Notice
5,138 training seats — Punjab National Bank FY 2025-26 Online registration: 08 February 2026 – 24 February 2026 Monthly stipend: ₹12,300 (Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban) or ₹15,000 (Metro) Online exam tentatively first week of March 2026 Apply on BFSI SSC · Register on NAPS and NATS portals too 100 questions · 100 marks · 60 minutes
FY 2025-26 · HRD/APPRENTICE/ADVT/2025-26 · Applications Open
5,138 Training Seats Across India

Start your banking career with Punjab National Bank — earn while you learn.

Train inside real PNB branches, earn a stipend of ₹12,300–₹15,000 per month (branch-category dependent), and gain hands-on banking experience through a structured one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

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Online registration closes 24 February 2026. Online exam tentatively in the first week of March 2026. Apply without delay.
₹12.3K–15K
Monthly stipend
5,138
Training seats
1 Year
Duration
Graduate
Eligibility
Apply via BFSI SSC View program details
Govt of India undertaking
Apprentices Act 1961
HQ New Delhi · Nationwide circles
★ Monthly stipend
₹12,300–15,000

per month · varies by branch category

On-the-job training at PNB branches
Open to graduates of any discipline
5,138 seats across states & circles
Register on BFSI SSC, NAPS and NATS
Key Dates
Apply Opens
08 Feb 2026
Last Date
24 Feb 2026
Online Exam
1st Wk Mar 2026
Seats
5,138
Timeline
Important Dates
Registration Opens
08 Feb 2026
Applications live
Last Date to Apply
24 Feb 2026
Deadline · Do not miss
Age/Qual. Cut-off
01 Jan 2026
Relevant date
Online Examination
1st Wk Mar 2026
Tentative · Advised separately
Training Period
1 Year
2 wks Basic + 50 wks OJT
5,138
Total training seats
₹12.3K–15K
Monthly stipend
1 Year
Program duration
Graduate
Min. qualification
36 States/UTs
Circle-wise seats
100 Marks
Online exam
What you'll gain

Skills the BFSI sector actually values

Practical skills that transfer across banks, NBFCs, insurance companies, and FinTech — not just Punjab National Bank.

01
Retail banking operations
Hands-on exposure inside a real PNB branch in your chosen circle — 2 weeks Basic Training plus 50 weeks On-the-Job Training.
02
Core banking & digital tools
Familiarity with everyday branch systems and digital banking tools reinforced through the exam's Computer Knowledge section.
03
Customer service excellence
Handle live customer interactions — communication and relationship skills that banks prize highly.
04
Financial awareness
Reinforced through the General/Financial Awareness section of the entrance exam.
05
Branch & compliance processes
Daily branch processes and conduct under the terms of the digital apprenticeship contract.
06
Certified training outcome
A final assessment test at the end of training, followed by an Apprenticeship Certificate based on marks scored.
Selection — Online Examination

Exam pattern & subject breakdown

100 objective-type (MCQ) questions, 60 minutes total. Know exactly what to prepare.

Subject Marks Medium
General / Financial Awareness 25 Eng/Hindi
General English 25 Eng/Hindi
Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude 25 Eng/Hindi
Computer Knowledge 25 Eng/Hindi
Total 100
100
Total questions & marks
60 min
Total exam duration
5% qualifying-marks relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD

No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects — only the overall aggregate matters. Exam is taken remotely with your own camera-enabled device; tentatively scheduled for the first week of March 2026.

Stipend

Monthly stipend by branch category

Paid to apprentices after completion of each month, adjusted for any unauthorised absence.

Branch Category Stipend per Month
Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban ₹12,300
Metro ₹15,000

Note: Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits. The training/engagement period is for one (1) year.

Application Fee

Category-wise application / examination fee

Payable online only, from 08 February to 24 February 2026 — no other mode of payment is accepted.

Category Total Fee (incl. GST)
GEN / OBC / EWS (Male) ₹944
GEN / OBC / EWS (Female) ₹708
SC / ST / PwBD (Any Gender) ₹236
Transgender ₹236

Note: Fee once paid will not be refunded on any account, nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

Reservation Structure

Category-wise training seat reservation (5,138 total)

Seats are provisional and may vary at the time of engagement as per the Bank's requirement.

