PNB Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification – Apply for 5138 Apprentice Posts

Role :

Apprentice

Location :

PAN INDIA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Punjab National Bank has officially released the PNB Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of 5138 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025–26. This recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for graduate candidates to gain hands-on banking experience through a structured apprenticeship program.
Eligible candidates can apply through online mode within the prescribed dates and appear for the selection process as per the guidelines issued by the bank.
Organization Details
Bank Name: Punjab National Bank
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 5138
Training Duration: 1 Year
Job Location: Across India (State & Circle-wise)
Recruitment Type: Apprenticeship Training
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 08 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026
Tentative Online Exam Date: First Week of March 2026
Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 01 January 2026
Vacancy Details
Punjab National Bank has announced 5138 Apprentice vacancies across multiple states and union territories. The vacancies are distributed circle-wise and category-wise, including reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per government norms.

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Education Required:

Candidates must fulfill the following qualification criteria:

Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute

The result of graduation must be declared on or before 31 December 2025

Candidates applying for a specific state must be proficient in the local language of that state

Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training earlier or have work experience of one year or more after graduation are not eligible.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)

Minimum Age: 20 Years

Maximum Age: 28 Years

Age Relaxation

SC / ST: 5 Years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years

PwBD: 10 Years

Widows / Divorced / Separated Women: As per rules

skills

Duration of Apprenticeship
Total Training Period: 12 Months
2 Weeks Basic Training
50 Weeks On-the-Job Training
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be conducted through the following stages:
Online Written Examination
Document Verification
Local Language Proficiency Test
Medical Examination
Online Exam Pattern
General / Financial Awareness – 25 Marks
General English – 25 Marks
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude – 25 Marks
Computer Knowledge – 25 Marks
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹944 (including GST)
General / OBC / EWS (Female): ₹708 (including GST)
SC / ST / PwBD / Transgender: ₹236 (including GST)
The fee is non-refundable.
Important Instructions
Apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of the bank
Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee employment in PNB
Candidates must ensure correctness of all details before submission
Only one application per candidate is allowed
Why Apply for PNB Apprentice 2026?
Opportunity to gain real banking experience
Stipend-based training with a reputed public sector bank
Nationwide vacancies

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