PNB LBO 2025 · Notification & recruitment
PNB LBO Notification 2025: Recruitment, Vacancy, Dates, Fee and How to Apply
The latest PNB LBO notice is "Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank", published 03.11.2025. Applications closed on 23 November 2025.
Official notice: Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank →
Dates, vacancies, fee, eligibility and selection process, copied from the latest official notice. Nothing here is estimated; the official notice is the final word.
PNB LBO 2025 important dates
Applications closed on 23 November 2025.
| Online registration opens | 3 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Online registration closes | 23 November 2025 |
| Online written test | December 2025 / January 2026 (tentative) |
Source: Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank (published 03.11.2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
PNB LBO vacancy 2025
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.
- 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 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 eligibility summary
Age limit: 20–30 years (as on 1 July 2025).
- 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
PNB LBO 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.
PNB LBO selection process
- Online written test (150 questions, 150 marks)
- Screening
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
- Personal interview (50 marks)
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.
PNB LBO official links
- Official notice (PDF): Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank (published 03.11.2025)
- Official website: pnb.bank.in (the only place to apply)
Check the official notice before applying: https://pnb.bank.in/downloadprocess.aspx?fid=GwXDz9N8evYqUjICiaF4ug%3D%3D
Frequently asked questions
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 application fee for PNB LBO?
₹1000 + 18% GST = ₹1180 (all others); ₹50 + 18% GST = ₹59 (SC/ST/PwBD, postage charges only). The fee is non-refundable. (as per the Recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers in Punjab National Bank).
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.