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Punjab National Bank Local Officer (LBO) Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details

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The Local Officer (LBO) syllabus of Punjab National Bank is available on its official website. Here is a simple guide to what to read and how to plan.

The direct links are in the Important Links table below.

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Punjab National Bank Local Officer (LBO) Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern

Important DatesKey Details
  • Notification date : 05 Feb 2026
  • Location : Punjab

Punjab National Bank Local Officer (LBO) Selection Process & Exam Details

Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.

  1. Written Examination
  2. Interview

Local Officer (LBO): What This Page Covers

Here you get the exam overview of Local Officer (LBO), followed by the exam pattern and the topic lists, all in one place.

  • First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
  • Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
  • At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.

Local Officer (LBO): Exam Overview

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is the organisation behind Local Officer (LBO).

At a glance, the paper has questions: 150; marks: 150; time: 180 minutes.

Selection stages given for this exam: Online Written Test, Screening, Language Proficiency Test, Personal Interview.

DetailInformation
Conducted byPunjab National Bank (PNB)
Post / courseLocal Bank Officer (LBO)
Selection stagesOnline Written Test, Screening, Language Proficiency Test, Personal Interview
Number of questions150
Marks150
Time allowed180 minutes
Vacancies545

Local Officer (LBO): Exam Overview

Punjab National Bank is the organisation behind Local Officer (LBO).

It is a Objective (MCQs) exam.

The paper is taken in Online mode.

At a glance, the paper has marks: 100; time: 60 minutes (no sectional timing).

Selection stages given for this exam: Online Test + Document Verification + Local Language Test.

DetailInformation
Conducted byPunjab National Bank
Post / courseApprentice
Type of examObjective (MCQs)
Mode of examOnline
Selection stagesOnline Test + Document Verification + Local Language Test
Marks100
Time allowed60 minutes (no sectional timing)
Vacancies5,138
Notification Date5th February 2026
Total Number of Questions100
Total Sections4
Medium of ExamEnglish & Hindi

Local Officer (LBO): PNB LBO Selection Process

The list below is for Local Officer (LBO).

  • Qualify in the Online Written Test (includes sectional and overall cutoffs).
  • Clear the Screening process based on eligibility and test marks.
  • Pass the Language Proficiency Test (LPT) for the specific state applied.
  • Clear the Personal Interview.

Local Officer (LBO): PNB Apprentice 2026

Check the pnb apprentice 2026 for Local Officer (LBO) in the table below.

In short: mode: Online; time: 60 minutes; negative marking: 0.25 marks.

SectionNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksTime Duration
Reasoning Ability252560 Minutes (Composite)
Quantitative Aptitude252560 Minutes (Composite)
English Language252560 Minutes (Composite)
General Awareness (with Banking)252560 Minutes (Composite)
Total10010060 Minutes

Local Officer (LBO): Exam Pattern and Marks

The table below gives the exam pattern and marks of Local Officer (LBO), as it is given in the source.

In short: mode: Online; time: 60 minutes; negative marking: 0.25 marks.

SubjectsNo. of QuestionsTotal MarksTime Duration (minutes)
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude252535
Data Analysis & Interpretation252535
English Language252525
Quantitative Aptitude252535
General/Economy/Banking Awareness505050
Total150150180

Local Officer (LBO): 1. Reasoning Ability

Keep these points in mind for Local Officer (LBO).

  • Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
  • Syllogism
  • Inequality
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Order and Ranking
  • Alphanumeric Series
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Data Sufficiency

Local Officer (LBO): Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude

Keep these points in mind for Local Officer (LBO).

  • Seating arrangements (linear, circular, rectangular) with conditions/puzzles
  • Blood relations, direction & distance, coded directions
  • Inequalities (coded & non-coded), coding-decoding
  • Syllogisms, data sufficiency (two/three statements)
  • Input-Output (word/number), puzzles (age, floor/flat, box)
  • Logical reasoning (statements & assumptions, cause & effect, conclusions)
  • Ranking & ordering, series (number/letter), classification, analogies
  • Basics of Computers, Hardware & Software, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet & Networking, Computer Abbreviations

Local Officer (LBO): 2. Quantitative Aptitude

Keep these points in mind for Local Officer (LBO).

  • Simplification and Approximation
  • Number Series
  • Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Table)
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Time, Speed and Distance
  • Time and Work
  • Mensuration
  • Quadratic Equations

Local Officer (LBO): Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Check the language proficiency test (lpt) for Local Officer (LBO) in the table below.

S.No.State/Union TerritoryMandatory Language Proficiency
1Andhra PradeshTelugu
2GujaratGujarati
3KarnatakaKannada
4MaharashtraMarathi
5TelanganaTelugu
6Tamil NaduTamil
7West BengalBengali
8Jammu & KashmirUrdu/Dogri/Kashmiri
9LadakhUrdu/Purgi/Bhoti
10Arunachal PradeshEnglish
11AssamAssamese/Bodo
12ManipurManipuri/Meitei
13MeghalayaGaro/Khasi
14MizoramMizo
15NagalandEnglish
16SikkimNepali/Sikkimese
17TripuraBengali/Kokborok

Local Officer (LBO): 3. English Language

Keep these points in mind for Local Officer (LBO).

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test
  • Error Detection
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Para Jumbles
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Phrase Replacement
  • Vocabulary Usage

Local Officer (LBO): 4. General/Financial Awareness

The list below is for Local Officer (LBO).

  • Banking Awareness
  • Financial Awareness
  • RBI and its Functions
  • Indian Economy
  • Important Government Schemes
  • Static GK
  • Budget and Economic Survey
  • Digital Banking and Payments

Local Officer (LBO): How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus

  • Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
  • This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
  • The exam is in Online mode, so take your mock tests in the same way.
  • Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.

Local Officer (LBO): Step-by-Step Preparation Plan

  1. Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
  2. Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
  3. Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
  4. Take mock tests in the real time limit of 180 minutes, so the clock does not surprise you on exam day.
  5. Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.

Earlier Punjab National Bank Notifications

Earlier Punjab National Bank notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all Punjab National Bank updates.

UpdateTypePostsKey date
Punjab National Bank Lecturer Syllabus 2026Syllabus—12 Oct 2026

Punjab National Bank Local Officer (LBO) Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducts Local Officer (LBO)?

Local Officer (LBO) is conducted by Punjab National Bank (PNB).

What is the mode of the Local Officer (LBO) exam?

The exam mode is Online.

How much time is given in Local Officer (LBO)?

The time allowed is 180 minutes.

How many questions are there in Local Officer (LBO)?

Number of questions: 150.

What are the total marks of Local Officer (LBO)?

Marks: 150.

Where can I download the official Local Officer (LBO) syllabus or notice?

Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of Punjab National Bank. The official document is the final word if anything changes.

Can the Local Officer (LBO) syllabus or pattern change?

Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.

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Source and Credit

This post is written from the syllabus and exam pattern notice that Punjab National Bank released on its official website pnb.bank.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.

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