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PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 For 5138 Vacancies, Apply Online Starts

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:

  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 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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FAQs

How many vacancies are released under PNB Apprentice 2026?

A total of 5138 apprentice vacancies have been announced.

Is PNB Apprentice a permanent job?

No, it is a one-year training contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The bank has no obligation to offer regular employment after completion

Can I apply for a state if I don't know the local language?

Proficiency in the local language of the state you apply for is mandatory. You will have to pass a local language test unless you studied it in 10th/12th grade.

What is the stipend amount?

The stipend is ₹12,300 for Rural/Urban branches and ₹15,000 for Metro branches

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