Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released a recruitment for 750 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions for the year 2025. The application window is from November 3 to November 23, 2025, and the selection process includes an online written test, screening, a language proficiency test, and a personal interview. A key requirement is proficiency in the local language of the state you are applying, This Recruitment drive is a great opportunity for candidates who wants to build their career in banking sector with one of the largest public sector banks in India.

Overview :

• Organization : Punjab National Bank (PNB).
• Post Name : Local Bank officer (LBO).
• Total Vacancies : 750
• Category : Government / Bank Job
• Application Mode : Online
• Last Date to Apply : November 23, 2025
• Selection Process : Online written & Interview
• Official website : www.pnbindia.in

Important Dates :

• Application Start Date: November 3, 2025
• Last Date to Apply: November 23, 2025
• Last Date to Pay Application Fees: November 23, 2025
• Tentative Exam Date: December 2025/January 2026 

Vacancies :

• The 750 vacancies are distributed across several states and union territories. The highest number of positions are in Maharashtra (135), followed by Gujarat (95), West Bengal (90), and Telangana (88)

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

 

Eligibility :

• Candidates Must meet the minimum eligibility criteria as set by the Official for Punjab National Bank LBO Recruitment 2025.

Citizenship: Indian or certain other eligibility categories with a certificate of eligibility.

Education: Graduation from a recognized university with a valid mark sheet/degree by 23rd November 2025.

Work Experience: Minimum 1 year Post – Qualification experience as Clerical/Officer Cadre in Schedule Commercial/Regional Rural banks.

Age Limit :

• Candidates Must be between 20 to 30 years with Relaxation for Reserved categories.

Age Relaxation :

• • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 10 years
  • Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
  • Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years

Salary :

Salary : ₹48480-2000(7)-62480-2340(2)-67160-2680(7)-85920 

Allowance : HRA, DA TA and other Allowance as per Government norms.

Exam pattern :

• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks, 35 minutes
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: 25 questions, 25 marks, 35 minutes
• English Language: 25 questions, 25 marks, 25 minutes
• Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks, 35 minutes
• General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 50 questions, 50 marks, 50 minutes.

Syllabus :

• Reasoning: Puzzles, seating arrangement (linear, circular), coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism, inequalities, input-output, data sufficiency, order and ranking, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, and logical reasoning.
• Computer Aptitude: Computer fundamentals, basics of hardware and software, operating systems, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet and networking basics, and computer shortcuts.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation 
• Data Interpretation: Caselets, tables, bar graphs, line charts, pie charts.
• Mathematical Topics: Ratio and proportion, percentage calculations, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time, speed, and distance, averages, mixtures and Alligations. 

• Reading comprehension
• Cloze test
• Para jumbles / sentence rearrangement
• Error spotting
• Fill in the blanks
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Vocabulary and grammar
• Idioms and phrases
• Sentence correction

• Arithmetic Topics: Number system, simplification and approximation, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, time and work, time, speed, and distance, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, partnership, ages, mensuration, probability, permutation, and combination.
• Algebra and Geometry 

• General Awareness: Current affairs (last 6–12 months), important days, awards, national and international news, static GK (like capitals and currencies).
• Economy: Indian economy basics, economic terms (GDP, inflation), Union Budget, economic survey, fiscal and monetary policy, government schemes, and financial inclusion programs.
• Banking Awareness: Banking fundamentals, types of banks, functions of RBI, monetary policy, financial institutions (NABARD, SIDBI), recent banking developments, and banking technologies.

Application Process :

1. Register: Visit the official PNB website (Pnb.bank.in) and click the “New Registration” link under the Recruitment or Careers section to register with your basic details.
2. Fill out the form: Log in with the provisional registration number and password to complete the detailed online application with your personal, educational, and professional information.
3. Upload documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration in the specified format and size.
4. Pay fees: Pay the application fee online. For SC/ST/PwBD candidates, the fee is ₹59 (₹50 + GST). For all other candidates, it is ₹1180 (₹1000 + GST).
5. Submit and print: Review all details before submitting. After final submission, download and print a copy of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

Application Fee :

• Gen/OBC/EWS : ₹1180/-
• SC/ST/PWBD : ₹59/-
• The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

Selection process :

1. Online Written Test: This test consists of 150 multiple-choice questions covering five sections and is worth 150 marks. There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. Candidates must achieve a minimum sectional qualifying score.
2. Screening: Documents submitted by candidates who pass the written test are verified, and any inconsistencies can lead to disqualification.
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): This is a mandatory test for candidates who did not study the local language of the applied state in 10th or 12th grade. It evaluates reading, writing, and speaking skills.
4. Personal Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the previous stages are invited for an interview worth 50 marks. Minimum qualifying marks apply.
5. Final Selection: The final merit list is determined by the combined scores from the Online Written Test and the Personal Interview, provided the candidate qualifies in the Language Proficiency Test.