PNB LBO recruitment 2026: Application deadline today for 545 Local Bank Officer posts

PNB LBO recruitment 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) is conducting recruitment for Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I), with 545 vacancies available under the 2026-27 recruitment process. Candidates seeking to apply should note that the application deadline is today, August 16, 2026, according to the recruitment details provided for the current drive.The recruitment is being conducted through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) registration portal. The recruitment notice was published on July 20, 2026. Candidates can apply for only one state and must meet the prescribed local language proficiency requirement for the state selected.PNB LBO application deadline and recruitment detailsThe application process covers 545 LBO vacancies across participating states and Union Territories. The post carries a basic pay starting at Rs 48,480 per month, apart from applicable allowances under the JMGS-I scale.Candidates who have not completed registration should submit their applications and applicable fees before the closing time specified by the recruitment authorities. The official IBPS registration page provides facilities for new registration as well as access for candidates who have already registered.

Eligibility requirements for LBO postsApplicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The prescribed age range is 20 to 30 years as on July 1, 2026, with applicable relaxations for eligible reserved categories.Candidates are required to have at least one year of post-qualification experience in the clerical or officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. Applicants can select only one state and must possess proficiency in the specified local language, including reading, writing and speaking.State-wise distribution of vacanciesThe recruitment includes vacancies in several states. Assam has 85 posts, followed by West Bengal with 80, Karnataka with 78, Gujarat with 77, Maharashtra with 67, Tamil Nadu with 51 and Telangana with 41.The remaining vacancies are distributed among other states and Union Territories, including locations in the North-Eastern region, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.Written examination and selection processThe selection process comprises an online written examination, application screening, a Local Language Proficiency Test (LPT) and a personal interview.The written examination has 150 questions carrying 150 marks and is conducted over 180 minutes. It covers Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation, and General, Banking and Economy Awareness. A negative marking provision applies for incorrect answers.Candidates shortlisted after the written examination and language assessment will proceed to the interview stage, subject to the prescribed eligibility and screening conditions.What applicants should check before submitting the formCandidates should verify their personal details, educational qualifications, work experience, selected state and local language details before final submission. The IBPS registration portal states that submitting an application does not by itself establish eligibility, as applications remain subject to subsequent scrutiny.The official PNB recruitment page lists the LBO recruitment advertisement under the bank’s HRP 2026-27 hiring process.