Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released a notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2026, with a large 5,138 vacancies under the Apprentices Act. For graduates looking to gain banking experience along with a stipend, this is an excellent entry-level opportunity.

Online applications are open from 8 February 2026 to 24 February 2026, with the online examination scheduled for 8 March 2026. Apply early so you have time to prepare for the test.

Who can apply: candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline and should have knowledge of the local language of the state they apply for. The age limit is generally 20 to 28 years, with category-wise relaxation as per rules.

The application fee is ₹944 for General/OBC/EWS male candidates, ₹708 for women candidates, and ₹236 for SC/ST/PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates, paid online. Selection is based on an online written test followed by document verification and local-language verification, as detailed in the notification.

Read the official notification for the state-wise vacancy and local-language requirement before applying. Use the Important Links section below to apply online, view the notification and visit the PNB official website. Always verify every detail from the official source before applying.