The PNB LBO Exam Analysis 2026 is out! Candidates who appeared for the LBO examination held on 6 September 2026. We have provided a detailed section-wise analysis based on candidates’ feedback and our expert team’s analysis.
PNB LBO Exam Analysis 2026 (6 Sept)
Based on the initial feedback received from candidates, the PNB LBO paper was of a moderate difficulty level overall. The General/Economy/Banking Awareness section remained particularly important because of its higher number of questions, while Reasoning, Data Analysis and Quantitative Aptitude required candidates to manage their time carefully. The detailed section-wise analysis has been discussed below.
Quick Highlights
| Exam Name |
PNB Local Bank Officer Exam 2026
|
| Conducting Body |
Punjab National Bank
|
| Post |
Local Bank Officer
|
| Vacancies | 545 |
| Exam Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Maximum Marks | 150 |
| Total Time | 180 Minutes |
| Overall Difficulty | Moderate |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd for every wrong answer |
Section-Wise Analysis
Below, we have discussed the questions that were asked in the examination from the different sections of the exam. These questions have been recalled by the candidates. Review the section-wise questions asked in the exam below:
English Language
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Connectors | 2 Q |
| Reading Comprehension | 12 Qs |
| Para Jumbles | 2 Qs |
| Spotting Errors | 3 Qs |
| Cloze Test | 3-4 Qs |
| Spelling Mistake | 2-3 Qs |
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
| Topic |
Number of Questions
|
| Inequality (Coded) | 1 Q |
| Pair Formation (Number-Based) | 1 Q |
| Alphabet Test (Word Meaning) | 1 Q |
| Puzzle (Floor – 8 Persons) | 5 Qs |
| Seating Arrangement (Circular) | 5 Qs |
| Blood Relation (Coded) | 4 Qs |
| Seating Arrangement (Single Row – 7 Persons) | 5 Qs |
| Direction (Coded) | 2 to 3 Qs |
| Inequality (Coded) | 1 Q |
| Pair Formation (Number-Based) | 1 Q |
| Alphabet Test (Word Meaning) | 1 Q |
Quantitative Aptitude
| Topic | Number of Questions |
| Arithmetic | 10-11 |
| Approximation | 4-5 |
| Wrong Number Series | 4-5 |
General/Economy/Banking Awareness
- GI under MoU
- PFC & REC Merger
- Who designed the National Flag
- India’s Most Gold-Producing State
- Education Minister
- Afghanistan Currency
- Phool Devi Festival is celebrated in which state
- Top Valuable brand
- India’s rank in SDG Report
- RBI (2-3 Questions)
- CKYC- Digit Number
- Male is the capital of
- Ashmita- Sport
- Tiger Day
- ABHA Digit Number
- UNICEF: F stands for
- SBI- CEO
- Chairman of UIDAI
- Atomic Habit- Writer
- National Film Fare Award
- NESL is associated with which financial institution
- In BRICS: S stands for
- 25M pistol Olympic winner
- Dindayal Post formerly known as
- Minimum maturity period of FCNR deposit
- Adiyogi statue in which state
- 1st Indian woman to win a Gold Medal in the Paralympics
- FIH
PNB LBO Exam Pattern 2026
The PNB LBO online written test consisted of 150 questions carrying 150 marks, with a total sectional duration of 180 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 Minutes |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 25 | 25 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 25 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 35 Minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 50 | 50 | 50 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 180 Minutes |
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