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| Punjab National Bank (PNB) Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 545 Vacancies across India. |
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released a recruitment notification inviting online applications for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) positions in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Candidates seeking a career in public sector banking across India, particularly local job seekers in Meghalaya, can apply online starting from July 20, 2026, until August 9, 2026.
This high-impact recruitment drive provides a lucrative pay scale along with local posting stability within designated states. If you are aiming for bank jobs in Meghalaya, PNB has earmarked 8 vacancies specifically for candidates proficient in Garo or Khasi.
Key Recruitment Details
- Recruiting Organization: Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I
- Total Vacancies Across India: 545 Posts
- Vacancies in Meghalaya: 8 Posts (Unreserved: 5, OBC: 2, SC: 1)
- Mandatory Language for Meghalaya: Garo / Khasi
- Application Mode: Online
- Online Registration Starts: July 20, 2026
- Online Registration Closes: August 9, 2026
- Tentative Online Examination Date: August 2026 / September 2026
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 - 2000/7 - ₹62,480 - 2340/2 - ₹67,160 - 2680/7 - ₹85,920 (Plus DA, CCA, HRA, and perks as per Bank rules){inAds}
Post & Vacancy Breakdown
The total 545 vacancies are distributed across 17 states and Union Territories. Candidates can apply for one state only.
State-Wise Vacancy Overview
- Meghalaya: 8 Posts (Languages: Garo / Khasi)
- Assam: 85 Posts (Languages: Assamese / Bodo)
- West Bengal: 80 Posts (Language: Bengali)
- Karnataka: 78 Posts (Language: Kannada)
- Gujarat: 77 Posts (Language: Gujarati)
- Maharashtra: 67 Posts (Language: Marathi)
- Tamil Nadu: 51 Posts (Language: Tamil)
- Telangana: 41 Posts (Language: Telugu)
- Tripura: 18 Posts (Languages: Bengali / Kokborok)
- Jammu & Kashmir: 9 Posts (Languages: Urdu / Dogri / Kashmiri)
- Manipur: 6 Posts (Languages: Manipuri / Meitei)
- Mizoram: 5 Posts (Language: Mizo)
- Nagaland: 5 Posts (Language: English)
- Sikkim: 5 Posts (Languages: Nepali / Sikkimese)
- Andhra Pradesh: 4 Posts (Language: Telugu)
- Arunachal Pradesh: 4 Posts (Language: English)
- Ladakh: 2 Posts (Languages: Urdu / Purgi / Bhoti)
Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality
Applicants must be citizens of India, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or eligible Tibetan refugees/persons of Indian origin with required Government of India certificates and mandatory local language proficiency.
2. Age Limit (As on July 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Upper Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years
- Persons Affected by 1984 Riots: 5 Years
3. Educational Qualification (As on August 9, 2026)
- Must be a Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.
- Valid mark sheets/degree certificates establishing graduation completion on or before August 9, 2026, are required.
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4. Mandatory Work Experience (As on August 9, 2026)
- Minimum 1-year post-qualification work experience in Clerical or Officer Cadre in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB) listed in the Second Schedule of the RBI Act, 1934.
- Selected candidates with prior officer experience in Scheduled Commercial Banks may receive up to 2 advance increments based on job profile match.
5. Local Language Proficiency
Applicants must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the specified local language of the chosen state (Garo or Khasi for Meghalaya). Candidates who did not study the language in Class 10th or 12th must clear the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT).
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of four structured phases:
- Online Written Examination:
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 35 Mins
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 35 Mins
- English Language: 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 25 Mins
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Questions | 25 Marks | 35 Mins
- General / Economy / Banking Awareness: 50 Questions | 50 Marks | 50 Mins
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer. Minimum sectional cut-offs apply (40% for General/EWS, 35% for Reserved categories).
- Document Screening: Verification of eligibility documents submitted online.
- Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): Qualifying test for applicants who did not study the local state language in 10th/12th standard.
- Personal Interview: Conducted for 50 marks. Minimum qualifying score is 45% (22.50 marks) for SC/ST and 50% (25 marks) for other categories.
Examination Centres in the Region
- Meghalaya: Shillong
- Assam: Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur
- Arunachal Pradesh: Naharlagun
- Manipur: Imphal, Churachandpur
- Mizoram: Aizawl
- Nagaland: Kohima
- Tripura: Agartala{inAds}
Application Fee & Service Conditions
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
- SC / ST / PwBD Category: ₹59 (₹50 base fee + 18% GST)
- All Other Categories: ₹1,180 (₹1,000 base fee + 18% GST)
Service Indemnity Bond & Credit Score
- Service Bond: Selected candidates must execute an Indemnity Bond to serve PNB for a minimum period of 3 years or pay ₹2,00,000 (₹2 Lakhs) in case of early resignation.
- CIBIL Score Requirement: Candidates must maintain a healthy credit history with a minimum CIBIL score of 680 or above at the time of joining.
Key Information & Links
- Online Application Form: Apply Here
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- Official Website: Click Here to Visit
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