Punjab National Bank (PNB), a leading institution in India’s public sector banking space, has officially announced a major recruitment drive for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This is a golden chance for experienced banking professionals to secure a permanent, officer-level position.
With 750 vacancies available across 17 states, PNB is focusing on hiring candidates with mandatory proficiency in local languages to enhance regional customer service and operational efficiency. The application deadline has been extended to 01st December 2025, so prospective candidates must act fast!
✨ Key Recruitment Highlights
| Detail | Information |
| Post Title | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Grade/Scale | Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) |
| Total Vacancies | 750 |
| Salary (Pay Scale) | $₹48,480$ to $₹85,920$ (Plus Allowances) |
| Application Start Date | 03rd November 2025 |
| Extended Last Date | 01st December 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
🗺️ State-Wise Vacancy Snapshot (Mandatory Local Language Proficiency Required)
PNB mandates that applicants apply for only one state and possess the ability to read, write, and speak the state’s specified local language.
| State | Mandatory Local Language | No. of Posts |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 135 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 95 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 90 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 88 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 85 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 85 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bodo | 86 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Dogri/Kashmiri | 20 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 22 |
| Other States | Various Languages | 104 |
| Grand Total | 750 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria: Do You Qualify?
To be considered for the LBO post, candidates must meet the following three crucial criteria:
1. Educational Qualification
- A Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution is mandatory.
2. Banking Experience (Mandatory)
- A minimum of one year of post-qualification work experience in the Clerical or Officer Cadre.
- This experience must be with a Scheduled Commercial Bank (SCB) or a Regional Rural Bank (RRB). Experience from other financial institutions is not accepted.
3. Age Limit (as of 01.07.2025)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation applies as per Government of India rules (e.g., SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years).
4. Local Language Proficiency
- Mandatory proficiency (reading, writing, speaking) in the local language of the state applied for.
- Exemption: Candidates who have studied the specified local language in their 10th or 12th standard are exempted from the Language Proficiency Test.
💰 Salary Structure and Benefits
The LBO position falls under the JMGS-I scale and offers an extremely competitive compensation package.
- Initial Basic Pay: $₹48,480$ per month.
- Pay Progression: The official pay scale is $₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920$. This structure ensures strong annual increments, leading up to a maximum basic pay of $₹85,920$.
- Gross Emoluments: In addition to the Basic Pay, the post includes substantial allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Leased Accommodation, Medical Insurance, NPS benefits, and other perquisites.
4-Stage Selection Roadmap
The final selection for PNB LBO is based on a structured, four-stage process:
- Online Written Test (150 Marks/180 Minutes): An objective-type test with negative marking (1/4th). Candidates must meet sectional qualifying marks (40% for General/EWS/OBC, 35% for Reserved Categories).
- The test covers Computer Reasoning & Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.
- Screening: Document verification for eligibility check.
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): A mandatory, qualifying test for candidates without the local language studied in 10th/12th grade. Failure to qualify here leads to disqualification.
- Personal Interview (50 Marks): Candidates must score a minimum of 50% (General/EWS) or 45% (SC/ST) to pass.
Final Merit: The final selection list will be compiled state-wise and category-wise based on the combined marks from the Online Written Test and the Personal Interview.
📝 Application Fee Details
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online by 01st December 2025.
| Category | Fee Amount (Including GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD | $₹59$ |
| General/EWS/OBC and Others | $₹1,180$ |
🚀 How to Apply Online
Applications are exclusively accepted online via the official PNB/IBPS application portal.
- Visit the official PNB careers page and locate the “RECRUITMENT OF 750 LOCAL BANK OFFICERS” link.
- Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” to generate your Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Complete the detailed application form, providing all personal, educational, and mandatory banking experience details.
- Upload Scanned Documents: Ensure you have high-quality scans of your Photo, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Hand-written Declaration, and all supporting certificates (Education, Experience, Caste/Category).
- Review and Pay: Carefully preview the form before final submission, then proceed to the payment gateway to submit the application fee.
- Print the final submitted application and e-receipt for future reference.
🗓️ Important Dates to Remember
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Starts | 03 November 2025 |
| Online Registration Ends (Extended) | 01st December 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 01st December 2025 |
| Tentative Date of Online Test | December 2025 / January 2026 |
