PNB Apprentice Notification 2026 Out for 5138 vacancies at pnb.bank.in. Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the official Recruitment Notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2025-26. Eligible candidates with a Graduate Degree in any discipline can apply for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 from 8th to 24th February 2026 on the BFSI SSC portal at bfsissc.com. Check more details of the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 below.
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Highlights
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a national-level apprenticeship drive to provide one-year training opportunities to graduates across India. The selection includes an Online Written Test, Document Verification, Local Language Test, and Medical Examination.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 5138 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year (12 months) |
| Location | Across India (State/UT-wise) |
| Advt Number | HRD/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2025-26 |
| Notification Date | February 06, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | February 08, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | February 24, 2026 |
| Tentative Exam Date | 1st week of March 2026 |
| Official Website | https://pnb.bank.in |
| Application Portal | https://bfsissc.com |
Punjab National Bank Apprentice Notification 2026 Out
The PNB Apprentice 2026 Notification (Advt. No. HRD/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2025-26) has been officially released by Punjab National Bank for 5138 apprentice seats across various states and union territories. The PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is announced under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). The online application process is open from 8th February 2026 to 24th February 2026. Download the official PNB Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF below.
PNB Apprentice Vacancy 2026
A total of 5138 vacancies have been announced in the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The vacancies are distributed across states/UTs with category-wise reservation.
| राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश (State/UT) | कुल रिक्तियां (Total Seats) |
| उत्तर प्रदेश (Uttar Pradesh) | 814 |
| पश्चिम बंगाल (West Bengal) | 532 |
| पंजाब (Punjab) | 462 |
| दिल्ली (Delhi) | 417 |
| राजस्थान (Rajasthan) | 363 |
| हरियाणा (Haryana) | 348 |
| बिहार (Bihar) | 310 |
| महाराष्ट्र (Maharashtra) | 232 |
| मध्य प्रदेश (Madhya Pradesh) | 180 |
| हिमाचल प्रदेश (Himachal Pradesh) | 162 |
| उत्तराखंड (Uttarakhand) | 152 |
| ओडिशा (Odisha) | 142 |
| गुजरात (Gujarat) | 138 |
| असम (Assam) | 132 |
| झारखंड (Jharkhand) | 95 |
| केरल (Kerala) | 83 |
| छत्तीसगढ़ (Chhattisgarh) | 81 |
| तेलंगाना (Telangana) | 69 |
| कर्नाटक (Karnataka) | 64 |
| चंडीगढ़ (Chandigarh) | 58 |
| आंध्र प्रदेश (Andhra Pradesh) | 56 |
| जम्मू और कश्मीर (Jammu & Kashmir) | 53 |
| त्रिपुरा (Tripura) | 28 |
| मणिपुर (Manipur) | 13 |
| मेघालय (Meghalaya) | 8 |
| गोवा (Goa) | 7 |
| अरुणाचल प्रदेश (Arunachal Pradesh) | 3 |
| मिजोरम (Mizoram) | 3 |
| सिक्किम (Sikkim) | 3 |
| लद्दाख (Leh) | 2 |
| नगालैंड (Nagaland) | 2 |
| पुडुचेरी (Pondicherry) | 2 |
| अंडमान और निकोबार (Andaman & Nicobar) | 1 |
| दादरा और नगर हवेली (Dadra & Nagar Haveli) | 1 |
| दमन और दीव (Daman & Diu) | 1 |
| कुल योग (Grand Total) | 5138 |
PNB Apprentice Application Form 2026
The PNB Apprentice Application Form 2026 link will be active at bfsissc.com from 8th February 2026 onwards. Eligible candidates can apply online until 24th February 2026. Candidates must register on both BFSI SSC portal and NAPS/NATS portals as part of the application process.
Steps to Apply Online for Punjab National Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 from the official BFSI SSC portal at bfsissc.com. Follow the step-by-step process given below:
- Go to bfsissc.com and navigate to “Employment Opportunities >> Apprenticeship Opportunities >> Punjab National Bank >> PNB Apprenticeship Program 2025-26”.
- Click on “Apprenticeship Application Form” and register using your personal details.
- Fill the online application form with educational, personal, and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Aadhar Card (front & back)
- Graduation mark sheets/degree certificate
- Caste/EWS/PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- PAN Card
- Pay the application/examination fee online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).
- Mandatorily register on NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) using the same email and mobile number.
- If graduated on or after 1st Jan 2022, register on NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in).
- Update your NAPS Apprentice Code and NATS Enrolment Number on the BFSI SSC portal.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Punjab National Bank Apprentice Application Fees 2026
Applicants must pay the application fee online for PNB Apprentice posts. The fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Application Processing Fee | Examination Fee | Intimation Fee | Total (Incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹100 | ₹600 | ₹100 | ₹944 |
| GEN/OBC/EWS (Female) | ₹100 | ₹400 | ₹100 | ₹708 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Transgender | ₹100 | ₹0 | ₹100 | ₹236 |
Documents Required to Apply Online for PNB Apprentice 2026
Before beginning your Punjab National Bank Apprentice application, keep the following documents ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Aadhar Card (front & back)
- Graduation Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate
- PAN Card
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) – if applicable
- EWS Certificate – if applicable
- PwBD Certificate – if applicable
- 10th/12th mark sheet for local language proof
Eligibility Criteria to Apply Online for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:
Educational Qualification:
- Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institute.
- Result must have been declared on or before 31st December 2025.
- For NATS registered candidates, graduation should not be more than 4 years before 01.01.2026.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026):
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years (UR/EWS)
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Widows/Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (GEN/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
Language Requirement:
- Proficiency in the local language of the applied State/UT is mandatory.
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Punjab National Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The Punjab National Bank Apprentice selection will be based on:
Online Written Test (100 MCQs, 60 minutes):
- General/Financial Awareness (25 marks)
- General English (25 marks)
- Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude (25 marks)
- Computer Knowledge (25 marks)
- Document Verification
- Local Language Test (if required)
- Medical Examination
Minimum Qualifying Marks: As decided by the bank (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
PNB Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the training period:
- Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban Branches: ₹12,300 per month
- Metro Branches: ₹15,000 per month
No other allowances or benefits are applicable.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for PNB Apprentice 2026?
The last date to apply online is 24th February 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 5138 vacancies are announced for apprentice posts across India.
Q3. Is the application fee refundable?
No, the application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Q4. What is the selection process for Punjab National Bank Apprentice?
Selection includes Online Written Test, Document Verification, Local Language Test, and Medical Examination.
Q5. Is there any guarantee of a job after apprenticeship?
No, the apprenticeship is a training program only. There is no guarantee of employment in PNB after completion.
Q6. What is the duration of Punjab National Bank apprenticeship training?
The training duration is 1 year (12 months), including 2 weeks of basic training and 50 weeks of on-the-job training.
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