PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the official notification for Engagement of 5138 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the FY 2025-26. Eligible graduates can apply online through BFSI SSC portal and complete mandatory registration on NAPS/NATS portal.
| Organization | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Advertisement No. | HRD/APPRENTICE/ADVT /2025-26 |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 5138 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months (1 Year) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online (MCQ Based) |
| State/UT | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 814 |
| West Bengal | 532 |
| Punjab | 462 |
| Delhi | 417 |
| Rajasthan | 363 |
| Haryana | 348 |
| Bihar | 310 |
| Maharashtra | 232 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 180 |
| Others (All Remaining States/UTs) (check notification) | 1480 |
| Grand Total | 5138 |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (Result declared on or before 31.12.2025) |
| NATS Condition | Graduation not earlier than 4 years preceding 01.01.2026 |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST – 5 Years, OBC – 3 Years, PwBD – 10 Years (as per Govt rules) |
| Category | Total Fee (Including GST) |
|---|---|
| GEN/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹944 |
| GEN/OBC/EWS (Female) | ₹708 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender | ₹236 |
| Stage 1 | Online Written Examination |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification |
| Stage 3 | Local Language Test |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes | |
| Branch Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban | ₹12,300/- |
| Metro | ₹15,000/- |
Note: No additional allowances like PF, ESI, Bonus etc. are applicable.
| Start Date to Apply | 08.02.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24.02.2026 |
| Tentative Online Exam | 1st Week of March 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01.01.2026 |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click to Apply |
| Official Website | www.pnb.bank.in |
⚠️ Important: Apprentices will NOT be treated as employees of PNB and will not have any right to claim employment after completion of training.
A total of 5138 Apprentice vacancies have been announced by Punjab National Bank for FY 2025-26.
Candidates must possess a Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university and meet the eligibility cut-off date criteria.
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01.01.2026. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government rules.
Selection will be based on an Online Written Examination, followed by Document Verification, Local Language Test, and Medical Examination.
Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 (Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban) and ₹15,000 (Metro).
No. Apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment in Punjab National Bank.
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