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PNB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for
5,138 Apprentice Posts |
Punjab National Bank (PNB), a leading Public Sector
Bank, has released an official notification for the engagement of 5,138
Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a massive opportunity
for Graduates to gain hands-on training in the banking sector with a
handsome monthly stipend.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through
the official PNB portal pnb.bank.in starting from February 8, 2026.
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PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Overview |
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Recruitment Authority |
Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
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Post Name |
Apprentice |
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Total Vacancies |
5,138 Posts |
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Qualification |
Graduate (Any Discipline) |
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Training Duration |
1 Year |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Start Date |
08-02-2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
24-02-2026 |
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Exam Date |
March 2026 (1st Week) |
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Official Website |
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Important Dates |
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Release Date |
05th February 2026 |
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Online Application Start Date |
08th February 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee |
24th February 2026 |
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Online Examination Date |
March 2026 (Tentative) |
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Vacancy Details & Stipend |
PNB has announced a total of 5,138 vacancies across
various states and circles. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend
based on the branch location.
Stipend Structure
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Branch Category |
Stipend Amount |
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Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban |
Rs. 12,300/- per month |
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Metro Branches |
Rs. 15,000/- per month |
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Eligibility Criteria |
Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions as
of 01-01-2026:
1. Educational Qualification
- Graduate
Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute.
- The
result of the qualification must have been declared on or before 31.12.2025.
- Local
Language: Proficiency (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Understanding) in
the local language of the State/UT is mandatory.
2. Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum
Age: 20 Years.
- Maximum
Age: 28 Years.
- (Candidate
must be born between 02.01.1998 and 01.01.2006).
- Age
Relaxation:
- SC/ST:
5 Years.
- OBC:
3 Years.
- PwBD:
10 Years.
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Application Fee |
Candidates must pay the application fee online.
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Category |
Fee Amount |
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General / OBC / EWS (Male) |
Rs. 944/- (incl. GST) |
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General / OBC / EWS (Female) |
Rs. 708/- (incl. GST) |
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SC / ST / PwBD |
Rs. 236/- (incl. GST) |
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Selection Process |
The selection for PNB Apprentice 2026 will be based on:
- Online
Written Test:
- General/Financial
Awareness (25 Qs)
- General
English (25 Qs)
- Quant
& Reasoning Aptitude (25 Qs)
- Computer
Knowledge (25 Qs)
- Total:
100 Marks | Duration: 60 Minutes.
- Test
of Local Language.
- Medical
Examination.
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How to Apply for PNB Recruitment 2026 |
- Visit
Official Website: Go to pnb.bank.in and navigate to the
"Recruitments" section.
- Register:
Click on the link for "Engagement of Apprentices" and
register on the BFSI SSC portal (if redirected).
- Fill
Application: Enter your personal details, educational qualifications,
and choose your preferred state.
- Upload
Documents: Upload scanned Photograph, Signature, and other required
certificates.
- Pay
Fee: Pay the requisite application fee online.
- Submit:
Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future
use.
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Important Web-Links |
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Useful Links |
Direct Link |
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Apply Online |
Click Here (Active soon) |
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Official Notification (PDF) |
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Official Website |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
Q1: Is this a permanent job?
Ans: No, this is an Apprenticeship engagement
for a period of 1 year only.
Q2: Can final year students apply?
Ans: No, the result of graduation must have been
declared on or before 31.12.2025.
Q3: What is the exam date?
Ans: The online written test is tentatively scheduled
for the 1st week of March 2026.
Q4: Is there an interview?
Ans: No, there is no personal interview. Selection is
based on the Written Test and Local Language Test.
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