The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially commenced the registration process for its Apprentice recruitment program. This significant drive aims to fill a total of 5,138 vacancies across various branches. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply online.
The application window is now open and will close on February 24, 2026. Candidates can submit their applications through the official PNB website at pnb.bank.in or via the BFSI website at bfsissc.com.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for these apprentice positions, candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from an Institute/College/University recognized by government bodies, AICTE, or UGC. Crucially, the results for the qualifying degree must have been declared on or before December 31, 2025. Applicants will be required to provide their mark sheets and provisional/degree certificates when requested by the bank.
Age Limit:
The age requirement for applicants is between 20 to 28 years as of January 1, 2026. This means candidates must have been born no earlier than January 2, 1998, and no later than January 1, 2006.
Application Fee:
The application fee structure is as follows:
- General/OBC/EWS Male Candidates: ₹944/-
- Female Candidates: ₹708/-
- SC/ST/PWBD and Transgender Candidates: ₹236/-
Payment of the application fee must be made through online mode.
How to Apply:
Prospective candidates can follow these steps to complete their online application:
- Visit the official BFSI website at bfsissc.com.
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ link, which is typically featured prominently on the homepage, often in a pop-up box.
- On the new page that appears, candidates will need to complete the initial registration by providing the required details.
- After successful registration, proceed to fill out the detailed application form.
- Complete the payment of the application fee.
- Finally, submit the application form and download the confirmation page for your records. It is advisable to keep a hard copy for future reference.
For further details and specific instructions, candidates are advised to refer to the official Punjab National Bank website.
Important Links:
Direct link to apply for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026