The PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Admit Card 2026 was officially released on August 28, 2026. Punjab National Bank is conducting this recruitment drive to fill 545 vacancies under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The online written examination is officially scheduled to take place on September 6, 2026. [1, 2]Here is a comprehensive blog post draft you can use to publish on your website or social media channels.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Post Code | 01 |
| Grade/Scale | JMGS-I |
| Total Vacancies | 545 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Opening Date | 20.07.2026 |
| Registration Closing Date | 09.08.2026 |
| Tentative Online Test Date | August 2026 / September 2026 |
| Selection Process | Online Written Test + Screening + Language Proficiency Test + Interview |
| Official Website | https://pnb.bank.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | July 20, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | July 20, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees | August 9, 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 28/08/2026 |
| Tentative Written Exam Date | August / September 2026 |
Application Fees
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,180 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹59 |
| Payment Mode | Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, or Mobile Wallets. |
Age Limit
| Minimum age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| PNB provides age relaxation for the Bank LBO as per their regulations |
Education Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
| PNB Bank LBO | · Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or possess an equivalent qualification approved by the Central Government. They must also have a valid marksheet or degree certificate and clearly mention the percentage of marks obtained in graduation while registering for the position. |
State-wise Vacancy Details
| S.No. | State | Mandatory Language | Vacancies |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Telugu | 4 |
| 2 | Gujarat | Gujarati | 77 |
| 3 | Karnataka | Kannada | 78 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | Marathi | 67 |
| 5 | Telangana | Telugu | 41 |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 51 |
| 7 | West Bengal | Bengali | 80 |
| 8 | Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Dogri/Kashmiri | 9 |
| 9 | Ladakh | Urdu/Purgi/Bhoti | 2 |
| 10 | Arunachal Pradesh | English | 4 |
| 11 | Assam | Assamese/Bodo | 85 |
| 12 | Manipur | Manipuri/Meitei | 6 |
| 13 | Meghalaya | Garo/Khasi | 8 |
| 14 | Mizoram | Mizo | 5 |
| 15 | Nagaland | English | 5 |
| 16 | Sikkim | Nepali/Sikkimese | 5 |
| 17 | Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 18 |
Selection Process
| 1 | Online Written Test |
| 2 | Screening |
| 3 | Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), if applicable |
| 4 | Personal Interview |
Online Written Test Structure
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Sectional Duration (Minutes) |
| 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 |
Important Links
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Online Apply | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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