Punjab & Sind Bank Declares LBO Phase III Result, Shortlisting 587 Candidates for 1,000 Posts

Punjab & Sind Bank declared the Phase III result of its Local Bank Officer recruitment on October 21, 2026, provisionally shortlisting 587 candidates for a Language Proficiency Test and document verification, The Times of India reported. The drive covers 1,000 Local Bank Officer vacancies on a regular basis.

How the Phase III Shortlist Was Published

The result PDF lists the roll numbers of the 587 provisionally shortlisted candidates and includes state-wise lists so candidates can locate their details. It is available in the recruitment section of the bank's official website. The recruitment notification was issued on March 31, 2026, under advertisement number HOHRD/REC/LBO/2026-27.

Shortlisted candidates will appear for the Language Proficiency Test, which assesses proficiency in the relevant language requirements for the post, followed by document verification as applicable under the bank's recruitment rules. The bank said the provisional shortlist does not confirm final selection, and that inclusion in the list alone does not guarantee appointment. Final selection depends on the applicable recruitment criteria and completion of the prescribed selection formalities.

Candidates should check their registered email addresses and the bank's website for updates on the test schedule, document verification and other instructions, and keep their application details and relevant documents ready.

Punjab & Sind Bank's Recent Quarter and Fundraising

Punjab & Sind Bank reported Q2FY27 results with gross advances rising 19.37% to ₹1.26 lakh crore, total deposits up 12.98% to ₹1.53 lakh crore and total business up 15.77% to ₹2.79 lakh crore, while the credit-deposit ratio improved to 82.19% from 77.79% a year earlier, ScanX reported in October 2026.

In September 2026, the bank's board approved a Medium-Term Note programme of up to $1 billion for foreign currency fundraising, CNBC TV18 reported. The bank's total business had risen 15.33% to ₹2.67 lakh crore in the June quarter, with gross advances up 19.5% to ₹1.19 lakh crore.

What Follows the Provisional Shortlist

The bank has not stated dates for the Language Proficiency Test or document verification. Candidates shortlisted in Phase III must complete both stages, and the bank has directed them to its website and registered email addresses for the schedule and further instructions.