PNB LBO Recruitment 2025-2026: Check 750 Vacancies, Dates, Exam Pattern & Salary

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially announced 750 vacancies for the Local Bank Officer (LBO) position for the first time. This initiative opens up extraordinary career paths for eligible banking aspirants looking to join a prestigious public sector bank under the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) framework. You can read more via the official Download Official PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF or access the Official PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF.

Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment Overview

The notification was released on 3rd November 2025, starting the online application window. After several schedule updates, the online written examination was successfully conducted on 4th January 2026. Review candidates can check their standing using PNB LBO Result 2026.

Important Dates

Candidates tracking recruitment milestones should note the key dates from the application period up to result publication.

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits

To qualify for the PNB Local Bank Officer position, candidates must fulfill specific educational, experiential, and age parameters:

• Age Limit: Must be between 20 and 30 years as of 1st July 2025, with designated relaxations for reserved categories.
• Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university completed by 23rd November 2025.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience in a clerical or officer cadre within a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank is mandatory.

Application Fees Structure

Steps to Apply for Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025

1. Visit the official website of Punjab National Bank (PNB) https://pnb.bank.in/.
2. Scroll down the page, and there you will find the Tab.
3. After clicking on the tab, you will be redirected to the page.
4. Search and find the Local Bank Officer notice.
5. Below, click on the Apply Online link.
6. Click for the new registration, where you have to enter the email, mobile number, and Name.
7. After the initial registration, log in with the registration number and password, and continue with the remaining details.

Required Documents and Upload Checklists

Ensure you have the following assets ready before finishing your application form:

• Photograph: Dimensions 4.5 (L) × 3.5cm (W), Size 20KB to 50 KB, Format JPG/JPEG
• Signature: Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels, Size 10KB – 20KB, Format JPG/JPEG
• Left Thumb Impression: Dimensions 240 x 240 pixels, Size 20KB – 50KB, Format JPG/JPEG
• Hand-written Declaration: Dimensions 800 x 400 pixels, Size 50KB – 100KB, Format JPG/JPEG

Exam Centres Regions

The examination was organized across multiple regional states, including:

• Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh
• Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir
• Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh
• Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland
• Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu
• Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection pipeline consists of four distinct stages: an Online Written Test, Document Screening, a Local Language Proficiency Test, and a Personal Interview. For guidance on preparation frameworks, check Access PNB LBO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025.

Note: There is a negative marking of 1/4th mark (0.25) for each incorrect answer.

Salary Structure & Probation Period

Selected candidates will undergo a two-year probation period in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The starting basic pay is Rs. 48,480, with a pay scale extending from Rs. 48,480 to Rs. 85,920. For more details, see View PNB LBO Salary Structure 2025.