Apprentice – Sikkim – PNB
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹12,300 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline from any Institute/College/University recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC. Result must be declared on or before 31.12.2025.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible. Candidates with one year or more of job experience after graduation are not eligible.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 20 to 28 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) invites online applications for the engagement of 5138 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2025-26. This is a significant government job opportunity for graduates across India to gain valuable experience in the banking sector. Eligible candidates can apply online for these full-time apprenticeship positions before the deadline.
- Punjab National Bank (PNB) is recruiting 5138 Apprentices for the FY 2025-26.
- Graduate degree holders in any discipline are eligible to apply for these government jobs.
- The application process is entirely online, with a deadline of February 24, 2026.
- Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹12,300 to ₹15,000.
- Selection involves an online written test, document verification, and a local language test.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹12,300/- per month for Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban branches and ₹15,000/- per month for Metro branches. No other allowances/benefits are applicable.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Online Written Test
Document Verification
Test of Local Language
Medical Examination
Application Fees
GEN/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹944/- (₹800 + 18% GST)
GEN/OBC/EWS (Female): ₹708/- (₹600 + 18% GST)
SC/ST/PwBD (Male/Female): ₹236/- (₹200 + 18% GST)
TRANSGENDER: ₹236/- (₹200 + 18% GST)
Reservation
Reservation in upper age limit and for training seats is applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS and other categories.
Age relaxation for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe is 5 years, Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) is 3 years, Persons with Benchmark Disability is 10 years.
Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried are eligible for age concession up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
Candidates must provide valid certificates issued by competent authorities in the prescribed format.
How to Apply
- Visit the official BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) website (www.bfsissc.com) or PNB's recruitment page (pnb.bank.in/Recruitments.aspx).
- Register for the Apprenticeship Entrance Examination by providing personal and educational details.
- Upload all required documents including Aadhaar card, photograph, mark sheets, degree certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), PwBD certificate (if applicable), and PAN card.
- Provide your NAPS Apprentices Code Number and NATS Enrolment Number if already registered on those portals.
- Submit the online application and pay the applicable examination fee as per your category.
- Ensure you have a valid email ID and mobile number active throughout the selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Candidates must hold a Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with results declared on or before December 31, 2025. The minimum age is 20 years and maximum is 28 years as on January 1, 2026, with age relaxations for reserved categories.
The selection process includes an online written test, followed by document verification, a local language proficiency test, and a medical examination. Final selection is based on merit and eligibility verification.
The apprenticeship training duration is one year, comprising 2 weeks of basic training and 50 weeks of on-the-job training. Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300 for Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban branches and ₹15,000 for Metro branches.
