Punjab National Bank (PNB), a prominent public sector bank in India, is inviting online applications from qualified Indian citizens for the position of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act of 1961 for the Financial Year 2025-26.
The PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides 5138 vacancies across various branches in India, featuring a one-year training program that includes 2 weeks of basic training followed by 50 weeks of on-the-job training.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review the detailed official notification prior to applying to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements concerning age, qualifications, category, proficiency in the local language, and other criteria. The online registration for PNB Apprentices 2026 will commence on 08 February 2026 and will conclude on 24 February 2026.
Punjab National Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Organization
Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Post Name
Apprentices
Total Vacancies
5138 Posts
Age Limit
20 – 28 Years (as on 01.01.2026) with usual relaxations
Monthly Stipend
Rs.15,000/- (Metro Branches), Rs.12,300/- (Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban Branches)
Minimum Qualification
Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University / Institute
Online Written Test, Local Language Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Last Date
24 February 2026 (Tuesday)
State wise Vacancies List
State Name
Total Vacancies
Andaman and Nicobar
01
Andhra Pradesh
56
Arunachal Pradesh
03
Assam
132
Bihar
310
Chandigarh
58
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
01
Daman and Diu
01
Delhi
417
Goa
07
Gujarat
138
Haryana
348
Himachal Pradesh
162
Jammu and Kashmir
53
Jharkhand
95
Karnataka
64
Kerala
83
Leh
02
Madhya Pradesh
180
Maharashtra
232
Manipur
13
Meghalaya
08
Mizoram
03
Nagaland
02
Odisha
142
Pondicherry
02
Punjab
462
Rajasthan
363
Sikkim
03
Tamil Nadu
121
Telangana
69
Tripura
28
Uttar Pradesh
814
Uttarakhand
152
West Bengal
532
Chhattisgarh
81
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates are required to apply exclusively ONLINE via the designated portal. Applications submitted through any other method will not be considered.
Step 1: Access the application portal bfsissc.com and register under Apprenticeship Opportunities → Punjab National Bank → PNB Apprenticeship Program 2025–26.
Step 2: Complete all personal and educational information, and provide NAPS/NATS numbers if they are available.
Step 3: Upload the necessary documents (Aadhaar, Photo, Marksheet, Caste/PwBD Certificate, PAN, etc.) in the specified format and size.
Step 4: Remit the application/examination fee online according to your category.
Step 5: Submit your application and print a copy for your records.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Details
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
Minimum 20 Years & Maximum 28 Years (born not earlier than 02.01.1998 and not later than 01.01.2006). Relaxation: 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC-NCL, 10 years PwBD, etc. as per rules.
Educational Qualification
Graduate degree in any discipline from recognized University (result declared on or before 31.12.2025). For NATS registered candidates, graduation not more than 4 years before 01.01.2026.
Local Language
Proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in local language of the applied State/UT.