APPRENTICES (Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Eyeway; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 137,268 - 167,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: ₹12,300 (Rural/Semi-Urban/Urban), ₹15,000 (Metro)

Job summary

A leading national bank in India is inviting applications for the Apprentices role, specifically for visually impaired candidates. The position offers a structured one-year training program with a stipend of ₹12,300 for rural and ₹15,000 for metro applicants. Ideal candidates will hold a graduate degree and must be aged between 20-28 years. Proficiency in the local language of the respective state is essential, and a competitive selection process including a written test and document verification will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a graduate degree recognized by government bodies.
• Candidates aged between 20-28 years as of 01.01.2026.
• Eligible individuals must meet the benchmark disability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Attend a one-year apprenticeship training including basic and on-the-job training.
• Complete all documentation as required by the bank.
• Adhere to the appointment terms concerning stipend and training.

Skills

Proficiency in the local language of the respective State/UT

Good communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in any discipline

Job description

Closing Date for Online Registration and Submission of Application: 24.02.2026

ENGAGEMENT OF APPRENTICES IN PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK UNDER THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 FOR THE FY 2025-26

Online applications are hereby invited from interested, eligible, and qualified candidates for engagement as Apprentices in Punjab National Bank under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Post: Apprentices
No. of posts: 51 for Visually Impared

• 1. Andhra Pradesh: 01
• VIJAYWADA: 01
• 2. Assam: 01
• DIBRUGARH: 01
• 3. Bihar: 02
• BHAGALPUR: 01
• PURNEA: 01
• 4. CHANDIGARH: 01
• 5. Delhi: 04
• EAST DELHI: 01
• NORTH DELHI: 01
• SOUTH DELHI: 01
• WEST DELHI: 01
• 6. Gujarat: 02
• AHMEDABAD: 01
• VADODARA: 01
• 7. Haryana: 03
• JIND: 01
• REWARI: 01
• ROHTAK: 01
• 8. Himachal Pradesh: 02
• HAMIRPUR: 01
• SOLAN: 01
• 9. Jharkhand: 01
• BOKARO: 01
• 10. Karnataka: 01
• HUBLI: 01
• 11. Kerela: 01
• KOZHIKODE : 01
• 12. Madhya Pradesh: 02
• BHOPAL: 01
• JABALPUR: 01
• 13. Maharashtra: 02
• KOLHAPUR: 01
• MUMBAI WESTERN: 01
• 14. ODISHA: 02
• BALESWAR: 01
• SAMBALPUR: 01
• 15. Punjab: 05
• AMRITSAR: 01
• BHATINDA: 01
• FAZILKA: 01
• JALANDHAR: 01
• MOGA: 01
• 16. Rajasthan: 04
• ALWAR: 01
• BIKANER: 01
• JAIPUR - AJMER: 01
• SRIGANGANAGAR: 01
• 17. Tamil Nadu: 02
• CHENNAI: 01
• TRICHY: 01
• 8. Telangana: 01
• HYDERABAD: 01
• 9. Uttar Pradesh: 07
• AGRA: 01
• AYODHYA (FAIZABAD): 01
• BIJNORE: 01
• GORAKHPUR: 01
• LUCKNOW: 01
• MUZAFFARNAGAR: 01
• SAHARANPUR: 01
• 10. Uttarakhand: 02
• DEHRADUN: 01
• TEHRI: 01
• 11. West Bengal: 04
• BARDHMAN: 01
• KOLKATA - NORTH: 01
• MALDA: 01
• PURBA MEDINIPUR: 01
• Chattisgarh: 01
• RAIPUR: 01

Age

20-28 years; candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.01.1998 and not later than 01.01.2006.

Age Relaxation: 10 years

Educational Qualification

Graduate degree in any discipline from any Institute/College/University recognized/approved by Govt. bodies/AICTE/UGC. The result of the qualification must have been declared on or before 31.12.2025 and candidate must produce Mark Sheets and Provisional/ Degree Certificate issued from the University/College/Institute as and when required by the Bank.

National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS)

For the candidates registered under NATS, the date of passing their Graduation should not be more than 4 years preceding to the cut-off date i.e., 01.01.2026.

Language Proficiency

The candidates applying for training seats of a particular State/UT should be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in the local language of that State/UT.

Duration of Apprenticeship Training

Total Duration of training will be one year (12 months) from the date of contract. This one-year training will include 2 weeks Basic Training and 50 weeks On-the-Job Training.

Definitions

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities – “VI” Category (Visually Impaired):

• Blindness: a. Total absence of sight; or b. Visual acuity less than 03/60 or less than 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best possible correction; or c. Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 10 degrees.
• Low Vision: a. Visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or less than 20/60 up to 03/60 or up to 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best possible corrections; or b. Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 40 degrees up to 10 degrees.

Only persons with benchmark disabilities would be eligible for reservation. “Benchmark Disability” means a person with not less than 40% of a specified disability… (Text continues as original).

Stipend / Benefit

The engagement apprentices are eligible for the following stipend per month for the contract period of one year:

• Rural / Semi-Urban / Urban: ₹12,300
• Metro: ₹15,000

Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/benefits. The stipend will be paid to apprentices on completion of each month after adjusting unauthorized absence, if any.

Employment Status

The candidates engaged as Apprentice will NOT be treated as “employees” of the Punjab National Bank and will not be entitled to receive any benefits which are available for the employees of the Bank.

Application Procedure

1. Provide complete personal and educational information.

2. Upload all relevant documents (Caste certificate, PwBD certificate, etc., as applicable).

3. Provide their NAPS Apprentices Code Number and NATS Enrolment Number, if available (refer to section 7 (iv) on how to register on NAPS portal and section 7(v) on how to register on NATS portal).

4. Submit the Application Online.

5. Make payment of the applicable examination fee as per the category specified under Section 8 of this notification.

Application/Examination fee is: SC / ST / PWBD (Male/Female): Rs. 200 + GST @18% = Rs. 236.

All PwBD Applicants

All PwBD applicants will have to provide full name of their scribe and their relationship with the scribe along with scribe’s Aadhar card number.

Communication

Candidates should have valid email ID and mobile number which should be kept active till the declaration of results. This will help them in getting call letter/advice/notifications, etc., by email/SMS.

Selection Process

Selection for engagement of apprentices will be based on the following:

• Online Written Test
• Document Verification
• Test of Local Language
• Medical Examination

Except for PwBD candidates, no candidate will be allowed to have anyone else near him/her while giving online examination. Guidelines for the same shall be provided by the exam-conducting agency.

Candidates will be required to score a minimum percentage mark on aggregate as decided by the Bank (For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates, 5% relaxation available). There will be minimum qualifying marks for individual subject.

Not more than one application should be submitted by a candidate. In case of multiple applications, only the last valid (completed) application will be considered, and the application fee paid for other registrations will stand forfeited. Furthermore, multiple appearances by the same candidate in the online examination will be summarily rejected.

Application link: https://bfsissc.com