Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2025 job opportunity

Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2025

Punjab & Sind Bank has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Local Bank Officers. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Thu Sep 04 2025

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Punjab & Sind Bank Recruitment 2025 – Local Bank Officers (JMGS-I)

Punjab & Sind Bank (A Government of India Undertaking) has released the official notification for the Lateral Recruitment of Local Bank Officers in JMGS-I. The details of the recruitment process, eligibility, important dates, salary, reservation, application process, selection process, and other information are provided below in detail.

Organization and Designation

  • Organization Name (English): Punjab & Sind Bank (A Government of India Undertaking)
  • Organization Name (Hindi): पंजाब एण्ड सिंध बैंक (भारत सरकार का उपक्रम)
  • Designation (English): Local Bank Officers in JMGS-I (Junior Management Grade Scale-I)
  • Designation (Hindi): स्थानीय बैंक अधिकारी (प्रथम जूनियर प्रबंधन श्रेणी – I)

Important Dates

Commencement of Online Application 20.08.2025
Last Date of Online Application (including Edit/Modification and Fee Payment) 04.09.2025
Online Examination October 2025

All revisions/corrigendum (if any) will be hosted only on the Bank’s official website.

State-Wise Vacancies and Reservation

State Mandatory Language SC ST OBC EWS UR Total VI HI OC MD/ID
Andhra PradeshTelugu12621833808888
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarhi631041740
GujaratGujarati157271041100
Himachal PradeshDogri42831330
JharkhandSanthali52931635
KarnatakaKannada941762965
MaharashtraMarathi157271041100
OdishaOriya1262283785
PuducherryTamil001045
PunjabPunjabi941662560
Tamil NaduTamil1262283785
TelanganaTelugu731352250
AssamAssamese2141715
Total10851197723227508888

Note: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Classes, EWS – Economically Weaker Section, UR – Unreserved, PwBD – Persons With Disability (VI – Visually Impaired, HI – Hearing Impaired, OC – Orthopedically Challenged, ID – Intellectual Disability, MD – Multiple Disability).

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality / Citizenship

Candidates must be Indian Citizens or eligible categories such as subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees before 1st January 1962, or Persons of Indian Origin from specified countries with a Government of India eligibility certificate.

Educational Qualification

A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government of India.

Experience: Minimum of 18 months in officer cadre in any Public Sector Bank or Regional Rural Bank on a regular basis. Experience in NBFCs, cooperative banks, private banks, fintechs, small finance banks, or payment banks will not be considered.

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)

  • Minimum: 20 years
  • Maximum: 30 years
  • Candidates must be born between 02.08.1995 and 01.08.2005 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
  • SC / ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
  • Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
  • Ex-servicemen: 5 years

Salary, Pay Scale and Benefits

Officer – JMGS-I: Scale of Pay is ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920.

  • LBOs shall join at the initial scale of pay for JMGS-I with 3 increments.
  • Increments for acquiring qualifications (JAIIB, CAIIB) shall be protected.
  • DA, HRA/Leased Accommodation, CCA, Medical, LTC, Terminal Benefits, and other perquisites will be paid as per Bank’s prevailing rules.

Probation Period, Bond and Career Path

  • Probation Period: 6 months
  • Bond Amount: Equivalent to 3 months’ gross salary (initial basic + DA + Special Allowance + DA on Special Allowance).
  • Bond Period: 3 years (minimum service period required).
  • One surety of equal bond amount must be furnished in the specified format before joining.
  • Career path: Selected officers will be in general cadre, governed by promotion policy. No inter-state transfer/Controlling Office Posting/special branches until promotion to SMGS-IV or 12 years of service, whichever is earlier.

Credit History Requirement

Applicants must maintain a healthy credit history and have a minimum CIBIL score of 650 at the time of joining. A CIBIL report from the Bank (where the candidate has an account) must be submitted during document verification.

Selection Process

  1. Written Test
  2. Screening
  3. Personal Interview
  4. Final Merit List
  5. Proficiency in Local Language Test
  6. Final Selection (state-wise and category-wise)
Exam Pattern (Online Test)
Section No. of Questions Maximum Marks Medium of Examination Duration
English Language3030English30 minutes
Banking Knowledge4040English & Hindi40 minutes
General Awareness / Economy3030English & Hindi30 minutes
Computer Aptitude2020English & Hindi20 minutes
Total120120-120 minutes
  • Qualifying Marks: 40% for Unreserved & EWS, 35% for Reserved categories.
  • Final merit list prepared by converting Written Test (70%) and Interview (30%) scores into 100 marks scale.
  • Language Proficiency Test is mandatory unless candidate studied the language in 10th/12th standard.

Application Fees

Category Application Fee / Intimation Charges
SC / ST / PwBD₹100 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges
General / OBC / EWS₹850 + Applicable Taxes + Payment Gateway Charges

Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Application Process

Candidates can apply online only through the official website. No other mode of application is accepted.

  • Log on to the official website and navigate to Recruitment section.
  • Fill the online application form carefully.
  • Upload scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and documents as per specifications.
  • Pay the fees online through available digital payment methods.
  • Download and print the system-generated application form and fee receipt.
  • Multiple applications: Only the last valid complete application will be considered.

Documents Required

  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Valid system generated application form
  • Interview call letter
  • Educational Certificates (from 10th onwards, with mark sheets & degree certificates)
  • Experience Certificates, NOC from current employer if applicable
  • Caste / Category / Disability / EWS certificates in prescribed formats
  • Income & Asset Certificate for EWS
  • Disability Certificate for PwBD
  • Certificates for age relaxation (if applicable)
  • Photo Identity Proof (PAN, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, Aadhaar, etc.)
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs
  • Other relevant documents supporting eligibility

Reservation Policy

Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD categories will be provided as per Government of India guidelines. Valid certificates must be submitted in prescribed format at the time of document verification.

  • OBC certificate must contain “Non-Creamy Layer” clause.
  • EWS candidates must submit valid Income & Asset Certificate.
  • PwBD categories include VI, HI, OC, ID, and MD. Only persons with ≥40% benchmark disability are eligible.
  • No reservation for Ex-Servicemen in Officers’ Cadre.

Contact Information

  • Email: ho.hrd@psb.co.in
  • Authority: Chief General Manager, Human Resources Development, Punjab & Sind Bank

Official Links

Disclaimer and General Instructions

Punjab & Sind Bank reserves the right to reject candidature at any stage if found ineligible, or if incorrect/fraudulent information is provided. The number of vacancies may vary based on Bank’s requirements. All disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of Delhi courts.

Note: Candidates are advised to regularly check their registered email and the Bank’s official website for updates, as no individual communication will be sent by post.

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