PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: 545 Posts, Apply Now
Key Information
across india
09 Aug 2026
₹ 48480 - 85000
graduation
20 - 30 year
Not maintion
545
Local Bank Officer (LBO)
20 Jul 2026
Full Description
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the official notification for Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026, inviting online applications for 545 provisional vacancies across 17 states and union territories in the JMGS-I scale. Any graduate from a recognised university, aged between 20 and 30 years, can apply. Candidates must also be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for, as the Local Language Proficiency Test is compulsory. Online registration starts on 20 July 2026 and closes on 09 August 2026. The tentative online test (wherever required) will be held in August or September 2026. Candidates can apply for only one state, and vacancies are provisional and subject to change. Applicants are advised to check the official PNB website for the application link and complete notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Registration | 20 July 2026 |
| Closing of Online Registration | 09 August 2026 |
| Tentative Online Test Date (wherever required) | August 2026 / September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| S.No | State | Mandatory Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hAndhra Pradesh | Telugu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 15 | 8 | 22 | 10 | 22 | 3 | 77 |
| 3 | Karnataka | Kannada | 13 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 4 | 78 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 12 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 5 | 67 |
| 5 | Telangana | Telugu | 8 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 20 | 4 | 41 |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 13 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 4 | 51 |
| 7 | West Bengal | Bengali | 12 | 7 | 23 | 10 | 28 | 4 | 80 |
| 8 | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Dogri/Kashmiri | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 9 | Ladakh | Urdu/Purgi/Bhoti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Assam | Assamese/Bodo | 13 | 7 | 22 | 9 | 34 | 3 | 85 |
| 12 | Manipur | Manipuri/Meitei | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 13 | Meghalaya | Garo/Khasi | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 14 | Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 15 | Nagaland | English | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 16 | Sikkim | Nepali/Sikkimese | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 18 |
| Total | 545 |
Note: PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) vacancies are on a horizontal basis and already included in the SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR totals shown above, as per the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
How to Apply
Candidates need to apply online for the PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 during the registration window (20 July 2026 to 09 August 2026).
Application can be submitted for only one state, based on the vacancies listed in the notification.
Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, including local language proficiency, for the state they choose.
Requests to change the State, Category, or other details will not be permitted after the online application form is submitted.
Selection Process
Online Test (wherever required)
Local Language Proficiency Test (conducted by an external agency)
Interview / Document Verification
Advance Information
Important Instructions
Total vacancies, including reserved category numbers, are provisional and subject to change as per Bank's requirement.
Candidates from reserved categories with no vacancy announced in their state may apply under the Unreserved category, if eligible.
A candidate can apply for only one state; applying for one state makes them ineligible to apply for any other state.
Merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise.
Selected candidates will be posted within the selected state until completion of 9 years of service or promotion to SMG Scale IV, whichever is earlier.
Prior work experience will not be counted for seniority in service.
Document Verification Candidates must produce relevant original documents and photocopies related to identity, category, nationality, age, educational qualification, and experience certificates at the time of interview and any subsequent stage of recruitment.
Required Documents Not Mentioned in the Official Notification (beyond the general categories listed under Document Verification above).
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
Punjab National Bank has announced 545 provisional vacancies for the Local Bank Officer (LBO) post across 17 states and union territories in JMGS-I scale, as per the official notification released in July 2026.
Q2. What is the age limit for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
Candidates applying for PNB LBO 2026 must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 30 years of age, as specified in the official notification's eligibility criteria section.
Q3. What is the educational qualification for PNB LBO post?
Applicants must be a graduate in any discipline from a University/Institution recognised or approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies, holding a valid degree by the date of registration.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
The online registration for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 closes on 09 August 2026. Registration opened on 20 July 2026, so candidates should apply within this window.
Q5. Is local language proficiency compulsory for PNB LBO Recruitment?
Yes, candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state they apply for. A Local Language Proficiency Test will be conducted by an external agency.
Q6. Can a candidate apply for more than one state in PNB LBO Recruitment 2026?
No, candidates can apply for only one state as per the vacancies listed in the notification. Applying for one state makes them ineligible for vacancies in any other state.
Q7. What is the salary for PNB Local Bank Officer post? T
he post carries JMGS-I pay scale of ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920, along with DA, CCA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, and Retirement Benefits as per Bank rules.
Q8. When will the PNB LBO online test be conducted?
As per the notification, the tentative date of the online test (wherever required) is August 2026 or September 2026. The exact date will be announced by PNB separately.
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