Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released a notification for the large-scale recruitment of 5,138 Apprentices for the financial year 2025–26. This is a golden opportunity for graduates looking to start their careers in the banking sector.

Quick Highlights:

• Organization: Punjab National Bank (PNB)

• Post Name: Apprentice

• Total Vacancies: 5,138 (142 vacancies specifically for Odisha)

• Application Mode: Online

• Training Duration: 1 Year (52 weeks)

Important Dates:

• Notification Release: February 6, 2026

• Online Application Starts: February 8, 2026

• Last Date to Apply: February 24, 2026

• Tentative Online Exam: First week of March 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university (Result must have been declared on or before Dec 31, 2025).

• Age Limit (as of Jan 1, 2026): 20 to 28 years (Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Govt. norms).

• Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking) in the local language of the state they are applying for.

Salary (Monthly Stipend):

• Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban Branches: ₹12,300 per month.

• Metro Branches: ₹15,000 per month.

Selection Process:

1. Online Written Test (General Awareness, English, Quantitative & Reasoning, Computer Knowledge).

2. Test of Local Language.

3. Document Verification.

4. Medical Examination.

Application Fee:

• Gen/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹944

• Gen/OBC/EWS (Female): ₹708

• SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender: ₹236

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official PNB website at www.pnbindia.in.

2. Go to the ‘Careers’ section and click on the “Recruitment for 5138 Posts of Apprentices” link.

3. Complete the registration and fill out the online application form.

4. Upload required documents and pay the application fee.

5. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.