- Punjab National Bank has announced LBO Recruitment 2025 for 750 vacancies. Check eligibility, important dates, selection process, and apply online now!
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the notification for the Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment in 2025. With 750 vacancies in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I), this opportunity allows individuals to work with one of India’s most prestigious public sector banks. Interested candidates can apply online, ensuring they meet the eligibility criteria and application deadlines.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organisation | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Post | Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I |
| Total Vacancies | 750 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Registration | 3 November 2025 to 23 November 2025 |
| Tentative Exam Date | December 2025 / January 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 3 November 2025 |
| Start of Online Registration | 3 November 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 23 November 2025 |
| Tentative Online Exam Date | December 2025 / January 2026 |
Vacancy Details
PNB has announced 750 LBO vacancies in various states and UTs. Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state they apply for.
| S.No. | State | Mandatory Language Proficiency | Vacancy | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 95 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 40 |
| 3 | Karnataka | Kannada | 85 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 37 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 135 | 20 | 10 | 36 | 13 | 56 |
| 5 | Telangana | Telugu | 88 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 38 |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 85 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 37 |
| 7 | West Bengal | Bengali | 90 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 |
| 8 | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Dogri/ Kashmiri | 20 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| 9 | Ladakh | Urdu/ Purgi/ Bhoti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Assam | Assamese/ Bodo |
86 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 37 |
| 12 | Manipur | Manipuri/ Meitei | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Meghalaya | Garo/ Khasi | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 14 | Mizoram | Mizo | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 15 | Nagaland | English | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 16 | Sikkim | Nepali/ Sikkimese | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 17 | Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 22 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| Grand Total | 750 | 104 | 49 | 194 | 67 | 336 |
Educational Qualifications
Candidate should be a Graduate in any discipline from a University/ Institution recognized/approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.
The candidate must possess a valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate stating that he/ she is a graduate on the day he/ she register, and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.
Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, and speaking) in the specified local language of the state for which they are applying, as mentioned in the state–wise vacancy table above.
Salary
The selected candidates will be offered a salary in the range of Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 per month.
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to DA, CCA, HRA/ Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession, Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits, and other perquisites as per Bank rules.
Age Limit
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Minimum age: 20 years as of 1 July 2025
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Maximum age: 30 years as of 1 July 2025
Age relaxations
| Sr | Category |
Age relaxation
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| (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 |
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of the following stages:
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Online Written Test (Objective Type)
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Document Screening
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Local Language Proficiency Test
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Personal Interview
Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next. Final selection will be based on the performance in the written test and interview, subject to qualifying the language proficiency test.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Including GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹59 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹1,180 |
How to Apply
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Visit the official PNB website or registration portal.
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Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
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Log in and fill in personal, educational, and experience details.
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Upload required documents (photo, signature, experience certificate, etc.).
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Pay the application fee through online modes.
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Submit the application form and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Official Links
| Link Description | URL |
|---|---|
| PNB Local Bank Officer Detailed Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
