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Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification to fill 5138 apprentice posts across India. The online application process is currently live, and the last date to submit the online application is 24th February 2026. This article covers complete details about the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026, including key dates, eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, application procedure, exam pattern, stipend details, selection process, and more.
PNB Apprentice Notification 2026 Out
The PNB Apprentice program provides selected candidates with one year of training, comprising two weeks of basic training followed by 50 weeks of hands-on, on-the-job training across various PNB branches. The selection process includes an online examination, document verification, a Language Proficiency Test (LPT), and a medical examination.
Eligible candidates can apply through the official Punjab National Bank website until 24 February 2026. For ease of reference, the official notification PDF is available below.
Download PNB Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
Punjab National Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Punjab National Bank has announced a total of 5138 apprentice vacancies across various states and union territories. Refer to the table below for key updates and information:
| PNB Apprentice Notification 2026 Overview | |
| Organization |
Punjab National Bank (PNB)
|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 5,138 |
| Advertisement No. |
HRD/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2025-26
|
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 8th to 24th February 2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 12,300- Rs. 15,000 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Official Website | pnb.bank.in |
PNB Apprentice Notification 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| PNB Apprentice Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 24 February 2026 |
| PNB Apprentice Online Exam Date |
1st Week of March 2026 (Tentative)
|
PNB Apprentice Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise Distribution)
A total of 5138 apprentice seats have been notified across various States/UTs. The category-wise vacancies are:
| Category | Vacancies |
| SC | 887 |
| ST | 294 |
| OBC | 1,110 |
| EWS | 464 |
| UR | 2383 |
| Total | 5138 |
State-wise Vacancies
| State / UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 9 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 29 | 56 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Assam | 9 | 15 | 27 | 10 | 71 | 132 |
| Bihar | 39 | 1 | 69 | 23 | 178 | 310 |
| Chandigarh | 10 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 31 | 58 |
| Chhattisgarh | 10 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 81 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Daman & Diu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi | 58 | 28 | 112 | 33 | 186 | 417 |
| Goa | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Gujarat | 10 | 20 | 38 | 15 | 55 | 138 |
| Haryana | 60 | 0 | 93 | 36 | 159 | 348 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 36 | 3 | 33 | 14 | 76 | 162 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 30 | 53 |
| Jharkhand | 11 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 55 | 95 |
| Karnataka | 6 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 35 | 64 |
| Kerala | 5 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 59 | 83 |
| Ladakh (Leh) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 26 | 35 | 26 | 17 | 76 | 180 |
| Maharashtra | 24 | 20 | 64 | 24 | 100 | 232 |
| Manipur | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Odisha | 22 | 27 | 14 | 15 | 64 | 142 |
| Puducherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Punjab | 132 | 0 | 96 | 43 | 191 | 462 |
| Rajasthan | 62 | 44 | 69 | 33 | 155 | 363 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tamil Nadu | 23 | 1 | 28 | 13 | 56 | 121 |
| Telangana | 11 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 27 | 69 |
| Tripura | 5 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 28 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 167 | 5 | 219 | 78 | 345 | 814 |
| Uttarakhand | 28 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 94 | 152 |
| West Bengal | 122 | 22 | 107 | 54 | 227 | 532 |
| Total | 887 | 294 | 1110 | 464 | 2383 | 5138 |
PNB Apprentice 2026 Apply Online Link
PNB has activated the online application link for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 on its official websites, at pnb.bank.in and bfsissc.com. Interested candidates need to register first, upload the necessary documents, complete the application form with accurate details, and make the required fee payment to finalise their submission. The deadline to apply is 24 February 2026. For candidates’ convenience, the direct online application link is given below.
PNB Apprentice Apply Online 2026 Link- Active
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee (Including GST)
|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | Rs. 944 |
| General/OBC/EWS (Female) | Rs. 708 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender | Rs. 236 |
How to Apply for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit bfsissc.com
- Register for the PNB Apprenticeship Program 2025-26
- Fill in personal and educational details
- Upload required documents
- Pay the application fee
- Register on NAPS/NATS portals (mandatory)
- Submit the application and take a printout
PNB Apprentice Notification 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The prescribed eligibility criteria for Apprenticeship are 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:
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women |
Up to 35-40 years (as per category)
|
PNB Apprentice Selection Process
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 the PNB Apprentice selection?
Ans: No interview. Selection is based on an online exam, document verification, and a language test.
PNB Apprentice Exam Pattern
Question Type: Objective type (MCQs)
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 60 Minutes
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
Click to Check: PNB Apprentice Syllabus 2026
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 Salary
Apprentices selected for the program will be paid a fixed monthly stipend throughout the training period. No extra allowances or additional benefits will be provided.
| Branch Area |
Monthly Stipend
|
| Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban | Rs. 12,300 |
| Metro | Rs. 15,000 |


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