Punjab National Bank Opens Recruitment For 750 Posts — Check Details, Direct Link To Apply

Punjab National Bank Opens Recruitment For 750 Posts — Check Details, Direct Link To Apply

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has opened applications for 750 Lokpal Back Office (LBO) posts, with the registration window closing on December 1, 2024. Candidates interested in government banking jobs are urged to apply before the deadline.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2025: Complete Overview

Vacancies & Important Dates

  • Punjab National Bank (PNB) is hiring 750 Local Bank Officers (LBO) in the JMGS-I grade.
  • The recruitment registration began on November 3, 2025, and has been extended — now closing on December 1, 2025.
  • The online written test is tentatively scheduled for December 2025 or January 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown

  • The 750 posts are distributed across categories:
    • General: 336
    • OBC: 194
    • EWS: 67
    • SC: 104
    • ST: 49
  • These vacancies are across 17 states, with major allocations in:
    • Maharashtra (135)
    • Gujarat (95)
    • Telangana (88)
    • Assam (86)
    • Karnataka (85)
    • Tamil Nadu (85)
  • Candidates must apply for only one state, and local language proficiency for that state is mandatory.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age Limit: 20-30 years (as of July 1, 2025). Category-wise age relaxation also applies.
  • Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in clerical/officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB, per some sources.
  • Language Requirement: Must read, write, and speak the local language of the state applied for.

Selection Process

  1. Online Written Exam — Topics include Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness.
  2. Screening of Applications — Verification of documents and educational proof.
  3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) — Required if the candidate has not studied the local language in 10th or 12th.
  4. Personal Interview — Carries 50 marks; minimum qualifying mark is 25 (for SC/ST, 22.5).
  5. Final merit list is based on performance in the Written Test + Interview. LLPT is qualifying in nature — failing it means disqualification.

Salary & Benefits

  • Pay scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (JMGS-I scale).
  • Other benefits include:
    • Dearness Allowance (DA)
    • House Rent Allowance (HRA) or leased accommodation
    • City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
    • Medical insurance
    • Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
    • Retirement benefits per bank norms

How to Apply

  • All applications should be submitted online via PNB’s official recruitment portal : https://pnb.bank.in/Recruitments.aspx
  • Steps to apply:
    1. Register with personal and academic details.
    2. Upload all required documents (mark sheets, ID proof, etc.).
    3. Pay the application fee online.
    4. Review and submit the form, then print a copy for future reference.
  • Note: Applications must be for only one state.

Why This Recruitment Is a Big Deal

  • Offers attractive officer-level banking jobs with a public sector bank.
  • Opportunity across multiple states — ideal for candidates targeting local-level officer roles.
  • The language test ensures that officers are well-integrated with the branch’s local demographic.
  • The extension of the application deadline provides aspirants more time to prepare and apply stress-free.

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