PNB Recruitment 2025 for 750 Local Bank Officer Vacancies

PNB Recruitment 2025: Apply online for 750 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts-Check eligibility,  important dates, and official notification. . 

🏦 PNB Recruitment 2025: Apply for 750 Local Bank Officer (LBO) Posts

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a golden opportunity for graduates across India! Applications are invited for 750 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Here's your complete guide to eligibility, state-wise vacancies, selection process, and how to apply.

📅 Important Dates

• Online Registration Starts: 03 November 2025
• Online Registration Ends: 23 November 2025
• Tentative Online Test Date: December 2025 / January 2026

🧾 Post Details

• Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
• Grade/Scale: JMGS-I
• Total Vacancies: 750
• Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (Progressive increments included)

📍 State-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

State	Language	Total	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	PwBD
Maharashtra	Marathi	135	20	10	36	13	56	5
Gujarat	Gujarati	95	14	7	25	9	40	3
Karnataka	Kannada	85	12	6	22	8	37	3
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	85	12	6	22	8	37	3
Telangana	Telugu	88	13	6	23	8	38	3
West Bengal	Bengali	90	13	6	24	9	38	3
Assam	Assamese/Bodo	86	12	6	23	8	37	3
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu	5	0	0	1	0	4	0
Jammu & Kashmir	Urdu/Dogri/Kashmiri	20	3	1	5	2	9	0
Ladakh	Urdu/Purgi/Bhoti	3	0	0	0	0	3	0
Others (10 states)	Various	131	17	7	37	10	60	3

🔹 Total PwBD Vacancies: 23
🔹 Apply for only one state and ensure proficiency in its local language.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit: 20 to 30 years (as on registration date)
• Education: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university
• Language Proficiency: Must be able to read, write, and speak the local language of the state applied for

📝 Selection Process

PNB will conduct a four-stage selection:

1️⃣ Online Written Test

Section	Questions	Marks	Time (mins)
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	25	25	35
Data Analysis & Interpretation	25	25	35
English Language	25	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25	35
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	50	50	50

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
• Minimum Qualifying Marks:
• General/EWS: 40% per section
• SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 35% per section

2️⃣ Screening of Documents

• Verification of eligibility and documents before LLPT/Interview
• Incorrect/incomplete documents = disqualification

3️⃣ Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

• Mandatory for candidates who haven’t studied the local language in 10th/12th
• Exempted if valid mark sheet/certificate is submitted
• Qualifying Nature: Must pass to proceed

4️⃣ Personal Interview

• Marks: 50
• Minimum Qualifying:
• SC/ST: 22.5
• Others: 25
• Final merit based on Written Test + Interview, subject to LLPT qualification

📌 Final Selection

• Merit List: State-wise & category-wise
• Tie-breaker: Older candidate gets preference
• Appointment: Based on merit and document verification

🖥️ How to Apply

• Apply Online Only: PNB Official Website
• Application Window: 03 Nov to 23 Nov 2025
• No other mode accepted

📂 Documents to Upload

• Photograph, signature, thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• Age proof, caste/disability certificate
• Graduation mark sheet/degree
• Work experience certificate (if applicable)

💳 Application Fee

Category	Fee + GST (18%)	Total
SC/ST/PwBD	₹50 + ₹9	₹59
Others	₹1000 + ₹180	₹1180

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📣 Key Tips for Aspirants

• ✅ Apply for only one state
• ✅ Ensure language proficiency
• ✅ Prepare for all five test sections
• ✅ Keep documents ready and scanned
• ✅ Track LLPT and Interview updates on PNB website

Here’s a mobile-friendly FAQ section for the PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025, designed for quick reference and clarity:

 FAQ

🔹 1. What is the post offered by PNB?

PNB is recruiting for Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).

🔹 2. How many vacancies are there?

There are 750 vacancies across 17 states/UTs. You can apply for only one state.

🔹 3. What is the age limit?

•            Minimum: 20 years

•            Maximum: 30 years

(Age as on registration date)

🔹 4. What is the educational qualification?

You must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Final year students are not eligible.

🔹 5. Is local language proficiency mandatory?

Yes. You must be able to read, write, and speak the local language of the state you apply for.

🔹 6. What is the selection process?

1.           Online Written Test

2.           Screening of documents

3.           Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)

4.           Personal Interview

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