Punjab National Bank (PNB) invites online applications for 5138 apprentice positions on a contract basis for one year. Candidates must be graduates and meet age criteria of 20 to 28 years as of 01-01-2026, with age relaxations applicable. The selection process includes an online written test, document verification, local language test, and medical examination. The apprenticeship offers training in bank branches with a salary of Rs. 12,300 to Rs. 15,000 depending on location. Applications are accepted online from 08-02-2026 to 24-02-2026.
Vacancy Details
- Apprentices: 5138 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute.- Andaman & Nicobar: 1
- Andhra Pradesh: 56
- Arunachal Pradesh: 3
- Assam: 132
- Bihar: 310
- Chandigarh (UT): 58
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli: 1
- Daman & Diu: 1
- Delhi (UT): 417
- Goa: 7
- Gujarat: 138
- Haryana: 348
- Himachal Pradesh: 162
- Jammu & Kashmir: 53
- Jharkhand: 95
- Karnataka: 64
- Kerala: 83
- Ladakh (Leh): 2
- Madhya Pradesh: 180
- Maharashtra: 232
- Manipur: 13
- Meghalaya: 8
- Mizoram: 3
- Nagaland: 2
- Odisha: 142
- Puducherry: 2
- Punjab: 462
- Rajasthan: 363
- Sikkim: 3
- Tamil Nadu: 121
- Telangana: 69
- Tripura: 28
- Uttar Pradesh: 814
- Uttarakhand: 152
- West Bengal: 532
- Chhattisgarh: 81
Qualification Requirements
Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Candidates must have had their results declared on or before 31-12-2025. For candidates registered under National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), date of passing their Graduation should not be more than 4 years preceding to the cut-off date (01-01-2026). Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT they are applying for.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹944
- General/OBC/EWS (Female): ₹708
- SC/ST/PWBD (Male/Female): ₹236
- Transgender: ₹236
Selection Process
- Online Written Test: Candidates must take an online multiple-choice question test covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge.
- Document Verification: Candidates who qualify the online test must present original and self-attested copies of required documents for verification.
- Test of Local Language: Candidates must pass a local language test unless exempted by producing relevant certificates.
- Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to a detailed medical examination.
How to Apply
- Visit BFSI SSC portal Apprenticeship Application section and open the application form.
- Complete online registration with personal and educational details.
- Prepare required documents in specified formats and sizes.
- Upload all required documents during application.
- Provide apprenticeship portal details if applicable (NAPS/NATS codes).
- Register on NAPS/NATS portals if not already registered.
- Login to portals and apply for Punjab National Bank apprenticeship.
- Update apprentice code/enrolment number in BFSI SSC portal after fee payment.
- Pay application fee online between 08-02-2026 and 24-02-2026.
- Provide scribe details if applicable for PwBD candidates.
- Submit application form online after verifying details.
- Keep a copy of submitted application and fee receipt for reference.
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Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Registration: 08-02-2026
- Closing Date for Online Registration: 24-02-2026
- Tentative Date for Online Examination: 01-03-2026
