Kamal Ghorui
PNB Apprentice recruitment 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the official notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The bank will fill 5,138 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online registration process will begin tomorrow, February 8, 2026, and will close on February 24, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website pnb.bank.in.The apprenticeship training will be for a period of one year at various Punjab National Bank branches across the country. Graduates from any recognised university or institute are eligible to apply for these posts.
PNB Apprentice vacancy details 2026
As per the notification released on February 5, 2026, a total of 5,138 apprentice vacancies have been announced for the financial year 2025–26. The online application window will remain open from February 8 to February 24, 2026. The online written examination is expected to be held in the first week of March 2026.Candidates are advised to complete the application process within the given dates, as applications submitted after the last date will not be accepted.
Eligibility criteria and age limit
Candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute. The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on January 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government rules.Applicants must also be proficient in the local language of the state or Union Territory they are applying for. They should be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language.
Selection process for PNB Apprentice posts
The selection process will include an online written examination. local language test, document verification, medical examination.The online test will carry 100 marks and will include questions from General and Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative and Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge.
Stipend details
Selected apprentices will receive a fixed monthly stipend during the training period. Candidates posted in rural, semi-urban and urban branches will get Rs 12,300 per month, while those posted in metro branches will receive Rs 15,000 per month.
Application fee
The application fee varies by category:
- General, Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) male candidates: Rs 944
- Female candidates from General, OBC and EWS categories: Rs 708
- Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates: Rs 236
How to apply
Candidates can apply online through the official Punjab National Bank website at pnb.bank.in from February 8 to February 24, 2026. Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully and check eligibility details before submitting the online form.
