Punjab National Bank (PNB) Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released a notification for the recruitment of candidates to the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO). PNB has released 750 vacancies for this recruitment. All details related to this recruitment such as last date to apply, notification pdf, how to apply online, eligiblity, age limit, educational qualifications, experience, etc. are given below.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) LBO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Grade/Scale | JMGS-I |
| Vacancies | 750 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 03.11.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23.11.2025 |
| Exam Date (Tentative) | December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Online Written Test, LLPT & Interview |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 + Allowances |
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Important Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online registration of application | 03/11/2025 |
| Closure of registration of application | 23/11/2025 |
| Closure for editing application details | 23/11/2025 |
| Last date for printing your application | 08/12/2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | 03/11/2025 to 23/11/2025 |
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1180/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹59/-
- Payment Mode: Online
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age as on: 01/07/2025
PNB LBO Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
| Sr | Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 05 Years |
| (ii) | Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) | 03 Years |
| (iii) | Persons with Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 Years |
| (iv) | Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines | 05 Years |
| (v) | Persons affected by 1984 riots | 05 Years |
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Educational Qualification
Candidate should be a Graduate in any discipline from a University/ Institution recognized/approved by Government of India or its regulatory bodies. The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet/ Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/ she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing & speaking) in the specified local language of the state for which they are applying.
PNB LBO Experience (Post Mandatory Educational Qualification)
- Candidates must possess a minimum of one-year post-qualification work experience in Clerical/Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in Second Schedule of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act, 1934, amended from time to time.
- One advance increment in pay shall be payable for each prior completed year of service to such selected candidates, who have worked as an Officer in Scheduled Commercial Banks, subject to a maximum of 02 (two) increments, provided that the existing job profile of the candidate is similar to that of a Scale-I Generalist Officer of Punjab National Bank.
- Candidates who have worked with the subsidiaries of Scheduled Commercial Banks in Officer cadre will be eligible for only one advance increment provided that the existing job profile of the candidate is similar to that of a Scale-I Generalist Officer of Punjab National Bank.
- Candidates must submit proof of prior experience (in the prescribed format provided in the Annexures attached with this advertisement), duly certified by their existing/previous employer(s) with whom they are/were employed.
- Experience in other financial institutions or organizations will not be considered if the job profile/role performed does not match substantially or is different than the job profile of a Scale-I Generalist Officer of Punjab National Bank and such candidates will not be eligible for advance increment. Decision of the Bank in this regard would be final and binding on all candidates. No representation or correspondence will be entertained by the Bank in this regard.
- No prior service/experience will be considered for seniority purposes.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Notification
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Local Bank Officer (LBO) | 750 |
| State | Language | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 40 | 14 | 07 | 25 | 09 | 95 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 37 | 12 | 06 | 22 | 08 | 85 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 56 | 20 | 10 | 36 | 13 | 135 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 38 | 13 | 06 | 23 | 08 | 88 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 37 | 12 | 06 | 22 | 08 | 85 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 38 | 13 | 06 | 24 | 09 | 90 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Dogri/ Kashmiri | 09 | 03 | 01 | 05 | 02 | 20 |
| Ladakh | Urdu/ Purgi/ Bhoti | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 04 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Assam | Assamese/ Bodo | 37 | 12 | 06 | 23 | 08 | 86 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/ Meitei | 05 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 08 |
| Meghalaya | Garo/ Khasi | 05 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 08 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 04 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Nagaland | English | 04 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ Sikkimese | 04 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 11 | 03 | 01 | 05 | 02 | 22 |
| Grand Total | 336 | 104 | 49 | 194 | 67 | 750 |
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for the post of Local Bank Officer shall be conducted in four phases, namely: I. Online Written test II. Screening III. Language Proficiency Test followed by IV. Personal Interview. The Bank reserves the absolute right to decide whether all or any of these modes shall be adopted for selection for the notified post.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
| Subject | 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 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 03 Hours |
There will be negative marking for wrong answers. One–fourth of the marks assigned to each question will be deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates will have to score minimum qualifying marks of 40% for General/EWS category and 35% for Reserved category in each section.
The final selection shall be based on the combined performance of the candidates in the Online Written Test and Personal Interview, subject to qualifying in the LLPT (where applicable) and fulfilling the eligibility criteria and document verification requirements. Candidates who fail to qualify in the LLPT shall be treated as ineligible for final selection, even if they secure qualifying marks in the interview and written test.
PNB LBO Local Language Proficiency Test
- Candidates who have not studied the local language of the State for which they have applied as a subject in 10th or 12th standard will be required to appear in the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
- The LLPT will be of qualifying nature, and candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks as prescribed by the Bank to be considered for final selection. Candidates who do not qualify in the LLPT shall be treated as ineligible for final selection, irrespective of their performance in other stages of selection.
- The LLPT will assess a candidate’s reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in the concerned local language.
- The date, time and venue of the LLPT will be notified by the Bank separately.
- Candidates who have indicated in the online application form that they have studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard will be exempted from appearing in the LLPT. However, the eligibility of such candidates shall be considered only upon submission of valid documentary evidence (mark sheet or passing certificate) at the time of verification.
How to Apply Online for PNB LBO Recruitment 2025?
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online through the official website https://pnb.bank.in under the “Recruitment/Career” section from 03.11.2025 to 23.11.2025. No other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates must ensure they have a valid email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| PNB LBO Notification PDF | Click Here |
| PNB LBO Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQs for PNB LBO Recruitment 2025
- Q1. What is the last date to apply for PNB LBO Recruitment 2025?
- Ans: The last date to submit the online application form for PNB LBO 2025 is November 23, 2025.
- Q2. How many vacancies are available in PNB LBO Recruitment 2025?
- Ans: There are a total of 750 vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) under this recruitment.
- Q3. What is the pay scale for the PNB LBO post?
- Ans: The pay scale for the Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) post is ₹48,480 – ₹85,920.
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