Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026: 1,000 Local Bank Officer (LBO) Vacancies – Apply Now!

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026: 1,000 Local Bank Officer (LBO) Vacancies – Apply Now!

Punjab & Sind Bank

Last Date - 20/04/2026

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 

The Punjab & Sind Bank has officially released its 2026 recruitment notification for the position of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). This is a significant lateral recruitment drive offering 1,000 vacancies across various states.

Interested and eligible candidates may read this advertisement and apply online here against these Application notifications. All applicants are requested to bookmark this page for future updates .

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

* Organization: Punjab & Sind Bank (A Govt. of India Undertaking)

 * Post Name: Local Bank Officer (LBO) - JMGS I

 * Total Vacancies: 1,000

 * Application Mode: Online Only

 * Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (approx.)

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 state-wise  vacancies

S.No	State	Vacancies	Official Local Language
1	Uttar Pradesh	200	Hindi / Urdu
2	Gujarat	125	Gujarati
3	Punjab	100	Punjabi
4	Chhattisgarh	80	Hindi
5	Odisha	80	Odia
6	Tamil Nadu	65	Tamil
7	Karnataka	60	Kannada
8	Maharashtra	60	Marathi
9	Madhya Pradesh	60	Hindi
10	Assam	50	Assamese / Bengali / Bodo
11	West Bengal	30	Bengali / Nepali
12	Telangana	30	Telugu
13	Himachal Pradesh	20	Hindi
14	Jharkhand	15	Hindi
15	Kerala	10	Malayalam
16	Arunachal Pradesh	10	English
17	Nagaland	5	English
Total	All India	1,000

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

1. Educational Qualification (as on 01.03.2026)

 * A Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

2. Mandatory Experience

 * Minimum 18 months of experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB) as of the application closing date.

3. Age Limit (as on 01.03.2026)

 * Minimum: 20 Years

 * Maximum: 30 Years

 * (Age relaxation: SC/ST - 5 years, OBC (NCL) - 3 years, PwBD - 10 years)

4. Other Requirements

 * CIBIL Score: Must maintain a healthy credit history with a minimum CIBIL score of 650 or above at the time of joining.

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 Salary & Pay Scale 

* Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 Selection Process 

The selection process for the Punjab & Sind Bank Local Bank Officer (LBO) 2026 consists of an online written examination followed by a personal interview.

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration (Suggested)
Reasoning	30	30	Composite Time
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30	Composite Time
English Language	30	30	Composite Time
Professional Knowledge	30	30	Composite Time
Total	120	120	-

#    Penalty for Wrong Answers: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

1. Professional Knowledge (Banking Focused)

Since this is a lateral entry role requiring 18 months of experience, this section is crucial:

 * Banking Operations: KYC/AML guidelines, types of accounts, and negotiable instruments.

 * RBI Circulars: Latest updates from RBI, Repo rates, and monetary policy tools.

 * Priority Sector Lending (PSL): Targets for agriculture, MSME, and weaker sections.

 * Digital Banking: Internet banking security, UPI, NEFT/RTGS, and mobile banking.

 * Government Schemes: PMJDY, PMSBY, PMJJBY, and APY.

2. Reasoning

 * Seating Arrangements: Circular, square, and linear formations.

 * Puzzles: Floor-based, day/month based, and scheduling.

 * Syllogism: Only/A few type statements.

 * Data Sufficiency: Determining if provided statements are enough to answer.

 * Blood Relations & Direction Sense

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3. Quantitative Aptitude

 * Data Interpretation (DI): Tabular, Line Graph, Bar Graph, and Caselet DI.

 * Arithmetic: Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Distance, and Percentages.

 * Number Series: Missing and wrong number series.

 * Quadratic Equations.

4. English Language

 * Reading Comprehension: Focus on banking or economy-related articles.

 * Error Detection: Grammar-based spotting.

 * Sentence Improvement: Replacing phrases with correct grammatical structures.

 * Cloze Test & Fillers.

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC	₹850 + GST
SC / ST / PwBD	₹100 + GST

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 Important Dates  

# Starting date of submission of online application: 31/03/2026

# Last date of submission of online application: 20/04/2026

 Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026  How to Apply 

 Applicants need to visit official https://punjabandsind.bank.in/ portal for submission of online application this scheme. One needs to follow below mentioned steps to apply online.

Step 1: Scroll down, go to Important Web Links section.

Step 2: Click on One-Time Registration link .

Step 3: A new webpage will be opened.

Step 4: Enter your details as required in the portal; and register yourself.

Step 5: After registration, Click on Online Application Form and Login.
 
Step 6: Enter all credentials and upload your documents as required in the portal.

Step 7: Finally click on "Submit" and take print out of your submitted application. 

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 web Link

Application Form	Click Here
Official Notification	Click Here
WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Telegram Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

Disclaimer

Note to Applicants: This blog post is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an official legal document. While we strive to keep the information accurate and up-to-date, recruitment rules and dates are subject to change by the issuing authority.

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026

What is the starting date of online application for Punjab and Sind Bank ?

The starting date ofPunjab and Sind Bank Recruitment application submission is 31th March 2026.

What is the total number of available vacancies of Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment ?

The total number of vacancies under 1000.

What is the last date of online application?

The last date of Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment application submission is 20 April 2026.