Category Full Name Seats Age Relaxation
UR Unreserved 2,383 None
OBC Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) 1,110 +3 years
SC Scheduled Caste 887 +5 years
ST Scheduled Tribe 294 +5 years
EWS Economically Weaker Section 464 None (UR limit applies)
PwBD VI 51 · HI 51 · OH 52 · ID 51 (out of the above total, horizontal) 205 +10 years
Grand Total 5,138

Note: PwBD reservation is horizontal, drawn out of the SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR totals above. Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands (not remarried) get age concession up to 35 years (Gen/EWS), 38 years (OBC), or 40 years (SC/ST). Full state, circle, and category-wise seat details are in the official notification.

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria (cut-off 01.01.2026)

Nationality: Citizen of India, subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who arrived before 1 Jan 1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specified countries with intent to settle permanently (certificate of eligibility required for the latter categories)
Educational Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline, result declared on or before 31 December 2025. For NATS-registered candidates, graduation date must not be more than 4 years before the cut-off
Local Language: Must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in the local language of the applied State/UT
Prior Apprenticeship: Must not have previously undergone or currently be pursuing apprenticeship at PNB or any other organisation, and must not have been previously terminated for misconduct
Work Experience: Candidates with 1 year or more of job/training experience after completing graduation are not eligible
Ex-Servicemen: Not eligible — no reservation for ex-servicemen/disabled ex-servicemen in this engagement
Age: 20–28 years as on 01.01.2026 (UR/EWS) · Relaxation:
Category
Age Relaxation
Unreserved / EWS
None (20–28 yrs)
SC / ST
+5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
+3 years
PwBD
+10 years
Widows / Divorced / Separated Women
Up to 35 (UR/EWS) · 38 (OBC) · 40 (SC/ST)

Age is computed as on 01 January 2026 (DOB between 02.01.1998 and 01.01.2006). NAPS-registered applicants must be under 34 years as on the cut-off date. SC/ST/OBC relaxation is cumulative with only one other applicable relaxation. Always refer to the official notification for final details.

How selection works

Selection process

1
Online written test
100 objective questions across 4 subjects, 60 minutes, taken remotely with your own camera-enabled device. Tentatively first week of March 2026.
2
Document verification
Eligibility with respect to age, qualification, and category is determined at document verification, at a centre decided by the Bank in the applied State/UT.
3
Test of local language
Conducted at document verification for the applied State's local language. Waived if Class 10/12 mark sheet shows the language was studied.
4
Medical examination
Engagement is subject to a medical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS physician, at the candidate's own expense.
5
Digital contract & training
Selected candidates are offered a digitally signed apprenticeship contract via the portal. One-year training begins with 2 weeks Basic Training + 50 weeks On-the-Job Training.
Documents required

Keep these ready before you apply

Different documents are needed at registration versus at document verification — prepare both sets in advance.

For Online Registration
  • Aadhaar card — front and back (JPEG, under 1 MB each)
  • Valid personal email ID and active mobile number
  • Passport-size photograph (JPEG, under 1 MB)
  • Qualifying mark sheet/degree/provisional certificate & PAN card (PDF/JPEG, under 1 MB)
Portal Registration Essentials
  • NAPS Apprentice Code Number (register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in if new)
  • NATS Enrolment Number (register on nats.education.gov.in if new)
  • Same email ID and mobile number used across BFSI SSC, NAPS, and NATS
Category Certificates
  • Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS in prescribed format
  • OBC certificate with Non-Creamy Layer clause, issued 01.04.2025 onward
  • Income & Asset Certificate for EWS, valid for FY 2025-26
  • Permanent Disability certificate from District Medical Board for PwBD category
For Document Verification
  • Printout of application/registration and intimation letter for Language Test
  • Proof of DOB (Birth Certificate or SSLC/Std. X certificate)
  • Photo ID (PAN/Passport/DL/Voter Card/Bank Passbook/Aadhaar, matching call letter name)
  • All semester/year-wise mark sheets and certificates for graduation
Nationwide Opportunities

Training Seats Across States (top allocations)

Seats span 36 states/UTs across PNB's circles; the Bank may allot any circle within the applied State/UT. Figures below are the total per state out of 5,138.

