Punjab and Sind Bank recruitment 2026 opens: Check eligibility, apply online via direct link, vacancies and more

Punjab and Sind Bank has announced a large-scale lateral recruitment drive for the post of Local Bank Officer (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS I) for 2026, offering a total of 1,000 vacancies across 17 states. The application process is being conducted online and commenced on March 31, 2026. Interested candidates can apply until April 20, 2026 through the official website.

Detail	Information
Organisation	Punjab and Sind Bank
Post name	Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS I
Total vacancies	1,000
Application start date	March 31, 2026
Last date to apply	April 20, 2026
Mode of application	Online only
Selection process	Written test, screening, interview, language test
Age limit	20–30 years
Qualification	Graduation with 18 months banking experience
Pay scale	Rs 48,480 – 85,920

Eligibility and application criteria

Applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline and have a minimum of 18 months’ experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. The age limit is between 20 and 30 years as on March 1, 2026, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.

Candidates are also required to have a minimum CIBIL score of 650 at the time of joining.


The application fee is Rs 850 for candidates belonging to General, EWS, and OBC categories, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are required to pay Rs 100. The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable.

Direct link to apply for Punjab and Sind Bank LBO 2026

Selection process and exam pattern

The recruitment process begins with an online written examination comprising 120 questions for 120 marks, to be completed in 120 minutes. The test will include sections on English language, banking knowledge, general awareness or economy, and computer aptitude.

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40 per cent marks in each section for General and EWS categories, and 35 per cent for reserved categories.

The final merit list will be prepared based on a weightage of 70 per cent for the written examination and 30 per cent for the interview.

State-wise vacancy distribution

Uttar Pradesh has been allocated the highest number of vacancies at 200, followed by Gujarat with 125 and Punjab with 100. Chhattisgarh and Odisha each have 80 posts, while Tamil Nadu accounts for 65. Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra have 60 vacancies each.

Other allocations include Assam with 50 vacancies, Telangana and West Bengal with 30 each, and Himachal Pradesh with 20. Arunachal Pradesh has 15 vacancies, Jharkhand and Kerala have 10 each, and Nagaland has 5 posts.

State-wise vacancy and language requirement

State	Total vacancies	Mandatory language	State	Total vacancies	Mandatory language
Uttar Pradesh	200	Hindi	Gujarat	125	Gujarati
Punjab	100	Punjabi	Chhattisgarh	80	Hindi
Odisha	80	Odiya	Tamil Nadu	65	Tamil
Karnataka	60	Kannada	Madhya Pradesh	60	Hindi
Maharashtra	60	Marathi	Assam	50	Assamese/Bodo/Garo
Telangana	30	Telugu	West Bengal	30	Bengali
Himachal Pradesh	20	Hindi	Arunachal Pradesh	15	English
Jharkhand	10	Hindi	Kerala	10	Malayalam
Nagaland	5	English	—	—	—

Salary and service conditions

Selected candidates will be placed in the JMGS I pay scale ranging from Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920. The probation period will be six months.

A service bond equivalent to three months’ gross salary will be applicable for a period of three years.

Additional benefits include dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical facilities, and travel concessions. Inter-state transfers will not be permitted until promotion to SMGS IV or completion of 12 years of service.