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

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the recruitment notification for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) cadre. Eligible graduates with relevant banking experience can register online via the official portal at pnb.bank.in until August 9, 2026.

This state-locked recruitment drive offers candidates a permanent career in public sector banking across 17 participating states and Union Territories.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Overview

Key Feature	Details
Recruiting Body	Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Post Name	Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I
Total Vacancies	545
Application Mode	Online Only
Registration Dates	July 20, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Pay Scale	₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (JMGS-I)
Job Location	Across 17 States & UTs (State-locked)
Official Website	pnb.bank.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	July 20, 2026
Online Application Start Date	July 20, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	August 9, 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	August 9, 2026
Tentative Written Exam Date	August / September 2026

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute.
• Banking Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in either Clerical or Officer cadre at a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB).
• Language Proficiency: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak the official local language of the applied state.

2. Age Limit (As of July 1, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years

Upper Age Relaxation

• SC / ST: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years

State-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

The 545 posts are distributed across 17 states and UTs. Candidates can apply for one state only:

State / UT	Mandatory Local Language	Total Vacancies
Assam	Assamese / Bodo	85
West Bengal	Bengali	80
Karnataka	Kannada	78
Gujarat	Gujarati	77
Maharashtra	Marathi	67
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	51
Telangana	Telugu	41
Tripura	Bengali / Kokborok	18
Jammu & Kashmir	Urdu / Dogri / Kashmiri	09
Meghalaya	Garo / Khasi	08
Manipur	Manipuri / Meitei	06
Mizoram	Mizo	05
Nagaland	English	05
Sikkim	Nepali / Sikkimese	05
Arunachal Pradesh	English	04
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu	04
Ladakh	Urdu / Purgi / Bhoti	02
Total		545

Selection Process

Selection for the PNB Local Bank Officer post follows a 4-phase evaluation:

1. Phase 1: Online Written Examination
   • Total 150 Objective Questions (150 Marks) covering Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English, and Banking Awareness.
   • Duration: 180 Minutes.
   • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer.
2. Phase 2: Screening of Applications & Documents
   • Verification of educational credentials, experience certificates, and age limits.
3. Phase 3: Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
   • Qualifying stage to verify communication skills in the designated state language (candidates who studied the language in Class 10/12 may be exempted).
4. Phase 4: Personal Interview
   • Conducted for 50 marks to assess banking knowledge, personality, and suitability.

Salary Structure & Benefits

Selected candidates will be placed under the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) pay matrix:

• Scale of Pay: ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – ₹85,920.
• Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 per month.
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Leased Accommodation, Medical Reimbursement, and other perks per bank regulations.

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount	Total Payable (incl. GST)
SC / ST / PwBD	₹50 + 18% GST	₹59
General / OBC / EWS	₹1,000 + 18% GST	₹1,180

Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 Local Bank Officers Online Form Apply Link

PNB LBO Notification PDF	Click Here
Application Form	Apply Now