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Punjab and Sind Bank LBO recruitment 2026: Punjab and Sind Bank has issued a notification for lateral recruitment of Local Bank Officers in Junior Management Grade Scale I for the year 2026. The recruitment drive offers a total of 1000 vacancies distributed across 17 states, with the application process conducted online.Online registration commenced on March 31, 2026, and will remain open until April 20, 2026. Candidates are required to apply through the official website. The recruitment process includes multiple stages, beginning with a written examination followed by screening, interview, and a local language proficiency test.Key recruitment details
Vacancy distribution across statesThe highest number of vacancies has been allotted to Uttar Pradesh with 200 posts, followed by Gujarat with 125 and Punjab with 100. Chhattisgarh and Odisha each have 80 vacancies, while Tamil Nadu has 65. Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra each account for 60 posts.Other states include Assam with 50 vacancies, Telangana and West Bengal with 30 each, and Himachal Pradesh with 20. Smaller allocations are seen in Arunachal Pradesh with 15, Jharkhand and Kerala with 10 each, and Nagaland with 5 posts.State-wise vacancy highlights
Eligibility and application detailsApplicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline and possess a minimum of 18 months’ experience as an officer in a Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank. The age limit is set between 20 and 30 years as on March 1, 2026, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.Candidates must also meet a 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 examination patternThe selection process begins with an online written test consisting of 120 questions for 120 marks to be completed in 120 minutes. Sections include English language, banking knowledge, general awareness or economy, and computer aptitude.Minimum qualifying marks are set at 40 per cent per section for General and EWS categories and 35 per cent for reserved categories. Final merit is calculated with a weightage of 70 per cent for the written test and 30 per cent for the interview.Salary and service conditionsSelected candidates will be placed in the JMGS I pay scale ranging from Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920. The probation period is six months, and a service bond equivalent to three months’ gross salary applies for a period of three years.Additional benefits include dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical support, and travel concessions. Inter-state transfers are restricted until promotion to SMGS IV or completion of 12 years of service.
