Applications are open. Apply before 16 Aug 2026 — 3 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Punjab National Bank has notified recruitment for 545 posts. Applications are accepted online from 20 Jul 2026 to 16 Aug 2026. The prescribed qualification is A degree in any discipline, with one year's post-qualification experience in a scheduled commercial bank or regional rural bank, and the age limit is 20 to 30 years before category relaxation is applied.
Selection is made through Online written test, Screening of documents and Local language proficiency test, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 in JMGS-I, plus dearness, city compensatory and house rent allowances. The place of posting is 17 States and Union Territories.
The application fee is ₹1,180 including 18% GST for Unreserved, OBC (NCL) and EWS. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 545 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A degree in any discipline, with one year's post-qualification experience in a scheduled commercial bank or regional rural bank
- Age limit: 20 to 30 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 in JMGS-I, plus dearness, city compensatory and house rent allowances
- Application fee: ₹1,180 including 18% GST for Unreserved, OBC (NCL) and EWS
- Last date to apply: 16 Aug 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Punjab National Bank
- Total Vacancies
- 545
- Job Location
- 17 States and Union Territories
- Qualification
- A degree in any discipline, with one year's post-qualification experience in a scheduled commercial bank or regional rural bank
- Age Limit
- 20 – 30 years
- Salary
- ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 in JMGS-I, plus dearness, city compensatory and house rent allowances
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.pnbindia.in
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released and registration opens | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Original closing date | 09 Aug 2026 |
| Extended last date to apply and pay the fee | 16 Aug 2026 |
| Online test | August or September 2026Tentative, per the notification |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved, OBC (NCL) and EWS | ₹1,180 including 18% GST | Online |
| SC, ST and PwBD | ₹59 including 18% GST | Online |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer | 545 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer | A degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution, together with one year of post-qualification experience in the clerical or officer cadre of a scheduled commercial bank or a regional rural bank. |
- One year of banking experience is compulsory. A fresh graduate is not eligible for this post, unlike the clerical recruitments.
- The closing date was extended from 9 August to 16 August 2026 — check that you are working to the extended date.
- You apply for a specific State, and local language proficiency is tested where the State requires it.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers with at least 5 years' service | 5 years |
| Persons affected by the 1984 riots | 5 years |
Age is reckoned as on 1 July 2026.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) | ₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920 |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Online written test — sectionally timed, covering reasoning, data analysis, quantitative aptitude, English and banking awareness
- 2Screening of documents — experience and qualification claims verified against the certificates
- 3Local language proficiency test — where applicable to the State applied for
- 4Personal interview — carrying 50 marks
Exam Pattern
Understanding the marking scheme is worth as much as the syllabus — attempt strategy depends on the negative marking below.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 25 minutes |
| General, Economy & Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 minutes |
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the recruitment page on the PNB website and select the Local Bank Officer advertisement.
- 2Register with your name, contact details and email, and note the registration number and password.
- 3Log in again to complete the full application form.
- 4Upload the photograph, signature and supporting documents to the specifications given.
- 5Check every field and complete the registration, then pay the fee online.
- 6Print the e-receipt and the completed application form.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- Apply onlineApply Online
- Punjab National Bank — recruitmentVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a fresher apply for the PNB Local Bank Officer post?
No. One year of post-qualification experience in the clerical or officer cadre of a scheduled commercial bank or regional rural bank is mandatory.
What is the extended last date?
16 August 2026. The original closing date of 9 August 2026 was extended.
What does the post pay?
The JMGS-I scale runs from ₹48,480 to ₹85,920, with dearness, city compensatory and house rent allowances on top of the basic pay.