Punjab National Bank (PNB) has officially released the schedule for the Local Bank Officer (LBO) – Scale I recruitment drive under HR Plan 2026-27. Candidates who have cleared the online examination are advised to take note of the upcoming Personal Interview and Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) dates.
Official Interview and LLPT Schedule
The selection process is set to take place in early May 2026 at the Staff Training Centre in Panchkula. Please review the following tables to confirm your specific reporting dates based on your state.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Post Name | Local Bank Officer (LBO) – Scale I |
| LLPT & Interview Date | 2nd May – 5th May 2026 |
| Venue | STC Panchkula, Plot No. C-12, Sector 6, Haryana – 134109 |
| Date | States |
|---|---|
| 03.05.2026 | Assam, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu (partial), Telangana (partial), West Bengal (partial) |
| 04.05.2026 | Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra |
| 05.05.2026 | Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, West Bengal |
PNB LBO Interview Preparation Strategies
- Focus on deep-dive revision of banking awareness and current affairs, with an emphasis on PNB-specific organizational facts.
- If your recruitment status requires the LLPT, dedicate time to mastering grammar and reading comprehension in your specific regional language.
- Practice articulating your thought process clearly to showcase communication skills and presence of mind, which are critical for LBO roles.
- Ensure you dress in formal, professional attire appropriate for a banking interview.
- Plan your travel logistics well in advance to ensure you arrive at the venue by 08:30 AM on your assigned date.
Documents to Carry for PNB LBO Interview 2026
- Printed copy of the Call Letter
- Valid Government-issued Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Graduation degree and mark sheets
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)