Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the detailed notification for the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026. This major drive aims to engage 5,138 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended) for the Financial Year 2025-26. The official notification PDF was made available on February 5, 2026, on the PNB website. Interested and eligible candidates can register online from February 8, 2026, to February 24, 2026. Shortlisting occurs based on performance in an online written test followed by a local language proficiency test, document verification, and medical examination. No interview is involved in the process.

PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026

PNB Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognized university/institute. Final-year students may apply if they complete graduation before joining.

Age Limit:

• You must be between 20 and 28 years old as of January 1, 2026. This means your date of birth must fall between January 2, 1998, and January 1, 2006 (inclusive).
• Age Relaxation is provided as per Government of India norms:
  • SC/ST candidates: 5 years
  • OBC candidates: 3 years
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
  • Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (General/EWS) and up to 40 years (OBC/SC/ST)

PNB Selection Process

The process is merit-based and includes:

1. Online Written Examination
2. Local Language Test
3. Document Verification and Medical Examination.

Important Dates

How To Apply Online For PNB Apprentice Recruitment

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official PNB website
2. Go to the “Careers” or “Recruitment” section.
3. Find the link for “Engagement of Apprentices – FY 2025-26” or similar.
4. Register by providing basic details (name, mobile, email) to generate credentials.
5. Log in, fill the application form with personal, educational, and preference details (state preference important).
6. Upload scanned photo, signature, and required certificates.
7. Pay the application fee (if any—typically nominal or nil for apprentices; confirm in notification).
8. Submit and download the confirmation page for records.

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