PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 545 Local Bank Officer Posts (Last Date Extended)

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the PNB Recruitment 2026 notification to fill 545 vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The vacancies are spread across 17 states, and candidates must apply for only one state based on their eligibility and local language proficiency. Online registration for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 started on 20.07.2026, and the last date to apply online has now been extended to 16.08.2026. This article covers the complete details of PNB LBO Recruitment 2026, including state-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, application fee, salary, selection process, and the step-by-step application process.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Note: A corrigendum dated 07.08.2026 has confirmed that this recruitment is meant to fill remaining vacancies from the Bank’s earlier advertisement dated 03.11.2025, and the category-wise reservation break-up from that advertisement remains unchanged. Only the last date for applying online has been extended. Candidates will receive the exact date, time, and venue of the Online Written Test through their Call Letter, downloadable from the Bank’s website closer to the exam.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: State-wise Vacancy Details

A total of 545 vacancies have been notified across 17 states/UTs. Candidates can apply for only one state and must be proficient in the mandatory local language specified for that state. The Bank has clarified that the vacancy numbers, including reserved category vacancies, are provisional and subject to change.

Note: PwBD figures are the combined total across Orthopedically Challenged, Hearing Impaired, Visually Impaired, and Intellectual Disability categories, as given in the official notification. Refer to the official PDF for the exact category-wise PwBD split for each state.

Key Points on Vacancy Distribution

• Candidates from reserved categories with no vacancy announced in a state may apply against Unreserved (UR) vacancies of that state, provided they meet UR eligibility.
• A candidate can apply for a vacancy in only one state; applying against one state makes them ineligible to apply against any other state.
• The merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise.
• Selected candidates will remain posted within the selected state until completion of nine years of service or promotion to SMG Scale IV, whichever happens first.
• Prior work experience will not count toward seniority in service.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

An applicant must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who settled in India before 1 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from certain listed countries (Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam) with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in the latter categories need a government-issued eligibility certificate and must also know the local language of the state applied for.

Age and Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a valid mark-sheet or degree certificate confirming their graduate status on the day of registration and must mention their graduation percentage while filling the online form.

Local Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak the mandatory local language of the state they are applying for. Those who did not study that language as a subject in Class 10 or 12 must appear for a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) conducted by an external agency.

Post-Qualification Work Experience

• Candidates need a minimum of one year of post-qualification work experience in Clerical/Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed under the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.
• Up to two advance increments may be given for prior years of service as an Officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, subject to the job profile matching that of a PNB Scale-I Generalist Officer.
• Candidates from subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks (Officer cadre) can get one advance increment under the same condition.
• Experience proof must be submitted in the prescribed format, certified by the previous employer.
• No prior service is counted for seniority purposes.

Cut-off Dates for Eligibility

• Age: As on 01.07.2026
• Mandatory Experience and Educational Qualification: As on the closing date for registration, 09.08.2026
• The qualifying degree result must have been declared on or before 09.08.2026.
• Graduation percentage must be indicated to two decimal places; CGPA/OGPA should be converted using the university’s official formula, and any fraction of a percentage is ignored (e.g., 59.99% is treated as below 60%).

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation

The maximum age limit applies to Unreserved (UR) and EWS candidates. SC/ST/OBC(NCL) relaxation can be combined with only one of the remaining categories above. Relevant certificates must be submitted at the time of interview and at any later stage the Bank requires.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Fee payment is accepted only through online mode — debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, mobile wallets, or UPI. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate, and the fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other exam.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: Salary and Perquisites

Selected candidates will draw pay in the JMGS-I scale of Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920. Along with Basic Pay, officers get Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), HRA/Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, retirement benefits, and other perquisites as per Bank rules.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection for the Local Bank Officer post is carried out in up to four stages, and the Bank reserves the right to decide which of these to use:

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

Online Written Test Pattern

There is negative marking of one-fourth of the marks assigned to each wrongly answered question. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for Reserved category candidates in each section, subject to the Bank’s discretion to revise this.

Screening, LLPT and Interview

After the written test, applications and documents of qualified candidates are screened for eligibility. Candidates who haven’t studied the applicable state’s local language in Class 10 or 12 must clear the qualifying LLPT; failing it makes a candidate ineligible for final selection regardless of other scores. Shortlisted candidates then face a Personal Interview worth 50 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 45% (22.5 marks) for SC/ST candidates and 50% (25 marks) for others.

