Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a significant recruitment drive for 750 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions. This is a fantastic chance for eligible candidates to join one of India’s leading public sector banks. The application process is entirely online, offering convenience to applicants nationwide.
PNB Bank LBO Recruitment 2025: Key Details
The PNB Bank LBO recruitment aims to fill 750 vacancies. Candidates will be selected based on an online written examination, document verification, a local language test, and a personal interview. The pay scale for the selected officers will be in the JMGS-I scale, with a starting basic pay of ₹48,480, plus allowances and benefits as per bank rules.
Important Dates:
- Notification Release: 03 November 2025
- Application Start Date: 03 November 2025
- Application Deadline: 23 November 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Expected Exam Date: December 2025 / January 2026
- Admit Card Availability: To be announced
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹1180/-
- SC / ST / PH Candidates: ₹59/-
- Payment Method: Online through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, etc.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age as on 01 July 2025. Age relaxation will be applicable as per government norms.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Local Language Proficiency: Knowledge of the local language of the state applied for is essential.
- Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience is required.
Selection Process:
- Online Written Examination
- Screening (Document Verification)
- Local Language Test
- Personal Interview
- Medical Examination
Written Exam Pattern:
The exam will consist of 150 questions for 150 marks, with a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The total duration is 3 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 25 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 Minutes |
| General / Economy / Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 3 Hours |
Category-wise Vacancy Details:
The bank has allocated vacancies across various states, with specific requirements for local language knowledge. For instance, Gujarat has 95 vacancies requiring Gujarati language proficiency, while Karnataka has 85 vacancies for Kannada speakers.
| State | Language | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 40 | 14 | 07 | 25 | 09 | 95 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 37 | 12 | 06 | 22 | 08 | 85 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 56 | 20 | 10 | 36 | 13 | 135 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 38 | 13 | 06 | 23 | 08 | 88 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 37 | 12 | 06 | 22 | 08 | 85 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 38 | 13 | 06 | 24 | 09 | 90 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Dogri/ Kashmiri | 09 | 03 | 01 | 05 | 02 | 20 |
| Ladakh | Urdu/ Purgi/ Bhoti | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 04 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Assam | Assamese/ Bodo | 37 | 12 | 06 | 23 | 08 | 86 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/ Meitei | 05 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 08 |
| Meghalaya | Garo/ Khasi | 05 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 08 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 04 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Nagaland | English | 04 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ Sikkimese | 04 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 11 | 03 | 01 | 05 | 02 | 22 |
| Grand Total | 336 | 104 | 49 | 194 | 67 | 750 |
Candidates are advised to carefully review the official notification for detailed information on eligibility, the application process, and specific requirements for each state.
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