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RECRUITMENT OF LOCAL BANK OFFICERS UNDER HRP 2026-27
Punjab National Bank (PNB)
545
Vacancies
SC/ST/PwBD Candidates Rs. 59/- (Inclusive of GST); UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS Candidates Rs. 1180/- (Inclusive of GST)
Application Fee
Recruitment Details
| Organisation | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Post Name | RECRUITMENT OF LOCAL BANK OFFICERS UNDER HRP 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 545 Posts |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | bank jobs |
| Education Qualification | See post-wise details below |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PwBD Candidates Rs. 59/- (Inclusive of GST); UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS Candidates Rs. 1180/- (Inclusive of GST) |
| Selection Process | Online Written Test, Screening, Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) if applicable, Personal Interview |
| Application Start Date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 09 Aug 2026 |
| Official Website | View Notification |
| Posted On | 24 Jul 2026 |
Verified by: Janani — Content Editor, TNCareerHub
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Post-wise Vacancy Details
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Local Bank Officer (LBO)
545 Posts
Qualification
Graduate in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized/approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies
Age Limit
Min:20 Max:30 years (as on 01-07-2026)
Pay Scale
JMGS-I Scale, Pay Scale Rs.48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Application Fee
SC/ST/PwBD Rs.59/-; UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS Rs.1180/-
Experience Required
Minimum 1 year post-qualification work experience in Clerical/Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934
Additional Info
State-wise vacancies across 17 states/UTs; Local Language Proficiency Test required if local language not studied in Class 10/12; Service Indemnity Bond to serve 3 years or pay Rs.2,00,000/-
Total Vacancies: 545 Posts
About This Notification
Punjab National Bank invites online applications for recruitment to 545 posts of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I), distributed across 17 states and Union Territories; candidates may apply for only one state based on eligibility and mandatory local language proficiency.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Refer to Post-wise Vacancy Details table above |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen |
| Job Location | All India (Various States) |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PwBD Candidates Rs. 59/- (Inclusive of GST); UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS Candidates Rs. 1180/- (Inclusive of GST) Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances |
How to Apply Online
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Read the Notification Download and read the official notification PDF completely before applying. Check all eligibility criteria carefully.
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Visit Official Website Go to the official website of Punjab National Bank (PNB) and find the recruitment / career section
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New Registration If you are a new user, register with your mobile number and email ID to get login credentials
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Fill Application Form Login and fill the online application form with your personal, educational and professional details. Double-check before submitting.
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Upload Documents Upload scanned copies of your Photo (passport size), Signature, and required certificates as per the specified size and format
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Pay Application Fee Pay SC/ST/PwBD Candidates Rs. 59/- (Inclusive of GST); UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS Candidates Rs. 1180/- (Inclusive of GST) via Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
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Submit & Take Printout Submit your application and download the confirmation page. Take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.
Important: Always apply before the last date. Application submitted after 09 Aug 2026 will not be accepted. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
TNCareerHub Tip: Apply at least 3-4 days before the last date to avoid technical issues on the official website. Keep scanned documents ready in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 545 vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in JMGS-I scale, distributed across 17 states.
The last date for online registration is 09-08-2026; registration opened on 20-07-2026.
Documents Required
Passport Size Photo
Signature
10th Certificate
12th Certificate
Degree Certificate
Community Certificate
Age Proof
Valid Photo ID Proof
Exact document list will be mentioned in the official notification. Download notification for complete details.
Apply Before
09 Aug 2026
14 Days Remaining
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Total Vacancies
545 Posts
Job Location
All India
Application Fee
SC/ST/PwBD Candidates Rs. 59/- (Inclusive of GST); UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS Candidates Rs. 1180/- (Inclusive of GST)
Important Dates
Notification Date
24 Jul 2026
Start Date
20 Jul 2026
Last Date
09 Aug 2026
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