Final Selection

Final selection depends on combined performance in the Online Written Test and Interview, subject to qualifying the LLPT wherever applicable. The merit list is prepared state-wise and category-wise, and in case of a tie, the older candidate by date of birth ranks higher.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

The following original documents, with self-attested photocopies, must be produced at the time of interview:

• Printout of the valid Interview Call Letter
• Printout of the system-generated Online Application form
• Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or Class 10 certificate with DOB)
• Photo Identity Proof and Address Proof
• Mark sheets and final Degree/Diploma Certificate showing result declared on or before 09.08.2026
• Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates)
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates, in the prescribed format)
• Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates, from the District Medical Board)
• Discharge Certificate/Service Book and Pension Payment Order (for Ex-Servicemen)
• No Objection Certificate (for candidates in Government/PSU/Financial Institution jobs)
• Experience Certificate along with appointment letter, salary slips, and relieving letter

How to Apply Online for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official PNB website pnb.bank.in and go to the Recruitment/Career section, or use the direct application link.
2. Click on “New Registration” and enter your basic details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
3. Log in again using these credentials to complete the rest of the application form.
4. Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per the prescribed specifications.
5. Use “Save and Next” to review each section, then click “Complete Registration” — no edits are possible after this step.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, wallet, or UPI.
7. Download and save the e-receipt generated after successful payment.
8. Take a printout of the submitted form and fee receipt for your own records; do not send them to the Bank.

Applications are accepted online only, from 20.07.2026 to 16.08.2026, through pnb.bank.in. No other mode of application is accepted.

Document Upload Specifications

The photograph must be a recent, colour, passport-style picture with a light background; caps, hats, and dark glasses are not allowed (religious headwear is permitted if it does not cover the face). The signature and declaration must not be in capital letters, and candidates must also capture a live photo via webcam or mobile phone during registration.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions

• Candidates earlier discharged from PNB or its merged entities for reasons other than VRS/resignation are not eligible.
• Candidates with adverse reports on character, antecedents, or moral turpitude are not eligible.
• There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in direct Officer recruitment, though age relaxation applies as per government norms.
• Selected candidates must sign an Indemnity Bond to serve the Bank for at least 3 years, or pay Rs. 2,00,000 if they leave earlier.
• A minimum CIBIL score of 680 or above must be maintained at the time of joining (not a pre-condition for applying).
• Selected candidates will be designated “Local Bank Officer” and remain on probation for 2 years from the date of joining.
• After training, LBOs will be posted within their selected state until 9 years of service or promotion to SMG Scale IV, whichever comes first.
• No Travelling Allowance is paid for the Online Test or LLPT; unemployed SC/ST candidates called for interview get actual 2nd Class Rail/Ordinary Bus fare.
• A valid Aadhaar card is required, and the Bank may conduct Aadhaar verification at any stage.
• Any dispute is subject to the sole jurisdiction of courts in NCT of Delhi.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: Important Links

Candidates preparing for banking sector exams can also check the latest updates on jobresultalert.in for more government job notifications, admit cards, and results.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How many vacancies are there in PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
There are 545 vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in JMGS-I scale, spread across 17 states.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration has been extended to 16.08.2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be a Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.

Q4. What is the age limit for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01.07.2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories.

Q5. Is prior banking experience required for PNB LBO?
Yes, a minimum of one year of post-qualification work experience in Clerical/Officer Cadre in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank is required.

Q6. What is the application fee for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 1180 (including GST) for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates, and Rs. 59 (including GST, postage charges only) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Q7. Can a candidate apply for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 in more than one state?
No, a candidate can apply for only one state. Applying against one state makes them ineligible to apply against any other state.

Q8. What is the selection process for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
Selection includes an Online Written Test, Screening, a Local Language Proficiency Test (if required), and a Personal Interview.

Q9. What is the salary for PNB Local Bank Officer?
Selected candidates draw pay in the JMGS-I scale of Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920, along with DA, HRA, and other allowances.

Q10. Where will selected PNB LBO candidates be posted?
Selected candidates will be posted within the state they applied for, until completion of 9 years of service or promotion to SMG Scale IV, whichever is earlier.