PNB LBO · Age limit & eligibility
PNB LBO Age Limit: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
PNB LBO age limit: 20–30 years (age counted on 1 July 2025), as per the official notice published 03.11.2025.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
PNB LBO age limit and relaxation
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 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 |
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 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.