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PNB LBO
Punjab National Bank – Recruitment of Local Bank Officers (JMGS-I)
Punjab National Bank's recruitment of Local Bank Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale-I for specific states, through an online written test, screening, a local language proficiency test and a personal interview.
Latest official notice: Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank, published 03.11.2025.
Vacancies
750 Local Bank Officers in 17 states/UTs
Age limit
20–30 years
Application fee
₹1000 + 18% GST = ₹1180 (all others); ₹50 + 18% GST = ₹59 (SC/ST/PwBD, postage charges only)
Notice published
03.11.2025
PNB LBO notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online registration opens | 3 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Online registration closes | 23 November 2025 |
| Online written test | December 2025 / January 2026 (tentative) |
| Vacancies | 750 Local Bank Officers in 17 states/UTs (SC 104, ST 49, OBC 194, EWS 67, UR 336), including 23 for PwBD. Vacancies are provisional and may change. |
Posts filled through this exam
- Local Bank Officer, JMGS-I (Post Code 01)
- Pay scale ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Source: Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank (published 03.11.2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
PNB LBO is Punjab National Bank's recruitment of Local Bank Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale-I for branches in specific states. The latest notice, dated 3 November 2025, has 750 vacancies across 17 states and union territories; online registration ran from 3 to 23 November 2025.
You need a degree, at least one year of clerical or officer experience in a scheduled commercial bank or regional rural bank, and proficiency in the local language of the state you apply for. The pay scale printed in the notice is ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920.
PNB LBO vacancies: state-wise
You can apply for one state only and must be proficient in its specified local language. PwBD vacancies are included in the state totals.
State-wise vacancies and local language
| State/UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 14 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 95 | 3 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 12 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 37 | 85 | 3 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 20 | 10 | 36 | 13 | 56 | 135 | 5 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 13 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 38 | 88 | 3 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 12 | 6 | 22 | 8 | 37 | 85 | 3 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 90 | 3 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Dogri/Kashmiri | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 0 |
| Ladakh | Urdu/Purgi/Bhoti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bodo | 12 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 37 | 86 | 3 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/Meitei | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | Garo/Khasi | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Nagaland | English | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/Sikkimese | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 22 | 0 |
| Total | — | 104 | 49 | 194 | 67 | 336 | 750 | 23 |
PwBD total 23: OC 7, HI 6, VI 6, ID 4. Vacancies are provisional and may change.
PNB LBO pay scale and benefits
The notice prints the pay scale for Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) as ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920. The scale starts at ₹48,480; the notice does not print a separate starting basic pay, gross emoluments or an in-hand figure, so none is shown here.
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to DA, CCA and HRA/leased accommodation, plus Leave Fare Concession, medical insurance, retirement benefits and other perquisites as per Bank rules.
- Probation: 2 years from the date of joining.
- Indemnity bond: you undertake to serve the Bank for at least 3 years or pay ₹2,00,000 if you leave earlier.
- Posting: within the selected state until 9 years of service or promotion to SMG Scale IV, whichever is earlier.
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
You must be at least 20 and at most 30 years old on 1 July 2025.
You must be a graduate in any discipline from a university or institution recognised or approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies, holding the degree on the registration date, with at least one year of post-qualification experience in the clerical or officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (counted up to 23 November 2025).
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
PNB LBO online test: sections, questions, marks and time
The notice prints the sections of the online written test with their questions, marks and time, but no topic-wise syllabus. Section names are as printed.
- Interview: 50 marks; minimum 45% (22.50) for SC/ST and 50% (25) for others.
- Local Language Proficiency Test in the specified language of the state applied for.
Online written test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 180 minutes |
One-fourth of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer. Qualify in each section: 40% for General/EWS, 35% for reserved categories.
How to apply for PNB LBO
- 1
Register online
Registration for the 2025 notice ran from 3 to 23 November 2025 on pnb.bank.in. Choose one state only.
