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PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Punjab National Bank (PNB)<\/strong> has officially announced the PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 for 545 vacancies<\/strong>. The recruitment is being conducted for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)<\/strong>. Candidates who hold a graduation degree, are aged between 20 and 30 years, possess one year of banking experience, and are proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for can submit their applications online.
The online registration process has started from 20 July 2026<\/strong>, and eligible candidates can apply until 9 August 2026<\/strong> through the official website of Punjab National Bank.
Applicants are advised to read the complete notification carefully to understand the eligibility criteria, state-wise vacancies, exam pattern, selection process, application fee, salary structure, and important dates before submitting the application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PNB LBO Notification 2026 PDF<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On its official website<\/a><\/strong>, PNB has published a comprehensive announcement on the hiring of local bank officers. The notification contains complete information regarding vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, and the recruitment process.
RRB Section Controller Notification 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NICL Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There will be four phases to the recruitment process:
\u2022 Online Written Examination
\u2022 Document Screening
\u2022 Local Language Proficiency Test
\u2022 Personal Interview
Candidates who qualify in all stages will be considered for final selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Organization<\/td>Punjab National Bank (PNB)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Post Name<\/td>Local Bank Officer (LBO)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Total Vacancies<\/td>545<\/td><\/tr>
Scale<\/td>JMGS-I<\/td><\/tr>
Mode of Examination<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Application Dates<\/td>20 July to 9 August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/td>Written Test, Screening, Language Test & Interview<\/td><\/tr>
Job Location<\/td>Across India<\/td><\/tr>
Salary<\/td>Rs. 48,480 \u2013 85,920<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>Click Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PNB LBO Notification 2026 PDF- Download<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The complete schedule for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 <\/strong>has been released along with the official notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Notification Release Date<\/td>20 July 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Online Application Start Date<\/td>20 July 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/td>9 August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date for Fee Payment<\/td>9 August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Print Application<\/td>24 August 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Admit Card Release<\/td>To be announced<\/td><\/tr>
Exam Date<\/td>August \/ September 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PNB LBO Vacancy 2026: State-wise & Category-wise<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A total of 545 vacancies<\/strong> have been announced across 17 states and union territories. The highest number of vacancies is available in Assam (85), while Ladakh has only 2 posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State<\/strong><\/td>Language<\/strong><\/td>Total<\/strong><\/td>SC<\/strong><\/td>ST<\/strong><\/td>OBC<\/strong><\/td>EWS<\/strong><\/td>UR<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Andhra Pradesh<\/td>Telugu<\/td>4<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Gujarat<\/td>Gujarati<\/td>77<\/td>15<\/td>8<\/td>22<\/td>10<\/td>22<\/td><\/tr>
Karnataka<\/td>Kannada<\/td>78<\/td>13<\/td>7<\/td>17<\/td>9<\/td>32<\/td><\/tr>
Maharashtra<\/td>Marathi<\/td>67<\/td>12<\/td>10<\/td>7<\/td>14<\/td>24<\/td><\/tr>
Telangana<\/td>Telugu<\/td>41<\/td>8<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>9<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
Tamil Nadu<\/td>Tamil<\/td>51<\/td>13<\/td>7<\/td>0<\/td>9<\/td>22<\/td><\/tr>
West Bengal<\/td>Bengali<\/td>80<\/td>12<\/td>7<\/td>23<\/td>10<\/td>28<\/td><\/tr>
Jammu & Kashmir<\/td>Urdu\/Dogri\/Kashmiri<\/td>9<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>5<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Ladakh<\/td>Urdu\/Purgi\/Bhoti<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Arunachal Pradesh<\/td>English<\/td>4<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Assam<\/td>Assamese\/Bodo<\/td>85<\/td>13<\/td>7<\/td>22<\/td>9<\/td>34<\/td><\/tr>
Manipur<\/td>Manipuri\/Meitei<\/td>6<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Meghalaya<\/td>Garo\/Khasi<\/td>8<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Mizoram<\/td>Mizo<\/td>5<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Nagaland<\/td>English<\/td>5<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Sikkim<\/td>Nepali\/Sikkimese<\/td>5<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
Tripura<\/td>Bengali\/Kokborok<\/td>18<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PNB LBO Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions as on the specified date mentioned in the notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational Qualification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognized university or institution. The degree certificate or mark sheet should be available at the time of application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work Experience<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should have at least one year of post-qualification experience in the clerical or officer cadre of any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB<\/strong>).
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
\u2022 Minimum Age: 20 years
\u2022 Maximum Age: 30 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>Relaxation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/td>3 years<\/td><\/tr>
SC \/ ST<\/td>5 years<\/td><\/tr>
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)<\/td>10 years<\/td><\/tr>
Ex-servicemen \/ ECOs \/ SSCOs<\/td>5 years<\/td><\/tr>
Persons affected by 1984 riots<\/td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PNB LBO Selection Process 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The selection process consists of four stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed further.
\u2022 Online Written Examination
\u2022 Document Screening
\u2022 Local Language Proficiency Test
\u2022 Personal Interview
Selected candidates will serve a two-year probation period<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PNB LBO Exam Pattern 2026<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The written examination will contain 150 objective-type questions carrying 150 marks<\/strong>. Each question is worth one point, and each incorrect response subtracts 0.25 points.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subject<\/strong><\/td>Questions \/ Marks<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude<\/td>25 \/ 25<\/td>35 min<\/td><\/tr>
Data Analysis & Interpretation<\/td>25 \/ 25<\/td>35 min<\/td><\/tr>
English Language<\/td>25 \/ 25<\/td>25 min<\/td><\/tr>
Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>25 \/ 25<\/td>35 min<\/td><\/tr>
General \/ Economy \/ Banking Awareness<\/td>50 \/ 50<\/td>50 min<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>150 \/ 150<\/td>180 min<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to Apply Online for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Candidates can apply online through the official career page of Punjab National Bank<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Apply<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n