PNB LBO · Syllabus & exam pattern
PNB LBO Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Subject-wise Topics
PNB LBO selection: Online written test (objective) (180 minutes), as per the official notice published 03.11.2025.
Subjects, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking for every stage, as printed in the official notice.
PNB LBO 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is there negative marking in PNB LBO?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks for a question is deducted for each wrong answer.