PNB LBO Recruitment 2025: Punjab National Bank has released the notification for the post of 750 Local Bank Officer positions in various locations. Applications are invited from eligible and interested candidates.
PNB LBO Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer JMGS-I |
| Total Posts | 750 Vacancy |
| Organization | Punjab National Bank – PNB |
| Qualification | Graduated |
| Salary | Rs. 85,920/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 3rd Nov – 1st Dec 2025 |
| Exam Date | 4th January 2026 |
PNB LBO Recruitment Details
Candidates must hold a Graduate degree from a recognized University or Institute. Additionally, the Local Bank Officer post typically requires a certain amount of post-qualification work experience in the banking sector (the exact duration must be confirmed in the full PNB notification).
Desirable Qualification
- Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank as listed in Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of Indiaonly.
- 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 (candidates should know how to read/ write and speak the Official Language of the State/UT) for which vacancies a candidate wishes to apply is preferable.
PNB LBO Recruitment Age Limit
The minimum age to apply is 20 years, and the maximum age is 30 years, depending on the post. Candidates are advised to check the specific age criteria for the desired position before applying.
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be given to the reserved categories as given below.
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: Up to 10-15 years (depending on category)
PNB LBO Vacancy
A total of 750 vacancies for Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) posts have been announced across various states and union territories. These vacancies are distributed category-wise (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR) and state-wise, based on the mandatory language proficiency required for the concerned local area. Candidates can typically apply for a vacancy in one state only. The official notification must be consulted for the detailed breakdown of seats.
| State Name | Total Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 5 |
| Gujarat | 95 |
| Karnataka | 85 |
| Maharashtra | 135 |
| Telangana | 88 |
| Tamil Nadu | 85 |
| West Bengal | 90 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 20 |
| Ladakh | 3 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 5 |
| Assam | 86 |
| Manipur | 8 |
| Meghalaya | 8 |
| Mizoram | 5 |
| Nagaland | 5 |
| Sikkim | 5 |
| Tripura | 22 |
| Grand Total | 750 |
Selection Process For PNB LBO Recruitment
The selection process comprises four stages:
Online Written Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 mins |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 35 mins |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 25 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 mins |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 mins |
- Negative Marking: ¼ mark for each wrong answer.
- Qualifying Marks: 40% (General/EWS), 35% (Reserved categories).
Screening: Verification of eligibility and documents.
Language Proficiency Test (LLPT):
- Mandatory for those who haven’t studied the local language in 10th/12th.
- Qualifying in nature.
Personal Interview:
- 50 Marks
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 45% (SC/ST), 50% (Others)
Final Merit: Based on the aggregate of Written Test + Interview, provided LLPT is qualified.
PNB LBO Salary
Selected candidates for the Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) post will be placed in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I with a pay scale of Rs. 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920.
In addition to the basic pay, selected LBOs will be entitled to various other allowances and benefits, including Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits and other perquisites as per PNB rules.
PNB LBO Recruitment Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the application fee to complete their online application process, the fee may vary according to the category of the candidates. The complete details regarding the fee are given below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs.1180/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs.59/- |
Payment Method: Candidates can pay their application fee through an online payment gateway. Candidates should have any one of the following options to make the online payment: debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Important Dates of PNB LBO Recruitment
| Notification Published | 3rd November 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 3rd November 2025 |
| Application End Date | 23rd November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 4th January 2026 |
How To Apply For PNB LBO Recruitment
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for Punjab National Bank Recruitment by visiting at official portal. They may follow below mentioned steps.
- Visit the website of NEToday.in.
- Click on the PNB – Local Bank Officer LBO Recruitment 2025
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
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