Punjab & Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 635 Posts

 

Punjab & Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 635 Posts

The Punjab & Sind Bank has officially released the Punjab & Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 635 Apprentice vacancies across India under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates having a Regular Graduation degree can apply online from 21 May 2026 to 06 June 2026 through the official website punjabandsind.bank.in.

This apprenticeship recruitment is a great opportunity for graduates who want to gain practical banking experience and improve their preparation for future banking exams such as SBI Clerk, IBPS Clerk, RBI Assistant, and PO examinations. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 during the 12-month training period.

About Punjab & Sind Bank

Punjab & Sind Bank is a Government of India undertaking and one of the oldest public sector banks in India. The bank provides a wide range of financial and banking services through branches spread across multiple states and union territories.

The apprenticeship program aims to provide:

• Real banking sector exposure
• Practical training in branch operations
• Skill development
• Better employment opportunities in banking and finance sector

Although this apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment, it adds valuable experience to a candidate’s profile.

Punjab & Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

• Organization Name: Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB)
• Post Name: Apprentice
• Total Vacancies: 635 Posts
• Training Duration: 12 Months
• Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300
• Application Mode: Online
• Selection Process: Merit-Based + Document Verification + Medical Examination
• Official Website: punjabandsind.bank.in

Candidates must complete registration on:

• NAPS Portal
• NATS Portal

before applying online through the bank website.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Release Date – 21 May 2026
• Online Application Start Date – 21 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online – 06 June 2026
• Educational Qualification Cut-off Date – 06 June 2026
• Age Calculation Date – 01 May 2026
• Document Verification Date – To be notified later.

Vacancy Details

A total of 635 apprentice seats have been announced across 29 States and Union Territories.

State-wise Vacancy Details

• Andhra Pradesh – 20 Posts
• Arunachal Pradesh – 5 Posts
• Assam – 5 Posts
• Bihar – 40 Posts
• Chandigarh – 15 Posts
• Chhattisgarh – 10 Posts
• Delhi – 30 Posts
• Gujarat – 20 Posts
• Haryana – 50 Posts
• Himachal Pradesh – 20 Posts
• Jammu & Kashmir – 10 Posts
• Jharkhand – 10 Posts
• Karnataka – 10 Posts
• Kerala – 5 Posts
• Madhya Pradesh – 20 Posts
• Maharashtra – 30 Posts
• Manipur – 5 Posts
• Mizoram – 5 Posts
• Nagaland – 5 Posts
• Odisha – 15 Posts
• Punjab – 90 Posts
• Rajasthan – 30 Posts
• Sikkim – 10 Posts
• Tamil Nadu – 20 Posts
• Telangana – 20 Posts
• Tripura – 5 Posts
• Uttar Pradesh – 100 Posts
• Uttarakhand – 10 Posts
• West Bengal – 20 Posts.

Odisha District-wise Vacancy

For Odisha candidates:

• Cuttack – 5 Posts
• Khordha – 10 Posts
• Local Language – Odia.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

• Regular Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institute.

Important Conditions:

• Postgraduate candidates are NOT eligible
• Candidates with 1 year or more work experience after graduation are not eligible
• Candidates who completed apprenticeship training earlier are not eligible
• Candidates should not have completed 5 years after passing graduation.

Mandatory Registration Requirement

Candidates must complete 100% profile registration on:

• NAPS Portal – apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
• NATS Portal – nats.education.gov.in

before applying online through the bank website.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 01 May 2026.

• Minimum Age – 20 Years
• Maximum Age – 28 Years.

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST – 5 Years
• OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
• PwBD – 10 Years
• Widows/Divorced Women – Additional relaxation as per rules
• 1984 Riot Victims – 5 Years.

Application Fee

SC/ST/PwBD

• ₹100 + applicable taxes

General/OBC/EWS

• ₹200 + applicable taxes.

The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only.

Stipend & Benefits

Selected apprentices will receive:

• ₹12,300 per month stipend

However, apprentices are not entitled to:

• DA
• HRA
• Travel allowance
• Medical allowance
• Bank employee benefits.

This is strictly an apprenticeship training program.

Selection Process

The selection process is very simple compared to most bank recruitments.

Selection Stages

1. Merit List based on 10+2 Marks
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

Merit List Preparation

Unlike SBI Apprentice or IBPS exams, there is:

• No written examination
• No CBT test

Selection will be based on:

• 10+2 (HSC) marks

The merit list will be prepared:

• State-wise
• District-wise
• Category-wise.

Tie-Breaking Rule

If two candidates have equal marks:

• Older candidate will be ranked higher.

Local Language Requirement

Candidates must know:

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Understanding

of the local language of the applied State/UT.

For Odisha:

• Odia language knowledge is mandatory.

Candidates must produce proof of studying the language in:

• 8th
• 10th
• 12th
  OR
• Graduation level.

Medical Examination

Candidates shortlisted after document verification must:

• Pass medical fitness examination

before final engagement.

Competition Level Analysis

The competition level is expected to be:

• Moderate to High

because:

• Only 635 vacancies available
• No written examination
• Selection purely based on 10+2 marks

Candidates with:

• High HSC percentage
• Good local language proof

will have better selection chances.

Who Should NOT Apply?

The following candidates should avoid applying:

• Candidates seeking permanent jobs
• Postgraduate degree holders
• Candidates with apprenticeship experience
• Candidates with more than 1 year work experience
• Candidates without local language knowledge
• Candidates without NAPS & NATS registration.

How to Apply Online

Step 1 – Register on NAPS & NATS

Complete profile registration on:

• apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
• nats.education.gov.in

Step 2 – Visit Official Website

Go to:

• punjabandsindbank.in

Step 3 – Open Recruitment Section

Click:

• Recruitment → Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Step 4 – Fill Application Form

Enter:

• Personal details
• Educational qualifications
• State & District preference

Step 5 – Upload Documents

Upload:

• Photograph
• Signature
• Thumb Impression
• Handwritten Declaration

Step 6 – Pay Application Fee

Complete online payment.

Step 7 – Final Submission

Submit application and save a copy for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep ready:

• Aadhaar Card
• 10th Certificate
• 12th Marksheet
• Graduation Marksheet & Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• EWS Certificate
• PwBD Certificate
• Passport-size Photograph
• Signature
• Thumb Impression
• Handwritten Declaration.

Important Links –

• Notification PDF – Click Here
• Apply Link – Click Here
• NATS Portal(Registration) - Click Here
• NAPS Portal (Registration) - Click Here
• Official Website – Click Here