Punjab & Sind Bank Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026
Punjab & Sind Bank has released the official notification for the recruitment of Local Bank Officers (LBO) in JMGS-I scale. A total of 1000 vacancies have been announced across multiple states. Punjab & Sind Bank is a Government of India undertaking offering banking services nationwide. The online application process starts from 31 March 2026 and the last date to apply is 20 April 2026. Interested candidates should read the official notification before applying.
| Organisation | Punjab & Sind Bank |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) |
| Total Vacancy | 1000 |
| Starting Date of Application | 31 March 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 20 April 2026 |
| Age Limit | 20–30 Years |
| Educational Qualification | A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India. |
| Experience | Minimum 18 months of branch experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be a citizen of India or as per Government of India eligibility norms. |
| Language Requirement | Proficiency in the local language of the applied state is mandatory. |
| Written Examination | Online objective test followed by interview. |
| Subject-wise Distribution | English Language: 30 questions (30 marks) | Banking Knowledge: 40 questions (40 marks) | General Awareness/Economy: 30 questions (30 marks) | Computer Aptitude: 20 questions (20 marks) |
| Total Questions & Marks | 120 questions for 120 marks |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Qualifying Marks | 40% for General/EWS and 35% for Reserved categories |
| State | Vacancy |
| Uttar Pradesh | 200 |
| Gujarat | 125 |
| Punjab | 100 |
| Chhattisgarh | 80 |
| Odisha | 80 |
| Tamil Nadu | 65 |
| Karnataka | 60 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 60 |
| Maharashtra | 60 |
| Assam | 50 |
| Telangana | 30 |
| West Bengal | 30 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 20 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 15 |
| Jharkhand | 10 |
| Kerala | 10 |
| Nagaland | 5 |
| Written Test | Online objective examination |
| Screening | Shortlisting based on performance |
| Interview | Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates |
| Language Test | Local language proficiency test (if applicable) |
| Final Selection | Based on written test (70%) + interview (30%) and merit list |
| Post | Pay Scale |
| JMGS-I Officer | ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 with increments and allowances |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹850 + Taxes |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 + Taxes |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for Punjab & Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026? | Starting date is 31 March 2026. |
| What is the last date to apply? | Last date is 20 April 2026. |
| What is the eligibility? | Graduate degree with minimum 18 months banking experience. |
| What is the age limit? | Minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years. |
| How many vacancies are available? | Total 1000 vacancies |
