PNB LBO Recruitment 2025: The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a significant recruitment drive for the year 2025, highlighting 750 vacancies for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) under the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This opportunity comes at a time when the banking sector is seeking energetic graduates ready to step into officer-level roles. Let’s look in detail at the eligibility, salary, selection process, how to apply and why this might be your chance to take the next step in your career.
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Overview & Vacancies
PNB is inviting applications for 750 posts of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in JMGS-I. The vacancies are distributed across multiple states, with a state-wise breakdown to facilitate regional selections.
These posts are permanent officer-level positions and entail responsibility for branch operations, customer service, local language communication, compliance and business generation.
Education & Qualification
Candidates must meet the following educational criteria:
- A Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
- The candidate should possess the graduation certificate/mark-sheet by the date of registration and must indicate the percentage of marks while applying.
- Additionally, for many posts the proficiency in the local language of the state applied for (reading, writing, and speaking) is mandatory.
- Some sources indicate minimum one year of post-qualifying work experience in clerical/officer cadre of Scheduled Commercial Bank / Regional Rural Bank.
Age Limit
As of the reference date (01 July 2025) the age criteria are as follows:
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD categories.
Salary / Pay Scale
Successful candidates will be placed in JMGS-I with the following pay scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (with structured increments) along with Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance (or leased accommodation), City Compensatory Allowance, medical insurance and other standard allowances of the bank.
The structured scale is detailed as: 48,480 +2,000 (for 7 increments) → 62,480 +2,340 (for 2 increments) → 67,160 +2,680 (for 7 increments) → up to 85,920.
Selection Process
The selection framework for the PNB LBO 2025 recruitment comprises multiple stages:
- Online Written Examination – to test Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General/Banking Awareness.
- Screening of Applications/Documents – verification of eligibility, graduation certificate, experience etc.
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) – mandatory for many states; proficiency in the local language of the applied state is required. Failure in this stage leads to disqualification.
- Personal Interview – final stage to assess candidate’s suitability for the officer role.
A merit list is drawn based on performance in written exam + interview (LLPT being qualifying in nature).
How to Apply for PNB LBO Recruitment 2025
Here’s a step-by-step guide to apply for the PNB LBO recruitment:
- Visit the official PNB recruitment portal (via the careers section on https://www.pnbindia.in) and locate the “LBO Recruitment 2025” notification.
- Read the full notification carefully for eligibility, vacancy-state wise details, fee, exam pattern etc.
- Click on “Apply Online” (New Registration) – provide basics such as name, email, mobile, and choose the state you wish to apply for (note: you can apply only one state).
- Login using registration number and password; fill in personal details, education details, experience (if required), preferences etc.
- Upload scanned documents as per specifications: photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration etc.
- Pay the application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI. The fee is:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,180
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹59
- Review the form thoroughly, submit and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.
- Keep track of admit card release, exam date and other updates via the portal.
Why This Is a Good Opportunity
- Graduate-level eligibility makes this accessible to many young aspirants.
- A prestigious national bank role with officer-ranking status, good salary and growth prospects.
- Spread across multiple states, giving regional opportunities with local language requirement—this means you may serve your home region.
- Given the structured pay scale and allowances, it provides financial stability and a career path in banking.
Key Dates to Remember
- Online application starts: 3 November 2025
- Last date (extended) to apply: 1 December 2025
- Exam date (tentative): December 2025 / January 2026
PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 PDF Notification Download Link: Click Here
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