Punjab National Bank has extended the last date to apply for Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026. Candidates can now submit their online applications for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts till August 16, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has issued an important corrigendum for Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026, extending the deadline for online applications.
According to the latest notice dated August 7, 2026, the last date to submit the PNB LBO online application has been extended from August 9, 2026 to August 16, 2026, 11:59 PM.
The Bank has also clarified that the 545 Local Bank Officer vacancies are not fresh vacancies. These are the remaining vacancies from the recruitment advertisement originally issued on November 3, 2025.
PNB LBO Last Date Extended – What’s New?
The latest corrigendum changes the application deadline for the PNB Local Bank Officer recruitment.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab National Bank |
| Post | Local Bank Officer (LBO) |
| Scale | JMGS-I |
| Vacancies | 545 |
| Original Last Date | August 9, 2026 |
| Extended Last Date | August 16, 2026 |
| Last Time to Apply | 11:59 PM |
| Corrigendum Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
The Bank has stated that all other terms and conditions of the July 20, 2026 recruitment advertisement remain unchanged.
PNB LBO Recruitment 2026 Last Date Extended to August 16
Candidates who could not complete their application by the original deadline of August 9, 2026, have been given additional time to apply.
The revised deadline is:
August 16, 2026 – 11:59 PM
Candidates should not wait until the final hours to submit their applications because the application process is online and the Bank will not accept applications through any other mode.
Are the 545 PNB LBO Vacancies New?
No.
This is one of the most important points in the latest PNB LBO extension notice.
Punjab National Bank has clearly stated that the 545 Local Bank Officer vacancies mentioned in the July 20, 2026 notification are not fresh vacancies.
The recruitment is for remaining vacancies originally announced through the Bank’s advertisement dated November 3, 2025. The reservation structure determined under that earlier advertisement also remains unchanged.
Therefore, this latest notice should be treated primarily as a deadline extension/corrigendum, rather than a completely new PNB recruitment announcement.
PNB LBO Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for 545 Local Bank Officer posts in JMGS-I. The original notification includes vacancies across multiple states.
Some state-wise vacancies include:
- Assam – 85
- West Bengal – 80
- Karnataka – 78
- Gujarat – 77
- Maharashtra – 67
- Tamil Nadu – 51
- Telangana – 41
- Jammu & Kashmir – 9
- Ladakh – 2
The state-wise table also specifies the required local language for each state. For Jammu & Kashmir, the listed languages are Urdu/Dogri/Kashmiri.
PNB LBO Eligibility 2026
Candidates should check the complete recruitment notification before applying.
The basic educational qualification is graduation in any discipline from a recognized/approved university or institution. The age limit specified for the post is 20 to 30 years, subject to applicable age relaxation.
One Year Banking Experience Required
An important condition for this recruitment is that candidates must have at least one year of post-qualification experience in the Clerical or Officer Cadre of an eligible Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank.
Candidates must also meet the prescribed local-language proficiency requirement for the state in which they apply.
PNB LBO Salary
The Local Bank Officer post is in JMGS-I.
The notified pay scale is:
₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920
Apart from basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to applicable allowances and benefits according to PNB rules.
PNB LBO Application Fee
The application fee mentioned in the notification is:
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹59 including GST
- All Other Candidates: ₹1,180 including GST
The application fee is non-refundable.
How to Apply for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the Punjab National Bank recruitment portal.
Before submitting the application, candidates should keep their required documents ready, including photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration and documents relating to qualification and work experience.
Important Links
| Information | Link |
|---|---|
| 🔴 Apply Online | [Click Here to Apply Online] |
| 📄 Download Extended Notification / Corrigendum | [Download Corrigendum PDF] |
| 📄 Download Original Notification | [Download PNB LBO Notification] |
| 🌐 Official Website | [Visit PNB Official Website] |
| 📢 Recruitment/Careers | [PNB Recruitment Section] |
The official notification directs candidates to apply through the PNB website under Recruitment/Careers.
PNB LBO Last Date Extended 2026 – Important Notice
Candidates interested in the PNB Local Bank Officer recruitment should take note of the revised deadline.
The new last date is August 16, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
The extension does not change the other conditions of the recruitment. The Bank has specifically stated that all other terms and conditions of the July 20, 2026 advertisement remain unchanged.
Candidates should therefore read the original notification together with the latest corrigendum before submitting their application.