This recruitment drive by Punjab National Bank (PNB) is for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
Total Vacancies: 750 posts across 17 states.
Scale: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I).
Application Mode: Online.
Job Location: Various States across India.
| Event | Date | 
| Online Registration Starts | 03 November 2025 | 
| Online Registration Ends | 23 November 2025 | 
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23 November 2025 | 
| Tentative Date of Online Test | December 2025 / January 2026 | 
Pay Scale (Official): ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920.
Starting Basic Pay: ₹48,480 per month.
Maximum Basic Pay: ₹85,920 (at the end of the scale).
Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or Leased Accommodation, Leave Fare Concession (LFC), Medical Insurance, Retirement Benefits (NPS), and other perquisites.
| Criteria | Details | 
| Educational Qualification | A Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution. | 
| Experience (Mandatory) | Minimum of one year of post-qualification work experience in the Clerical or Officer Cadre in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or a Regional Rural Bank (RRB). | 
| Age Limit (as of 01.07.2025) | Minimum: 20 Years; Maximum: 30 Years. | 
| Age Relaxation | Applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, etc.). | 
| Local Language | Proficiency (read, write, speak) in the specified local language of the state applied for. Exemption from LLPT if the language was studied in the 10th or 12th standard. | 
Candidates must apply for a vacancy in one state only and must be proficient in its mandatory local language.
| State | Mandatory Local Language | No. of 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 | 
| Grand Total | 750 | 
Note: Refer to the official notification for a complete list of all 17 states and their vacancies.
The selection is based on four stages, with the final merit list prepared from the combined scores of the Online Written Test and Personal Interview.
Format: Objective-type questions with Negative Marking (1/4th) for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks: 40% in each section (35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
Exam Pattern:
Total Questions/Marks: 150 / 150.
Total Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours).
Sections: Computer Reasoning & Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.
Verification of applications and documents for eligibility. Ineligible candidatures will be rejected.
Mandatory for candidates who did not study the local language in their 10th or 12th standard.
Nature: Qualifying (assesses reading, writing, and speaking). Failure to qualify leads to disqualification.
Total Marks: 50 Marks.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: General/EWS: 50% (25 marks); SC/ST: 45% (22.50 marks).
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
| Category | Fee Amount (Application Fee + GST) | 
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | ₹59/- (₹50 + ₹9 GST) | 
| All Other Candidates (General/ EWS/ OBC) | ₹1,180/- (₹1000 + ₹180 GST) | 
Visit the official PNB careers page and click on the LBO Recruitment link (redirects to the IBPS portal).
Click on "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" to get a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Log in and fill out the detailed application form (personal, educational, and experience details).
Upload scanned copies of: Photograph, Signature, Left Hand Thumb Impression, Hand-written Declaration, and all supporting certificates (Educational, Experience, etc.).
Preview the form carefully.
Proceed to the Payment tab and pay the application fee online.
Download and print the final submitted application form and the e-receipt.
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Here is the detailed point-by-point summary of the PNB LBO Recruitment 2025.
This recruitment is for 750 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) across 17 states.
| Event | Date | 
| Notification Release Date | 03 November 2025 | 
| Application Start Date | 03 November 2025 | 
| Application Last Date & Fee Payment Last Date | 23 November 2025 | 
| Tentative Date of Online Test | December 2025 / January 2026 | 
| Criteria | Requirement | Key Note | 
| Educational Qualification | Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution. | Must possess a valid mark sheet/degree by 23.11.2025. | 
| Mandatory Experience | Minimum one year of post-qualification work experience. | Must be in the Clerical or Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or a Regional Rural Bank (RRB). | 
| Age Limit (as of 01.07.2025) | Minimum: 20 Years; Maximum: 30 Years. | Age relaxation applies for reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 yrs, OBC: 3 yrs, etc.). | 
| Local Language | Proficiency (Read, Write, and Speak) in the specified local language of the state applied for. | Exemption from Language Test if the local language was a subject in 10th/12th standard. | 
Basic Pay: Starts at ₹48,480 per month.
Pay Scale: ₹48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 (Max Basic Pay: ₹85,920).
Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA)/Leased Accommodation, Medical Insurance, NPS, etc.
| Category | Fee Amount (Incl. GST) | 
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | ₹59/- | 
| General/ EWS/ OBC (All Other Candidates) | ₹1,180/- | 
Negative Marking: 1/4th of the mark assigned for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks (Sectional): 40% (General/EWS) and 35% (Reserved Categories) in each section.
Sections: Computer Reasoning & Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.
Verification of documents and eligibility of candidates who qualify the online test.
Mandatory for candidates without 10th/12th proof of the local language.
Nature: Qualifying. Failure to pass results in disqualification.
Total Marks: 50 Marks.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: General/EWS: 50% (25 marks); SC/ST: 45% (22.50 marks).
Final Merit List: Based on the combined scores of the Online Written Test and the Personal Interview.
Candidates must apply for only one state and must be proficient in its local language.
| State | Mandatory Local Language | No. of 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 | 
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/ Dogri/ Kashmiri | 20 | 
| Ladakh | Urdu/ Purgi/ Bhoti | 3 | 
| ...and 7 other states. | Grand Total: 750 | 
Here is the detailed syllabus for the PNB Local Bank Officer (LBO) Online Written Test, which is the first and most crucial stage of the selection process.
The exam consists of 150 questions for 150 marks with a total duration of 180 minutes (3 hours), and includes a penalty of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer. You must score a minimum of 40% (35% for reserved categories) in each section to qualify.
This section tests both your logical reasoning ability and fundamental computer knowledge.
Logical Reasoning:
Puzzles (Box-based, Floor-based, Day/Month/Year-based, etc.)
Seating Arrangements (Linear, Circular, Square, etc.)
Syllogism and Inequalities (Coded & Direct)
Coding-Decoding (New & Old Pattern)
Blood Relations and Direction Sense
Input-Output (Machines Input)
Data Sufficiency (2 or 3 statements)
Ordering and Ranking, Alphanumeric Series
Computer Aptitude:
Fundamentals of Computers and Computer History
Hardware & Software (Input/Output devices, Memory, Storage)
Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, etc.)
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Internet & Networking (Topologies, Protocols, Security)
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Computer Abbreviations and Keyboard Shortcuts
This section primarily tests your ability to interpret data presented in various formats and perform calculations quickly.
Data Interpretation (DI):
Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Graphs, Pie Charts (Single and Multiple/Mixed DI sets)
Caselet DI (Paragraph-based data)
Missing Data DI
Data Sufficiency (Based on Quantity Comparison and Numerical Concepts)
Arithmetic Topics for DI: Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time, Speed, and Distance.
Advanced Topics: Probability, Permutation and Combination (often asked within DI sets).
This section assesses your overall proficiency in English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Reading Comprehension (RC)
Cloze Test
Error Detection (Grammar-based errors)
Sentence Rearrangement / Para Jumbles
Fill in the Blanks (Single, Double, or Phrase fillers)
Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Word Usage/Swap
Idioms & Phrases
Sentence Improvement / Correction
While some of these topics overlap with Data Analysis, this section focuses on individual problem-solving skills.
Number System
Simplification and Approximation
Number Series (Missing and Wrong Number)
Quadratic Equations / Inequalities
Percentage and Ratio & Proportion
Average and Ages
Profit & Loss and Discount
Simple & Compound Interest (SI & CI)
Time and Work (Pipes & Cisterns)
Time, Speed, and Distance (Boats & Streams, Trains)
Mensuration (2D and 3D)
Mixture & Allegation
Partnership
This section carries the highest weightage and covers a wide range of current and static topics relevant to the banking sector.
Current Affairs: Focus on the last 6-12 months of national and international news, especially those related to the economy and finance.
Banking & Financial Awareness:
RBI (Functions, Monetary Policy, Policies like CRR, SLR, Repo Rate, etc.)
Banking Terms & Abbreviations (NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI, BASEL Norms, NPA, etc.)
Types of Banks and Financial Institutions (SEBI, NABARD, SIDBI, etc.)
Recent Banking Reforms and Developments (Mergers, Digital Banking)
Financial Inclusion Schemes (PMJDY, Mudra Yojana, etc.)
Economy Awareness:
Indian Economy Basics and Economic Terminology (GDP, Inflation, Deflation, Fiscal/Monetary Policy)
Budget & Economic Survey Highlights.
Static GK: Countries, Capitals, and Currencies, Important Government Organizations and Headquarters, Awards and Honors, Important Days and Events.