Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026. Apply Online for 1000 Posts as LBO (Local Bank Officers)

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026. Apply online for 1000 posts as a local bank officer. View the job description, qualifying requirements, compensation, selection procedure, and application steps here. Bank of Punjab and Sind: On March 30, 2026, the JMGS I Recruitment 2026 Notification for Lateral Recruitment of Local Bank Officers was made available on the official website: punjabandsind.bank.in. The Bank of Punjab and Sind has posted 1,000 positions for the Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I) role across 17 states and UTs.

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 in JMGS – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Name	Punjab and Sind Bank Lateral Recruitment of Local Bank Officers in JMGS I
Organisation	Punjab and Sind Bank
Post Name	Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)
Total Vacancies	1000
Pay Scale	Rs.48,480 – 85,920 (JMGS-I scale with 3 increments) + DA, HRA, CCA, etc.
Essential Qualification	Graduation + Minimum 18 months’ post-qualification branch experience as officer in Scheduled Commercial Bank / Regional Rural Bank
Age Limit	20 to 30 years (as on 01.03.2026)
Application Mode	Online via punjabandsind.bank.in
Application Fee	SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + taxes General/EWS/OBC: ₹850 + taxes
Application Start Date	31 March 2026
Application Last Date	20 April 2026

Important Note: Candidates can apply for a vacancy in one state only. Present employees of Punjab and Sind Bank are not eligible.

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 in JMGS – State-wise Vacancy Details

State	Vacancies	Mandatory Language Proficiency	Total
Chhattisgarh	80	Hindi	80
Gujarat	125	Gujarati	125
Himachal Pradesh	20	Hindi	20
Jharkhand	10	Hindi	10
Karnataka	60	Kannada	60
Kerala	10	Malayalam	10
Madhya Pradesh	60	Hindi	60
Maharashtra	60	Marathi	60
Odisha	80	Odiya	80
Tamil Nadu	65	Tamil	65
Telangana	30	Telugu	30
Uttar Pradesh	200	Hindi	200
Arunachal Pradesh	15	English*	15
Assam	50	Assamese, Bodo, Garo	50
Nagaland	5	English*	5
West Bengal	30	Bengali	30
Punjab	100	Punjabi	100
Total	1000	–	1000

This requirement applies only to candidates who have studied and passed English as one of the subjects at any school in the states of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 in JMGS – Important Dates

Events	Important Dates
Notification Publication Date	30 March 2026
Online Application Start Date	31 March 2026
Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment	20 April 2026

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Educational & Professional Qualification (as of 20.04.2026): A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Govt of India & a minimum of 18 months’ post-basic qualification branch experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank or any Regional Rural Bank.

Age Relaxation:

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-creamy layer)	3 years
PwBD	10 years
Persons affected by 1984 riots	5 years
Ex-Servicemen	5 years

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026: Salary

Officer – JMGS I: Scale of Pay Rs 48,480-2000/7-62,480-2340/2-67,160-2680/7-85,920

• 3 increments at the time of joining + DA, HRA/leased accommodation, CCA, medical, LTC, etc., as per rules.

Punjab and Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
SC/ST/PwBD	₹100 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges
General, EWS & OBC	₹850 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges

Punjab and Sind Bank Lateral Recruitment of LBO in JMGS I Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection will be based on

• Written Test
• Screening
• Personal Interview
• Local Language Proficiency Test
• Final Merit List

Written Test Pattern (Online):

Test	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	30 min
Banking Knowledge	40	40	40 min
General Awareness/Economy	30	30	30 min
Computer Aptitude	20	20	20 min
Total	120	120	120 min

Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (UR/EWS) & 35% (Reserved categories).

Final selection on the basis of a written test (70%) + personal interview (30%) + local language proficiency (mandatory).

How to Apply for Punjab and Sind Bank Lateral Recruitment of Local Bank Officers in JMGS I Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Punjab and Sind Bank portal before the last date.

Step 1 – Visit punjabandsind.bank.in → Recruitment section → Click on the relevant notification.
Step 2 – Register using a valid email ID & mobile number.
Step 3 – Fill out the online application form and upload your photo, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration & required documents.
Step 4 – Pay the application fee online.
Step 5 – Submit and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Punjab and Sind Bank Local Bank Officer Important Links

Apply Online:	Click here
Official Notification PDF:	Click here
Official Website:	Click here

Punjab & Sind Bank LBO Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there?
A total of 1000 posts for Local Bank Officer (LBO)

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
20 April 2026

Q3. When will the application start?
31 March 2026

Q4. What is the age limit?
20 to 30 years (as on 1 March 2026)

Q5. What qualification is required?
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Q6. Is experience required?
Yes, a minimum of 18 months’ experience as a bank officer

Q7. Who can apply?
Candidates working in a scheduled commercial bank or RRB

Q8. What is the post name?
Local Bank Officer (JMGS-I)

Q9. Where to apply?
Official website: JOBNEWSHARYANA.IN

Q10. Should I read the notification before applying?
Yes, read full notification carefully before applying