Punjab National Bank has issued a notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2026, outlining the schedule, eligibility criteria, application process, fees, and selection procedure. The online application window will open on 8 February 2026 and close on 24 February 2026.
The application process will be conducted exclusively online through the official Punjab National Bank website. No offline applications will be accepted. Candidates are required to read the official notification carefully before submitting their applications.
The recruitment is open to candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or institution. The result of graduation must have been declared on or before 31 December 2025. Candidates may be required to produce their degree certificate or marksheet for verification. The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 January 2026.
After registration and login, candidates must fill in the application form with accurate details and pay the prescribed application fee through online mode only. Upon successful submission, a confirmation page will be generated, which candidates are advised to download and retain for future reference.
The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates is Rs 944. For female candidates, the fee is Rs 708. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and transgender categories are required to pay Rs 236.
The selection process will be conducted in multiple stages, including an online written examination, document verification, local language proficiency test, and medical examination. The online written test will consist of 100 questions carrying a total of 100 marks, with a duration of 60 minutes. The examination will be conducted in both Hindi and English. Candidates qualifying the written examination will be called for the subsequent stages of the selection process.
