PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025

PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 750 Vacancies

The Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has officially released a detailed notification for the Recruitment of Local Bank Officers (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This recruitment drive aims to fill 750 vacancies across various states of India. If you are with relevant qualification and local language proficiency are invited to apply online through the official website — pnb.bank.in — between 3rd November 2025 and 23rd November 2025.

The PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 offers a lucrative opportunity for you are wish to work in India’s premier nationalized bank with attractive pay, allowances, and career growth prospects.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 – Overview

State-wise Vacancy Distribution

PNB has allocated vacancies across several Indian states, ensuring local representation. Here’s a brief breakdown:

• Maharashtra: 135
• Gujarat: 95
• Karnataka: 85
• Telangana: 88
• Tamil Nadu: 85
• West Bengal: 90
• Assam: 86
• Others: Andhra Pradesh, Ladakh, Tripura, Nagaland, etc.
• Total: 750 Vacancies

You are allowed to apply for only one state, and proficiency in the local language of that state is mandatory.

PNB LBO Eligibility Criteria 2025

1. Nationality/Citizenship

If you must be either:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or other specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

2. Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-servicemen & others: as per government norms.

3. Educational Qualification

• A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution.
• You must possess valid mark sheets and certificates proving graduation as of 23.11.2025.

4. Work Experience

• Minimum 1-year experience in Clerical/Officer cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB).
• Experience in similar roles may earn additional increments as per PNB rules.

5. Language Proficiency

You must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state they are applying for.

PNB LBO Selection Process 2025

The recruitment process will include four major phases:

1. Online Written Test

• Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• Minimum qualifying marks:
  • 40% for General/EWS
  • 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD

2. Screening

Applications and documents of you have qualify the written exam will be verified. If discrepancies are found, you will be canceled.

3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

• If you have not studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard must appear for LLPT.
• LLPT is qualifying in nature and assesses reading, writing, and speaking ability.

4. Personal Interview

• Interview carries 50 marks.
• Minimum qualifying marks:
  • 45% for SC/ST
  • 50% for others.
• You must qualify both written test + interview for final selection.

Final Merit List

The state-wise and category-wise merit list will be prepared based on combined marks of written test and interview.
In case of a tie, the older candidate (by age) will be given preference.

PNB LBO Application Fee 2025

Note: Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online.

How to Apply for PNB LBO Recruitment 2025

Follow these simple steps:

1. You can visit the official website: https://pnb.bank.in
2. You can click on Recruitment/Career → “PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025.”
3. You can click New Registration and enter your basic details.
4. You can upload scanned copies of:
   • Photograph
   • Signature
   • Thumb impression
   • Handwritten declaration
   • Relevant certificates
5. You can pay the application fee online.
6. You can submit the form and download the acknowledgment receipt.
7. You can keep a printout for future reference.

Documents Required

• Proof of Date of Birth
• Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation)
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD/Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate
• Identity Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
• Photograph and Signature

Exam Centers (Tentative)

The online test will be conducted across major Indian cities, including:

• Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Patna, Bhopal, Raipur, Ranchi, Dehradun, Bhubaneswar, Kochi, and others.

The final list of centers will be mentioned in the admit card.

Salary and Benefits

The PNB LBO (JMGS-I) pay structure is as follows:

₹48,480 – 2000×7 – 62,480 – 2340×2 – 67,160 – 2680×7 – 85,920

In addition, employees will receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Leased Accommodation
• City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
• Medical Insurance
• Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
• Retirement Benefits

Approximate gross salary: ₹80,000 per month (depending on city class).

Bond and Service Period

• You must serve the Bank for at least 3 years.
• An indemnity bond of ₹2,00,000 is required.
• You are leaving before 3 years must repay this amount.

Probation Period

• If you are selected you will undergo a 2-year probation period before confirmation.

Credit History Requirement

You must maintain a CIBIL score of 680 or above at the time of joining.
Those with pending loans must provide valid No Objection Certificates (NOCs).

Important Dates

Official Notification and Apply Link

Conclusion

The Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for you are a banking aspirant to join one of India’s top public sector banks. With a good pay scale, growth prospects, and state-wise posting, this recruitment drive promises both stability and professional development.
If you are interested and eligible you should apply before 23rd November 2025 to avoid last-minute issues.

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