Punjab & Sind Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 635 Posts Open, Apply Before June 6!

Great news for fresh graduates looking to start their banking career! Punjab & Sind Bank — a Government of India undertaking — has officially released its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 635 posts across India.

The notification was released on 20 May 2026, and online applications started from 21 May 2026. The window is short — you only have until June 6, 2026 to apply. Don’t miss it!

Quick Overview

Who Can Apply? — Eligibility Criteria

Before you apply, make sure you tick all these boxes:

• Education: Regular Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute
  
• Age Limit: Minimum 20 years — Maximum 28 years (as on 01 May 2026)
  
• Language: Must be proficient in the local language (reading, writing, speaking) of the State/UT you are applying for
  
• Post Graduates are NOT eligible
  
• Candidates with more than 1 year of work experience are NOT eligible
• Candidates who completed graduation more than 5 years ago are NOT eligible
  

Age Relaxation

Stipend & Training Details

• Monthly Stipend: ₹12,300 per month
  
• Training Duration: 12 months
  
• No additional travel or daily allowances will be provided
  
• Apprentices will not be treated as permanent employees of the bank
  
• Training covers real banking operations — great experience for future bank exams!

Selection Process — No Written Exam!

This is the best part — there is NO written examination!

Selection is based on:

1. Merit list prepared from your 10+2 marks
   
2. State-wise and district-wise merit ranking
   
3. Document verification

Application Fee

Payment must be made online only (Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking).

How to Apply — Step by Step

1. Register on either of these portals first:
   • www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
   • nats.education.gov.in
2. Complete your 100% profile on the portal (mandatory)
   
3. Visit the official website: punjabandsind.bank.in
4. Click on the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 link
   
5. Fill in the application form with accurate details
   
6. Upload documents, photo, and signature
   
7. Pay the application fee and submit

Important Things to Remember

• Applications are accepted online only — no offline forms
  
• Complete your NATS/Apprenticeship India profile before applying — incomplete profiles will be rejected
  
• The deadline is June 6, 2026 — do not wait for the last day

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