PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 5138 Vacancies | Apply Online
Organization: Punjab National Bank (PNB)
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 5138
Session: FY 2025–26
📢 PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Punjab National Bank has released the official notification for engagement of 5138 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025–26. Graduates from any discipline can apply online through the BFSI SSC portal.
📅 Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 08 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24 February 2026
- Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification: 01 January 2026
- Online Exam Date: 1st Week of March 2026 (Tentative)
📊 Vacancy Details
Total Apprenticeship Seats: 5138 (State-wise & Category-wise)
Reservation applicable for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD categories as per Government of India norms.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal / Bhutan
- Tibetan Refugee (before 01-01-1962)
- Person of Indian Origin with eligibility certificate
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- 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 – Up to 40 Years (category-wise)
Educational Qualification
- Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University
- Result must be declared on or before 31 December 2025
- Graduation should not be older than 4 years for NATS candidates
Local Language Requirement
Candidates must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the State/UT applied.
⏳ Apprenticeship Training Duration
- Total Duration: 1 Year (12 Months)
- Basic Training: 2 Weeks
- On-the-Job Training: 50 Weeks
💰 Stipend Details
| Branch Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban | ₹12,300 |
| Metro | ₹15,000 |
Note: No additional allowances like DA, HRA, PF, ESI are applicable.
📝 Selection Process
- Online Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Local Language Test (if required)
- Medical Examination
🧪 Exam Pattern (Online Test)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
Total: 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 60 Minutes
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Total Fee (Including GST) |
|---|---|
| GEN / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹944 |
| GEN / OBC / EWS (Female) | ₹708 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Transgender | ₹236 |
Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable.
🌐 How to Apply Online
- Apply through BFSI SSC official portal
- Mandatory registration on NAPS portal
- NATS registration required for eligible candidates
- Upload all required documents before submission
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Apprentices are not employees of Punjab National Bank
- No guarantee of permanent job after training
- One-year training only
- Multiple applications will lead to rejection
- Final decision rests with Punjab National Bank
📌 Conclusion
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for fresh graduates to gain banking experience with a prestigious public sector bank. Interested candidates should apply well before the last date and start exam preparation immediately.
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