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

 

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

 

Punjab National Bank has released recruitment notification for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) for 2025. A total of 750 vacancies are announced across multiple states. This recruitment is an opportunity for graduates who want stable bank employment within their own state and who understand the local customer language culture.

This is a special recruitment drive for candidates with banking experience.

Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here. The online application portal is active from 3rd November 2025.

Last Date to Apply: 23rd November 2025

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Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Distribution
• Eligibility
• Selection Process
• Salary & Probation Details
• Required Documents
• Step-by-Step Application Guide
• Important Points / Tips
• Closing Thoughts
• FAQ (with Schema)

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PNB Recruitment 2025 Overview

Recruitment Authority	Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Post Name	Local Bank Officer (LBO)
Total No. of Posts	750
Application Mode	Online
Last Date to Apply	23rd November 2025
Official Website	pnb.bank.in

 

Punjab National Bank is one of India’s oldest nationalized banks. It recruits Local Bank Officers to improve service within districts, small towns, and rural operational zones. The Local Bank Officer must understand the local culture, market, people mindset and must be able to handle customer grievances, savings portfolio, loan customers, branch coordination and small MSME case handling.

This recruitment focuses on local service representation. That is why language knowledge is mandatory state-wise.

This is a golden opportunity for candidates who want government-backed banking careers with job stability and regular promotion paths.

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PNB LBO Vacancy 2025 (Category-wise)

Category	Vacancies
UR	336
OBC	194
SC	104
EWS	67
ST	49
Total	750

 

Vacancy in Assam

• Total Posts in Assam: 86
• Exam Centre’s in Assam: Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar

 

State-Wise Vacancy Table (750 Posts)

State/UT	Mandatory Language Proficiency	Total Vacancies
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu	5
Gujarat	Gujarati	95
Karnataka	Kannada	85
Maharashtra	Marathi	135
Telangana	Telugu	88
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	85
West Bengal	Bengali	90
Jammu & Kashmir	Urdu/Dogri/Kashmiri	20
Ladakh	Urdu/Purgi/Bhoti	3
Arunachal Pradesh	English	5
Assam	Assamese/Bodo	86
Manipur	Manipuri/Meitei	8
Meghalaya	Garo/Khasi	8
Mizoram	Mizo	5
Nagaland	English	5
Sikkim	Nepali/Sikkimese	5
Tripura	Bengali/Kokborok	22
Total	—	750

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Eligibility Criteria (Expected / Common Bank Standard Format)

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2025)

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• Age Relaxation:
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• Persons With Disabilities (PwD): 10 years

 

Educational Qualification

Candidate should be a Graduate in any discipline from a University/ Institution recognized by the Government of India. Candidates must possess a valid Mark-sheet/Degree Certificate on the day of registration.

Experience (Mandatory)

Candidates must have a minimum of one-year post-qualification work experience in the Clerical/Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.

Local Language

Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing & speaking) in the specified local language of the state they are applying for.

 

• Must be an Indian citizen
• Graduation from recognized board/university
• Must speak, read and write the local state language were applying
• Good communication skills for banking customer handling
• Age limit (will be confirmed in detailed PDF when released)

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Selection Process

PNB will use a multi-stage recruitment structure. The final notification PDF will release exact patterns. Generally, typical bank hiring uses:

1. Online Test
2. Language Verification
3. Interview
4. Final Merit List

Local language skill check is core in this recruitment because PNB officers handle population at ground level.

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Salary Structure (Expected)

LBO officers salary generally aligns close to entry level officer grade.

Expected monthly salary range: ₹32,000 – ₹42,000 approx (with allowances & perks)

Other benefits under PSU bank model:

• Pension / Gratuity
• Medical facilities
• PF
• Yearly increments
• Travel concession etc.

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Probation & Posting

• Probation period around 1 year (expected)
• Posting will be in the applied state only
• Rural / Semi-urban probability high

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Required Documents

• Graduation Certificate / Marksheet
• Local Language Certificate (if demanded)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar / Photo ID
• Passport size photo
• Signature scan
• Domicile/Residence proof
• Other supporting documents mentioned in final PDF

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Application Fees

Category	Fee
Others (General/OBC/EWS)	Rs. 1180/-
SC / ST / PwD	Rs. 59/-

 

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How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Open Official Recruitment Page
   https://pnb.bank.in/Recruitments.aspx
2. Read all instructions properly before filling
3. Register account using email & mobile number
4. Fill form details carefully
5. Upload documents in correct format
6. Pay application fees after portal opens
7. Submit final application
8. Download acknowledgment / print a copy

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Important Notes

• Apply for only your state
• Do not apply where you do not know language
• Keep documents updated
• Keep bank account + phone number active for future communication
• Read PDF completely before final submission

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	3rd November 2025
Online Application Last Date	23rd November 2025

 

Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification	Download PDF
Official Website	Click Here

 

Closing Thoughts

Punjab National Bank Recruitment 2025 will open stable government backed banking opportunities this year for graduates across India. Candidates should prepare early and follow official notifications closely. Keep checking the official website since the detailed notification PDF can release anytime.

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FAQ

Q1) What is the total vacancy under Punjab National Bank Recruitment 2025?

Total 750 vacancies are announced.

Q2) What is the post name under this recruitment?

Local Bank Officer (LBO)

Q3) What is the official website to apply?

https://pnb.bank.in/Recruitments.aspx

Q4) Is language compulsory?

Yes. Must know state language where applying.

Q5) How will I get selected?

Online Test + Language verification + Interview + Merit final.

Q6) What is the last date for PNB LBO Recruitment 2025?

The last date to apply online is 23rd November 2025.

Q7) What is the required experience for the LBO post?

Candidates must have a minimum of one year of post-qualification experience in the Clerical or Officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.

Q8) How many posts are available in Assam?

There are 86 posts designated for the state of Assam.

Q9) What is the application fee?

The application fee is Rs. 1180/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 59/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates.