Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification. A total of 5,138 apprentice posts will be filled under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online application process starts on February 8, 2026 and will close on February 24, 2026. Candidates with a graduate degree from a recognised university are eligible to apply.
PNB Apprentice Training Period and Recruitment Process
The apprenticeship training will be conducted for one year. During this period, selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly stipend. The recruitment process will include:
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Online written examination
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Local language proficiency test
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Document verification
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Medical examination
Applicants should carefully review eligibility, age limit, and application fee details before applying.
PNB Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026
PNB has announced 5,138 apprentice vacancies for the financial year 2025–26. The official notification was released on February 5, 2026. Key dates are:
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Application Start Date: February 8, 2026
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Last Date to Apply: February 24, 2026
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Online Exam (Expected): First week of March 2026
The apprenticeship will be offered at various PNB branches across India for a duration of one year.
Eligibility Criteria for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
To apply for the PNB Apprentice posts, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university
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Age must be between 20 and 28 years as of January 1, 2026
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Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms
Candidates must also be proficient in the local language of the state or Union Territory they are applying for.
PNB Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection of apprentices will be based on:
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Online Written Examination
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Local Language Test
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Document Verification
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Medical Examination
The online test will carry 100 marks and include the following sections:
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General and Financial Awareness
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General English
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Quantitative Aptitude
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Reasoning Ability
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Computer Knowledge
Monthly Stipend for PNB Apprentices
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly stipend based on their posting location:
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Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban Branches: Rs 12,300 per month
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Metro Branches: Rs 15,000 per month
PNB Apprentice Application Fee 2026
The application fee differs by category:
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General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs 944
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General / OBC / EWS (Female): Rs 708
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SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Rs 236
How to Apply for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official Punjab National Bank website between February 8 and February 24, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
