PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025 — Apply Online for 750 JMGS-I Posts

Post Details — State-wise Vacancies (Mandatory language included)

Candidates must apply for only one state (merit & selection are state-wise).

1. Andhra Pradesh — Telugu — 5.
2. Gujarat — Gujarati — 95.
3. Karnataka — Kannada — 85.
4. Maharashtra — Marathi — 135.
5. Telangana — Telugu — 88.
6. Tamil Nadu — Tamil — 85.
7. West Bengal — Bengali — 90. PNB LBO
8. Jammu & Kashmir — Urdu/Dogri/Kashmiri — 20.
9. Ladakh — Urdu/Purgi/Bhoti — 3.
10. Arunachal Pradesh — English — 5.
11. Assam — Assamese/Bodo — 86.
12. Manipur — Manipuri/Meitei — 8.
13. Meghalaya — Garo/Khasi — 8.
14. Mizoram — Mizo — 5.
15. Nagaland — English — 5.
16. Sikkim — Nepali/Sikkimese — 5.
17. Tripura — Bengali/Kokborok — 22.

(Grand Total = 750). PNB LBO

Eligibility

Nationality / Citizenship: Indian citizen or certain specified categories (Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees before 1962, persons of Indian origin from listed countries) with certificate of eligibility where applicable.

Age: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 30 years as on cut-off (with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen etc. — see notification). Cut-off for age determination: 01.07.2025.

Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University / Institute. Candidates must possess valid mark-sheet/degree on the day of registration and indicate percentage obtained at registration.

Experience: Minimum one year post-qualification experience in Clerical/Officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank / Regional Rural Bank (as per RBI Second Schedule). Proof of experience in prescribed format required.

Local Language: Proficiency in the specified local language (reading, writing & speaking) of the State applied for is mandatory. If local language was not studied at 10th/12th level, candidate must appear in a qualifying LLPT.

Age Relaxation (summary)

• SC / ST: +5 years
• OBC (NCL): +3 years
• PwBD: +10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: +5 years (as per Govt rules)
  (Refer to notification for cumulative conditions & documentary proof requirements).

Selection Procedure (Stages & Exam Pattern)

Selection may include up to four phases:

1. Online Written Test (mandatory where required) — objective MCQ exam.
2. Screening (document verification after written test).
3. Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) — qualifying; tests reading, writing & speaking (exemptions if local language studied in 10th/12th with proof).
4. Personal Interview — 50 marks, with minimum qualifying marks (45% for SC/ST; 50% for others). Final merit is based on aggregate of Online Written Test + Interview (subject to LLPT qualification).

Online Test structure (marks & time):

• Reasoning & Computer Aptitude — 25 Q — 25 marks — 35 min
• Data Analysis & Interpretation — 25 Q — 25 marks — 35 min
• English Language — 25 Q — 25 marks — 25 min
• Quantitative Aptitude — 25 Q — 25 marks — 35 min
• General / Economy / Banking Awareness — 50 Q — 50 marks — 50 min

Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum sectional qualifying marks apply (40% for General/EWS; 35% for Reserved categories) — Bank may revise criteria at its discretion.

Salary / Allowances

Scale as per JMGS-I (see Job Overview). In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are eligible for DA, CCA, HRA / leased accommodation, leave fare concession, medical insurance, retirement benefits and other perquisites as per Bank rules.

Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

• SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 50 + GST @18% = Rs. 59 (only postage charges).
• All others: Rs. 1000 + GST @18% = Rs. 1180.

Bank transaction charges (if any) borne by the candidate. Fee paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start: 03.11.2025.
• Online Registration Close: 23.11.2025.
• Tentative Online Test: December 2025 / January 2026 (exact dates will be notified via call letters).
• Cut-off for age calculation: 01.07.2025.

How to Apply? (Step-by-step)

1. Visit https://pnb.bank.in/ → Recruitments / Careers.
2. Click “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and complete provisional registration. Note down Registration No. & Password.
3. Fill the online application (one application only — you may save & edit until final submit). Upload scanned photo, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration, educational & experience documents as per prescribed specs.
4. Pay application fee online using Debit/Credit Card/Netbanking/UPI etc. (keep e-receipt).
5. Take printout of submitted application and e-receipt. Do not send printouts to Bank.

Document & upload specs, image dimensions, file size limits and formats are available in the notification — follow them exactly to avoid rejection.

Important Links

Official Notification (PDF)

Apply Online

Formats (Annexures) for Experience / Disability / Caste / EWS certificates — available on PNB website under the notification.

Check eligibility carefully before applying. Apply only for one state; ensure local language proficiency for the state you choose. Keep all supporting documents ready (degree/marksheets, experience proof, category certificates) and upload them as per prescribed format. All notifications/call letters will be available only on PNB’s official website.