Punjab and Sind Bank, a prominent public sector bank in India, has announced the recruitment of 110 Local Bank Officers (LBO) in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) for the year 2025. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen the bank’s operations across various states and provides an excellent opportunity for eligible candidates to join the banking sector.
1. Overview of the Recruitment
- Position: Local Bank Officer (LBO)
- Scale: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)
- Total Vacancies: 110 posts
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website:
2. State-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The vacancies are distributed across the following states:
- Maharashtra: 30 posts
- Punjab: 25 posts
- Gujarat: 30 posts
- Arunachal Pradesh: 5 posts
- Assam: 10 posts
- Karnataka: 10 posts
Candidates are advised to apply for the vacancies in the state of their domicile or proficiency in the local language.
3. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 18 months of post-qualification work experience in the officer cadre of any Public Sector Bank (PSB) or Regional Rural Bank (RRB).
Age Limit
As of February 1, 2025, candidates should be:
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
Candidates must have been born between February 2, 1995, and February 1, 2005 (both dates inclusive).www.ndtv.com
Age Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxable as per government norms
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government policy
4. Salary and Benefits
The selected candidates will be appointed in JMGS-I with the following pay scale:
- Basic Pay: ₹48,480 per month
- Maximum Pay: ₹85,920 per month
In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to allowances and benefits as per the bank’s rules.
5. Selection Process
The selection process comprises several stages to assess the candidates’ suitability for the role:
- Written Test: An online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions.
- Screening: Initial shortlisting based on the written test results.
- Personal Interview: Face-to-face interaction to evaluate the candidate’s communication skills and suitability.
- Final Merit List: Compilation of candidates based on their performance in the written test and interview.
- Proficiency in Local Language: Assessment of the candidate’s knowledge of the local language.
- Final Selection: Based on the overall performance in all stages.
6. Examination Pattern
The written test will consist of the following sections:
- English Language: 30 questions
- Banking Knowledge: 40 questions
- General Awareness/Economy: 30 questions
- Computer Aptitude: 20 questions
Each question carries one mark, and there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.
7. Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online:
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹100 + applicable taxes
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹850 + applicable taxes
Payment can be made through Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI.
8. How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: https://punjabandsindbank.co.in/
- Navigate to the “Careers” section and click on the LBO recruitment notification.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and relevant documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
9. Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: February 7, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: February 28, 2025
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee: February 28, 2025
- Written Exam Date:
