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Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) has announced 1,000 vacancies for Local Bank Officers (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 Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 includes a Written Exam, Screening, Interview, and Local Language Test. Applicants must be proficient in the local language of the region or state where they wish to apply. The exam will be conducted online. Candidates aged 20 to 30 years are eligible to apply. For complete details on the selection process and eligibility criteria, refer to the official notification PDF provided here.
Punjab and Sind LBO 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:
| Particulars | Details |
| Basic Information | |
| Organization |
Punjab & Sind Bank (Govt. of India Undertaking)
|
| Post | Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I |
| Total Vacancies | 1000 Posts across 17 states |
| Recruitment Type | Lateral Entry (Regular Basis) |
| Apply Link | Punjabandsind.bank.in |
| Important Dates | |
| Application Start | 31st March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20th April 2026 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age Limit (As on 1/3/2026) | 20-30 years |
| Education |
Graduation
|
| Work Experience |
Minimum 18 months of branch experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or RRB
|
| Selection Process | Online exam, Interview, LPT |
| Pay Scale |
₹48,480 – ₹85,920 (JMGS-I) + 3 increments at joining
|
| Probation Period | 6 months |
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.
| State | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 18 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 53 | 125 |
| Punjab | Punjabi | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Odisha | Odiya | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 9 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 29 | 65 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 9 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 60 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 9 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 60 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 9 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 60 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bodo/Garo | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 |
| Telangana | Telugu | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 |
| West Bengal | Bengali | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English* | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| Nagaland | English* | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 17 states | 145 | 68 | 264 | 98 | 425 | 1000 |
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
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
LBO applications can be submitted only through the official bank website at punjabandsind.co.in. Applications sent via offline mode, email, or post will not be accepted. Candidates must have a valid personal email ID and an active mobile number, which should remain in use throughout the recruitment process, as all communications, including call letters, will be sent via email. The last date to apply is 20 April 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwD |
Rs. 100+ charges
|
| General/EWS/OBC |
Rs. 850 + charges
|
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
- Visit the official website, punjabandsind.bank.in and click on the “Recruitment” link on the homepage.
- Click on the “Apply Online” button just available underneath the recruitment name.
- Register yourself by entering your basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form carefully
- Upload a photograph, signature, left thumb impression, hand-written declaration, and all required documents in the prescribed formats.
- Also, capture and upload a live photograph.
- Review the application form carefully before submission.
- Pay the application fee online.
- 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:
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Banking Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| General Awareness / Economy | 30 | 30 | 30 Minutes |
| Computer Aptitude | 20 | 20 | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 120 Minutes |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must meet or exceed the overall minimum score and also achieve the required minimum marks in each section. For Unreserved and EWS categories, the minimum qualifying marks per section are 40%, while for Reserved categories, they are 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:
| Scale | Bond Amount | Bond Period | Probation Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMGS-I | Bond amount shall be equivalent to 3 months’ gross salary (Initial Basic + DA as on date of resignation + Special Allowance + DA on Special Allowance) in the respective Officer Scale. | 3 Years | 6 Months |
Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Examination Centre List
The online exam for Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 will be held at multiple centres across different states and UTs. The tentative list list of Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Examination centres is provided below:
| State/UTs | Examination Centres |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada/Guntur, Kurnool, Kadapa, Rajahmundry |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun |
| Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Silchar |
| Bihar | Patna, Muzaffarpur, Purnea, Gaya |
| Chandigarh | Mohali |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Bhilai Nagar |
| New Delhi | Delhi / Delhi-NCR |
| Goa | Panaji, Mapusa |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Vadodara/Anand, Surat/Bardoli, Rajkot |
| Haryana | Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Baddi, Kangra |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar, Samba |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Mysuru (Mysore), Hubballi (Hubli)/Dharwad, Shivamogga (Shimoga), Belagavi (Belgaum), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) |
| Kerala | Ernakulum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Ujjain |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Dhule, Kolhapur, Nanded, Amravati, Jalgaon, Akola |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Kohima |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Cuttack, Berhampur-Ganjam |
| Puducherry | Puducherry |
| Punjab | Jalandhar, Patiala, Bathinda, Amritsar, Phagwara, Moga |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Sikar, Udaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Thiruchirapalli, Salem, Madurai |
| Telangana | Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Aligarh, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Meerut, Agra |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee |
| West Bengal | Siliguri, Kolkata, Kalyani, Asansol, Hooghly |
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| Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Salary 2026 | Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Cut Off 2026 |
| Punjab and Sind LBO Syllabus | Punjab and Sind Previous Year Paper |



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