PNB Apprentices Recruitment 2026
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released an official notification for engagement of 5138 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025-26. Online applications are invited from eligible graduates across India. The start date for online registration is 8 February 2026 and the last date to apply online is 24 February 2026. Selection will be through online written examination, document verification, local language test and medical examination.
| Organisation | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancy | 5138 |
| Starting Date of Application | 08 February 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 24 February 2026 |
| Age Limit | 20 – 28 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Result must be declared on or before 31.12.2025. |
| NATS Candidates | Graduation passing date should not be more than 4 years prior to 01.01.2026. |
| Local Language | Candidate must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in local language of the State/UT applied for. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen / Subject of Nepal or Bhutan / Tibetan Refugee settled in India / Person of Indian Origin migrated from specified countries with eligibility certificate. |
| Written Examination | Online Objective Type (MCQ) |
| Subject-wise Distribution | General/Financial Awareness: 25 Q (25 Marks) | General English: 25 Q (25 Marks) | Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude: 25 Q (25 Marks) | Computer Knowledge: 25 Q (25 Marks) |
| Total Questions & Marks | 100 Questions for 100 Marks |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Medium | English / Hindi |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Apprentice | 5138 |
| Online Written Test | Candidates must qualify online MCQ test. |
| Document Verification | Verification of age, qualification, category and other documents. |
| Local Language Test | For candidates who have not studied local language in 10th/12th. |
| Medical Examination | Candidates must be medically fit as per Bank norms. |
| Final Selection | Based on merit and fulfillment of eligibility conditions. |
| Branch Category | Monthly Stipend |
| Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban | ₹12,300 |
| Metro | ₹15,000 |
| GEN / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹944 (including GST) |
| GEN / OBC / EWS (Female) | ₹708 (including GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Transgender | ₹236 (including GST) |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for PNB Apprentices Recruitment 2026? | 08 February 2026 |
| What is the last date to apply? | 24 February 2026 |
| What is the Eligibility? | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university |
| What is the Age Limit? | 20 to 28 Years (age relaxation as per rules) |
| How many vacancies are available? | Total 5138 Vacancies |
