Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the PNB Recruitment 2026 notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025–26. This is a golden opportunity for graduates who want to start their career in the banking sector with one of India’s leading public sector banks.
Under this recruitment drive, a total of 5138 apprentice seats are available across various states and union territories. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official application process within the specified dates.
The PNB Apprentice program provides hands-on training, exposure to real banking operations, and valuable experience in the public sector banking environment. It is an excellent stepping stone for candidates aiming for a long-term career in banking and finance.
Interested candidates should carefully read the official notification, ensure they meet all eligibility criteria, and apply online within the stipulated timeline to take advantage of this opportunity.
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
| Posts | 5138 |
| Age Limit as on 01/01/2026 | 20 Years to 28 Years |
| Qualification | Graduation |
Important Dates (PNB Recruitment 2026)
The online registration and application submission process will begin on 08 February 2026, and the last date to apply is 24 February 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.
| Start Date for Online Registration and Submission of Application: | 08.02.2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Registration and Submission of Application: | 24.02.2026 |
| Tentative date for Online Examination: | 1st week of March 2026 (will be intimated to candidates) |
Age Limit (PNB Recruitment 2026)
To be eligible for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026, applicants must be citizens of India. The age limit is set between 20 years to 28 years as on 01 January 2026, with applicable age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
Age Relaxation (PNB Recruitment 2026)
| Category | Age relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 05 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) | 03 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 Years |
Educational Qualification (PNB Recruitment 2026)
In terms of educational qualification, candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized institute, college, or university approved by Government bodies, AICTE, or UGC. This recruitment is open to graduates from all streams, making it accessible to a wide range of applicants.
Documents
| Aadhaar card front side Format: JPEG, Size: Less than 1 MB |
| Aadhaar card back side Format: JPEG, Size: Less than 1 MB |
| Valid Personal Email ID (will be required to activate account and Login) |
| Mobile number (will be required to keep active throughout the selection process) |
| Passport size photograph Format: JPEG, Size: Less than 1 MB |
| Qualifying Marksheet/Degree/Provisional Certificate, Format: PDF, Size: Less than 1 MB |
| Caste Certificate (if applicable) Format: PDF, Size: Less than 1 MB |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) Format: PDF, Size: Less than 1 MB |
| PAN Card Format: JPEG, Size: Less than 1 MB |
Application Fees
| GEN/OBC/EWS (Male) | Rs. 800/- + GST @18% = Rs. 944/- |
| GEN/OBC/EWS (Female) | Rs. 600/- + GST @18% = Rs. 708/- |
| SC / ST / PWBD (Male/Female) | Rs. 200/- + GST @18% = Rs. 236/- |
| TRANSGENDER | Rs. 200/- + GST @18% = Rs. 236/- |
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection for engagement of apprentices would be based on the basis of i) Online Written Test,
ii) Document Verification, iii) Test of Local Language, & iv) Medical Examination
Online Written Test
The structure of online written examination (MCQs type) would be as follows.
| SN | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Duration | Medium of Test |
| 1 | General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | ||
| 2 | General English | 25 | 25 | ||
| 3 | Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 60 minutes | English / Hindi |
| 4 | Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 |
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