Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 for 1000 Posts, Last Date to Apply Today (20 April 2026)

Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) has issued the LBO Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,000 vacancies of Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I). Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, punjabandsind.co.in. Today, 20 April 2026, is the LAST DATE to apply online. Candidates who have not yet applied must complete their application immediately through the official website. Read here for more details.

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Notification 2026 Out

The selection process for Punjab & Sind Bank LBO posts includes an online written exam, application screening, a personal interview, and a local language proficiency test. Candidates must be able to read, write, and understand the local language of the state or region to which they apply. The last date to apply for this opportunity is today, 20 April 2026. Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications before the specified deadline.

Download Punjab and Sind LBO Notification 2026 PDF

Punjab and Sind Recruitment 2026- Highlights

Before checking region-wise vacancies, eligibility, and the online application link, take a look at the table below for key updates and information:

Punjab and Sind LBO Vacancy 2026 (State-wise)

The Local Bank Officer vacancies have been released across 17 states, with detailed category-wise and state-wise distribution provided in the table below.

Punjab and Sind LBO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Local Bank Officer recruitment must check the eligibility criteria first.

Age Limit (1/3/2026)

The age limit is set between 20 and 30 years. Candidates should have been born between 02 March 1996 and 01 March 2006, inclusive of both dates.

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 the 1984 riots: 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen (with at least 5 years of military service): 5 years

Qualification

• A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised 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 exempt from this test

Work Experience

Applicants should have at least 18 months of branch experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank (SCB) or RRB included in the RBI’s 2nd Schedule.

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

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Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Apply Online 2026

Candidates must submit their applications for the LBO posts through the online mode available on the official website, punjabandsind.co.in. The application window will close today, 20 April 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their applications immediately to avoid missing this opportunity. For the ease of candidates, we have provided the direct link to apply online:

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Apply Online Link 2026- Active

Application Fee

Documents to be Uploaded in LBO Online Form

• Passport-size photograph (20-50 KB)
• Signature on white paper with black ink (10-20 KB)
• Left thumb impression on white paper with black/blue ink (20-50 KB)
• Hand-written declaration in English with black ink (50-100 KB)
• Brief Resume
• ID Proof (PAN/Passport/Voter ID/Aadhaar, etc.)
• Age Proof (SSC/School Leaving Certificate)
• Educational Certificates (Degree/Provisional Certificate + marksheets from Class X onwards)
• Experience Certificate and NOC from current employer
• Caste Certificate, SC/ST/OBC candidates only
• Disability Certificate, PwBD candidates only
• EWS Income & Asset Certificate, EWS candidates only

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

1. Visit the official website at punjabandsind.bank.in and click on the “Recruitment” link on the homepage.
2. Click on the “Apply Online” option available under the relevant recruitment notification.
3. Complete the registration by entering basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
4. Fill out the application form.
5. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Capture and upload a live photograph as instructed.
7. Review all the details in the application form before final submission.
8. Pay the application fee through the online payment mode.
9. After successful payment, download and print the system-generated application form for future reference.

Punjab and Sind LBO Selection Procedure 2026

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Exam Pattern 2026

The written exam will be objective in nature and will include 120 questions, each worth one mark. The total duration will be 120 minutes, with sectional timings as specified below.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks both overall and in each section. For Unreserved and EWS categories, the sectional cut-off is 40%, while for Reserved categories, it is 35%.

Punjab and Sind LBO Salary 2026

The pay scale for LBO in JMGS-I is Rs. 48480 – 2000/7 – 62480 – 2340/2 – 67160 – 2680/7 – 85920 and includes allowances like DA, HRA, CCA, and Special Allowance. The gross monthly salary is estimated to be in the range of Rs. 50,000 to 60,000. The yearly increments are as follows:

• Starting basic pay of Rs. 48,480
• Increments of Rs. 2,000 for 7 years
• Then increments of Rs. 2,340 for 2 years
• Then increments of Rs. 2,680 for 7 years
• Maximum basic pay of Rs. 85,920

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 exam for Punjab and Sind Bank Recruitment 2026 will be held at multiple centres across different states and UTs. Check the state-wise examination centre here.