Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced online applications for the recruitment of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, offering a total of 5,138 vacancies. Interested and eligible male and female candidates can apply through the official PNB website, pnb. bank.Starting from 8th February 2026. The online application process will remain open until 24th February 2026.
This recruitment drive offers candidates an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and build a career in the banking sector. Applicants are advised to check the ligibility criteria, required documents, and application guidelines before applying. Don’t miss the chance to join Punjab National Bank as an Apprentice and enhance your professional growth in the financial industry.
Important Dates – PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Application Start Date: 08 February 2026
- Application Last Date: 24 February 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 24 February 2026
- Online Exam Date: March 2026
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PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS (Male): ₹944
- General / OBC / EWS (Female): ₹708
- SC / ST / PH (Male & Female): ₹236
Candidates must pay the application fee online through the official PNB portal. Ensure the payment is completed before the last date to submit your application successfully.
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
- Age as on: 01 January 2026
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per the official notification.
Total Post
- 5138
PNB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized/approved University, College, or Institute by Government bodies, AICTE, or UGC.
- The qualification result should be declared on or before 31 December 2025. Candidates must provide mark sheets and provisional/degree certificates when requested by the Bank.
- Applicants applying for training in a specific State or Union Territory must be proficient in the local language (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) of that State/UT.
PNB Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Details
| State/ UT | Circle | Total Post |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Kolkata – West | 01 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Vijaywada | 30 |
| Vizag | 26 | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Dibrugarh | 03 |
| Assam | Dibrugarh | 25 |
| Guwahati | 43 | |
| Jorhat | 20 | |
| Nagaon | 25 | |
| Silchar | 19 | |
| Bihar | Arrah | 33 |
| Aurangabad (Bihar) | 33 | |
| Bhagalpur | 27 | |
| Biharsharif | 27 | |
| Champaran (Motihari) | 25 | |
| Darbhanga | 28 | |
| Gaya | 31 | |
| Muzaffarpur | 27 | |
| Patna | 58 | |
| Purnea | 21 | |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 58 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Surat | 01 |
| Daman and Diu | Rajkot | 00 |
| Surat | 01 | |
| Delhi | East Delhi | 104 |
| North Delhi | 104 | |
| South Delhi | 104 | |
| West Delhi | 105 | |
| Goa | Kolhapur | 07 |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad | 55 |
| Rajkot | 32 | |
| Surat | 25 | |
| Vadodara | 26 | |
| Haryana | Gurugram | 64 |
| Hisar | 37 | |
| Jind | 31 | |
| Karnal | 46 | |
| Kurukshetra | 38 | |
| Panipat | 38 | |
| Rewari | 29 | |
| Rohtak | 36 | |
| Sirsa | 29 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | Dharamshala | 39 |
| Hamirpur | 33 | |
| Mandi | 33 | |
| Shimla | 27 | |
| Solan | 30 | |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu | 38 |
| Srinagar | 15 | |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro | 42 |
| Ranchi | 53 | |
| Karnataka | Bangalore | 44 |
| Hubli | 20 | |
| Kerala | Ernakulam | 36 |
| Kozhikode | 27 | |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 20 | |
| Leh | Srinagar | 02 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | 53 |
