Punjab National Bank (PNB) has started the online application process for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I. According to the reports, candidates apply through PNB’s official website, pnb.bank.in, during the application window from July 20, 2026 to August 09, 2026. Applicants must be graduates and meet experience and local-language requirements. NDTV adds that applicants are required to have at least one year of experience in the clerical or officer cadre of any Scheduled Commercial Bank or Regional Rural Bank (RRB). The selection process described across sources includes a written examination, document screening, a Local Language Proficiency Test, an interview, and document verification. After selection, candidates are appointed in the state for which they apply. The reports provide a single recruitment cycle for the stated number of posts, with the online application details and eligibility requirements tied to the LBO role.