If you are thinking of making a career in the banking sector then this is a great opportunity for you. Punjab National Bank has invited applications for 5138 apprentice posts across the country. The application process has started from 8th February and its last date has been fixed as 24th February. In such a situation, the candidates who have not been able to apply yet should fill the form as soon as possible.

Ability

To apply for PNB Apprenticeship posts, the candidate must have passed graduation in any stream from any recognized university or institute. Graduate candidates from BA, B.Com, B.Sc or any other subject can apply.

age limit

The minimum age for this recruitment has been fixed at 18 years and maximum age at 28 years. Reserved category candidates will be given age relaxation as per government rules. Age will be calculated considering January 1, 2026 as the base.

application fee

While filling the application form for this recruitment, candidates will have to deposit the fee as per their category. General, OBC and EWS category candidates will have to deposit Rs 944. SC, ST and women candidates will have to pay Rs 708. The application fee for disabled category candidates has been fixed at Rs 236.

selection process

Candidates will be selected in this recruitment through several stages. First of all online written examination will be conducted. In this examination, questions can be asked from subjects like General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematics and English. Candidates who are successful in the online examination will be called for document verification, in which their educational certificates and other important documents will be checked. After this, a local language test will be taken to ensure that the candidate can understand and speak the language of the area where he will be posted. Finally medical examination will be conducted. Only the candidates successful in all the stages will be finally selected.

How much will be the stipend?

Candidates selected in this recruitment will be given monthly stipend during the training period. If the candidate is posted in a rural, semi-urban or general urban area, he will get an honorarium of Rs 12,300 per month. If a candidate is posted in a metro city, he will be provided a stipend of Rs 15,000 per month.

How to apply?

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If you are dreaming of working in a bank and have completed graduation, then a great opportunity has come for you. Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of the largest public sector banks of the country, has announced recruitment for thousands of posts. This is a golden opportunity for the youth who want to make a career in the banking sector.

PNB has recruited a total of 5138 posts under apprenticeship. The online application process for this recruitment has started. Interested and eligible candidates can apply within the due date. It has been clearly stated by the bank that applications will be accepted only through online medium.

When can you apply?

The application process for this recruitment has started from 8 February 2026 and candidates can fill the online form till 24 February 2026. Therefore, all the candidates who want to apply should not wait for the last date and fill the form on time.

What is the educational qualification?

The candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized university or institute. The graduation result should be declared before 31 December 2025. This opportunity is especially for those youth who have recently completed their studies and want to gain experience in the banking sector. Its minimum age is 20 years and maximum age is 28 years. Candidates belonging to reserved category (SC/ST/OBC etc.) will be given age relaxation as per government rules.

How many posts will be recruited

A total of 5138 posts will be filled in different states and union territories of the country. Category wise distribution of posts includes General 2383 posts, OBC 1110 posts, EWS 464 posts, SC 887 posts and ST 294 posts.

what will be the application fees

While filling the form, candidates will have to deposit the fees as per their category. Applications will not be accepted without fees. General/OBC/EWS (Male) will be Rs 944, General/OBC/EWS (Female) Rs 708 and SC/ST/Divyang will be Rs 236. According to some information, a fee of Rs 472 has also been mentioned for disabled candidates, so please see the official notification for the correct fee.

How to apply?

1. official website bfsissc.com Go to.

2. Go to the Employment Opportunities section on the home page.

3. Select Apprentice and then PNB option.

4. Click on the application link.

5. Register by clicking on Login 1st time.

6. Fill all the requested information correctly.

7. Deposit the fees as per your category. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

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