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PNB Closes Local Bank Officer Registration for 545 Posts Today
Punjab National Bank, also called PNB, is a big bank in India.
It is hiring people to work as Local Bank Officers.
Today, August 16, is the last day to apply online.
PNB wants to fill 545 of these jobs.
People who apply need a college degree.
They also need to be between 20 and 30 years old.
They must have worked at a bank for at least one year.
They should also know the local language of the state they choose.
If they pass the written test, they go through more steps like a language test and a personal interview.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) closes applications for 545 Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) posts on August 16, 2026.
Applications are being accepted online through the IBPS portal, and the recruitment notification was issued on July 20.
Eligibility requires a bachelor's degree, age between 20 and 30 years as of July 1, 2026, and at least one year of clerical or officer experience in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the specified local language of the state they select.
The selection process includes an online written exam with 150 questions, screening, a Local Language Proficiency Test, and a personal interview.
- Who
- Punjab National Bank (PNB) and eligible candidates applying for Local Bank Officer posts.
- What
- The application deadline for PNB's 2026 recruitment drive to fill 545 Local Bank Officer posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
- Where
- India, with applications submitted online through the IBPS portal and the PNB website (pnb.bank.in).
- When
- Today, August 16, 2026; the notification was issued on July 20, 2026.
- Why
- To fill 545 Local Bank Officer vacancies across several states and Union Territories.
Key facts
- Recruiting Organisation
- Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Number of Posts
- 545 Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)
- Application Deadline
- August 16, 2026
- Notification Date
- July 20, 2026
- Age Limit
- 20 to 30 years as of July 1, 2026 (relaxation for reserved categories)
- Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- Experience Required
- At least one year in clerical or officer cadre of a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank
- Exam Pattern
- 150 questions for 150 marks in 180 minutes, with negative marking
Sources
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