The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the recruitment notification for 750 vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This is a significant opportunity for government job aspirants to join one of India’s leading public sector banks. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online through the official PNB website, pnb.bank.in.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 – Key Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
03 November 2025
Online Application Start Date
03 November 2025
Last Date to Apply Online
23 November 2025 (11:55 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment
23 November 2025
Admit Card / Exam Date (Tentative)
Notify Later (Likely Dec 2025 / Jan 2026)
Application Fee, Age Limit & Total Vacancies
Category
Application Fee (₹)
Total Posts
Age Limit (As of 01.07.2025)
Gen/ OBC/ EWS
₹1180/- (Incl. GST)
750
20-30 Years
SC / ST/ PwBD
₹59/- (Incl. GST)
(Age relaxation as per government rules)
PNB Local Bank Officer 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Post Name
Total Posts
Eligibility Criteria
PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO)
750 Posts
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any stream or equivalent qualification from a recognized university. Experience: Candidates are required to have at least one year of relevant work experience (Clerical/Officer Cadre). Proficiency: Must possess proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) in the local language of the region/state they are applying for.
PNB LBO Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process for the PNB Local Bank Officer post includes multiple stages:
Online Written Examination
Screening and Document Verification
Language Proficiency Test (LPT)
Personal Interview
Online Written Test Pattern
Subject
Questions
Max. Marks
Duration
Reasoning Ability
50
50
Total Time: 150 Mins*
Quantitative Aptitude
50
50
English Language
50
50
General Awareness (with special reference to Banking)
50
50
Total
200
200
150 Minutes
Note: There will be a penalty for wrong answers (1/4th of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted). The online exam may have sectional timings.
How to Apply Online for PNB Bank LBO Recruitment 2025
To apply for the PNB Bank LBO Bharti 2025, candidates must follow the steps below on the official website, pnb.bank.in:
Notification Check: Read the PNB Bank LBO Notification 2025 PDF carefully to ensure eligibility.
Apply Link: Click on the “Apply Online” link provided on the official website.
Registration: Complete the New Registration process and generate your login credentials.
Fill Form: Log in and accurately fill out the PNB LBO Online Application Form with all required details.
Upload: Upload all necessary Required Documents (photo, signature, etc.) as per the specifications.
Fee Payment: Pay the applicable Application Fee online.
Final Print:Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
