PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the official notification for engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for Financial Year 2025-26 (Advertisement dated 06 February 2026).
Total vacancies: 5138. This is a 1-year apprenticeship opportunity in various PNB branches across India. Graduates can gain banking experience with stipend. Online applications start 8 February 2026 – apply soon!
Important Dates (Updated February 2026)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 05-06 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 08 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Fee | 24 February 2026 (11:55 PM) |
| Online Written Exam (Tentative) | 1st Week of March 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Before exam (via portal) |
| Training Duration | 12 Months (1 Year) |
Vacancy Details (Total: 5138 Posts)
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 2383 |
| OBC | 1110 |
| EWS | 464 |
| SC | 887 |
| ST | 294 |
| Total | 5138 |
(State-wise & category-wise breakup available in official PDF – check for your state/region.)
Eligibility Criteria (Simple Explanation)
- Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026): 20 to 28 years. Age relaxation as per government rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwD, etc.).
- Education Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university/institute.
- Other: Indian citizens only. Must register on apprenticeship portal (NAPS) if not already.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹944/- |
| General / OBC / EWS (Female) | ₹708/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹236/- |
Payment: Online mode only.
Stipend / Salary
- Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban: ₹12,300 per month
- Metro: ₹15,000 per month
- No other allowances during apprenticeship (1-year training only).
Selection Process (Step-by-Step)
- Online Written Examination (tentative March 2026 – objective type, covering reasoning, English, quant, general awareness, banking basics).
- Test of Local Language (qualifying).
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
- Final Engagement as Apprentice.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step – Starts 8 Feb 2026)
- Visit official PNB website or BFSI SSC portal.
- Complete registration (if not on NAPS/apprenticeship portal – use valid email/mobile).
- Log in and fill personal, education, communication details.
- Upload: Photo, signature, Aadhaar, graduation certificate, caste/PwD certificate (if applicable) in prescribed format.
- Pay fee online.
- Preview, submit form, and download/print confirmation page (no hard copy needed).
- Keep email/mobile active for updates/admit card.
Latest Updates (February 2026)
- Notification out on 5-6 February 2026 for 5138 apprentices (FY 2025-26).
- Applications open from 8 February 2026 to 24 February 2026.
- Online exam in first week of March 2026.
- Detailed advertisement (English & Hindi) available on pnbindia.in.
- Apply only through official portal – no offline mode.
Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.pnbindia.in/ (Go to Recruitments/Careers section)
- Recruitments Page: https://www.pnbindia.in/recruitments.aspx or https://pnb.bank.in/recruitments.aspx
- Detailed Notification PDF (English): Download from recruitments page (Dated 06 Feb 2026 – Engagement of Apprentices FY 2025-26)
- Hindi Notification: Available on same page.
- Apply Online Portal: Active from 8 Feb 2026 – Check recruitments page or BFSI SSC link mentioned in advt. (e.g., bfsissc.com or PNB portal).
Tips for Candidates
- Read full official PDF carefully before applying (includes state-wise seats).
- Register on apprenticeship portal first if needed.
- Prepare for online exam: Focus on banking awareness, current affairs.
- Keep documents scanned and ready.
- Check pnbindia.in daily for admit card, exam updates.
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