PNB Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2025 – 750 Vacancies | Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern
Punjab National Bank (PNB) released an official notification for the recruitment of 750 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts across multiple states. This article provides the state-wise vacancies, eligibility, experience rules, salary details, exam pattern, and important links for easy reference.
Overview of PNB LBO Recruitment 2025
PNB invites online applications for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I.
Applicants must have 1-year banking experience (post-graduation), as per the official notification.
Key Highlights
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Total Vacancies: 750
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Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
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Grade/Scale: JMGS-I
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Application Mode: Online
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Job Location: Applied State Only
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Probation: 2 Years
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Posting Lock-In: 9 Years (or till promotion to Scale-IV)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 03 November 2025 |
| Online Registration End | 23 November 2025 |
| Written Exam | December 2025 / January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
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| ✅ Official PNB Website | https://pnb.bank.in |
| ✅ PNB Recruitment Page | https://pnb.bank.in/Recruitments |
| ✅ Apply Online (Active from 03 Nov) | https://pnb.bank.in |
| ✅ Official Notification PDF | Attach/Upload on your website |
| ✅ Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Included below |
| ✅ Help/Support | customerhelp@pnb.co.in |
Vacancy Details (State-Wise)
PNB announced 750 vacancies across 17+ states.
Some important states:
| State | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 5 |
| Telangana | 88 |
| Gujarat | 95 |
| Karnataka | 85 |
| Maharashtra | 135 |
| Tamil Nadu | 85 |
| West Bengal | 90 |
Salary Details (JMGS-I)
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Basic Pay: ₹48,480 – 85,920
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Additional Benefits:
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DA
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HRA or Leased Accommodation
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CCA
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Medical Insurance
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Retirement Benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
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Minimum: 20 Years
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Maximum: 30 Years (as on 01 July 2025)
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Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per govt rules.
Educational Qualification
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Any Graduation from a recognized university.
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Must have degree before 23 November 2025.
Experience Requirement (Mandatory)
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Minimum 1-year post-graduation experience in:
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Scheduled Commercial Banks OR
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Regional Rural Banks
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✅ Freshers are NOT eligible.
Language Proficiency
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak the local language of the state they apply for.
If not studied in 10th/12th → LLPT (Language Proficiency Test) is compulsory.
Selection Process
PNB will conduct the recruitment in 4 stages:
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Online Written Test
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Screening of Documents
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Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT)
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Personal Interview
Online Written Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 35 min |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 25 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 min |
| General/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 min |
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Total: 150 Questions – 150 Marks – 180 Minutes
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Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deduction
Interview Details
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Total Marks: 50
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Qualifying Marks:
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SC/ST: 22.5
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Others: 25
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Only candidates qualifying LLPT will be considered in final merit.
Posting & Work Location Rules
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Candidates will be posted only in the state they applied for.
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Must serve 9 years in the same state (or until promotion).
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2-year probation is mandatory.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹59 |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1180 |
How to Apply Online
- Notification PDF : Click Here
- Online Apply: Click Here
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Visit https://pnb.bank.in
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Click Recruitments / Careers
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Select Local Bank Officer – JMGS-I
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Register with email and mobile
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Upload:
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Photo
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Signature
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Thumb Impression
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Handwritten Declaration
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Experience Certificate
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Submit Fee
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Take printout of the application