Punjab and Sind Bank has released the Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for a total of 635 vacancies. This is a major opportunity for graduates looking to gain practical banking experience. The online application window is live from 21st May to 6th June, 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply from the bank’s official website @www.punjabandsind.bank.in.
In this article, we provide complete details on the Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment, including the state-wise vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, direct link to apply online, steps to apply, selection process, and much more.
Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Out
The official notification for the Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is now out, aiming to fill 635 vacancies for the post of apprentice. Before applying, candidates are advised to carefully go through the eligibility criteria and other details. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for this opportunity from 21st May onwards, and the last date to apply is 6th June 2026. Also, candidates are required to register on the apprenticeship portal before applying for this apprentice recruitment.
Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Notification: Overview
Before we dive into the vacancy distribution and eligibility criteria, refer to the table below for key updates and information on the Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
| Parameter | Details |
| Organization |
Punjab & Sind Bank (A Government of India Undertaking)
|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 635 Posts |
| Training Duration |
12 Months (1 Year)
|
| Monthly Stipend |
₹12,300/- per month (No other allowances)
|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Starts | May 21, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fees | June 06, 2026 |
| Selection Process |
Merit-Based (Shortlisting based on HSC/10+2 marks)
|
| Age Limit (as of 01.05.2026) |
Minimum: 20 Years
|
| Educational Qualification |
Regular Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute
|
| Pre-requisite Gateways |
Mandatory registration on NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS (nats.education.gov.in) with a 100% completed profile
|
| Application Fee |
General/OBC/EWS: ₹200 + applicable taxes & charges
SC/ST/PwD: ₹100 + applicable taxes & charges |
| Official Website |
www.punjabandsindbank.bank.in
|
Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026
A total of 635 vacancies have been distributed across 29 States and Union Territories under the Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Candidates can apply for only one state and one district. The state-wise vacancy distribution has been provided below:
| Sr. No. | State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | TOTAL | HI | OC | VI | ID |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Assam | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Bihar | 6 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Chandigarh | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Delhi (NCT) | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Haryana | 9 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 23 | 50 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Jharkhand | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Karnataka | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Kerala | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Maharashtra | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Manipur | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Mizoram | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Nagaland | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Odisha | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Punjab | 26 | 0 | 18 | 9 | 37 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Rajasthan | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Sikkim | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Tamil Nadu | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Telangana | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Tripura | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Uttar Pradesh | 21 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 28 | Uttarakhand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | West Bengal | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 0 | |||
| TOTAL | 635 |
Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must satisfy the following conditions to be eligible for the Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
| Parameter | Details |
| Cut-off Date for Age | 01.05.2026 |
| Age Limit |
Minimum: 20 years, Maximum: 28 years (as on cut-off date)
|
| Age Relaxation |
Applicable as per the Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates
|
| Cut-off Date for Educational Qualification | 06.06.2026 |
| Educational Qualification |
Regular Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government
|
| Local Language Requirement |
Candidate must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of the State/UT applied for
|
| Language Proof |
Must submit 8th/10th/12th or Graduation mark sheet/certificate showing study of local language
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| Postgraduate Eligibility |
Postgraduates are not eligible for apprenticeship training
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| Work Experience Rule |
Candidates with 1 year or more work experience are not eligible
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| Additional Condition |
Candidate should not have completed 5 years after passing qualifying examination
|
Age Relaxation
| Sl. No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
| i | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| ii | Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| iii | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
| iv | Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Legally Separated from Husbands who have not remarried |
Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST)
|
| v | Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link
The online application process for the Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has started from 21 May 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official website before the last date, 06 June 2026. The direct link to apply online has been provided below:
Steps to Apply for Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the simple steps below to apply online for the apprentice posts:
- Visit the official apprenticeship portals and register on them: NAPS and NATS.
- Complete the registration process and ensure your profile is 100% updated.
- Keep your Aadhaar number, active mobile number, and email ID ready.
- Scan and keep the required documents ready, including: Passport-size photograph, Signature, Thumb impression, and Handwritten declaration
- Visit the official website of Punjab and Sind Bank.
- Go to the “Recruitment” section and click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 apply online link.
- Fill out the application form carefully with all required details.
- Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹100 + applicable taxes.
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹200 + applicable taxes.
Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is as follows:
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on their HSC/10+2 marks.
- Merit lists will be prepared on a State-wise, District-wise, and Category-wise basis.
- In the event of a tie in marks, the candidate who is older in age will be ranked higher.
Punjab and Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Training and Compensation
Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training with a fixed monthly stipend and regulated working conditions.
- The apprenticeship training duration will be 12 months (1 year).
- Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300.
- No additional allowances or benefits will be provided apart from the stipend.
- Working hours will generally be from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM.
- Overtime work will not be permitted during the training period.
- Apprentices will be eligible for one casual leave per month.
- Training will be conducted under the guidelines of Punjab and Sind Bank.
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