- 2
Pay the fee
₹1180 (₹1000 + 18% GST) for all others; ₹59 (₹50 + 18% GST) for SC/ST/PwBD. The fee is non-refundable.
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Exam overview
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Who it is for
Graduates with at least one year of clerical or officer experience in a scheduled commercial bank or regional rural bank, who are proficient in the local language of the state they apply for.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
20–30 years (as on 1 July 2025)
Educational qualification
- Graduate in any discipline from a university or institution recognised/approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies; the degree must be held on the registration date
- At least one year of post-qualification work experience in the clerical or officer cadre of any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank, counted up to 23.11.2025
- Proficiency (reading, writing and speaking) in the specified local language of the state applied for
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Application fee
₹1000 + 18% GST = ₹1180 (all others); ₹50 + 18% GST = ₹59 (SC/ST/PwBD, postage charges only). The fee is non-refundable.
Source: Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank (published 03.11.2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Age 20 to 30 years on 01.07.2025, with category-wise relaxation
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university or institution
- At least one year of post-qualification experience in the clerical or officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank
- Proficiency (reading, writing and speaking) in the specified local language of the state applied for
- One state only per candidate
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Online written test (150 questions, 150 marks)
- 2Screening
- 3Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- 4Personal interview (50 marks)
Online written test (objective)
180 minutes (sectionally timed)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (35 minutes) | 25 | 25 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 minutes) | 25 | 25 |
| English Language (25 minutes) | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude (35 minutes) | 25 | 25 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness (50 minutes) | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
One-fourth of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks in each section: 40% for General/EWS, 35% for reserved categories.
Source: Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank (published 03.11.2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
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Selection runs in four phases: an online written test, screening, a local language proficiency test (LLPT) and a personal interview. Final selection is on combined performance in the online written test and the interview, subject to clearing the LLPT.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- Local language of the state (for the LLPT)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for PNB LBO?
20–30 years, counted as on 1 July 2025, as per the Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for PNB LBO?
Graduate in any discipline from a university or institution recognised/approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies; the degree must be held on the registration date. At least one year of post-qualification work experience in the clerical or officer cadre of any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank, counted up to 23.11.2025. Proficiency (reading, writing and speaking) in the specified local language of the state applied for.
What is the PNB LBO exam pattern?
Online written test (objective): Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (35 minutes), Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 minutes), English Language (25 minutes), Quantitative Aptitude (35 minutes), General/Economy/Banking Awareness (50 minutes), Total (180 minutes (sectionally timed)). One-fourth of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks in each section: 40% for General/EWS, 35% for reserved categories.
How many vacancies are there in PNB LBO?
750 Local Bank Officers in 17 states/UTs (SC 104, ST 49, OBC 194, EWS 67, UR 336), including 23 for PwBD. Vacancies are provisional and may change., according to the Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank.
What is the PNB LBO salary?
The notice prints the JMGS-I pay scale ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920, plus DA, CCA and HRA/leased accommodation. It does not print an in-hand figure.
How many vacancies are in PNB LBO 2025?
750: SC 104, ST 49, OBC 194, EWS 67 and UR 336, including 23 for PwBD. Maharashtra has the most, 135.
What is the PNB LBO age limit?
20 to 30 years on 1 July 2025, with 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST, 3 for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10 for PwBD and 5 for Ex-Servicemen.
Is bank experience needed for PNB LBO?
Yes. At least one year of post-qualification experience in the clerical or officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
Is there negative marking in PNB LBO?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
What is PNB LBO?
Punjab National Bank's recruitment of Local Bank Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale-I for specific states, through an online written test, screening, a local language proficiency test and a personal interview.
Who is PNB LBO for?
Graduates with at least one year of clerical or officer experience in a scheduled commercial bank or regional rural bank, who are proficient in the local language of the state they apply for.
How is PNB LBO selection described?
Selection runs in four phases: an online written test, screening, a local language proficiency test (LLPT) and a personal interview. Final selection is on combined performance in the online written test and the interview, subject to clearing the LLPT.
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