GOVT JOB ALERT
Bank Name: Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Headquarters: Head Office, Plot No. 4, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi 110075
Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
Grade/Scale: JMGS-I (Junior Management Grade Scale – I)
Total Vacancies: 750 Posts (Across 28 States & Union Territories)
Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Opens | 03 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | 23 November 2025 |
| Online Test (Tentative) | December 2025 – January 2026 |
| Language Proficiency Test | After Online Test Results |
| Personal Interview | As per Bank notification |
| Category | Fee Amount |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 + 18% GST = ₹1,180 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹50 + 18% GST = ₹59 |
| Payment Mode | Online Only (Debit/Credit Card, Netbanking, UPI, IMPS) |
AGE LIMIT & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AGE RELAXATION
| Details | Information |
| Age Limit (as on 01-07-2025) | Minimum: 20 Years | Maximum: 30 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University / Institution approved by Government of India |
| Experience Required | Minimum 1 year post-qualification work experience in Clerical/Officer Cadre in Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 Years (Max age: 35 Years) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years (Max age: 33 Years) |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) | 10 Years (Max age: 40 Years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (with 5+ years military service) | 5 Years (as per Govt guidelines) |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 Years (with certificate from DM) |
STATE-WISE VACANCY DISTRIBUTION
Total Posts: 750 | Across 28 States & Union Territories with Category-wise Allocation
Major States:
Maharashtra (135) • Gujarat (95) • Telangana (88) • West Bengal (90) • Karnataka (85)
Tamil Nadu (85) • Assam (86) • Odisha (82) • Punjab (70) • Rajasthan (68)
Plus: Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and other states
Category-wise: UR-336 • OBC-194 • SC-104 • ST-49 • EWS-67 • PwBD-23
MANDATORY LOCAL LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Proficiency Required: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the local language
Examples by State:
Maharashtra (Marathi) • Gujarat (Gujarati) • Telangana (Telugu) • West Bengal (Bengali)
Karnataka (Kannada) • Tamil Nadu (Tamil) • Assam (Assamese/Bodo) • Andhra Pradesh (Telugu)
Jammu & Kashmir (Urdu/Dogri/Kashmiri) • Punjab (Punjabi) • Others as per state
Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Qualifying nature. Studied in 10th/12th = Exempted from LPT
MODE OF SELECTION
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1: Online Written Test | 150 Questions, 200 Marks, 3 Hours | Sections: Reasoning (25Q), Data Analysis (25Q), English (25Q), Quantitative Aptitude (25Q), General/Banking/Economy (50Q) | Negative Marking: 0.25/wrong answer | Pass: 40% (Gen/OBC/EWS), 35% (Reserved) |
| Stage 2: Language Proficiency | Qualifying nature | For candidates NOT studied local language in 10th/12th | Assesses reading, writing, speaking |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview | 50 Marks | Qualifying: 45 (SC/ST), 50 (Others) | Merit-based final selection |
| Stage 4: Document Verification | Original documents verification | Medical fitness test | CIBIL score verification |
PAY SCALE & BENEFITS
Scale: JMGS-I: ₹48,480-20,007-62,480-23,402-67,160-26,807-85,920
Additional Benefits: DA, CCA, HRA, Leased Accommodation, Medical Insurance, ESIC, Leave Fare Concession, Retirement Benefits, Performance Incentives
Advance Increments: Up to 2 increments for prior banking experience (if job profile matches)
POSTING LOCATION & SERVICE CONDITIONS
Posting: Within the State for which applied | Cannot change state
Probation: 2 Years from joining date
Tenure: 9 years or promotion to SMG Scale IV, whichever is earlier
Service Bond: Minimum 3 years service or pay ₹2,00,000 if leaving before 3 years
IMPORTANT LINKS & CONTACT
| Link Name | Details |
| Online Application | https://pnb.bank.in |
| Notification Download | Click Here |
| Join Our WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Oun Telegram Channel | Click Here |
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS & NOTES
- Only online applications accepted. Offline not allowed.
- Apply for ONE state only. Cannot apply for multiple states.
- Cutoff date for age: 01-07-2025. Eligibility: 23-11-2025 (closing date).
- Merit list: State-wise and category-wise based on written test + interview.
- Mobile phones & electronic gadgets strictly banned in exam centers.
- Local language proficiency mandatory for applied state.
- Biometric verification (photo, thumb, IRIS) required.
- All India transfer liability within selected state.
- PwBD with 40%+ disability eligible for reservation.
- CIBIL score minimum 680 (not pre-condition to apply).
- Medical fitness certificate required before joining.
- In-service candidates: Must produce NOC from employer.
- No travelling allowance for written test. Unemployed SC/ST: Actual rail fare for interview.
- No changes in state/category after application submission.
- Document submission: Mandatory at interview stage.
- False information leads to rejection at any stage.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW
- Valid Interview Call Letter (Printout)
- Online Application Form printout (System-generated)
- Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, Driving License, etc.)
- Date of Birth proof (Birth Certificate, SSLC Certificate with DOB)
- Educational certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation Mark sheets + Degree Certificate)
- Work Experience Certificates (Appointment letter, Salary slips, Relieving letter)
- Category certificate if applicable (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
- Income & Asset Certificate (For EWS candidates only)
- Disability certificate (For PwBD candidates)
- Discharge/Service Book (For Ex-Servicemen)
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (same as uploaded in application)
