PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2024: 2700 Vacancies Announced, Know Stipend, Eligibility Criteria, Exam date
Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced 2700 vacancies for Apprentice positions under Advertisement No. PNB Apprentice Vacancy 2024. The application process begins on June 30, 2024, and ends on July 14, 2024. The written exam is scheduled for July 28, 2024. The salary ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month.
Contents
- 1 Overview of PNB Recruitment 2024 Notification
- 2 Vacancy Details For PNB Apprentice Position
- 3 Eligibility Criteria for PNB Apprentice Recruitment
- 4 Stipend Breakdown
- 5 How to Register for the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2024
- 6 Required Documents
- 7 Category-Wise Application Fees
- 8 Selection Process for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2024
- 9 Exam Pattern
- 10 Important Dates
- 11 FAQs
Overview of PNB Recruitment 2024 Notification
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Punjab National Bank (PNB) |
| Post | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 2700 |
| Application Start Date | 30th June 2024 |
| Application End Date | 14th July 2024 |
| Exam Date | 28th July 2024 |
| Salary Range | Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years (as of 30th June 2024) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Application Fees | GEN/OBC: Rs. 944/- SC/ST: Rs. 708/- PwBD: Rs. 472/- |
| Selection Process | Online Written Test Test of Local Language Medical Exam |
| Official Notification | See Here |
| Official Website | www.pnbindia.in |
Vacancy Details For PNB Apprentice Position
PNB has announced a total of 2700 vacancies for the Apprentice position. These vacancies are distributed across various states, providing opportunities nationwide. For instance, Uttar Pradesh has 561 vacancies, Delhi has 178, and Punjab has 251. This wide distribution allows candidates from different regions to apply for positions in their respective states.
| Total Vacancies | 2700 |
| State-wise Vacancies | Available for various states such as Uttar Pradesh (561), Delhi (178), Punjab (251), and more. |
Eligibility Criteria for PNB Apprentice Recruitment
To be eligible for the PNB Apprentice positions, candidates must meet the following criteria:
| Age Limit | 20-28 years (as of June 30, 2024) |
| Date of Birth Range | Candidates must have been born not earlier than 30.06.1996 and not later than 30.06.2004 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized institute. |
| Proficiency | Candidates should be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for. |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable as per Government of India guidelines for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates |
Relaxation on Age for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, and Other.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 05 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (non-creamy layer) | 03 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”) | 10 Years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates |
Stipend Breakdown
The Stipend for the PNB Apprentice positions varies based on the location/category:
| Category/Location | Monthly Salary |
| Rural/Semi-Urban | Rs. 10,000 |
| Urban | Rs. 12,000 |
| Metro | Rs. 15,000 |
How to Register for the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2024
All eligible applicants must first register on two government apprenticeship websites:
- NAPS Apprenticeship Portal: Visit www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and sign up under “Apprentices Login/Registration.”
- NATS Portal: If you graduated on or after April 1, 2020, go to www.nats.education.gov.in and register under “Student Register/Login.”
Note down enrollment numbers from both portals as per your preference, After completing the registration on the NAPS and NATS Portal, proceed to the “Career Opportunities” section on www.bfsissc.com to sign up for the apprenticeship entrance exam and pay the required exam fees according to your category.
Required Documents
Make sure you have the following documents ready:
- Aadhaar Card
- Valid personal email ID
- Mobile number
- Passport size photograph (JPEG, less than 1 MB)
- Qualifying degree/provisional certificate (PDF, less than 1 MB)
Category-Wise Application Fees
Here are the detailed fees for different categories:
| Category | Amount |
| General/OBC | Rs. 944/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 708/- |
| PwBD | Rs. 472/- |
Selection Process for PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2024
1. Online Written Test: The first stage of the selection process is an online written test. This test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each question carries one mark, with a total duration of 60 minutes. The questions are divided into four sections:
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 questions, 25 marks |
| General English | 25 questions, 25 marks |
| Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude | 25 questions, 25 marks |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 questions, 25 marks |
This test will be available in both English and Hindi.
2. Local Language Test: Candidates who pass the online written test will need to take a local language proficiency test. This test ensures that candidates can read, write, speak, and understand the local language of the state or union territory they are applying for.
3. Medical Examination: The final stage is a medical examination. This examination checks the physical fitness of the candidates to ensure they can perform their job duties without any health issues.
4. Final Selection|: The final selection of candidates is based on their performance in all three stages mentioned above.
- Online Written Test
- Local Language Test
- Medical Examination
Candidates must pass each stage to be considered for the final appointment. A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the online written test and the performance in the local language test and medical examination. Only those who successfully pass all stages will be appointed as apprentices under the PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2024.
Exam Pattern
The online written test will have 100 multiple-choice questions, totaling 100 marks. The exam will last for 60 minutes and cover the following subjects mentioned below:
| Mode | Computer-based |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Subjects | General/Financial Awareness: 25 questions General English: 25 questions Quantitative & Reasoning Aptitude: 25 questions Computer Knowledge: 25 questions |
Important Dates
These dates are important for candidates to keep in mind to ensure they do not miss any deadlines during the application process. The key dates for the PNB Recruitment 2024 are:
| Notification Release Date | June 29, 2024 |
| Application Start Date | June 30, 2024 |
| Application End Date | July 14, 2024 |
| Exam Date | July 28, 2024 |
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FAQs
What is the salary for PNB Apprentice in 2024?
The salary ranges from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000 per month based on the location.
What is the qualification required for PNB Apprentice?
Candidates must have a graduation degree from a recognized university.
When is the PNB Apprentice exam?
The exam date is July 28, 2024.
