The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has issued a final reminder to aspiring candidates as the online application window for its Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment drive for 2025 is set to close today. The bank is looking to fill a substantial 750 vacancies for the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) positions. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the bank's official website, pnb.bank.in, before the deadline, as submissions after today will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Vacancy Distribution and Eligibility Criteria
The recruitment aims to fill positions across various reserved categories to ensure broad representation. The category-wise distribution of the 750 posts is as follows: 336 for General, 104 for Scheduled Caste (SC), 49 for Scheduled Tribe (ST), 194 for Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 67 for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.
To be eligible, applicants must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. The age limit is set between 20 and 30 years, with permissible relaxations for candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories as per the Government of India's norms.
Pay Scale, Fees, and Selection Process
Selected candidates will be appointed as Local Bank Officers with an attractive compensation package. The starting basic pay will be Rs. 48,480 per month, with the pay scale reaching up to Rs. 85,920 through periodic increments.
The application fee structure is differentiated: candidates from SC, ST, and PwD categories need to pay Rs. 59, while General, EWS, and OBC category applicants must pay Rs. 1,000. The fee is payable online through the official portal.
The selection of candidates will be a multi-stage process involving a written examination, screening, verification of proficiency in the local language, a personal interview, and a final merit list.
How to Apply Before the Deadline
Prospective applicants are urged to complete the process immediately to avoid last-minute technical issues. The step-by-step application procedure is straightforward:
- Visit the official PNB careers portal at pnb.bank.in.
- Complete the registration by entering essential personal and academic details.
- Log in with the generated credentials to access the main application form.
- Fill in all required fields carefully and upload necessary documents.
- Pay the applicable fee online, submit the form, and download the confirmation page for future reference.
After the application process concludes, the tentative schedule for the written examination for the PNB LBO JMGS-I posts is December 2025 or January 2026. Candidates are advised to begin their preparation accordingly and monitor the official website for further updates and admit card details.
