Punjab and Sindh Bank LBO Recruitment 2026: Punjab and Sindh Bank has issued a notification for backward recruitment of Local Bank Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale I for the year 2026. The recruitment drive offers a total of 1000 vacancies spread across 17 states, with an online application process.Online registration started on March 31, 2026, and will remain open till April 20, 2026. Candidates need to apply through the official website. The recruitment process involves several stages, starting with a written test followed by screening, interview and local language proficiency test.Important Recruitment Details
Distribution of Vacancies in StatesThe highest number of posts have been allotted to Uttar Pradesh with 200 posts, followed by Gujarat with 125 posts and Punjab with 100 posts. Chhattisgarh and Odisha have 80 posts each, while Tamil Nadu has 65. Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra have 60 posts each.Other states include Assam with 50 posts, Telangana and West Bengal with 30 each, and Himachal Pradesh with 20. There are 15 vacancies in Arunachal Pradesh, 10 in Jharkhand and Kerala, and 5 in Nagaland.State wise vacancy highlights
Eligibility and Application DetailsApplicants should have a graduation degree in any discipline and should have at least 18 months of experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. The age limit is fixed between 20 and 30 years as on March 1, 2026, with applicable relaxation for certain categories.Candidates must also meet the minimum CIBIL score requirement of 650 at the time of joining. The application fee is Rs 850 for General, EWS, and OBC categories, and Rs 100 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Payment is accepted online only and is non-refundable.Direct link to apply onlineRead the official notification HereSelection Process and Exam PatternThe selection process starts with an online written test consisting of 120 questions of 120 marks to be completed in 120 minutes. Sections include English Language, Banking Knowledge, General Awareness or Economics, and Computer Aptitude.The minimum qualifying marks are fixed at 40 per cent per section for general and EWS categories and 35 per cent for special categories. Final merit is calculated as 70% for written test and 30% for interview.Salary and conditions of serviceSelected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of JMGS I from Rs.48,480 to Rs.85,920. The period of probation is six months, and a service bond equal to three months’ gross salary is applicable for a period of three years.Additional benefits include dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical assistance, and travel allowance. Inter-State transfer is limited to promotion to SMGS IV or completion of 12 years of service.
