PNB has released the Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 notification for 545 posts, and applications can be submitted online between 20 July 2026 and 09 August 2026 through the official PNB/IBPS registration portal.
Recruitment overview
- Bank: Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Post name: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
- Scale: Junior Management Grade Scale‑I (JMGS‑I)
- Total vacancies: 545 posts
- Application mode: Online only
- Online registration dates: 20 July 2026 to 09 August 2026
- Official websites:
- PNB Careers – pnb.bank.in
- Official Advertisement: Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment Notification
- IBPS application link (as per notification): https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/pnbjul26/
Eligibility criteria (summary)
- Educational qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Age limit (as per notification pattern – check exact PDF for cut‑off date):
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 30 years (usual for JMGS‑I; exact relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per PNB rules).
- Other requirements:
- Local language proficiency for the concerned state/region (tested in Local Language Proficiency Test – LLPT).
- Computer knowledge and basic banking awareness are important for selection.
Vacancy and salary details
- Total LBO posts: 545 across multiple states (state‑wise list given in official notification).
- Pay scale (JMGS‑I – as per notification examples):
- Basic pay range approx. Rs. 48,480 – Rs. 85,920 (plus allowances like DA, HRA, and other benefits as per bank rules).
State-wise LBO vacancies and local languages
| State | Vacancies | Local language(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Telangana | 41 | Telugu |
| Andhra Pradesh | 4 | Telugu |
| Meghalaya | 8 | Garo, Khasi |
| Assam | 85 | Assamese, Bodo |
| West Bengal | 80 | Bengali |
| Karnataka | 78 | Kannada |
| Gujarat | 77 | Gujarati |
| Maharashtra | 67 | Marathi |
| Tamil Nadu | 51 | Tamil |
| Tripura | 18 | Bengali, Kokborok |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 9 | Urdu, Dogri, Kashmiri |
| Manipur | 6 | Manipuri, Meitei |
| Mizoram | 5 | Mizo |
| Nagaland | 5 | English |
| Sikkim | 5 | Nepali, Sikkimese |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 4 | English |
| Ladakh | 2 | Urdu, Purgi, Bhoti |
Application fees
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1180 (including GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 59 (including GST)
- Payment mode: Online only – debit/credit card, net banking, UPI, etc.
Selection process
As per current LBO recruitment pattern, PNB follows a three‑stage process:
- Online written examination
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Personal interview
- Final merit list and document verification
The written exam pattern (from ongoing LBO recruitment) is typically:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude – 25 questions, 25 marks
- English Language – 25 questions, 25 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude – 50 questions, 50 marks
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness – 50 questions, 50 marks
- Total – 150 questions, 150 marks, 180 minutes, with negative marking (0.25 mark per wrong answer).
You can mention that candidates must clear sectional and overall cut‑off to be shortlisted for LLPT and interview, with final selection based on written + interview performance.
How to apply online (step‑wise)
For your article and for candidates:
- Visit PNB official website pnb.bank.in and open the “Careers/Recruitment” section.
- Find and open “PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 – 545 Posts” notification.
- Read the detailed notification PDF carefully and confirm eligibility, age, and local language requirement.
- Click on “Apply Online” (IBPS registration link – https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/pnbjul26/).
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number to get Registration ID and password.
- Log in and fill the online form with personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Submit the form, then download/print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.