| Gwalior | 31 | |
| Indore | 34 | |
| Jabalpur | 38 | |
| Ujjain | 24 | |
| Maharashtra | Kolhapur | 14 |
| Mumbai City | 40 | |
| Mumbai Western | 39 | |
| Nagpur | 37 | |
| Nashik | 28 | |
| Pune | 35 | |
| Thane | 39 | |
| Manipur | Imphal | 13 |
| Meghalaya | Guwahati | 08 |
| Mizoram | Imphal | 03 |
| Nagaland | Imphal | 02 |
| Odisha | Baleswar | 24 |
| Berhampur (Ganjam) | 17 | |
| Bhubaneshwar | 38 | |
| Cuttack | 27 | |
| Sambalpur | 36 | |
| Pondicherry | Trichy | 02 |
| Punjab | Amritsar | 56 |
| Bhatinda | 36 | |
| Fazilka | 30 | |
| Hoshiarpur | 39 | |
| Jalandhar | 56 | |
| Kapurthala | 35 | |
| Ludhiana | 60 | |
| Moga | 30 | |
| Pathankot | 33 | |
| Patiala | 49 | |
| Sas Nagar (Mohali) | 38 | |
| Rajasthan | Alwar | 40 |
| Bharatpur | 38 | |
| Bikaner | 28 | |
| Hanumangarh | 34 | |
| Jaipur – Ajmer | 58 | |
| Jaipur – Sikar | 36 | |
| Jodhpur | 36 | |
| Kota | 29 | |
| Sriganganagar | 34 | |
| Udaipur | 30 | |
| Sikkim | New Jalpaiguri (Siliguri) | 03 |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 56 |
| Coimbatore | 28 | |
| Trichy | 37 | |
| Telangana | Hyderabad | 40 |
| Secunderabad | 29 | |
| Tripura | Agartala | 28 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra | 38 |
| Aligarh | 32 | |
| Ayodhya (Faizabad) | 42 | |
| Bareilly | 42 | |
| Bijnore | 31 | |
| Bulandshahr | 46 | |
| Etawah | 30 | |
| Ghaziabad | 35 | |
| Gorakhpur | 44 | |
| Jhansi | 31 | |
| Kanpur City | 46 | |
| Lucknow | 65 | |
| Mau | 28 | |
| Meerut | 54 | |
| Moradabad | 27 | |
| Muzaffarnagar | 38 | |
| Noida | 37 | |
| Prayagraj (Allahabad) | 29 | |
| Raebareli | 26 | |
| Saharanpur | 33 | |
| Sitapur | 26 | |
| Varanasi | 34 | |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun | 56 |
| Haldwani | 38 | |
| Haridwar | 33 | |
| Tehri | 25 | |
| West Bengal | Bardhman | 30 |
| Durgapur | 28 | |
| Hooghly | 31 | |
| Kharagpur | 27 | |
| Kolkata – North | 56 | |
| Kolkata – South (Behala) | 44 | |
| Kolkata – West | 44 | |
| Malda | 25 | |
| Murshidabad | 27 | |
| Nadia | 27 | |
| New Jalpaiguri (Siligiru) | 24 | |
| North 24 Parganas | 40 | |
| Paschim Medinipur | 27 | |
| Purba Medinipur | 36 | |
| Purulia | 37 | |
| South 24 Parganas | 29 | |
| Chattisgarh | Bilaspur | 33 |
| Raipur | 48 | |
| Grand Total | 5138 | |
PNB Apprentice Application Important Links
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| Download Notification | Download Notification Link 1 |
| Download Notification Link 2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total number of vacancies for PNB Apprentice 2026?
Punjab National Bank has announced 5,138 vacancies for the Apprentice position.
How can I apply for PNB Apprentice 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the official PNB website pnb.bank.in.
What are the application start and last dates?
The application window opens on 08 February 2026 and closes on 24 February 2026.
What is the age limit to apply?
Candidates must be 20 to 28 years old as of 01 January 2026. Age relaxation applies as per the notification.
What are the eligibility criteria for PNB Apprentice?
A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university/college/institute with results declared by 31 December 2025.
Is knowledge of the local language required?
Yes, candidates applying for training in a particular State/UT must be proficient in the local language.
When will the online exam be conducted?
The online exam for PNB Apprentice is scheduled in March 2026.
Can both male and female candidates apply?
Yes, the recruitment is open to both male and female candidates.
Conclusion
Punjab National Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for graduates to start a career in the banking sector. With 5,138 vacancies, a straightforward online application process, and clear eligibility and age criteria, interested candidates should apply before 24 February 2026.