PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 — 545 Local Bank Officer Vacancies, Apply Online by 9 August 2026
Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s largest public sector banks, has officially released the PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 notification on 20 July 2026 for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Eligible graduates with banking experience can apply online at pnb.bank.in from 20 July 2026 to 9 August 2026.
The 545 vacancies are distributed across 17 states and union territories, with the highest number in Assam (85) and the lowest in Ladakh (02). Candidates can apply for only one state and must be proficient in the local language of that state, as a Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) forms part of the selection process.
Applicants must be graduates aged between 20 and 30 years as on 1 July 2026, with a minimum of one year of post-qualification experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. Selected officers are placed in the JMGS-I pay scale of ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 with allowances and benefits as per bank rules.
PNB LBO 2026 Recruitment Overview
Detail — Information
- Exam Name — PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026
- Conducting Body — Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Post Name — Local Bank Officer (LBO), JMGS-I
- Post Code — 01
- Total Vacancies — 545 (Provisional)
- Official Website — pnb.bank.in
- Notification Release Date — 20 July 2026
- Application Start Date — 20 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 9 August 2026
- Application Mode — Online
- Pay Scale — ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (JMGS-I)
- Job Location — State applied for (17 States / UTs)
Important Dates — PNB LBO 2026
Detail — Date
- Notification Release Date — 20 July 2026
- Online Application Start Date — 20 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online — 9 August 2026
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee — 9 August 2026
- Online Written Test — August / September 2026 (Tentative)
- Admit Card / Call Letter — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Result Date — Not Yet Announced Officially
Note: The Online Written Test is tentatively scheduled for August / September 2026. The exact exam date, centre, and shift timings will be communicated to candidates through the Call Letter on the official PNB website.
Application Fee
Category — Fee Amount
- General / OBC / EWS — ₹1,180 (inclusive of GST)
- SC / ST / PwBD — ₹59 (postage charges only)
- Payment Mode — Online — Net Banking, Debit / Credit Card, UPI
- Refund — Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable
Vacancy Details — PNB LBO 2026
Detail — Information
- Total Vacancies — 545 (Provisional)
- Grade — JMGS-I (Junior Management Grade Scale-I)
- States / UTs Covered — 17
- Highest Vacancies — Assam (85)
- Lowest Vacancies — Ladakh (02)
- West Bengal — 80
- Vacancy Nature — Provisional. Full state-wise and category-wise breakdown is available in the official notification on pnb.bank.in
Age Limit — PNB LBO 2026
Age Range — Applicable Posts
- Minimum Age — 20 years
- Maximum Age (General / EWS) — 30 years
- Reference Date (Age as on) — 1 July 2026
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit)
Category — Relaxation
- SC / ST — 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years
- PwBD — 10 years
- Basis — As per Government of India rules
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules. Candidates claiming relaxation must produce valid supporting documents at the time of document verification.
Educational Qualification
Post — Required Qualification
- Educational Qualification — Graduate in any discipline from a University / Institution recognised by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies (as on 9 August 2026)
- Experience — Minimum 1 year post-qualification work experience in Clerical / Officer cadre in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934
- Local Language — Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking the local language of the applied state is mandatory
- Freshers without banking experience are not eligible for this recruitment.
- Candidates must indicate the graduation percentage to two decimals. CGPA / OGPA must be converted to percentage using the university’s official conversion formula.
- A candidate can apply for one state only, and no change of state is permitted after submission.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Stage 1 — Online Written Test (objective, with 1/4 negative marking)
- Stage 2 — Screening / Document Verification
- Stage 3 — Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Stage 4 — Personal Interview
- Final Selection — Based on combined performance in the Online Written Test and Personal Interview, subject to qualifying the LLPT
How to Apply Online — Step by Step
1) Visit the official PNB website pnb.bank.in and go to the Recruitment / Careers section.
2) Click on the PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link, then select “Click Here for New Registration”.
3) Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number, and note down the provisional Registration Number and Password generated.
4) Log in and fill the application form — personal details, educational qualifications, experience, category, and the state applied for.
5) Upload the required documents: photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specified dimensions and format.
6) Pay the application fee online (₹1,180 for General / OBC / EWS; ₹59 for SC / ST / PwBD).
7) Verify all details carefully before final submission. Details such as name, category, state, and exam centre cannot be changed later.
8) Submit the application and download / print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
Link — URL / Action
- Official Notification PDF — Download from PNB Recruitment Page
- Apply Online (PNB LBO 2026) — Click Here
- Official PNB Website — pnb.bank.in
- Admit Card / Call Letter — Not Yet Announced Officially
- Result — Not Yet Announced Officially