PNB LBO Recruitment 2025: 750 Vacancies, Admit Card Released
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 notification for 750 Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) posts. The PNB LBO Admit Card 2025 is now available on the official website, and the online exam will be held on 4 January 2026 (Sunday). This recruitment targets candidates with local language proficiency to strengthen branch-level banking operations across states.
🔔 Latest Updates (as of 27 Dec 2025)
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Admit Card Released: Download from pnb.bank.in using Registration No./Password
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Exam Date: 4 January 2026
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Vacancies: 750 (category & PwBD-wise distribution revised via corrigendum)
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Registration Window: 3 Nov 2025 – 1 Dec 2025 (extended)
📌 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab National Bank |
| Post | Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) |
| Vacancies | 750 |
| Basic Pay | ₹48,480 |
| Pay Range | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 |
| Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20–30 years (as on 01 July 2025) |
| Experience | Min. 1 year (Clerk/Officer in SCB/RRB) |
| Exam Date | 4 January 2026 |
| Official Site | pnb.bank.in |
🧾 Vacancy (State-wise – Snapshot)
Local language proficiency is mandatory for the applied state. Major allocations include Maharashtra (135), Gujarat (95), Karnataka (85), Tamil Nadu (85), Assam (86), West Bengal (90), Telangana (88), among others.
Total: 750
📝 Application Fee
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SC/ST/PwBD: ₹59 (₹50 + GST)
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Others: ₹1180 (₹1000 + GST)
🎯 Eligibility
Age: 20–30 years (relaxations as per norms)
Education: Graduate in any discipline (recognized university)
Language: Read/Write/Speak the local language of the state
Experience: Minimum 1 year post-qualification in SCB/RRB (Clerk/Officer)
🧠 Selection Process
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Online Written Test (Objective; negative marking 0.25)
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Screening (document verification)
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Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) (qualifying, if applicable)
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Personal Interview (50 marks)
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Final Merit (Written Test + Interview; LLPT mandatory if applicable)
Online Test Pattern
| Section | Qs | Marks |
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| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Qualifying per section: 40% (Gen/EWS), 35% (Reserved)
💰 Salary & Benefits
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Scale: JMGS-I
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Basic Pay: ₹48,480 with structured increments up to ₹85,920
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Allowances: DA, HRA, CCA, medical insurance, retirement benefits
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Probation: 2 years
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Posting: Within applied state; minimum 9 years service or till promotion to Scale-IV
🎫 Admit Card – How to Download
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Visit pnb.bank.in
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Open PNB LBO Admit Card 2025 link
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Login with Registration No. & Password
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Download & print (carry valid photo ID to the exam)
🗓️ Important Dates
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Registration: 03 Nov – 01 Dec 2025
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Admit Card: Released
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Exam: 04 Jan 2026
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Interview/Result: TBA
✅ Tip for Aspirants
Focus on Banking Awareness + DI, practice sectional timing, and ensure local language readiness to avoid LLPT hurdles.
