Punjab National Bank invites applications for recruitment of Local Bank Officer Vacancies across India. There are 750 LBO Vacancies in PNB all over the country. The comprehensive information on PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 is explained below.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Notification Overview
Punjab National Bank has introduced Local Bank Officer posts for the first time, for which 750 vacancies are announced throughout the country. To know complete details for the recruitment drive, go through the official Punjab National Bank (PNB) LBO Notification 2025, which has been released on 3rd November 2025 at https://pnb.bank.in/.
| PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Name of the Organisation | Punjab National Bank |
| Category of the Organisation | Public Sector Bank |
| Name of the Recruitment | LBO Local Bank Officers Recruitment |
| Post | Local Bank Officers |
| Year | 2025 |
| Vacancies | 750 |
| Application Mode | ONLINE Mode Only |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Selection Process | Online Written test, Screening, Language Proficiency Test, followed by Personal Interview |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Salary | Rs. 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2- 67160-2680/7-85920 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23.11.2025 |
| Website | https://pnb.bank.in/ |
Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025- Important Dates
The official notification for Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025 has been released on 3rd November 2025 along with online registration dates and tentative exam month. The online application portal has been opened on 3rd November 2025 and will remain open till 23rd November 2025.
Applicants must ensure they meet the following eligibility requirements. The cut-off date for Educational Qualification and Experience is the closing date for online registration, November 23, 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 3rd November 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 3rd November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23rd November 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fees | 23rd November 2025 |
| Exam Date | December 2025/January 2026 |
PNB Local Bank Officer Vacancy 2025
A total of 750 vacancies are announced for the Local Bank Officer (LBO) post, out of which the maximum vacancies are for Maharashtra state and the minimum for the Ladakh region. For other states, check the state-wise and category-wise Punjab National Bank LBO Vacancy details from here.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility
Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria as set by the officials for Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025.
Graduate in any discipline from a University/ Institution recognized/approved by Government of India or its regulatory bodies. Result must be declared on or before 23.11.2025
Must be proficient (reading, writing & speaking) in the specified local language of the state for which they are applying
- Citizenship: Indian or certain other eligible categories with a certificate of eligibility.
- Education: Graduation from a recognised university with a valid mark sheet/degree by 23rd November 2025.
- Work Experience: Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience as a Clerical/ Officer Cadre in Scheduled Commercial/Regional Rural Banks.
Age Limit (as on 01/07/2025): Candidates must be between 20 to 30 years with relaxations for reserved categories.
| Categories | Age Relaxation |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Punjab National Bank LBO Apply Online 2025
The online application process for the PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 has started at the official website https://pnb.bank.in/ on 3rd November 2025. Interested and eligible candidates must fill out their application form before 23rd November 2025. For the convenience of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to apply online for the post of Local Bank Officer.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Application Fees
After filling in all the details in the application form, candidates have to pay the required fees for the Punjab National Bank LBO Bank 2025. We have advised the candidates to make payment after completely and carefully verifying the application form. Below is the category-wise distribution of Fees as per the official notification.
| Category | Application Fees |
| SC/ST/PwBD category candidates | Rs. 50/- + GST @18% = Rs. 59/- (only postage charges) |
| All Others | Rs. 1000/- + GST @18% = Rs. 1180/- |
Note- The fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances, nor it can be reserved for any other examination or selection.
Steps to Apply for Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025
Candidates should follow these steps to apply for the PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025.
- Visit the official website of Punjab National Bank (PNB) https://pnb.bank.in/.
- Scroll down the page, and there you will find the Tab.
- After clicking on the tab, you will be redirected to the page.
- Search and find the Local Bank Officer notice
- Below, click on the Apply Online link.
- And click for the new registration, where you have to enter the email, mobile number, and Name.
- After the initial registration, log in with the registration number and password, and continue with the remaining details.
Document required to upload in Punjab National Bank LBO Application Form 2025
The following documents must be uploaded with the given dimensions, size, and format. Also, there is the handwritten declaration which must be written by the candidates in his own handwriting in English: “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
| Documents | Dimensions/Pixels | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 4.5 (L) × 3.5cm (W) | Image Size: 20KB to 50 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | 140 x 60 pixels | Image Size: 10KB – 20KB | |
| Left Thumb Impression | 240 x 240 pixels | Image size: 20KB – 50KB | |
| Hand-written Declaration | 800 x 400 pixels | Image size: 50KB – 100KB |
Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
Punjab National Bank have set the selection procedure for the recruitment of Local Bank Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale- I. Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years, and for selection have to qualify in the following 4 stages-
- Stage 1- Online Written Test – multiple sections including Reasoning, Data Analysis, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness.
- Stage 2- Screening of documents
- Stage 3- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Stage 4- Personal Interview with minimum qualifying marks.
Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
- The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions for a total of 150 marks.
- There is a sectional timing for each subject which is also enlisted in the below table.
- For each correct answer 1 mark is awarded and for each incorrect 1/4th mark will be deducted.
| Subjects |
No. of Questions/Marks
|
Time Duration
|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude |
25/25
|
35 minutes
|
| Data Analysis & Interpretation |
25/25
|
35 minutes
|
| English Language |
25/25
|
25 minutes
|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
25/25
|
35 minutes
|
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness |
50/50
|
50 minutes
|
| Total |
150/150
|
180 minutes
|
Download PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF