Punjab & Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 (JMGS-I) – Apply Online for 1000 Vacancies
Punjab & Sind Bank has released an official notification for the Lateral Recruitment of Local Bank Officers (JMGS-I). Interested candidates can apply online before the last date.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 31 March 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20 April 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 20 April 2026
📊 Number of Vacancies & Reservation
| State | Vacancies | Mandatory Language Proficiency | Category | Total | PwBD | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | VI | HI | OC | MD/ID | ||||
| CHHATTISGARH | 80 | Hindi | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| GUJARAT | 125 | Gujarati | 18 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 53 | 125 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | 20 | Hindi | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JHARKHAND | 10 | Hindi | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KARNATAKA | 60 | Kannada | 9 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 60 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| KERALA | 10 | Malayalam | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MADHYA PRADESH | 60 | Hindi | 9 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 60 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MAHARASHTRA | 60 | Marathi | 9 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 25 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ODISHA | 80 | Odiya | 12 | 6 | 21 | 8 | 33 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TAMIL NADU | 65 | Tamil | 9 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 29 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| TELANGANA | 30 | Telugu | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| UTTAR PRADESH | 200 | Hindi | 30 | 15 | 54 | 20 | 81 | 200 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 15 | English* | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ASSAM | 50 | Assamese, Bodo, Garo | 7 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NAGALAND | 5 | English* | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WEST BENGAL | 30 | Bengali | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| PUNJAB | 100 | Punjabi | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 145 | 68 | 264 | 98 | 425 | 1000 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 5 | ||
*Applicable only for candidates who have studied and passed English as one of the subjects from any school located in the states of Nagaland and/or Arunachal Pradesh
- Total Vacancies: 1000
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
- Valid mark sheet / degree certificate required
Experience:
- Minimum 18 months experience as an officer in:
- Scheduled Commercial Bank OR
- Regional Rural Bank
🎯 Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General / EWS: 40% in each section
- SC / ST / OBC: 35% in each section
Candidates must also secure overall qualifying marks to be shortlisted.
🎂 Age Limit (as on 01 March 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: 5 years
- 1984 riot affected: 5 years
🏷️ Reservation Details
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per Govt rules
- OBC must have Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
- EWS requires Income & Asset Certificate
- PwBD must have 40% disability certificate
- ❌ No reservation for Ex-servicemen in Officer Cadre
📝 Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in multiple stages:
- Written Test
- Screening
- Personal Interview
- Local Language Proficiency Test
- Final Merit List
Exam Pattern:
- English Language – 30 marks
- Banking Knowledge – 40 marks
- General Awareness – 30 marks
- Computer Aptitude – 20 marks
Total: 120 marks | Duration: 120 minutes
💰 Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + taxes
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 + taxes
➡️ Fee is non-refundable
📌 How to Apply
Follow these steps:
- Visit official website of Punjab & Sind Bank
- Go to Recruitment section
- Fill online application form
- Upload documents (photo, signature, etc.)
- Pay application fee
- Submit and take printout
⚠️ General Conditions
- Apply for only one state
- No change in category/state after submission
- Candidates must maintain CIBIL score ≥ 650
- Selection subject to document verification
- Bank may modify vacancies or process
- False information → candidature cancelled
📄 Documents Required
- ID Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport etc.)
- Graduation certificates
- Experience certificate
- Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Passport size photos
- Application form print
💼 Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – ₹85,920
- Additional benefits:
- DA, HRA
- Medical facilities
- LTC
- Other allowances
🔗 Final Words
This is a great opportunity for banking professionals with experience to join a Government Bank (PSB) as an Officer. Make sure to apply before the deadline and prepare well for the exam.
FAQ
Punjab & Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 is a banking recruitment drive for Local Bank Officers (JMGS-I) with 1000 vacancies across India.
A total of 1000 vacancies have been announced for Local Bank Officer posts in different states.
The last date to apply online is 20 April 2026.
Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline and at least 18 months of experience as an officer in a bank.
The age limit is 20 to 30 years with relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules.
The application fee is ₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates.
The selection process includes a written test, screening, personal interview, local language test, and final merit list.
Yes, candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for.
No, candidates can apply for only one state.
| Total Vacancies | 1000 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 31 Mar 2026 — 20 Apr 2026 Live · 19 days left |
| Job Location | 📍 All India |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officers (JMGS-I) |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Recruitment URL | Open Link |
| Official Website | Open Website |
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