Last verified on: 31 May 2026 (IST)
Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB), a Government of India undertaking, has released its official notification for the engagement of 635 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Graduate candidates aged 20–28 years with proficiency in the local language of their chosen state are eligible to apply. The online application window is open from 21 May to 6 June 2026 through the bank’s official website.
Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Punjab & Sind Bank (Govt. of India Undertaking) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 635 |
| Notification Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Start | 21 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 06 June 2026 |
| Age Limit (cut-off) | 20–28 years as on 01 May 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Regular Graduation (any discipline) |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹12,300 per month |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Application Fee (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹200 + taxes |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwBD) | ₹100 + taxes |
| Apply Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | punjabandsind.bank.in |
Vacancy Details
A total of 635 Apprentice vacancies have been announced across 29 States and Union Territories. Vacancies are distributed state-wise and further broken down district-wise and category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR). Uttar Pradesh carries the highest allocation at 100 posts, followed by Punjab at 90 and Haryana at 50. The complete state-wise and district-wise breakdown is available in Annexure A of the official notification PDF.
Selected states and their total vacancies (as per the official notification):
- Uttar Pradesh – 100
- Punjab – 90
- Haryana – 50
- Bihar – 40
- Delhi (NCT) – 30
- Maharashtra – 30
- Rajasthan – 30
- Andhra Pradesh – 20
- Gujarat – 20
- Himachal Pradesh – 20
- Madhya Pradesh – 20
- Tamil Nadu – 20
- Telangana – 20
- West Bengal – 20
- Chandigarh – 15
- Odisha – 15
- (Remaining states/UTs: 5–10 each)
A candidate may apply for only one state and one district. Submitting multiple applications will result in only the latest valid application being retained; fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a regular graduation degree in any discipline from a university or institute recognised by the Central Government. The cut-off date for educational qualification is 06 June 2026. Candidates who have completed post-graduation are not eligible. Candidates with one year or more of work experience after completing their educational qualification are also not eligible. Additionally, candidates must not have completed five years since passing their qualifying examination.
Local Language Proficiency
Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state/UT for which they are applying — covering reading, writing, speaking, and understanding. They must produce a mark sheet or certificate at 8th, 10th, 12th, or graduation level showing that the relevant local language was studied.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum is 28 years, calculated as on 01 May 2026.
Age Relaxation (as per official notification)
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
- Widows / Divorced women / Women legally separated (not remarried): Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
Stipend and Terms of Engagement
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300. No daily allowance, conveyance allowance, or travelling allowance is payable. Training hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; no overtime is permitted. Apprentices are entitled to one casual leave per month of service; a maximum of four casual leaves may be availed at one time.
The engagement period is 12 months. Apprentices will not hold employee status, will not be entitled to any employee benefits, and will have no right to claim employment with the bank on completion of training. The bank is likewise under no obligation to offer employment after the training period ends.
Selection Process
Selection is based entirely on merit drawn from HSC/10+2 (Class XII) marks. There is no written examination. A state-wise, district-wise, and category-wise merit list will be prepared by placing candidates in descending order of their 10+2 marks. In the event of a tie, candidates will be ranked by age in descending order within the same category, state, and district. Final selection is subject to eligibility verification based on information submitted in the online application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21 May 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 21 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (including fee payment & edit/modification) | 06 June 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 May 2026 |
| Educational Qualification Cut-off Date | 06 June 2026 |
No further dates (such as document verification or training commencement) have been mentioned in the official notification. Any updates will be posted on the bank’s official website only.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹100 + applicable taxes + payment gateway charges |
| General / EWS / OBC | ₹200 + applicable taxes + payment gateway charges |
Payment must be made online only. Cash, cheques, money orders, or postal stamps are not accepted. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to any other process.
How to Apply
- Register on apprenticeship portals first. Before applying to the bank, candidates must create a 100% complete profile on both: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and nats.education.gov.in. Note your NATS Enrollment ID — it is required during the bank’s application form.
- Keep documents and details ready. This includes a valid Aadhaar number, one government-issued photo ID (driving licence, voter card, passport, or PAN card), a valid personal email ID, an active mobile number, a passport-size photograph, and bank account details.
- Visit the official bank website. Go to punjabandsind.bank.in and click the “Recruitment” section on the homepage, then select the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification link.
- Fill the online application form. Enter all personal, educational, and category details accurately. Select your state and district (only one combination is permitted).
- Upload documents. Upload photograph and signature in .jpg/.jpeg format. Upload a live photograph via webcam or mobile phone. Scan and upload thumb impression and handwritten declaration in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway. Note the transaction reference.
- Submit and save. Submit the application before 06 June 2026 and take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.
Applications through any mode other than the official online portal will not be accepted. Incomplete applications are liable to rejection without notice.
Documents Required
- Class X certificate / mark sheet (for date of birth proof)
- Class XII (HSC) mark sheet and certificate
- Graduation degree and all semester/year mark sheets
- Printout of the submitted online application form
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC with non-creamy layer clause, valid within one year of joining date)
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate (issued by competent authority in Central Government prescribed format)
- PwBD Disability Certificate (from District Medical Board, if applicable)
- 1984 riot relief certificate from District Magistrate (if applicable)
- Local language proficiency proof (mark sheet/certificate showing local language was studied)
- Photo identity proof (PAN card / passport / voter card / Aadhaar / driving licence)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Age relaxation documentary proof (where applicable)
No documents should be sent to the bank directly by post or courier before or after the process.
Offer and Notice Verification — Scam Warning
Punjab & Sind Bank communicates with shortlisted candidates only through the email address furnished in the application form and through notices posted on its official website, punjabandsind.bank.in. The bank does not send recruitment offers via WhatsApp, Telegram, or unofficial websites. Any message claiming to offer apprenticeship selection in exchange for a fee or bank transfer is fraudulent — the bank charges no fee beyond the official application fee payable on its portal. Verify any communication by checking the bank’s official recruitment page directly. If you receive a suspicious offer, do not act on it and report it to [email protected]. Re-uploaded PDFs on third-party sites may be outdated or altered; always refer to the PDF hosted on punjabandsind.bank.in for authoritative information.
Official Links
- Official Recruitment Page — Punjab & Sind Bank
- Official Notification PDF — Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online — Punjab & Sind Bank Official Website
- Apprenticeship India Portal (Mandatory Pre-registration)
- NATS Portal (Mandatory Pre-registration)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Punjab & Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application, including fee payment and any edits or modifications, is 06 June 2026, as stated in the official notification.
Q2. Are post-graduates eligible to apply?
No. The official notification explicitly states that candidates who have completed post-graduation are not eligible for this apprenticeship.
Q3. Can a candidate apply for more than one state or district?
No. Each candidate may apply for only one state and one district. If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest valid (completed) application will be retained, and fees paid for the other registrations will be forfeited.
Q4. Is there a written examination for this recruitment?
No. Selection is based on merit as per HSC/10+2 marks. The official notification does not mention any written examination. A merit list will be drawn state-wise, district-wise, and category-wise in descending order of Class XII marks.
Q5. Is registration on the NATS and Apprenticeship India portals mandatory before applying?
Yes. The official notification clearly states that only candidates with a 100% completed profile on both apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and nats.education.gov.in are eligible to apply to the bank. Registration on these portals should be completed before filling the bank’s application form.
Q6. Will apprentices become permanent employees of Punjab & Sind Bank after 12 months?
No. The notification explicitly states that the bank is not obligated to offer employment to any apprentice on completion of training, and the apprentice has no right to claim employment. The engagement is strictly for a 12-month training period under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
