PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply for 5138 Vacancies

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is recruiting Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2025-26. The official notification has been released on 5th Feb 2026, and the online application process starts on 8th February 2026. Graduate candidates looking for Banking jobs, can read the article below for complete details on eligibility, vacancies, stipend, application process, exam pattern, and selection procedure.

PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Out

The PNB Apprentice Notification has been published on the official website of PNB at www.pnb.bank.in and it contains important details related to the vacancy and other criteria. This year, PNB is hiring for 5138 vacancies and candidates with a graduation degree are eligible for the post. The selection process mainly includes Online exam, Document Verification, LPT, and Medical Examination.

Download PNB Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF

Punjab National Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Overview

PNB Apprentice 2026 Important Dates

PNB Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Category-wise

A total of 5138 apprentice seats have been notified across various States/UTs. The category-wise vacancy are:

PNB Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The prescribed eligibility criteria for Apprenticeship is discussed below:

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline (result must be declared on or before 31 December 2025)
• For NATS candidates, graduation should not be older than 4 years from 01 January 2026
• Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT applied for

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

Minimum Age: 20 years

Maximum Age: 28 years

Age Relaxation as per norms:

PNB Apprentice Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes the following stages:

Stage 1: Online Test

Stage 2: Document Verification

Stage 3: Language Proficiency Test

Stage 4: Medical Examination

Qs. Is there any interview for PNB Apprentice selection?

Ans: No interview. Selection is based on online exam, document verification, and language test.

PNB Apprentice 2026 Exam Pattern

Question Type: Objective type (MCQs)

Total Questions: 100

Total Marks: 100

Duration: 60 Minutes

Local Language Test

Candidates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the local language. Candidates who studied the local language in Class 10 or 12 are exempted.

PNB Apprentice 2026 Application Form

The application process for PNB Apprentice 2026 will commence from 8th February 2026 on the official website of the Bank at pnb.bank.in or bfsissc.com. Candidates have to register, upload documents, full the form, and pay the application fee to complete the application form. The last date to apply is 24th February 2026.

Application Fee

How to Apply for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit bfsissc.com
2. Register for the PNB Apprenticeship Program 2025-26
3. Fill in personal and educational details
4. Upload required documents
5. Pay the application fee
6. Register on NAPS/NATS portals (mandatory)
7. Submit the application and take a printout

PNB Appentice 2026 Salary

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the training period. There are no additional allowances or benefits for apprentices.

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