Good news for graduates seeking banking apprenticeships! Punjab National Bank is accepting applications for 5,138 apprentice positions. Eligible graduates can now apply online via the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) portal, as the online application has already started.
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
The apprenticeship program by Punjab National Bank (PNB) offers young graduates an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on banking experience, along with a monthly stipend that varies by Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban Branches and Metro branches.
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Online registration began on 8th February 2026 and will continue until 24th February 2026. As mentioned in the notification, the exam will be conducted in 1st week of March 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | 5th February 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 8th February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24th February 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 1st week of March 2026 |
Punjab National Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026
A total of 5138 apprenticeship seats have been announced across multiple states, circles, and categories. The vacancies include reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms.
| States/UT | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 56 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 132 | 71 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 10 |
| Bihar | 310 | 178 | 39 | 1 | 69 | 23 |
| Chandigarh | 58 | 31 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Chhattisgarh | 81 | 36 | 10 | 26 | 4 | 5 |
| Delhi | 417 | 186 | 58 | 28 | 112 | 33 |
| Gujarat | 138 | 55 | 10 | 20 | 38 | 15 |
| Haryana | 348 | 159 | 60 | 0 | 93 | 36 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 162 | 76 | 36 | 3 | 33 | 14 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 53 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 3 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 180 | 76 | 26 | 35 | 26 | 17 |
| Maharashtra | 232 | 100 | 24 | 20 | 64 | 24 |
| Odisha | 142 | 64 | 22 | 27 | 14 | 15 |
| Punjab | 462 | 191 | 132 | 0 | 96 | 43 |
| Rajasthan | 363 | 155 | 62 | 44 | 69 | 33 |
| Tamil Nadu | 121 | 56 | 23 | 1 | 28 | 13 |
| Telangana | 69 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 7 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 814 | 345 | 167 | 5 | 219 | 78 |
| Uttarakhand | 152 | 94 | 28 | 5 | 13 | 12 |
| West Bengal | 532 | 227 | 122 | 22 | 107 | 54 |
| Total | 5138 | 2383 | 887 | 294 | 1110 | 464 |
PNB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
All aspiring candidates must be aware of the minimum required eligibility to apply online for PNB Recruitment 2026. Candidates’ eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit is as follows:
| Criteria | Details |
| Education Qualification | Graduation |
| Board | Institute/ College/ University recognised/ approved by the Govt. bodies/ AICTE/ UGC |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Cut Off Date | 01 January 2026 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 05 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) | 03 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 Years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | General/EWS – 35 years OBC – 38 years SC/ST – 40 years |
PNB Apprentice Application Form 2026
The online application process for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has started on 8th February 2026 at https://beep.bfsissc.com/. As the online application process starts officially, the candidates interested must begin with the procedure and register themself for the exam.
Punjab National Bank Apprentice Application Fee 2026
| Fees for Male Candidates | Fees for Female Candidates | Fees for Transgender |
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Rs. 200/- + GST @18% = Rs. 236/- |
| Mode- online via Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, and UPI. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable. |
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How to Apply for Punjab National Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must keep handy the documents, including their Aadhaar card, a valid personal email ID (will be required to activate account and Login), Mobile number, passport-size photograph, and Qualifying Degree / Provisional Certificate while submitting the application forms. The step-by-step process to apply online for PNB Recruitment is as follows:
- Visit the official website of the Punjab National Bank i.e., www.pnbindia.in.
- Navigate to the ‘Career/Recruitment’ section at the bottom of the homepage and find the ‘Recruitment For 5138 Posts Of Apprentices’.
- Now, click on the Apply Online link available on the webpage and then click for new registration.
- Complete the registration form by entering the required information, such as name, contact details, etc.
- Upload all the required documents in the appropriate size and format as prescribed.
- Carefully review the form and ensure that all of the information provided is correct, and save it.
- Once completed, pay the application fees and submit the online form.
- Now, download the PNB Apprentice application form for future reference.
Punjab National Bank Apprentice Selection Process
The selection of the candidates for Apprentice posts will be based on an Online Written Test, a Test of local language, and a Medical Exam. The final selection of the candidates will be based on qualifying in a written test, a test of the local language, a medical examination, and verification of eligibility for the post.
PNB Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
The computer-based test consists of 4 subjects (General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge) with 25 questions from each subject. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes (1 hour), and there is no sectional timing. The medium of the exam will be English and Hindi (except General English).
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Time Duration |
| General/ Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 60 minutes |
| General English | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
PNB Apprenticeship Duration
| Training Phase | Duration |
| Basic Training | 2 weeks |
| On-the-Job Training | 50 weeks |
| Total Duration | 1 Year (52 Weeks) |
PNB Apprentice Salary Structure
As mentioned in the official notification, the PNB apprentices will receive Rs.12,300 per month for rural, semi-urban, and urban branches and Rs. 15,000 per month for metro branches.
| Branches | Salary |
| Rural, semi-urban, and urban | Rs.12,300 per month |
| Metro | Rs. 15,000 per month |
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