Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 – Complete Details Punjab and Sind Bank, a Government of India Undertaking headquartered in New Delhi, has officially released the Lateral Recruitment notification for 1000 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS-I) on 31 March 2026. This is a lateral recruitment drive specially designed for experienced banking professionals who wish to join a reputed public sector bank as an officer. Vacancies are distributed across 17 states and union territories including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh has the highest vacancies (200) followed by Gujarat (125). Important Note: The last date to apply online is 20 April 2026. Do not miss this deadline. Vacancy Details Post: Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I Total Vacancies: 1000 Distribution: Across 17 states and Union Territories Category-wise and state-wise detailed vacancy list is available in the official notification PDF at punjabandsind.bank.in. Educational Qualification Candidates must hold a Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India. Candidates must possess a valid mark sheet or degree certificate proving they are a graduate on the date of registration. If the university awards CGPA/OGPA instead of percentage, it must be converted to percentage and mentioned in the application. Work Experience (Mandatory) Candidates must have minimum 18 months of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB). Experience in clerical or subordinate cadre will not be counted. Present employees of Punjab and Sind Bank are NOT eligible to apply. Age Limit (as on 01 March 2026) Minimum Age: 20 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years PwBD (OBC): 13 years PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India norms. Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years. Local Language Requirement Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for. For example – Hindi for Uttar Pradesh, Gujarati for Gujarat, Tamil for Tamil Nadu, Bengali for West Bengal, Kannada for Karnataka, Malayalam for Kerala, Odia for Odisha, Telugu for Telangana, Punjabi for Punjab, and so on. Candidates who have studied the local language as a subject in 10th or 12th standard will be exempted from the Local Language Proficiency Test. Salary Structure Pay Scale: Rs. 48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920 3 advance increments at the time of joining. Additional Allowances: DA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, CCA, Medical Benefits, LTC as per bank rules. Approximate In-Hand Salary: Rs. 55,000 to Rs. 75,000 per month (depending on posting location and DA rates). Service Bond Selected candidates will be required to sign a service bond as specified in the official notification. Details of bond amount and duration will be available in the Punjab and Sind Bank LBO 2026 official notification PDF. Application Fee General / EWS / OBC: Rs. 850/- (plus applicable taxes and payment gateway charges) SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 100/- (plus applicable taxes and payment gateway charges) Payment Mode: Online only through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI. Cash, cheque or any offline mode is not accepted. Fee once paid is non-refundable. Selection Process Stage 1 – Online Written Test: 120 objective questions of 120 marks, duration 120 minutes with sectional timing. Exam Pattern: English Language – 30 Questions – 30 Marks – 30 Minutes Banking Knowledge – 40 Questions – 40 Marks – 40 Minutes General Awareness and Economy – 30 Questions – 30 Marks – 30 Minutes Computer Aptitude – 20 Questions – 20 Marks – 20 Minutes Total – 120 Questions – 120 Marks – 120 Minutes The exam is bilingual (English and Hindi) except for the English Language section. Candidates must score minimum marks in each section to qualify. Written Test marks (out of 120) will be converted to out of 70. Stage 2 – Screening: Shortlisting of eligible candidates based on written test performance and eligibility criteria. Stage 3 – Personal Interview: Interview carries 30% weightage in the final merit list. Written test carries 70% weightage. Stage 4 – Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT): Mandatory for candidates who have not studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard. Final Merit List: Prepared on the basis of Written Test (70%) + Personal Interview (30%). Only candidates qualifying in all stages will be considered for final appointment. How to Apply for Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 Step 1 – Visit the official Punjab and Sind Bank website punjabandsind.bank.in and navigate to the Recruitment section. Step 2 – Click on the LBO Recruitment 2026 notification link and download the official notification PDF to read complete details. Step 3 – Click on New Registration. Enter your Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and Mobile Number to generate registration credentials. Step 4 – Log in using the registration number and password. Fill in the complete application form including personal details, educational qualification, work experience, category and state preference. Select only ONE state for which you are applying. Step 5 – Upload the following documents in the prescribed format and file size: recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and other required certificates. Step 6 – Pay the application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI. After successful payment, an e-receipt will be generated. Step 7 – Review the complete application carefully and click Final Submit. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference. Important Instructions A candidate can apply for vacancies of only one state. Applying for more than one state will lead to cancellation. All communications including call letters and exam schedule will be sent to the registered email ID only. Candidates must ensure the email ID remains active throughout the recruitment process. Candidates must ensure their Graduation degree, experience certificates and language proficiency details are correct and genuine. Any misrepresentation will lead to disqualification. Present employees of Punjab and Sind Bank are not eligible to apply under any circumstances. The number of vacancies is provisional and subject to change based on actual bank requirements.