Punjab & Sind Bank Lateral Recruitment 2026: 1000 Local Bank Officer Vacancies
Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2026: Punjab & Sind Bank, a leading Government of India Undertaking, has released a notification for the lateral recruitment of Local Bank Officers (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS I). Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens to fill 1000 vacancies across various states.
Important Dates for Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment
- Online Application Starts: March 31, 2026.
- Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees: April 20, 2026.
Vacancy Details (State-wise)
A total of 1000 vacancies are distributed across several states, including:
- Uttar Pradesh: 200 posts.
- Gujarat: 125 posts.
- Punjab: 100 posts.
- Odisha: 80 posts.
- Chhattisgarh: 80 posts.
- Tamil Nadu: 65 posts.
- Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, & Maharashtra: 60 posts each.
- Assam: 50 posts.
- Other States: Telangana (30), West Bengal (30), Himachal Pradesh (20), Arunachal Pradesh (15), Jharkhand (10), Kerala (10), and Nagaland (5).
Eligibility Criteria (As of March 1, 2026)
- Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 30 years. Candidates must have been born between March 2, 1996, and March 1, 2006 (both dates inclusive).
- Educational Qualification: A Graduation degree in any discipline from a government-recognized university.
- Experience: Minimum 18 months of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB).
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in the official/local language of the state applied for is mandatory. Candidates must be able to read, write, and understand the specified language.
Selection Process for Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment
The selection will be based on a multi-stage process:
- Online Written Test: 120 questions (120 marks) covering English Language, Banking Knowledge, General Awareness/Economy, and Computer Aptitude.
- Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates from the written test will be called for an interview (50 marks).
- Local Language Test: Mandatory for provisionally selected candidates, unless they studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard.
- Final Merit List: Prepared with a weightage of 70% for the Online Test and 30% for the Personal Interview.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay Scale: Rs. 48,480 – 85,920.
- Initial Emoluments: Selected LBOs will join at the initial JMGS-I scale plus 3 increments.
- Allowances: DA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, CCA, Medical, LTC, and other perquisites as per bank rules.
Application Fee for Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment
- SC/ST/PwD: Rs. 100 + applicable taxes & charges.
- General/EWS/OBC: Rs. 850 + applicable taxes & charges.
How to Apply for Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Punjab & Sind Bank website at https://punjabandsind.bank.in/. Ensure you have scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration ready before starting the application.