About the recruitment: Punjab National Bank has rolled out its 2026 hiring drive for Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions, offering 545 openings across various states. These roles fall under the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) category. Graduates with relevant banking experience can apply online between July 20 and August 9, 2026.
Key Details at a Glance
- Organization: Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Post: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
- Total vacancies: 545
- Grade: JMGS-I (₹48,480 – ₹85,920)
- Mode of application: Online only
- Official site: pnb.bank.in
Important Dates
- Applications open: July 20, 2026
- Application deadline: August 9, 2026
- Fee payment deadline: August 9, 2026
- Exam: August/September 2026
- Interview: To be announced
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,180
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹59
- Payment mode: Online
Age Criteria (as of July 1, 2026)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10 years for PwBD, 5 years for ex-servicemen, and 5 years for those affected by the 1984 riots
Eligibility
Candidates need a graduation degree in any field from a recognized university, with results declared on or before August 9, 2026. Knowledge of the local language of the state applied for is also required, along with at least one year of post-qualification banking experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
Salary Structure
The JMGS-I pay scale runs ₹48,480 to ₹85,920, following the progression: 48,480–2000/7–62,480–2340/2–67,160–2680/7–85,920. On top of basic pay, selected officers get DA, HRA, city compensatory allowance, medical benefits, leave fare concession, retirement benefits, and other standard bank allowances.
State-wise Vacancy Distribution
| State | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assam | 85 |
| West Bengal | 80 |
| Karnataka | 78 |
| Gujarat | 77 |
| Maharashtra | 67 |
| Tamil Nadu | 51 |
| Telangana | 41 |
| Tripura | 18 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 9 |
| Meghalaya | 8 |
| Manipur | 6 |
| Mizoram | 5 |
| Nagaland | 5 |
| Sikkim | 5 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4 |
| Ladakh | 2 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Total | 545 |
Selection Process
- Online written exam
- Document screening
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Interview
- Medical examination
How to Apply
- Visit PNB’s official website
- Head to the Recruitment/Careers section
- Select the Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 link
- Register with email and mobile number
- Complete the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the fee online
- Review all entries before submitting
- Submit and save the confirmation page for your records
FAQs
1. How many posts are open in this recruitment?
545 vacancies for Local Bank Officer roles across multiple states.
2. When’s the deadline to apply?
Online applications close on August 9, 2026 — the same date fees are due.
3. What qualification do I need?
A graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university, with your result out by the application deadline.
4. Do I need prior banking experience?
Yes — at least one year of post-qualification experience at a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank is required.
5. What’s the salary like?
₹48,480 to ₹85,920 under JMGS-I, plus DA, HRA, medical coverage, retirement benefits, and other allowances.
6. Is there negative marking in the exam?
Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
7. Can I apply to multiple states at once?
No — you can only choose one state per application.
