
Punjab National Bank (PNB), a major public sector bank under the Government of India, is inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens—especially fresh graduates—for 750 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions across its branches nationwide. This is a good opportunity for graduates who know the local language of the state they are applying for and want to start their career in banking.
The online application form for PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 will be available from 3 November 2025 to 23 November 2025. Interested and eligible candidates should read the full PNB notification carefully before applying.
Punjab National Bank Recruitment 2025 – 750 LBO Posts
Engagement Notice for Local Bank Officer (LBO) JMGS-I
| Job Title | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Total Vacancies | 750 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years |
| Monthly Salary | As per JMGS-I Scale |
| Minimum Qualification | Graduate in any discipline |
| Selection Process | Online Test, Screening, Language Proficiency Test, Interview |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Last Date | 23/11/2025 |
Vacancy 2025 State-wise List:
| State | Mandatory Language Proficiency | Total Vacancies |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 05 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 95 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 85 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 135 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 88 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 85 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 90 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Dogri/ Kashmiri | 20 |
| Ladakh | Urdu/ Purgi/ Bhoti | 03 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 05 |
| Assam | Assamese/ Bodo | 86 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/ Meitei | 08 |
| Meghalaya | Garo/ Khasi | 08 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 05 |
| Nagaland | English | 05 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ Sikkimese | 05 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 22 |
How to Apply:
The PNB online registration must be completed through the official PNB Recruitment/Career page or the IBPS portal. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Apply online on the PNB or IBPS portal starting from 3 November 2025.
Step 2: Scan and upload the required documents, including:
- Photograph
- Signature
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Proof of age
- Caste/Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Educational certificates
- Work experience documents (if any)
Step 3: Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
Submit your application on or before 23 November 2025.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized/approved by Government of India or its regulatory bodies, with valid Mark-sheet/Degree Certificate.
- Proficiency (reading, writing & speaking) in the specified local language of the state.
Age Limit:
- Minimum: 20 years, Maximum: 30 years.
- Age relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years; OBC (NCL): 3 years; Ex-Servicemen: 5 years; PwBD: 10 years
Selection Process:
The selection process consists of four phases:-
| Phase I | Online Written Test |
| Phase II | Screening |
| Phase III | Language Proficiency Test |
| Phase IV | Personal Interview |
Exam Pattern 2025:
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Sectional Duration (minutes) |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 35 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee (incl. GST @18%) |
| Payment Method | Online (Debit/Credit Cards, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI) |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs.59/- (Postage only) |
| All Others | Rs.1180/- |
Important Links:
| PNB LBO Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| PNB LBO Detailed Notification PDF | Click Here |
Important Dates:
| Opening Date of Online Registration | 03/11/2025 |
| Closing Date of Online Registration | 23/11/2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | 03/11/2025 to 23/11/2025 |
| Closure for Editing Application Details | 23/11/2025 |
| Last Date for Printing Application | 08/12/2025 |
| Tentative Date of Online Test | December 2025/January 2026 |


