PNB LBO Recruitment 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). The recruitment drive is going on for vacancies in various states and applications will be accepted through the official website of the bank from 20th July 2026 to 9th August 2026.Candidates applying for the positions must have a graduate degree, have at least one year of banking experience and demonstrate command of the local language of the state for which they are applying for appointment. Successful candidates will only be posted in the state they are applying to. The salary scale for the position ranges from 48,480 to 85,920 euros.Eligibility criteria and age limitApplicants must be between 20 and 30 years old on July 1, 2026. Age relaxation will be available as per Government of India norms. SC and ST candidates are eligible for five years of relaxation, OBC (NCL) candidates for three years, PwBD candidates for 10 years, ex-servicemen for five years and 1984 riots affected persons for five years.The recruitment has announced vacancies in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, taking the total number of posts to 545.• Direct link to apply online for PNB LBO Recruitment 2026• Direct link to check and download PNB LBO Recruitment Notification 2026Selection Process and Exam PatternThe selection process includes an online written examination, document screening, Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT), personal interview, final merit list and document verification.The online exam will include 150 questions of 150 marks with a total duration of 180 minutes. The work will include reasoning and computer aptitude, data analysis and interpretation, English language, quantitative aptitude and general, financial and banking awareness. A deduction of 0.25 marks will be applied for each incorrect answer.Application fee and submission processThe application fee has been fixed at Rs 59 inclusive of GST for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, while general, OBC and EWS candidates have to pay Rs 1,180 inclusive of GST.To apply, candidates need to register with a valid email id and mobile number, fill the online application form, upload the required documents, photograph and signature, pay the prescribed fee online and submit the application. A copy of the final submitted form should be downloaded and retained for future reference.