PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the notification for the engagement of 5,138 Apprentices for the Financial Year 2025-26. This is a massive opportunity for graduates looking to kickstart their career in the banking sector with a reputable public sector bank.

📅 Important Dates

💰 Stipend & Vacancy Details

Selected candidates will undergo training for one year (52 weeks).

• Total Vacancies: 5,138 Posts

• Stipend: * Metro Branches: ₹15,000 per month

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

🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As of Jan 1, 2026)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. (Result must have been declared on or before Dec 31, 2025).

• Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years.

  • Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD.

• Local Language: Proficiency (Reading, Writing, Speaking) in the local language of the applied state is mandatory.

📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection involves an Online Written Test, followed by a Local Language Test and Medical Examination.

Exam Pattern (CBT):

| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |

| :— | :— | :— | :— |

| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes |

| General English | 25 | 25 | (Composite) |

| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |

| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |

| Total | 100 | 100 | |

Note: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

🔗 How to Apply

1. Portal Registration: First, register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in).

2. Official Application: Visit the PNB Careers Page or apply via the BFSI SSC portal.

3. Application Fee: * Gen/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹944

   • Gen/OBC/EWS (Female): ₹708

   • SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender: ₹236

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Detailed PNB Apprentice 2026 Guide

This video provides a complete walkthrough of the 5,138 vacancy notification and the step-by-step application process for the PNB Apprentice 2026.