PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 5138 Vacancy Notification, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern & Apply Online Guide
Punjab National Bank has released a major apprenticeship recruitment notification for the financial year 2025-26. This opportunity is open for graduates who want to start their banking career through structured training. A total of 5138 apprenticeship seats are available across India. The application process is completely online and candidates must carefully check eligibility before applying.
Table of Contents
- Recruitment Overview
- About Punjab National Bank
- Vacancy Details
- Important Dates
- Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit & Relaxation
- Selection Process
- Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- Salary & Training Reality
- Required Documents
- Application Fees
- Application Steps
- Posting & Work Environment
- Reservation & Important Rules
- Official Links
- FAQs
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Punjab National Bank |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 5138 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start | 08 February 2026 |
| Last Date | 24 February 2026 |
| Exam Date | 1st Week of March 2026 (Tentative) |
About Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank is one of India’s largest public sector banks with a wide network of branches. The apprenticeship program aims to provide practical banking exposure to young graduates. Selected candidates will undergo structured training inside bank branches and learn customer handling, digital banking and financial operations.
Vacancy Details
Total seats available: 5138 Apprentice Posts. State-wise vacancy breakup is provided in the official notification.
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start – 08 February 2026
- Online Registration Last Date – 24 February 2026
- Tentative Online Test – First Week of March 2026
- Eligibility Cutoff Date – 01 January 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be graduates and should have completed graduation on or after 01 January 2022. Applicants must meet nationality rules including Indian citizens and certain eligible foreign-origin categories with government approval.
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
| SC/ST Relaxation | 5 Years |
| OBC Relaxation | 3 Years |
| PwBD Relaxation | 10 Years |
Special concessions are available for widows and legally separated women as per government norms.
Selection Process
- Online Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Local Language Test
- Medical Examination
Merit will be based on online test performance. Reservation rules will apply during final selection.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General & Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam duration is 60 minutes and questions are objective type.
Salary & Training Reality
The notification mentions apprenticeship engagement but detailed monthly stipend or in-hand salary structure is Not Mentioned in Notification. Apprenticeship roles usually involve learning tasks rather than permanent employee benefits.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport Photo
- Degree Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PAN Card
- Email & Mobile Number
Application Fees
| GEN/OBC/EWS Male | ₹944 |
| GEN/OBC/EWS Female | ₹708 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹236 |
| Transgender | ₹236 |
Fees are non-refundable.
Application Steps
- Register on BFSI SSC portal
- Complete application form
- Upload documents
- Pay application fee
- Register on NAPS or NATS portal
- Apply for PNB apprenticeship opportunity
Posting & Work Environment
Apprentices will be trained in branches of the state applied for. Work includes customer support, account operations and digital banking tasks. Travel expenses for verification are not reimbursed.
Reservation & Important Rules
- No reservation for Ex-servicemen
- Multiple applications not allowed
- Incomplete applications rejected
- Local language proficiency required
Official Links
- Official Notification: https://pnb.bank.in/recruitments.aspx
- Official Website – https://www.pnb.bank.in
- Application Portal – https://bfsissc.com
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are available?
5138 Apprentice posts.
2. What is the age limit?
20 to 28 years.
3. Is this a permanent job?
No, it is an apprenticeship training program.
4. What is exam duration?
60 minutes.
5. Is salary mentioned?
Not Mentioned in Notification.
6. Can I apply offline?
No, online mode only.
7. Is local language required?
Yes.
8. Can fee be refunded?
No.
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Disclaimer: Information prepared based on official Punjab National Bank recruitment notification PDF.