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If you are planning to build a career in the banking sector, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has a great opportunity for you. PNB has released the notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Through this recruitment, eligible candidates will be selected for 5,138 positions across the country. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain banking experience.

What is PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates selected in the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will receive on-the-job training at the bank. During this period, they will get an opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the bank, which will help them build a successful career in banking.

Remember these dates:
The PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification was released on February 5, 2026. The online application process will begin on February 8, 2026. The last date for application and fee submission is February 24, 2026. The written examination will be conducted in March 2026.

Who can apply?
For this recruitment, the candidate must be a graduate of a recognized university. The minimum age limit is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 28 years. The age will be calculated as of January 1, 2026. Reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per government rules.

Application Fee
The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS male candidates is ₹944, while for female candidates it is ₹708. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories will have to pay a fee of ₹236. The fee can be paid online only.

How many vacancies in each state?
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of vacancies in the PNB Apprentice Recruitment with 814 positions. Besides this, vacancies have also been released in several other states including West Bengal (532), Punjab (462), Delhi (417), Rajasthan (363), and Haryana (348). Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on a written examination, local language test, document verification, and medical examination.

How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online only through the official PNB website. Offline applications will not be accepted. Registration, uploading of necessary documents, and payment of fees are mandatory during the application process.

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