Punjab and Sind Bank - Local Bank Officers in JMGS I 2026
Punjab & Sind Bank
Recruitment Details
| Organisation | Punjab & Sind Bank |
| Post Name | Punjab and Sind Bank - Local Bank Officers in JMGS I 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1000 Posts |
| Job Location | All India |
| Category | banking |
| Education Qualification | See post-wise details below |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PWD: Rs.100 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges; General/EWS/OBC: Rs.850 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges |
| Selection Process | Written Test; Screening; Personal Interview; Proficiency in Local Language Test; Final Merit List. Written Test: 120 MCQs - English Language (30 marks), Banking Knowledge (40 marks), General Awareness/Economy (30 marks), Computer Aptitude (20 marks). Duration: 120 minutes. Combined final scores: Online Test (70% weightage) + Personal Interview (30% weightage). |
| Application Start Date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Official Website | View Notification |
| Posted On | 05 Apr 2026 |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
About This Notification
Punjab & Sind Bank, a Government of India Undertaking, has released a latest government jobs notification for Lateral Recruitment of 1000 Local Bank Officers (LBOs) in JMGS I grade across 17 states and union territories. This is a prime opportunity for experienced banking professionals to apply online for officer-level government bank jobs with a pay scale of Rs.48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. Eligibility requires a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university along with a minimum of 18 months of branch experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. The upper age limit is 30 years (as on 01.03.2026) with standard relaxations for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), 1984 riot-affected persons (5 years), and Ex-Servicemen. LBOs will join at initial pay scale of JMGS-I plus 3 increments. In addition to basic pay, DA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, CCA, medical benefits, LTC and other perquisites are applicable as per bank rules. Candidates must have a minimum CIBIL score of 650 at the time of joining. A mandatory proficiency test in the local language of the applied state will be conducted. Selected officers are required to execute a service bond of 3 months gross salary with a minimum service period of 3 years. Online applications open from 31.03.2026 to 20.04.2026. Candidates can apply for only one state. Present employees of Punjab and Sind Bank are not eligible.
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/PWD: Rs.100 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges; General/EWS/OBC: Rs.850 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges 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 & Sind Bank 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/PWD: Rs.100 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges; General/EWS/OBC: Rs.850 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges 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.