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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS IS ACTIVE. SUBMIT FORM BEFORE 09 AUGUST 2026.

PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK (PNB)

LOCAL BANK OFFICER (LBO) RECRUITMENT 2026

Advertisement No.: PNB/LBO/2026/01

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Recruitment Overview

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has issued an official recruitment notification (Advt No.: PNB/LBO/2026/01) for the selection of Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts across various circles. Eligible and interested candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University can apply online through the official PNB recruitment portal. Read all eligibility parameters, selection procedure, and application instructions carefully before submitting the online form.

IMPORTANT DATES SCHEDULE

Notification Release Date July 2026

Online Application Start Date July 2026

Last Date for Online Application 09 August 2026

Last Date for Online Fee Payment 09 August 2026

Online Written Exam Date To Be Notified Soon

APPLICATION FEE & PAYMENT MODE

General / OBC / EWS Candidates Rs. 1180/- (Inclusive of GST)

SC / ST / PwBD Candidates Rs. 177/- (Intimation Charges only)

Payment Mode Online Mode Only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallet)

VACANCY & ORGANIZATION DETAILS (Advt No: PNB/LBO/2026/01)

Organization Name Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Post Name Local Bank Officer (LBO)

Total Vacancies 545 Posts

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & QUALIFICATION

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 21 Years

Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age relaxation applicable as per official recruitment rules.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Proficiency in the local language of the state applied for is mandatory.

Age Relaxation Structure

SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years

PwBD Candidates: 10 Years

SALARY & PAY SCALE STRUCTURE

Pay Scale JMGS-I Scale: Rs. 36,000 - 63,840/- (plus applicable allowances like DA, HRA, CCA)

In-Hand Salary Approx. Rs. 52,000 - 58,000/- per month (depending upon location of posting)

SELECTION PROCESS & EXAM PATTERN

Selection Stages:

Online Written Examination

Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Personal Interview

Document Verification & Medical Examination

Exam Pattern Details:

Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Exam Duration: 120 Minutes (Composite Time).

Medium of Exam: Bilingual (English & Hindi) except for Language test.

SUBJECT-WISE SYLLABUS OVERVIEW

Reasoning Ability Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding.

Quantitative Aptitude Data Interpretation (DI), Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Topics.

General / Banking Awareness Current Affairs, Banking Terms, RBI Guidelines, Financial Awareness, General Knowledge.

English Language Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Rearrangement, Vocabulary.

HOW TO APPLY FOR PNB LBO RECRUITMENT 2026

Visit the official portal of Punjab National Bank or use the Direct Link provided in the link table below.

Navigate to the "Recruitment" / "Careers" tab and select Advt No.: PNB/LBO/2026/01.

Click on "Click here for New Registration" and enter basic details (Name, Mobile Number, Email ID).

Fill in personal, educational, and category details in the application form accurately.

Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration as per prescribed dimensions.

Pay the required Application Fee through online payment gateway.

Submit the form and download the final application printout for future reference.

USEFUL DIRECT IMPORTANT LINKS

Apply Online Link Apply Online

Official Notification PDF Download Notification

Official Website Official Website

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Q1: What is the total number of posts in PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?

Ans: A total of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies have been released under Advertisement No.: PNB/LBO/2026/01.

Q2: What is the last date to apply online for PNB LBO 2026?

Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 09 August 2026.

Q3: What is the educational qualification required for PNB LBO?

Ans: Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India.

Q4: What is the age limit for PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026?

Ans: The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on the prescribed cutoff date, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.

Q5: Is there any negative marking in the written examination?

Ans: Yes, 0.25 (1/4th) marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective exam.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS IS ACTIVE. SUBMIT FORM BEFORE 09 AUGUST 2026.
PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK (PNB) LOCAL BANK OFFICER (LBO) RECRUITMENT 2026 Advertisement No.: PNB/LBO/2026/01 www.careerraftar.com
Recruitment Overview Punjab National Bank (PNB) has issued an official recruitment notification (Advt No.: PNB/LBO/2026/01) for the selection of Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts across various circles. Eligible and interested candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University can apply online through the official PNB recruitment portal. Read all eligibility parameters, selection procedure, and application instructions carefully before submitting the online form.
IMPORTANT DATES SCHEDULE
Notification Release Date	July 2026
Online Application Start Date	July 2026
Last Date for Online Application	09 August 2026
Last Date for Online Fee Payment	09 August 2026
Online Written Exam Date	To Be Notified Soon
APPLICATION FEE & PAYMENT MODE
General / OBC / EWS Candidates	Rs. 1180/- (Inclusive of GST)
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates	Rs. 177/- (Intimation Charges only)
Payment Mode	Online Mode Only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallet)
VACANCY & ORGANIZATION DETAILS (Advt No: PNB/LBO/2026/01)
Organization Name	Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Post Name	Local Bank Officer (LBO)
Total Vacancies	545 Posts
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & QUALIFICATION
Age Limit	Minimum Age: 21 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years Age relaxation applicable as per official recruitment rules.
Educational Qualification	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Proficiency in the local language of the state applied for is mandatory.
Age Relaxation Structure	SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years PwBD Candidates: 10 Years
SALARY & PAY SCALE STRUCTURE
Pay Scale	JMGS-I Scale: Rs. 36,000 - 63,840/- (plus applicable allowances like DA, HRA, CCA)
In-Hand Salary	Approx. Rs. 52,000 - 58,000/- per month (depending upon location of posting)
SELECTION PROCESS & EXAM PATTERN
Selection Stages: Online Written Examination Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) Personal Interview Document Verification & Medical Examination Exam Pattern Details: Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) marks deducted for each wrong answer. Exam Duration: 120 Minutes (Composite Time). Medium of Exam: Bilingual (English & Hindi) except for Language test.
SUBJECT-WISE SYLLABUS OVERVIEW
Reasoning Ability	Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding.
Quantitative Aptitude	Data Interpretation (DI), Number Series, Simplification/Approximation, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Topics.
General / Banking Awareness	Current Affairs, Banking Terms, RBI Guidelines, Financial Awareness, General Knowledge.
English Language	Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Rearrangement, Vocabulary.
HOW TO APPLY FOR PNB LBO RECRUITMENT 2026
Visit the official portal of Punjab National Bank or use the Direct Link provided in the link table below. Navigate to the "Recruitment" / "Careers" tab and select Advt No.: PNB/LBO/2026/01. Click on "Click here for New Registration" and enter basic details (Name, Mobile Number, Email ID). Fill in personal, educational, and category details in the application form accurately. Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration as per prescribed dimensions. Pay the required Application Fee through online payment gateway. Submit the form and download the final application printout for future reference.
USEFUL DIRECT IMPORTANT LINKS
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification
Official Website	Official Website
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Q1: What is the total number of posts in PNB LBO Recruitment 2026? Ans: A total of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies have been released under Advertisement No.: PNB/LBO/2026/01. Q2: What is the last date to apply online for PNB LBO 2026? Ans: The last date to submit the online application form is 09 August 2026. Q3: What is the educational qualification required for PNB LBO? Ans: Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University in India. Q4: What is the age limit for PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026? Ans: The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on the prescribed cutoff date, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories. Q5: Is there any negative marking in the written examination? Ans: Yes, 0.25 (1/4th) marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective exam.