Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 1000 Posts, Apply Online Started

The Punjab and Sind Bank has announced 1000 vacancies for Local Bank Officer in JMGS-I under the Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates can apply on the official website at punjabandsind.co.in and appear for the examination. Know more about the recruitment here and start preparing for the exam.

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Notification 2026 Out

The Punjab and Sind Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026 consists of Written exam, Screening, Interview, and Local Language Test. Those who are applying must be proficient in the local language of the region/state that they want to appear for. Also, the examination mode will be online. Candidates within the age limit of 20 to 30 years are eligible to apply. Read more about selection process and eligibility criteria in the detailed notification PDF provided here.

Download Punjab and Sind LBO Notification 2026 PDF

Punjab and Sind LBO Recruitment 2026- Highlights

Before we dive into the region-wise vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, and direct link to apply online, refer to the table below for key updates and information:

Punjab and Sind LBO Vacancy 2026 (State-wise)

The Local Bank Officer vacancies have been announced across 17 states and it is mentioned category-wise and state-wise in descending order in the table here.

Punjab and Sind LBO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age Limit (1/3/2026)

The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum is 30 years. Candidates must have been born between 02 March 1996 and 01 March 2006 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation as per category:

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years
• OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
• Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen (with at least 5 years military service): 5 years

Qualification

• A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university by the Government of India is required.
• The candidate must hold a valid mark sheet or degree certificate at the time of registration.
• Note: If the university awards CGPA/OGPA instead of a percentage, it must be converted to a percentage and mentioned in the application.

Local Language Proficiency

• Candidate must be proficient in the language they are applying for (including reading, writing, and understanding).
• A language test will be conducted, but those who have studied the specified local language as a subject in their 10th or 12th standard are exempted from this test

Work Experience

Candidates must have a minimum of 18 months of branch experience as an officer in any SCB or RRB listed in the 2nd Schedule of the RBI.

Who ‘cannot’ apply for the Local Bank Officer Post?

• Current employees of Punjab and Sind Bank
• OBC candidates falling under the creamy layer
• Candidates who do not possess a valid category certificate at the time of application
• Ex-servicemen who have already availed re-employment benefits in a government civil job

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Apply Online 2026

The LBO Applications can only be submitted through the official bank website at punjabandsind.bank.in. No other mode of application i.e., offline, email, or post, is accepted. Candidates must have a valid personal email ID and an active mobile number that remains active throughout the recruitment process, as all communications, including call letters, will be sent via email only.

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Apply Online Link 2026- Active

Application Fee

Steps to Apply for Punjab and Sind Bank Local Bank Officer 2026

1. Visit the official website, punjabandsind.bank.in and click on the “Recruitment” link on the homepage.
2. Click on the “Apply Online” button just available underneath the recruitment name.
3. Register yourself by entering your basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully
5. Upload a photograph, signature, left thumb impression, hand-written declaration, and all required documents in the prescribed formats.
6. Also, capture and upload a live photograph.
7. Review the application form carefully before submission.
8. Pay the application fee online.
9. After successful payment, take a printout of the system-generated application form for your records.

Punjab and Sind LBO Selection Procedure 2026

Stage 1: Written Exam (120 Marks)- Online mode

Stage 2: Screening by the Bank officials

Stage 3: Interview (50 Marks)

Stage 4: Document verification

Stage 5: Language Proficiency Test

Stage 6: Final Selection (70% Weightage of Written test and 30% weightage of Interview)

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Exam Pattern 2026

The written exam will be an objective-type test comprising 120 questions, each of which carries one mark. The duration of the exam is 120 minutes, with sectional timings as provided below:

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates are required to score more or the same as the minimum score in the overall exam and score the minimum required score in each section as well. The minimum qualifying marks in each of the sections would be 40% for Unreserved & EWS Category and 35% for Reserved Categories.

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Probation and Bond

The selected candidates, under the Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026, will have to sign a service bond as specified below:

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Examination Centre List

The online examination for the Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 will be conducted across various examination centres across various states and UTs. The tentative list of Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Examination Centres is provided below: