Kamal Ghorui
Punjab and Sind Bank LBO recruitment 2026: Punjab and Sind Bank will close the registration process for Local Bank Officer (LBO) recruitment 2026 today, April 20, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can submit their applications through the official website before today’s deadline.The bank is conducting this recruitment drive to fill 1,000 vacancies for Local Bank Officer posts in Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS I) across 17 states. The online application process began on March 31, 2026.
Punjab and Sind Bank LBO recruitment 2026: State-wise vacancies
The highest number of vacancies has been announced for Uttar Pradesh with 200 posts. Gujarat has 125 vacancies, followed by Punjab with 100 posts.Chhattisgarh and Odisha each have 80 vacancies, while Tamil Nadu has 65 posts. Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra each have 60 vacancies.Other states include Assam with 50 vacancies, Telangana and West Bengal with 30 each, and Himachal Pradesh with 20 posts. Arunachal Pradesh has 15 vacancies, while Jharkhand and Kerala have 10 each. Nagaland has 5 vacancies.
Punjab and Sind Bank LBO recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteria
Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Applicants should also have at least 18 months of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.The age limit is 20 to 30 years as on March 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be given as per government rules.Candidates must also have a minimum CIBIL score of 650 at the time of joining.
Punjab and Sind Bank LBO recruitment 2026: Selection process
The selection process will include:
- Online written examination
- Screening
- Interview
- Local language proficiency test
Direct link to apply here.The written exam will have 120 questions for 120 marks and must be completed in 120 minutes. The paper will include English language, banking knowledge, general awareness or economy, and computer aptitude.Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General and EWS candidates and 35% for reserved categories. Final merit will be prepared with 70% weightage for the written test and 30% for the interview.
Salary and benefits
Selected candidates will be placed in the JMGS I pay scale of Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920. The probation period will be six months. A service bond of three months’ gross salary will apply for three years.Selected candidates will also receive benefits such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical facilities, and travel concessions.Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
