India's Union Bank and Punjab National Bank launch 2026 officer recruitment drives

Union Bank of India issued a notification for its 2026‑27 recruitment campaign, offering 395 officer posts across general banking and specialist categories. Applications open on 21 July and close on 10 August 2026, with annual CTC ranging from ₹21 lakh to ₹47 lakh depending on the grade.

Punjab National Bank released a separate notification for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies in the Junior Management Grade Scale‑I. The positions are spread across 17 Indian states, with the online application window running from 20 July to 9 August 2026. Salary scales start at ₹48,480 and rise to ₹85,920 per month, and candidates must meet age, educational and language‑proficiency criteria.

Both banks aim to staff their expanding operations, providing entry‑level and mid‑level opportunities for Indian citizens in the banking sector.