Punjab National Bank Engagement of Apprentices 2025-26
Punjab National Bank
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released an official notification for the engagement of 5138 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the Financial Year 2025-26. This is a one-year training program aimed at providing on-the-job training to graduates across various states and circles in India.
- Total Seats: 5138
- Training Duration: 12 Months
- Stipend: Up to ₹15,000 per month
Last Date
Not Specified
Total Posts
5,138
Status
active
Type
Job
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Detailed Information
- Experience Required
- No
- Physical Standards
- —
- Nationality
- Indian, Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan Refugee (pre-1962), PIO (with GOI certificate)
Age As On
31 Dec 2025
Minimum Age
20 years
Maximum Age
28 years
Age Relaxations
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Category | Amount (₹) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹944 | Payable |
| General/OBC/EWS (Female) | ₹708 | Payable |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender | ₹236 | Payable |
Total Vacancies
5,138
Force Wise Vacancy
15 rowsMigrated from old schema (force_wise).
| Label | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
Uttar Pradesh | 814 | 18.1% |
West Bengal | 532 | 11.8% |
Punjab | 462 | 10.3% |
Delhi | 417 | 9.3% |
Rajasthan | 363 | 8.1% |
Haryana | 348 | 7.7% |
Bihar | 310 | 6.9% |
Maharashtra | 232 | 5.1% |
Madhya Pradesh | 180 | 4.0% |
Himachal Pradesh | 162 | 3.6% |
| Total | 4,505 | 100% |
Category Wise Vacancy
5 rowsMigrated from old schema (category_wise).
| Label | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
UR | 2,383 | 46.4% |
OBC | 1,110 | 21.6% |
SC | 887 | 17.3% |
EWS | 464 | 9.0% |
ST | 294 | 5.7% |
| Total | 5,138 | 100% |
Pay Level/Matrix
Apprenticeship Stipend
Basic Pay
-
Gross Salary Range
12,300 - 15,000
In-hand Salary
12,300 - 15,000
Online Written Test
Eliminative100 MCQs covering General Awareness, English, Quantitative/Reasoning, and Computer Knowledge. Duration: 60 minutes.
Document Verification
EliminativeVerification of original certificates (Age, Education, Caste, PwBD).
Test of Local Language
EliminativeProficiency test in the specified local language of the state. Exempt for those who studied the language in 10th/12th.
Medical Examination
EliminativeFitness certificate from a registered MBBS physician.
Notification Date
5 Feb 2026
Online Registration Start
7 Feb 2026
Online Registration End
23 Feb 2026
Tentative Online Exam
28 Feb 2026
Is this a permanent job in PNB?
No. This is a one-year apprenticeship training. Apprentices have no right to claim regular employment in the Bank after completion.
What is the training duration?
The total duration is 12 months, including 2 weeks of Basic Training and 50 weeks of On-the-Job Training.
Can I apply for a state if I don't know the local language?
No. Proficiency in the local language of the applied State/UT is mandatory and will be tested.
Is there any application fee for SC/ST candidates?
Yes, SC/ST/PwBD candidates must pay an intimation/processing fee of ₹236 (including GST).