Uttar Pradesh 814
West Bengal 532
Punjab 462
Delhi 417
Rajasthan 363
Haryana 348
Bihar 310
Maharashtra 232
Madhya Pradesh 180
Himachal Pradesh 162
Uttarakhand 152
Odisha 142
Gujarat 138
Assam 132
Tamil Nadu 121
Jharkhand 95
Kerala 83
Chhattisgarh 81
Telangana 69
Karnataka 64
Chandigarh 58
Andhra Pradesh 56
Jammu & Kashmir 53
Tripura 28
Why Apply

Why Join Punjab National Bank Apprenticeship?

₹12,300–15,000 Monthly Stipend
Earn a fixed, branch-category-linked stipend throughout the one-year apprenticeship.
Public Sector Bank Exposure
Train with one of India's largest public sector banks, headquartered in New Delhi with circles nationwide.
Structured Training Programme
2 weeks of Basic Training followed by 50 weeks of On-the-Job Training in your chosen circle.
Certified Assessment
A final assessment test at the end of training leads to an Apprenticeship Certificate based on marks scored.
Application Process

How to Apply

Registration spans three portals — BFSI SSC (for the exam and fee), NAPS, and NATS — so complete each carefully.

1
Step 1
Register on BFSI SSC
Visit bfsissc.com, go to Employment Opportunities >> Apprenticeship Opportunities >> Punjab National Bank, and fill the Apprenticeship Application Form.
2
Step 2
Upload Documents & Pay Fee
Upload Aadhaar, photo, mark sheets, and category certificates (if applicable), then pay the applicable examination fee.
3
Step 3
Register/Apply on NAPS
If not already registered, sign up on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, then search "Punjab National Bank" and apply for the opportunity.
4
Step 4
Register/Apply on NATS
If graduated on or after 1 Jan 2022 and not already registered, sign up on nats.education.gov.in and apply against advertised vacancies for PNB.
5
Step 5
Update Codes on BEEP
Log in to beep.bfsissc.com and update your NAPS Apprentice Code Number and/or NATS Enrolment Number.
6
Step 6
Appear for Exam & Verification
Take the online exam on the notified date, then complete document verification, the language test, and medical examination if shortlisted.
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Punjab National Bank has 5,138 training seats for FY 2025-26, distributed across states/UTs and circles. Seats are provisional and may vary as per the Bank's requirement.
Apprentices receive ₹12,300 per month at Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban branches and ₹15,000 per month at Metro branches, for the one-year contract period, with no other allowances or benefits.
Online registration is open from 08 February 2026 to 24 February 2026. The online examination is tentatively scheduled for the first week of March 2026.
100 objective questions worth 100 marks across General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude, and Computer Knowledge (25 marks each), in 60 minutes, bilingual in English and Hindi.
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years, PwBD 10 years, with special concessions for widows, divorced, and legally separated women.
Yes. Besides applying and paying the fee on BFSI SSC's portal, candidates must register (if not already) on both the NAPS portal and the NATS portal, and provide their NAPS Apprentice Code Number and NATS Enrolment Number.
No. The apprentice has no right to claim employment in the Bank after completion of training, and the Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the apprenticeship period.
No. Fees once paid will not be refunded on any account, nor can they be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
No. Ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen are not eligible, and there is no reservation for this category in this engagement.
No. Candidates who had training or job experience of one year or more after completing graduation are not eligible to be engaged as apprentices.
✦ Final Call to Action

Apply Today and Build Your Banking Career

Don't miss this opportunity to train with one of India's largest public sector banks. Secure your place among 5,138 apprentices nationwide.

5,138Training Seats
₹12.3K–15KMonthly Stipend
24 Feb 2026Application Deadline
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