Punjab National Bank (PNB) Recruitment 2026

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Apprentice. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

NEW DELHI, DELHI

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Deadline

24th February

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Published

6th February 2026

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Punjab National Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Detailed Job Notification

Punjab National Bank (PNB), a leading Public Sector Bank in India, has released an official recruitment notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025–26. This recruitment aims to provide structured apprenticeship training across various PNB branches in India.

Organization Details

Organization Name (English): Punjab National Bank
Organization Name (Hindi): पंजाब नेशनल बैंक
Organization Type: Public Sector Bank
Country: India

Post / Designation Details

Post Name (English): Apprentice
Post Name (Hindi): अप्रेंटिस
Employment Type: Apprenticeship Training
Nature of Engagement: One-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961

Job Location Details

City: Multiple locations across India
State: Various States and Union Territories
Country: India
Street Address / Postal Code: Not specified in the official notification

Stipend / Salary Details

The stipend is payable during the apprenticeship period as per branch location.

Stipend (Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban Branches): ₹12,300 per month
Stipend (Metro Branches): ₹15,000 per month

Important Dates

Notification Publish Date	06 February 2026
Online Application Start Date	08 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	24 February 2026
Tentative Online Examination	First week of March 2026

Application Process

Candidates must apply through the online mode only.
Applications are routed through the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India portal as part of the apprenticeship process.
Offline or paper-based applications are not accepted.
Candidates must carefully read the detailed advertisement before submitting the application.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or institute.

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years
Age Calculation Date: As on 01 January 2026
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules for reserved categories.

Reservation Details

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates is applicable as per Government of India norms. Category-wise vacancy details are provided in the official detailed notification.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	GST (18%)	Total Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹800	₹144	₹944
General / OBC / EWS (Female)	₹600	₹108	₹708
SC / ST / PwBD (Male & Female)	₹200	₹36	₹236

Selection Process

Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification
Local Language Test (if applicable)
Medical Examination

Training Structure

Basic Training: 2 Weeks
On-the-Job Training: 50 Weeks

Helpline & Contact Information

PNB Customer Care (Toll Free): 1800 1800 / 1800 2021
Global Contact Number: +91 120 2490000
Recruitment-specific helpline details are mentioned in the detailed official notification.

Other Important Information

This engagement is strictly an apprenticeship and does not guarantee permanent employment in Punjab National Bank. All terms and conditions are governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961.