The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the official notification for its 2025 recruitment drive of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). A total of 750 vacancies have been announced across various states and union territories. The online registration window opens on 3 November 2025 and closes on 23 November 2025. Selected candidates can anticipate the online examination to be held in December 2025 or January 2026.
Vacancy and Salary Details for PNB LBO 2025
Here is a summary of the key details of this recruitment:
The salary includes allowances such as DA, HRA and other bank-specific benefits, making this a competitive opportunity for candidates seeking officer-level jobs in the public banking sector
Eligibility Criteria & Selection Process
Educational & Experience Requirements
- Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
- A minimum of one year of post-qualification experience in a clerical or officer role at a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank is required.
- Applicants must be proficient in the local language of the state/union territory they apply for.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 30 years (as on a specified date)
- Age relaxations apply for reserved-category candidates.
Selection Stages
The selection process consists of multiple stages:
- Online Written Test (covering reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, data analysis/interpretation, banking awareness)
- Screening of documents
- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Personal Interview
There is also a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the online test.
Application Fee & Regional Vacancies
- Application fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates: INR 1,180 (including GST)
- Application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates: INR 59 (only postal/processing charge)
Vacancies are distributed state-wise, based on local language proficiency. For example: Gujarat (Gujarati) 95 posts, Maharashtra (Marathi) 135 posts, West Bengal (Bengali) 90 posts, etc.
How to Apply?
To apply online for the PNB LBO Recruitment 2025, follow these steps:
- Visit the PNB official website at pnb.bank.in.
- Navigate to the “Recruitment / Careers” section and select the PNB LBO 2025 link.
- Register online between 3 Nov and 23 Nov 2025.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates), fill in details, and pay the fee.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation/printout for future reference.
