Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially announced the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 , offering 5138 apprenticeship vacancies across various states and Union Territories of India. The detailed notification was released on 5 February 2026 , and the online application process will begin from 8 February 2026 .
This apprenticeship program is an excellent opportunity for graduate candidates who wish to gain practical banking experience while earning a monthly stipend. Interested applicants must apply through the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) portal within the prescribed timeline.
PNB Apprentice Notification 2026 Particulars Details Organization Punjab National Bank (PNB) Post Name Apprentice Total Vacancies 5138 Mode of Application Online Registration Dates 8–24 February 2026 Exam Mode Online CBT Educational Qualification Graduation Age Limit 20 to 28 Years Selection Process Online Test, Local Language Test, Medical Exam Stipend ₹12,300 / ₹15,000 Official Website www.pnbindia.in
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates Event Date Notification Release 5 February 2026 Apply Online Start Date 8 February 2026 Last Date to Apply 24 February 2026 Online Exam Date 1st Week of March 2026
PNB Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Category Wise Category Vacancies UR 2383 OBC 1110 SC 887 ST 294 EWS 464 Total 5138
PNB Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – State Wise Distribution State/UT Total Uttar Pradesh 814 West Bengal 532 Punjab 462 Delhi 417 Rajasthan 363 Haryana 348 Bihar 310 Maharashtra 232 Odisha 142 Tamil Nadu 121 Other States Remaining
(Vacancies are reserved as per Government of India norms for SC, ST, OBC, EWS & PwBD categories.)
PNB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed Graduation in any discipline
Degree must be from a recognized university/college
Result should be declared on or before 01 January 2026
Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026) Minimum Age Maximum Age 20 Years 28 Years
Date of Birth Range: 02 January 1998 and 01 January 2006
Age Relaxation Category Relaxation SC / ST 5 Years OBC (NCL) 3 Years PwBD 10 Years Widows / Divorced Women Up to 40 Years (Category-wise)
PNB Apprentice Salary / Stipend 2026 Branch Location Monthly Stipend Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban ₹12,300 Metro ₹15,000
Steps to Apply Online for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Visit www.pnbindia.in
Go to the Careers / Recruitment section
Click on “Recruitment for 5138 Apprentices”
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
Fill out the application form carefully
Upload required documents (photo, signature, degree certificate)
Pay the application fee online
Submit and download the application form for reference
PNB Apprentice Application Fee 2026 Category Male Female Transgender GEN / OBC / EWS ₹944 ₹708 ₹236 SC / ST / PwBD ₹236 ₹236 ₹236
(Fee includes 18% GST and is non-refundable.)
PNB Apprentice Selection Process 2026 Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
Online Written Examination Local Language Proficiency Test Medical Examination Document Verification
Final selection will depend on qualifying all stages successfully.
PNB Apprenticeship Training Duration Training Phase Duration Basic Training 2 Weeks On-the-Job Training 50 Weeks Total Duration 1 Year (52 Weeks)
Why Apply for PNB Apprentice 2026?
Real-time exposure to banking operations
Monthly stipend during training
Skill development under a reputed PSU bank
Strong foundation for future banking careers
