PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK (PNB) 

RECRUITMENT OF LOCAL BANK OFFICERS (LBO) 2026 

Short Details of Notification 

Sarkari Job 

Important Dates

  • Application Begin : 20 July 2026
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 09 August 2026 upto 11:59 PM
  • Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 09 August 2026
  • Online Exam Date : To be announced
  • Admit Card Available : To be announced
  • Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General / OBC : ₹1180/-
  • EWS : ₹1180/-
  • SC / ST : ₹59/-
  • Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

  • Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 30 years (as on 01.07.2026)
  • Selection Process: Online Written Examination, Language Proficiency Test, Personal Interview

Vacancy Details - Total Vacancies - 545

Post NameTotal VacanciesEligibility/Details
Local Bank Officer (LBO) - JMGS-I 545
  • Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
  • Proficiency in local language of the applied state
  • Computer knowledge is essential
  • Andhra Pradesh – 4 | Arunachal Pradesh – 4 | Assam – 85
  • Gujarat – 77 | Jammu & Kashmir – 9 | Karnataka – 78
  • Ladakh – 2 | Maharashtra – 67 | Manipur – 6
  • Meghalaya – 8 | Mizoram – 5 | Nagaland – 5
  • Sikkim – 5 | Tamil Nadu – 51 | Telangana – 41
  • Tripura – 18 | West Bengal – 80

Salary & Pay Scale Details

  • Local Bank Officer (LBO): JMGS-I Scale - ₹48480 - ₹85000/- (Banking Pay Scale)
  • Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical Allowance, Travel Allowance, Pension under NPS, Group Insurance, Leave Encashment
  • Job Security: PNB Employee Benefits with Promotion Opportunities to Scale II and above
  • Career Growth: Regular promotions based on performance and departmental examinations

Exam Pattern

  • Mode of Examination: Online Written Test (Computer Based Test)
  • Total Questions: 150
  • Total Marks: 150
  • Total Duration: 180 Minutes (Sectional Timing Applicable)\

Subject-wise Exam Pattern

  • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 25 Questions – 25 Marks – 35 Minutes
  • Data Analysis & Interpretation: 25 Questions – 25 Marks – 35 Minutes
  • English Language: 25 Questions – 25 Marks – 25 Minutes
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions – 25 Marks – 35 Minutes
  • General / Economy / Banking Awareness: 50 Questions – 50 Marks – 50 Minutes

Marking Scheme

  • +1 Mark for each correct answer.
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 Mark (¼ mark) deducted for each incorrect answer.
  • Sectional Timing is applicable for all sections.

Exam Centers

  • Major Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Lucknow and other major cities across India
  • Center Allocation: Based on preferences filled in application form subject to availability
  • Language Proficiency Test will be conducted in respective states

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