PNB Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 out for 5138 Posts Apply Online

PNB Apprentice 2026 Overview

Punjab National Bank has released the official notification for engagement of 5138 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025-26. This nationwide recruitment offers graduates a valuable one-year training opportunity in various PNB branches across states and union territories. Eligible candidates who have completed their graduation on or before the cutoff date and meet the local language requirements can submit applications online. The selection will be based on an online written test followed by language proficiency verification and medical examination. With a decent monthly stipend and practical banking exposure, this programme continues to attract thousands of aspirants every year.

PNB Apprentice Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 5 February 2026
• Online Application Starts: 8 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 24 February 2026
• Last Date Fee Payment: 24 February 2026
• Result Date: Check back soon on the official website.
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

PNB Apprentice Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 944/-
• General / OBC / EWS (Female): Rs. 708/-
• SC / ST / PwBD (Male/Female): Rs. 236/-
• Pay your fee online: debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI, whatever works for you.

PNB Apprentice Vacancy Details

• Total vacancies: 5138.

PNB Apprentice Salary 2026

PNB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India (result declared on or before 31 December 2025/01 January 2026).
• Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026): Minimum 20 years, Maximum 28 years.
• Mandatory Requirement: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the local language of the applied State/UT. Candidates who have studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard are exempted from the language test.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (NCL): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, and other relaxations as per Government guidelines.
• Any other official conditions: Candidates must register on the NAPS/NATS portal (mandatory for apprenticeship engagement).

PNB Apprentice Selection Process 

1. Online Written Examination (Objective)
2. Test of Specified Local Language
3. Medical Examination

How to apply for the PNB Apprentice

1. Visit the official PNB career page at pnb.bank.in or the dedicated portal bfsissc.com when the link activates on 8 February 2026.
2. Look for the Apprentice Recruitment 2025-26 advertisement and click on “Apply Online”.
3. Register with basic details (name, mobile, email) to generate login credentials.
4. Fill the complete application form with personal, educational, and preference details.
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, Aadhaar, graduation certificate and other required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online as per your category.
7. Submit the form, take a printout and keep it safe for future reference.