PNB LBO Recruitment 2025
Posted on: 04-11-2025 02:55 AM
Last Update: 04-11-2025 02:57 AM
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Punjab National Bank (PNB) Local Bank Officer (LBO) JMGS-I Vacancy 2025
The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has ignited aspirations among banking graduates with the PNB LBO Recruitment 2025, announcing 750 vacancies for Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This Recruitment 2025 drive, under the Human Resource Plan (HRP) 2026-27, seeks dynamic professionals to strengthen PNB's grassroots operations across various states. As one of India's leading public sector banks, Punjab National Bank emphasizes local talent proficient in regional languages, making this a tailored opportunity for state-specific roles.
Notified on November 3, 2025, the process prioritizes merit through an online exam, language test, and interview, ensuring candidates align with PNB's commitment to efficient, customer-centric banking. The Local Bank Officer positions are vital for PNB's expansion in semi-urban and rural areas, aligning with government initiatives like financial inclusion. This 2025 recruitment promotes diversity through reservations, with state-wise vacancies ensuring balanced representation. For aspirants, it's an entry to PNB's robust career ladder, from JMGS-I to higher scales.
| Recruitment Board | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
|---|---|
| Posts Name | Local Bank Officer in JMGS I |
| Total No. of Vacancies | 750 |
| Advertise No. | Not Available |
| Pay Scale | ₹48,480/- - 85,920/- |
| Application Method | Online |
| Posting Type | Regular |
| Posting Location | All India |
Important Dates
- Start Date for Apply Online: 03-11-2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 23-11-2025
- Last Date for Payment of Fee: 23-11-2025
- Last Date for Editing Application Details: 23-11-2025
- Last Date for Printing Application: 08-12-2025
- Tentative Date of Online Test (wherever required): December 2025/ January 2026
PNB Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria: Education
Post | Scale | Education Qualification |
Local Bank Officer (LBO) | JMGS-I | 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. |
PNB Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria: Age
Age Limit: 20 - 30 Years
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 |
Application Fee
- Fee for General / OBC / EWS Category candidates: ₹1180/-
- Fee for SC / ST / PH candidates: ₹59/-
- Payment Mode: Through Online
Payscale / Stipend
- Post Name: Pay Scale
- Local Bank Officers: ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2- 67160-2680/7-85920
PNB Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
S.No. |
State | Mandatory Language Proficiency |
Vacancy |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR | Out of which (PwBD) | ||||
OC | HI | VI | ID | Total | |||||||||
1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 95 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
3 | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
4 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 135 | 20 | 10 | 36 | 13 | 56 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
5 | Telangana | Telugu | 88 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
6 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 85 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
7 | West Bengal | Bengali | 90 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
8 | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Dogri/ Kashmiri | 20 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9 | Ladakh | Urdu/ Purgi/ Bhoti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
10 | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
11 | Assam | Assamese/ Bodo | 86 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
12 | Manipur | Manipuri/ Meitei | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
13 | Meghalaya | Garo/ Khasi | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
14 | Mizoram | Mizo | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
15 | Nagaland | English | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
16 | Sikkim | Nepali/ Sikkimese | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
17 | Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 22 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Total |
| 750 | 104 | 49 | 194 | 67 | 336 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 23 |
PNB Recruitment 2025: Syllabus & Exam Pattern
| Negative Marking : 1/4th | |||
| 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 |
Important Links
PNB Recruitment 2025: How to Apply
Applying for PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 is user-friendly via the official portal. Follow these steps for a smooth submission.
- Visit Official Website: Go to www.pnbindia.in > Careers > Click "Apply Online" link: https://pnb.bank.in/
- New Registration: Enter name, DOB, email, mobile; get provisional ID/password via SMS/email.
- Fill Application: Log in, input personal/educational details, select state, upload photo (20-50KB), signature (10-20KB), thumb impression, handwritten declaration (JPG/PDF).
- Preview & Pay Fee: Review form; pay via debit/credit card, net banking, etc.
- Submit: Final e-sign; download receipt. No edits post-submission.
Apply once; multiples lead to cancellation.
PNB Recruitment 2025: Selection Method
- Online Written Test
- Eligible candidates will be required to appear for an Online Written Test.
- Screening
- The online application and documents submitted by the written test qualified candidates shall be scrutinized by Bank prior to the conduct of Language Proficiency Test (if required)/ Interview to examine whether the candidate fulfils required eligibility criteria.
- If, at any stage during the screening of documents or the subsequent phases, a candidate is found ineligible or documents are found incorrect/ false, his/her candidature shall be rejected and the candidate shall not be considered for any further stage of recruitment process.
- 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 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.
- Personal Interview
- All candidates shortlisted after qualifying the Online Written Test, including those who have studied the concerned local language in 10th/ 12th standard or those required to appear for the LLPT, shall be called for the Personal Interview.
- Number of candidates to be called for Interview shall be decided by the Bank based on performance of candidates in the Online Written Test and Language Proficiency Test.
- Personal Interview will be of 50 marks. Minimum qualifying marks in interview shall be 45%i.e. 22.50 for SC/ST candidates & 50% i.e. 25 for other candidates.
- Candidates who fail to obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the interview shall be disqualified from further consideration.
- Appearance in the interview does not confer any right to selection, and only those who
- qualify in the LLPT will be considered for inclusion in the merit list.
- Final Selection
- 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.
- The merit list shall be prepared State - wise and category - wise based on the aggregate marks obtained in the Online Written Test and the Personal Interview, among all eligible candidates, including those who have qualified in LLPT or have been exempted from it on the basis having studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard.
- A candidate must qualify in both the Online Written Test and the Interview and be in the merit to be shortlisted for subsequent provisional appointment.
- In the event of two or more candidates having obtained the same score, merit order is decided as per date of birth (the candidate elder in age is placed before/ above the candidate younger in age), as per the prevailing practice.
- Candidates provisionally selected for appointment shall be issued offers of appointment
- based on their merit position and fulfillment of all prescribed eligibility criteria.
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