PNB Purulia orders NO Leave for Staff

Punjab National Bank (PNB), Circle Office Purulia has released an advisory dated November 12, 2026 and ordered that employees will not be allowed to proceed on leave without prior approval from the competent authority with effect from Monday, November 16, 2026.

The bank has stated that a substantial amount of leave has already been availed by employees during Puja and other festive occasions. Therefore, leave will now be restricted and permitted only in cases of extreme medical emergencies or exceptional circumstances.

The following image of order has been shared on social media by several Bank employees.

PNB has instructed employees to submit all leave requests through the prescribed channel and obtain approval from the competent authority before proceeding on leave. Mere intimation or verbal communication will not be accepted as valid approval. In case of a medical emergency, employees must immediately inform the concerned authorities and provide the necessary supporting medical documents.

The bank has also made daily attendance marking through AAGMAN or SAKSHAM, as applicable, strictly mandatory for all employees. Employees have been instructed not to miss attendance marking under any circumstances.

The advisory further warns that unauthorised absence or failure to mark attendance will be viewed seriously and may lead to administrative action under applicable rules. All Branch Heads have been directed to ensure strict compliance with these instructions and communicate them to every employee.

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