Punjab National Bank Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) Posts – Eligibility, Salary, Last Date

Role :

Local Bank Officer (LBO)

Location :

PAN INDIA

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has officially released the PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 Notification. The bank is inviting online applications for 545 Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) vacancies across multiple states in India. Graduates with the required banking experience can apply online from 20 July 2026 to 09 August 2026.
If you’re looking for the latest bank jobs 2026, PNB recruitment, or government bank officer jobs, this recruitment offers an excellent career opportunity with an attractive salary package, allowances, and long-term job security.
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PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Punjab National Bank (PNB) | |
| ——————- | ————————– | – |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) | |
| Grade | JMGS-I | |
| Total Vacancies | 545 | |
| Job Location | Selected State | |
| Application Mode | Online | |
| Registration Starts | 20 July 2026 | |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 August 2026 | |
| Online Exam | August / September 2026 | |

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Important Dates

Online Application Starts: 20 July 2026
Last Date to Apply: 09 August 2026
Online Examination: August / September 2026

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Total Vacancies

Punjab National Bank has announced 545 Local Bank Officer vacancies.

Major state-wise vacancies include:

Assam – 85
West Bengal – 80
Karnataka – 78
Gujarat – 77
Maharashtra – 67
Tamil Nadu – 51
Telangana – 41
Andhra Pradesh – 4
Arunachal Pradesh – 4
Jammu & Kashmir – 9
Ladakh – 2
Meghalaya – 8
Manipur – 6
Mizoram – 5
Nagaland – 5
Sikkim – 5
Tripura – 18

Education Required:

Candidates must possess:

Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
Valid Degree Certificate/Marksheet at the time of registration.

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Experience Required

Applicants must have:

Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience
Experience should be in Clerical or Officer Cadre
Experience must be from:

Scheduled Commercial Bank, or
Regional Rural Bank (RRB)

Relevant experience certificates from employers are mandatory.

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Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 30 Years

Age relaxation:

SC/ST – 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 3 Years
PwBD – 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen – As per Government Rules
1984 Riot Victims – 5 Years

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Local Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to:

Read
Write
Speak

the prescribed local language of the state they are applying for.

skills

Selection Process
Selection will be conducted in four stages:
1. Online Written Examination
2. Document Screening
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
4. Personal Interview
Final selection will be based on:
Written Exam
Interview
LLPT Qualification
Document Verification
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Online Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| ——————————— | ——— | —– |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 |
Total Questions: 150
Negative Marking:
0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

HOW TO APPLY :

• First, read through all of the job details on this page.
Scroll down and press the Apply Link button.
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• Fill the details with the information provided.
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