PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 - 545 Posts
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About the Recruitment
Punjab National Bank (Human Resources Division, Head Office, Dwarka, New Delhi) invited online applications for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in JMGS-I through its notification dated 20.07.2026. Vacancies are state-wise across 17 States/UTs, with the largest numbers in Assam 85, West Bengal 80, Karnataka 78, Gujarat 77 and Maharashtra 67. A candidate could apply for one State only and must be proficient in that State's language. A corrigendum dated 07.08.2026 clarified that these are remaining vacancies of the bank's advertisement dated 03.11.2025 (not fresh vacancies) and extended the last date to 16.08.2026, 23:59 hours. Selection: online written test, screening, local language proficiency test and personal interview. Applications are closed. This is an independent summary and not an official government website; please read the official notice before applying.
Important dates
Online registration opened
20 Jul 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date (extended by corrigendum dated 07.08.2026)
16 Aug 2026 · 11:59 pm IST
Online written test
6 Sept 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Written test qualified list published
11 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Eligibility & age limit
Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University/Institution, plus at least one year of post-qualification work experience in the Clerical/Officer cadre in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. Must be proficient (read, write, speak) in the specified local language of the State applied for. Age 20-30 years on 01.07.2026 (UR/EWS), with relaxation for reserved categories.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| OBC (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years | As stated in the notification |
| PwBD | 10 years | As stated in the notification |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (ECO/SSCO) | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer - Andhra Pradesh | Total | 4 |
| Local Bank Officer - Gujarat | Total | 77 |
| Local Bank Officer - Karnataka | Total | 78 |
| Local Bank Officer - Maharashtra | Total | 67 |
| Local Bank Officer - Telangana | Total | 41 |
| Local Bank Officer - Tamil Nadu | Total | 51 |
| Local Bank Officer - West Bengal | Total | 80 |
| Local Bank Officer - Jammu & Kashmir | Total | 9 |
| Local Bank Officer - Ladakh | Total | 2 |
| Local Bank Officer - Arunachal Pradesh | Total | 4 |
| Local Bank Officer - Assam | Total | 85 |
| Local Bank Officer - Manipur | Total | 6 |
| Local Bank Officer - Meghalaya | Total | 8 |
| Local Bank Officer - Mizoram | Total | 5 |
| Local Bank Officer - Nagaland | Total | 5 |
| Local Bank Officer - Sikkim | Total | 5 |
| Local Bank Officer - Tripura | Total | 18 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | All | ₹59 |
| All others | All | ₹1,180 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Online written test (150 questions; 1/4 negative marking; sectional minimum 40% General/EWS, 35% reserved)
Screening of applications and documents
Local Language Proficiency Test (where applicable)
Personal interview (50 marks)
How to apply
- Applications are closed (last date 16.08.2026 after extension)
- Check results and further notices on the Recruitments page of pnb.bank.in
Official notification
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