🏦 Punjab & Sind Bank Apprentice 2026 — Apply Now!
635 Apprentice Posts • Graduate Eligible • Stipend ₹12,300/month
✅ Apply Online @ punjabandsind.bank.inPunjab & Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is an official notification (dated 21 May 2026) by Punjab & Sind Bank — a Government of India undertaking — for the engagement of 635 Apprentices across 29 States/UTs under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible graduates aged 20–28 years can apply online from 21 May 2026 to 6 June 2026 through the bank's official website. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 for a 12-month training period at branches across India.
📌 PSB Apprentice 2026 — Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab & Sind Bank (Govt. of India Undertaking) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 635 |
| Notification Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Stipend | ₹12,300 per month |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Qualification | Graduation (any discipline) |
| Age Limit | 20–28 years (as on 01.05.2026) |
| Selection | Merit based on 10+2 marks + Document Verification |
| Official Website | punjabandsind.bank.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 21 May 2026 |
| NATS Portal Registration (mandatory) | 21 May 2026 onwards |
| Online Application Starts | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 6 June 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 May 2026 |
| Educational Qualification Cut-off | 6 June 2026 |
👥 Vacancy Distribution (State-wise)
Total 635 vacancies are distributed across 29 States/UTs. Top states with maximum openings:
| State/UT | Vacancies | Local Language |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 100 | Hindi/Urdu |
| Punjab | 90 | Punjabi/Hindi |
| Haryana | 50 | Hindi/Punjabi |
| Bihar | 40 | Hindi/Urdu |
| Delhi (NCT) | 30 | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | 30 | Marathi |
| Rajasthan | 30 | Hindi |
| Gujarat | 20 | Gujarati |
| Andhra Pradesh | 20 | Telugu/Urdu |
| Himachal Pradesh | 20 | Hindi |
| Tamil Nadu / Telangana / West Bengal | 20 each | Local Language |
| Chandigarh / MP / Odisha | 15 each | Local Language |
| Other States/UTs | 5–10 each | Local Language |
| TOTAL | 635 | — |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Regular Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute. Candidates must also be proficient in the local language (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) of the State/UT applied for, with documentary proof (Class 8/10/12 or Graduation marksheet showing the local language as a subject).
Important Restrictions
- ❌ Candidates with Post Graduate qualification are NOT eligible.
- ❌ Candidates with 1 year or more work experience are NOT eligible.
- ❌ Candidates should NOT have completed 5 years after passing qualifying exam.
Age Limit (as on 01.05.2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age (General/EWS) | 28 years |
| SC/ST (+5 years) | 33 years |
| OBC (+3 years) | 31 years |
| PwBD (+10 years) | 38 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women | Up to 35 (Gen/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
| 1984 Riot-Affected | +5 years |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (excl. taxes & gateway charges) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100/- |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹200/- |
Note: Payment via online mode only. Cash/Cheque/DD/Money Order NOT accepted. Fee is non-refundable.
💵 Stipend & Training Details
- Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300/month (no DA, conveyance, or other allowances)
- Training Period: 12 months
- Training Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (no overtime)
- Leave: 1 Casual Leave per month (max 4 at a time)
- Holidays: As per bank holidays
- Employment Guarantee: ❌ Apprentices are NOT employees; no guarantee of bank job after training
✅ Selection Process
Selection is purely merit-based — there is NO written exam. Steps:
- Merit List — Prepared State-wise, District-wise & Category-wise on the basis of 10+2 (Class 12) marks in descending order.
- Tie-breaker — If two candidates have same marks, higher age gets preference.
- Document Verification — Selected candidates called for DV with originals.
- Medical Fitness — Final engagement subject to medical fitness as per bank's requirement.
📝 How to Apply Online — Step-by-Step
- Register on NATS Portal: First, register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and nats.education.gov.in with 100% completed profile.
- Visit Bank Website: Go to punjabandsind.bank.in → Click "Recruitment" → Select the Apprentice notification.
- New Registration: Register with name, email, mobile number — note your Registration No. & Password.
- Fill Application: Enter personal, educational, address, and NATS Enrollment ID details.
- Select State & District: Choose ONE state and ONE district (cannot be changed later).
- Upload Documents: Photo, signature, thumb impression, hand-written declaration, live photo (.jpg/.jpeg format).
- Pay Fee: ₹100 (SC/ST/PwBD) or ₹200 (Gen/OBC/EWS) via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI.
- Submit & Print: Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
📄 Documents Required (at DV)
- Class 10th certificate (for DOB)
- Class 12th marksheet & certificate
- Graduation degree & all marksheets
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC with Non-Creamy Layer — within 1 year)
- EWS certificate (for current/preceding FY)
- PwBD certificate from District Medical Board (if applicable)
- Valid Aadhaar Card + any one Govt ID (PAN/Voter/Driving License/Passport)
- Local language proof (8th/10th/12th/Graduation marksheet)
- 2 passport-size photographs (same as uploaded)
- Printout of online application form
🗺️ Key Districts (Annexure A Highlights)
- Uttar Pradesh (100): Lucknow (15), Kanpur Nagar, Agra, Ghaziabad, Varanasi, Meerut, Mathura, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Allahabad, Mirzapur, etc.
- Punjab (90): Amritsar, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Faridkot, Barnala (10 each)
- Haryana (50): Gurugram, Karnal, Kurukshetra (10 each), Ambala, Panchkula, Panipat, Sirsa (5 each)
- Bihar (40): Patna (20), Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur (5 each)
- Delhi (30): Central, East, New Delhi, South West (5–10 each)
- Maharashtra (30): Mumbai (20), Pune, Thane (5 each)
🔗 Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | punjabandsind.bank.in |
| NATS Registration | nats.education.gov.in |
| Apprenticeship India Portal | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Download from bank's "Recruitment" page |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for PSB Apprentice 2026?
The last date to submit online application along with fee payment is 6 June 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in PSB Apprentice 2026?
A total of 635 Apprentice vacancies are available across 29 States/UTs in India.
Q3. What is the stipend for PSB Apprentice?
Selected apprentices will receive a fixed stipend of ₹12,300 per month for 12 months. No other allowances are payable.
Q4. Is there a written exam for PSB Apprentice 2026?
No. Selection is purely based on merit of Class 12 (10+2) marks, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Q5. What is the educational qualification required?
Regular Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Post-graduates and candidates with 1+ year work experience are NOT eligible.
Q6. What is the age limit?
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 1 May 2026. Relaxations apply for SC/ST (+5), OBC (+3), PwBD (+10).
Q7. Is registration on NATS portal mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must complete 100% profile on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and nats.education.gov.in before applying on the bank's website.
Q8. What is the application fee?
₹100 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹200 for General/EWS/OBC candidates (plus taxes and gateway charges).
Q9. Will the bank offer a permanent job after apprenticeship?
No. As per Apprentices Act 1961, apprentices are trainees only — there is no guarantee of employment with Punjab & Sind Bank after the 12-month training.
Q10. Can I apply for multiple states or districts?
No. A candidate can apply for only ONE state and ONE district. Multiple applications will result in only the latest being retained; fees for others are forfeited.
Q11. Is local language proficiency mandatory?
Yes. You must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for, with proof from Class 8/10/12 or Graduation marksheets.
Q12. How long is the apprenticeship training?
The training period is 12 months at a bank branch in the allotted district.
📌 Action Required: Apply before 6 June 2026. Don't forget to register on NATS portal first!
Disclaimer: All information is sourced from the official Punjab & Sind Bank notification dated 21 May 2026 (signed by Deputy General Manager, HRD, New Delhi). Candidates are advised to verify details from the official notification PDF before applying.