PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: released for 5138 posts. Check eligibility, age limit, stipend, selection process, and apply online before 24 February 2026.
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of 5138 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025-26. Eligible graduate candidates can apply online from 08 February 2026 to 24 February 2026 through the official application portal. This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking apprenticeship training in India’s leading public sector bank
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
Particulars
Details
Organization Name
Punjab National Bank (PNB)
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HRD/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2025-26
Post Name
Apprentice
Total Vacancies
5138
Application Mode
Online
Online Start Date
08 February 2026
Last Date to Apply
24 February 2026
Exam Date
1st Week of March 2026 (Tentative)
Job Location
Across India
Official Website
pnb.bank.in
Post Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Apprentice
5138
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
The result of graduation must have been declared on or before 31 December 2025.
Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in the local language of that State/UT.
For NATS candidates, the graduation passing date should not be more than 4 years prior to 01 January 2026.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age
20 Years
Maximum Age
28 Years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
Widows/Divorced Women: As per notification
Stipend / Salary
Branch Category
Monthly Stipend
Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban
₹12,300
Metro
₹15,000
Apprentices are not entitled to any other allowances or benefits.
Application Fees
Category
Total Fee
General / OBC / EWS
As per official notification
SC / ST / PwBD
As per official notification
Fees must be paid online only between 08.02.2026 and 24.02.2026.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Start
08 February 2026
Last Date to Apply
24 February 2026
Online Exam
1st Week of March 2026 (Tentative)
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on:
Online Written Examination
Local Language Proficiency Test (if applicable)
Document Verification
How to Apply
Visit the official website pnb.bank.in or bfsissc.com
Register on BFSI SSC portal
Complete online application form
Upload required documents
Pay application fee online
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference
Candidates are strongly advised to apply only through the official website and read the complete PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before submitting the online application.
