Punjab National Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026

Punjab National Bank has released a nationwide notification inviting online applications for engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the Financial Year 2025-26. This recruitment is purely for apprenticeship training and does not constitute permanent employment with the Bank. Candidates selected under this program will undergo structured training for one year in designated PNB branches across India.

 

A total of 5138 apprenticeship seats are proposed across multiple States and Union Territories, distributed circle-wise and category-wise in accordance with Government of India reservation norms. The Bank reserves the right to modify the number of seats depending upon administrative and operational requirements.

 

 

 

 

📌 Nature of Engagement

 

 

The engagement is strictly for Apprenticeship Training and not for a regular employee post. Apprentices:

 

• Will not be treated as bank employees.
• Will not receive employee benefits such as PF, ESI, gratuity, bonus, pension, LTC, medical reimbursement, or housing.
• Will receive only the fixed monthly stipend prescribed.
• Will have no automatic right to future absorption or permanent appointment in Punjab National Bank after completion of training.

 

 

 

 

 

🕒 Duration of Training

 

 

The total apprenticeship period shall be 12 months, comprising:

 

• 2 weeks of Basic Classroom Training, and
• 50 weeks of On-the-Job Training at allotted PNB branches.

 

 

Training location and circle allocation shall be decided by the Bank depending on vacancies and administrative needs.

 

 

 

 

💰 Monthly Stipend Structure

 

 

During the one-year apprenticeship contract, candidates will be paid a consolidated stipend as follows:

 

• Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban Branches: ₹12,300 per month
• Metro Branches: ₹15,000 per month

 

 

Important notes regarding stipend:

 

• No additional allowances will be payable.
• Payment will be made monthly after adjusting any unauthorized absence.
• The stipend is not negotiable.
• No travel, accommodation, hostel, or relocation expenses will be reimbursed.

 

 

 

 

 

🎓 Eligibility Conditions

 

 

 

 

 

🇮🇳 Nationality Requirements

 

 

Applicants must fall under any one of the following categories:

 

• Citizen of India
• Subject of Nepal
• Subject of Bhutan
• Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with intent to permanently settle
• Person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with Government certificate

 

 

Candidates other than Indian citizens must possess a valid Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India.

 

 

 

 

🎂 Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)

 

 

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years (for UR/EWS)

 

 

 

Age Relaxation:

 

 

• SC / ST – 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 3 years
• PwBD – 10 years
• Widows / divorced / legally separated women – Up to:
  
• 35 years (General/EWS)
• 38 years (OBC)
• 40 years (SC/ST)
•  

 

 

Candidates must submit valid documentary proof at the time of verification. Failure to do so may result in rejection.

 

 

 

 

📚 Educational Qualification

 

 

Applicants must:

 

• Hold a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute.
• Have declared results on or before 31 December 2025.
• Produce mark sheets and degree/provisional certificate when required.

 

 

Additional requirements:

 

• Candidates registered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) must have passed graduation within the last four years from the cut-off date.
• Applicants must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT they apply for (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding).

 

 

 

 

 

♿ Reservation & PwBD Provisions

 

 

Reservation is applicable for:

 

• SC / ST / OBC / EWS categories
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

 

 

PwBD categories include:

 

• Visually Impaired (VI)
• Hearing Impaired (HI)
• Orthopedically Challenged (OH)
• Intellectual Disability (ID)

 

 

Candidates claiming reservation must submit Government-prescribed certificates from competent authorities at verification stage.

 

 

 

 

📝 Selection Process – Step by Step

 

 

Selection for apprenticeship engagement shall consist of four stages:

 

1️⃣ Online Written Examination

2️⃣ Document Verification

3️⃣ Local Language Proficiency Test

4️⃣ Medical Fitness Examination

 

Final engagement is subject to clearing all four stages successfully.

 

 

 

 

🧮 Online Written Examination Pattern

 

 

The test will be objective-type (MCQs) and conducted online.

 

Subjects included:

 

• General / Financial Awareness – 25 questions
• General English – 25 questions
• Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude – 25 questions
• Computer Knowledge – 25 questions

 

 

Total:

 

• 100 Questions
• 100 Marks
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Medium: English / Hindi

 

 

Candidates must score minimum aggregate marks as decided by the Bank. A 5% relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

 

In case of tie, the older candidate will be ranked higher.

 

 

 

 

📑 Document Verification Requirements

 

 

Candidates shortlisted after the exam must appear at designated centers at their own cost and produce:

 

• Online application printout
• Date of birth proof
• Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, DL, etc.)
• Graduation certificates and mark sheets
• Local language proof
• Caste / EWS / Disability certificates
• Income & Asset certificate (for EWS)
• Divorce/widow proof where applicable

 

 

Failure to submit originals will result in cancellation.

 

 

 

 

🗣️ Local Language Test

 

 

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the State’s local language.

 

• If the language is studied in Class 10 or 12, test may be exempted.
• Otherwise, a formal test will be conducted.
• Failing this stage disqualifies the candidate.

 

 

 

 

 

🩺 Medical Examination

 

 

Candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate issued by a registered MBBS doctor at their own expense.

 

 

 

 

⚠️ Conduct & Disciplinary Rules

 

 

Candidates indulging in:

 

• Impersonation
• Cheating
• Sharing exam content
• False documents
• Misrepresentation

 

 

will face:

 

• Disqualification
• Permanent or temporary ban from PNB exams
• Termination of apprenticeship if already joined.

 

 

 

 

 

📤 Application Procedure – Detailed Workflow

 

 

Candidates must:

 

1️⃣ Register on BFSI SSC portal

2️⃣ Fill application form

3️⃣ Upload Aadhaar, photo, certificates

4️⃣ Register on NAPS/NATS portals where required

5️⃣ Apply for PNB apprenticeship listing

6️⃣ Pay examination fee

7️⃣ Submit final form

8️⃣ Track updates via registered email/mobile

 

 

 

 

📜 Fees (Non-Refundable)

 

 

Total payable including GST:

 

• Gen/OBC/EWS Male – ₹944
• Gen/OBC/EWS Female – ₹708
• SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender – ₹236

 

 

 

 

 

❗ Important Disclaimers

 

 

• Bank may cancel recruitment partially or fully.
• Seats may remain unfilled.
• Decision of Bank is final.
• False claims → legal action.
• No correspondence entertained.

 

1️⃣ Visit BFSI SSC Website

2️⃣ Register for PNB Apprenticeship Exam

3️⃣ Upload documents

4️⃣ Register on:

 

• apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS)
• nats.education.gov.in (if required)
  5️⃣ Pay Fee
  6️⃣ Submit Final Application

 

 

• Apprentices are not PNB employees.
• No job guarantee after training.
• PF/ESI not applicable.
• Hostel/Transport not provided.
• Fake info → disqualification.