PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 5138 Vacancies

📅 Posted: 06/02/2026 📝 Updated: 06/02/2026
Total Vacancy 5138
Salary ₹12,300 - ₹15,000 (Monthly Stipend)
Location All India
Last Date 24/02/2026

Short Information: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the recruitment notification for the engagement of 5138 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a golden opportunity for Graduate candidates to undergo one-year training in a leading Public Sector Bank. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 08 February 2026 to 24 February 2026 through the official PNB or BFSI SSC portal.

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Important Dates

Notification Released 06/02/2026
Application Begin 08/02/2026
Last Date to Apply 24/02/2026
Online Exam Date (Tentative) March 2026 (1st Week)

Application Fee

GEN / OBC / EWS (Male) ₹944
Female (All Cats) / SC / ST / PwBD ₹708
Transgender ₹236
Payment: Online (Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI)

Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 20-28 Years (as on 01/01/2026)

(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC (NCL): 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years, Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 Years (Gen/EWS))

Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Apprentice5138Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (Result declared by 31.12.2025). Proficiency in Local Language.
Total Vacancy5,138

State & Category Wise Vacancy Breakdown

StateUROBCSCSTEWSTotal
Uttar Pradesh345219167578814
West Bengal2271071222254532
Punjab19196132043462
Delhi186112582833417
Rajasthan15569624433363
Haryana1599360036348
Bihar1786939123310
Maharashtra10064202424232
Madhya Pradesh7626263517180
Himachal Pradesh763336314162
Uttarakhand941328512152
Odisha6414222715142
Gujarat5538102015138
Assam712791510132
Tamil Nadu562823113121
Jharkhand55111113595
Kerala591350683
Chhattisgarh3641026581
Telangana2719115769
Karnataka351463664
Chandigarh3116100158
Andhra Pradesh291092656
Jammu & Kashmir301424353
Tripura10159328
Manipur9004013
Meghalaya400408
Goa500117
Arunachal Pradesh200103
Mizoram000303
Sikkim300003
Ladakh / Leh200002
Nagaland000202
Puducherry200002
Andaman & Nicobar100001
Dadra & Nagar Haveli100001
Daman & Diu100001
Total2,3751,1108833074635,138

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
  • Result Date: The result of the graduation must have been declared on or before 31.12.2025.
  • Local Language: Proficiency (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Understanding) in the local language of the State/UT is mandatory.
  • NATS Rule: Date of passing graduation should not be more than 4 years preceding 01.01.2026.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name Salary Level
Apprentice (Rural/Semi-Urban)₹12,300 per month
Apprentice (Urban)₹12,300 per month
Apprentice (Metro)₹15,000 per month

Selection Process Steps

  1. Online Written Test
  2. Document Verification
  3. Test of Local Language
  4. Medical Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern

Exam Note

  • Total Duration: 60 Minutes.
  • Medium: English & Hindi (Except General English).
  • Selection: Candidates will be selected based on merit subject to reservation rules.

Online Written Examination Pattern

SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
General / Financial Awareness252560 Mins (Composite)
General English2525-
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude2525-
Computer Knowledge2525-
Total10010060

Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The written test will assess the candidate's aptitude and general awareness.

📚 General/Financial Awareness
  • Banking Awareness
  • Current Affairs
  • Indian Economy
  • RBI Guidelines
📚 Computer Knowledge
  • Basic Computer Hardware
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
  • Internet & Networking
  • Shortcuts
📚 Quantitative & Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation
  • Arithmetic
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Puzzles
  • Series

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website PNB Recruitments or BFSI SSC.
  2. Register for the 'Apprenticeship Entrance Examination' on the BFSI SSC portal.
  3. Upload required documents: Photo, Signature, 10th/Graduation Marksheets, Caste Certificate, etc.
  4. Register on the NATS Portal (for students) and NAPS Portal (Mandatory).
  5. Pay the Examination Fee online: ₹944 (Male Gen/OBC) or ₹708 (Female/SC/ST).
  6. Submit the application and take a printout.

Training Duration

The duration of training is 1 Year (2 weeks Basic Training + 50 weeks On-the-Job Training).

Important Official Links

Apply Online (BFSI SSC) Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. HRD/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2025-26 Click Here ↗
Official Website Click Here ↗
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🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization PNB
Post Name Apprentice
Total Vacancy 5138
Salary ₹12,300 - ₹15,000 (Monthly Stipend)
Job Location All India
Apply Mode Online
Last Date 24/02/2026
Official Website Visit Website ↗

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the monthly stipend for PNB Apprentice? ▼
Ans: Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 for Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban branches and ₹15,000 for Metro branches.
Q.2 What is the age limit for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026? ▼
Ans: Candidates must be between 20 to 28 years of age as on 01/01/2026. Age relaxation applies for reserved categories.
Q.3 Is there an application fee for females? ▼
Ans: Yes, Female candidates of all categories (Gen/OBC/SC/ST) are required to pay ₹708 (₹600 + GST).
Q.4 When is the PNB Apprentice Exam 2026? ▼
Ans: The tentative date for the online written examination is the 1st week of March 2026.
Q.5 Can I apply if my graduation result is awaited? ▼
Ans: No, the result of the graduation must have been declared on or before 31.12.2025 to be eligible.

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