall be scrutinized by Bank prior to the conduct of Language Proficiency Test (if required)/ Interview to examine whether the candidate fulfils required eligibility criteria.
Local Language Proficiency Test
Candidates who have not studied the local language of the State for which they have applied as a subject in 10th or 12th standard will be required to appear in the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT). The LLPT will be of qualifying nature, and candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the Bank. The LLPT will assess a candidate’s reading, writing and speaking proficiency in the concerned local language.
Personal Interview
All candidates shortlisted after qualifying the Online Written Test, including those who have studied the concerned local language in 10th/ 12th standard or those required to appear for the LLPT, shall be called for the Personal Interview. Number of candidates to be called for Interview shall be decided by the Bank based on performance of candidates in the Online Written Test and Language Proficiency Test. Personal Interview will be of 50 marks. Minimum qualifying marks in interview shall be 45% i.e. 22.50 for SC/ST candidates & 50% i.e. 25 for other candidates.
The final selection shall be based on the combined performance of the candidates in the Online Written Test and Personal Interview, subject to qualifying in the LLPT (where applicable) and fulfilling the eligibility criteria and document verification requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the starting date to apply online for PNB Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online for PNB Recruitment is 20th July 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for PNB Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for PNB Recruitment is 9th August 2026.
What is the age limit of PNB Recruitment?
The age limit of PNB Recruitment is 20 to 30 years.
