The Punjab National Bank has released the official notification for the recruitment of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This massive recruitment drive offers 5,138 apprenticeship training seats across various states and union territories of India. The notification has been issued by the Human Resource Division, Head Office, PNB, inviting online applications from interested, eligible, and qualified candidates.
The apprenticeship program is conducted by Punjab National Bank, one of India’s leading public sector banks known for structured training initiatives. The online registration process begins on 08 February 2026 and closes on 24 February 2026, while the online examination is tentatively scheduled for the first week of March 2026.
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The Punjab National Bank (PNB) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 5138 Posts
PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name |
Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Program Name |
Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Vacancy Count |
5138 Posts |
| Qualification |
Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized Institute/University |
| Age Limit |
20–28 years as of 01.01.2026 (age relaxation applicable) |
| Engagement Duration |
1 year (12 months), including Basic Training and On-the-Job Training |
| Stipend |
Rs. 12,300/- to Rs. 15,000/- per month (depending on location) |
| Application Start Date |
08/02/2026 |
| Application Last Date |
24/02/2026 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
bfsissc.com |
PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- Notification Released: 5 February 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 8 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026
- Online Exam Date: 1st week of March 2026
PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| PNB Apprentice Vacancy 2026 |
| 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 |
5138 |
PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution approved by government bodies.
The result should have been declared on or before 31 December 2025, and candidates must produce valid mark sheets or certificates when required.
PNB Apprentice Language Requirement
Candidates applying for seats in a particular State or UT must be proficient in the local language, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
Applicants should be between 20 and 28 years as of 01 January 2026.
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories in accordance with the Government of India guidelines.
PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Stipend
| Branch Category |
Stipend (in Rs.) |
| Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban |
12,300/- |
| Metro |
15,000/- |
PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- GEN/OBC/EWS (Male) :₹944 (including GST)
- GEN/OBC/EWS (Female) : ₹708 (including GST)
- SC/ST/PwBD : ₹236 (including GST)
- Transgender : ₹236 (including GST)
PNB Apprentice Selection Process 2026
- Online Written Test
- Document Verification
- Test of Local Language
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026
- Follow the simple steps given below to apply online for PNB Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of Punjab National Bank: www.pnbindia.in
- Scroll down the homepage and click on the Career/Recruitment section
- Find and open the link “Recruitment for 5138 Posts of Apprentices”
- Click on Apply Online and then select New Registration
- Enter basic details like name, email ID, and mobile number to register
- Log in using the registration credentials received after registration
- Fill out the online application form carefully
- Upload the required documents in the given format and size
- Check all details once again and save the form
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the application form
- Download and keep a copy of the application form for future reference
PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Exam Pattern
| Subject |
No. of Qs. |
Marks |
Duration |
| General/Financial Awareness |
25 |
25 |
60 minutes |
| General English |
25 |
25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude |
25 |
25 |
| Computer Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
1 hour |
PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
