PNB Local Bank Officer 2025
PNB Local Bank Officer 2025
PNB Local Bank Officer 2025 Apply Online for 750 LBO Posts
Overview
PNB Local Bank Officer 2025 Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a major recruitment drive for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). A total of 750 vacancies have been notified across various states in India.
This is a unique opportunity for experienced banking professionals (with at least one year of experience in another bank) to join PNB. The online application portal will be active from November 3, 2025, to November 23, 2025. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the vacancies, eligibility, selection process, and application steps.
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🗓️ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date of Online Registration | November 3, 2025 |
| Closing Date of Online Registration | November 23, 2025 |
| Tentative Date of Online Test | December 2025 / January 2026 |
📊 State-wise Vacancy Details
Candidates can apply for vacancies in one state only and must be proficient in the specified local language of that state.
| State | Mandatory Language | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 5 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 95 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 85 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 135 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 88 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 85 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 90 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Dogri/ Kashmiri | 20 |
| Ladakh | Urdu/ Purgi/ Bhoti | 3 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese/ Bodo | 86 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/ Meitei | 8 |
| Meghalaya | Garo/ Khasi | 8 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 5 |
| Nagaland | English | 5 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ Sikkimese | 5 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 22 |
| Total | 750 | |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)
Candidates must be between 20 to 30 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), and PwBD (10 years) candidates.
Educational Qualification (as on 23.11.2025)
- A Graduate Degree in any discipline from a University/Institution recognized by the Govt. of India.
Mandatory Experience (as on 23.11.2025)
- A minimum of one-year post-qualification work experience in Clerical or Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB).
Mandatory Language Proficiency
- Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing & speaking) in the specified local language of the state they are applying for (as listed in the table above).
- Candidates who have not studied the local language as a subject in the 10th or 12th standard will be required to pass a Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process will consist of four stages. The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks of the Online Written Test and the Personal Interview.
- Online Written Test: An objective test with sectional timings.
- Screening: Applications and documents will be scrutinized.
- Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): For candidates who haven’t studied the local language in 10th/12th. This test is qualifying in nature.
- Personal Interview: This will be for 50 marks. Candidates must score a minimum of 45% (for SC/ST) or 50% (for others) to qualify.
Online Written Test Pattern
There will be a negative marking of 1/4th (0.25) marks for each wrong answer.
| Name of the Test | No. of Qs | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Reasoning & Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 mins |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 35 mins |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 25 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 mins |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 mins |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 180 mins |
✍️PNB Local Bank Officer 2025 Application Fee & How to Apply
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
| Category | Fee (including GST) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 59/- |
| All Other Candidates | Rs. 1180/- |
How to Apply Online
Candidates must apply online through the official PNB website between November 3 and November 23, 2025.
- Visit the official PNB website: https://pnb.bank.in/ and navigate to the “Recruitments/Careers” section.
- Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to start the process.
- Fill in your basic information to receive a provisional registration number and password.
- Log in and carefully fill out the detailed application form. Select the state you wish to apply for.
- Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specifications.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review your application using the “SAVE AND NEXT” feature before final submission. Once submitted, no changes can be made.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application and the e-receipt for your records.
🔗PNB Local Bank Officer 2025 Important Links
🤔PNB Local Bank Officer 2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I apply for the PNB LBO recruitment? +
You must apply online through the official PNB website (pnb.bank.in) under the ‘Recruitments/Careers’ section. The application window is from November 3, 2025, to November 23, 2025.
What is the age limit for the LBO post? +
The age limit is 20 to 30 years as of July 1, 2025. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
What experience is required for the PNB LBO post? +
A minimum of one-year post-qualification work experience in the Clerical or Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB) is mandatory.
Do I need to know the local language? +
Yes, proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) in the specified local language of the state you are applying for is mandatory. If you haven’t studied it in 10th or 12th, you will have to pass a Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
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