PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 — 545 Posts, Apply Online by 09 Aug (All India)

Punjab National Bank (PNB), India's second-largest public sector bank with over 10,000 branches nationwide under the Ministry of Finance, has released the PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 for 545 vacancies in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). As of July 2026, the PNB LBO 2026 online application is active for graduates with banking experience across 17 states and union territories. This PNB government bank job 2026 is open until 09 August 2026. Selected PNB Local Bank Officers will be posted in their applied state and will handle retail banking, credit assessment, customer relationship management and branch operations. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the Official Language of their chosen state. The PNB LBO 2026 selection process consists of an Online Written Test followed by Document Verification and a Language Proficiency Test. The salary for PNB LBO 2026 is ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 per month in JMGS-I scale, with approximate monthly take-home of ₹65,000–₹70,000 including DA, HRA, CCA, Medical Insurance, Leave Fare Concession and other PNB allowances. The PNB LBO 2026 online application is available at pnb.bank.in/Recruitments.aspx. The last date to apply for PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 is 09 August 2026. Application fee is ₹1,180 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹180 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. Candidates must apply for only one state and must read the complete official PNB LBO 2026 notification PDF at pnb.bank.in before applying.

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a University or Institution recognised/approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies. Minimum 1 year of post-qualification work experience in Clerical or Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934. Experience in NBFCs, Cooperative Banks, Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks or fintechs will not be considered. Proficiency in the Official Language of the State/UT applied for (reading, writing and speaking) is mandatory.

20 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026. SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC (NCL) — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen — as per Govt of India rules. Candidates can apply for only one state.

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a University/Institution recognised/approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification work experience as Clerk or Officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934 (experience in NBFCs, Cooperative Banks, Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks or fintechs not counted)
• Proficiency in the Official Language of the state/UT applied for — reading, writing and speaking mandatory
• Age: 20 to 30 years as on 01 July 2026
• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC (NCL) — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen — as per Govt of India rules
• Indian citizenship mandatory
• Candidates can apply for only one state

General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,180 (including GST) | SC / ST / PwBD: ₹180 | Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)

Pay Scale JMGS-I: ₹48,480 to ₹85,920 per month (with increments). Approximate monthly CTC ₹65,000–₹70,000 including DA, CCA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance and retirement benefits as per PNB rules.

1. Visit the official Punjab National Bank recruitment page at pnb.bank.in/Recruitments.aspx
2. Click on the PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 notification link
3. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully, including state-wise vacancy details
4. Click Apply Online and register with your active email ID and mobile number
5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, experience and language proficiency details
6. Select the state you are applying for — only one state is permitted per candidate
7. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specified dimensions and file size
8. Pay the application fee of ₹1,180 (General/OBC/EWS) or ₹180 (SC/ST/PwBD) via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
9. Review all filled details carefully before final submission
10. Submit the form and download the application confirmation receipt for future reference