Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 750 Local Bank Officer Posts

PNB LBO Notification 2025

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the PNB LBO Notification 2025 for the recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officers (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
The recruitment is state-wise with mandatory local language proficiency, and the online written test is tentatively scheduled in December 2025 / January 2026.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 - Highlights

PNB is offering a specialised Local Bank Officer cadre with state-wise posting and attractive pay in the JMGS-I scale.
The selection process consists of four stages - Online Written Test, Screening of documents, Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) and Personal Interview.

PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 - Overview

PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates

The notification specifies the registration window, cut-off date for eligibility, and tentative exam schedule.
The last date to apply has been extended to 1st December 2025, while eligibility for education and experience is reckoned up to 23rd November 2025.

Important Dates - PNB LBO 2025

PNB LBO Vacancy Details

A total of 750 vacancies are distributed state-wise with mandatory local language proficiency and category-wise reservation.
Maximum vacancies are in Maharashtra, followed by Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam, with minimum in Ladakh.

State-wise PNB LBO Vacancies (Snapshot)

Eligibility Criteria for PNB LBO Recruitment 2025

Candidates must satisfy nationality, age, education, experience and local language proficiency conditions as on the specified cut-off dates.
Application is allowed only for one state, and candidates must be proficient in the specified local language of that state.

Education Qualification

A Graduate degree in any discipline from a university/institution recognised/approved by Government of India or its regulatory bodies is mandatory.
Candidates must possess a valid mark sheet/degree certificate on or before 23 November 2025 and mention the percentage to two decimals at the time of online registration.

Educational Qualification - PNB LBO 2025

Age Limit

The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 01 July 2025, with relaxations as per Government norms.
Upper age relaxation is applicable for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and persons affected by 1984 riots.

Age Criteria - PNB LBO 2025

PNB LBO Application Fee

Application fee is category-wise and must be paid online within the registration window.
The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment.

PNB LBO 2025 - Application Fee

Salary Details

The Local Bank Officer will be placed in JMGS-I pay scale with attractive allowances and benefits.
Apart from basic pay, officers get DA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, CCA, Medical insurance, LFC, retirement benefits and other perquisites as per bank rules.

PNB LBO Salary Structure 2025

Selection Process

The PNB LBO selection process is conducted in four stages.

• Stage 1 - Online Written Test:
  150 questions, 150 marks, 180 minutes; sections include Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, with 1/4th negative marking and section-wise minimum qualifying marks (40% General/EWS, 35% Reserved).
• Stage 2 - Screening of Documents:
  Verification of online application and uploaded documents for eligibility before LLPT/Interview.
• Stage 3 - Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT):
  Mandatory for those who have not studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th, qualifying in nature (reading, writing & speaking).
• Stage 4 - Personal Interview:
  Interview for 50 marks with minimum qualifying marks 45% for SC/ST (22.50) and 50% for others (25); final merit based on combined scores of Online Test + Interview, subject to LLPT qualification.

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Important Links - PNB LBO Recruitment 2025