The PNB LBO Exam 2026 for 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I) was conducted on September 6, 2026. With the online examination now over, candidates are eagerly waiting for the PNB LBO Cut Off 2026 to assess their chances of qualifying for the next stage of the selection process. The official PNB LBO Cut Off 2026 will be released along with the result. Until then, candidates can check the expected PNB LBO cut off based on the exam difficulty level, candidate feedback, number of vacancies, competition, and overall performance. The online examination was conducted for 150 marks, with 150 questions across five sections.
PNB LBO Expected Cut Off 2026
The PNB LBO Expected Cut Off 2026 has been prepared based on the initial exam analysis and candidate feedback after the examination held on September 6, 2026. The expected cutoff is only an estimate and may differ from the actual category-wise cutoff released by Punjab National Bank.
| Category | Expected Cut Off Marks (Out of 150) |
|---|
| General/UR | 105–110 |
| EWS | 95–100 |
| OBC | 97–102 |
| SC | 85–90 |
| ST | 80–85 |
When will the PNB LBO Cut Off 2026 be released?
The PNB LBO Cut Off 2026 will be released by Punjab National Bank along with the result of the online written examination. Candidates will be able to check their category-wise cutoff marks through the official PNB website. The cutoff will indicate the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process. Candidates who meet the required overall and sectional qualifying criteria will be considered for further stages, subject to the Bank's recruitment rules.
PNB LBO Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026
Apart from the overall cutoff, candidates are required to meet the prescribed sectional qualifying marks in the online written examination. As per the exam criteria, the minimum qualifying requirement is 40% in each section for General/EWS/OBC candidates and 35% for reserved categories. Meeting the sectional qualifying requirement alone does not guarantee selection. Candidates must also secure the required overall cutoff for their respective category.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Section |
|---|
| General/EWS/OBC | 40% |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 35% |
How to Check PNB LBO Cut Off 2026?
Once released, candidates can check the PNB Local Bank Officer Cut Off 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official Punjab National Bank website.
- Go to the Recruitments/Careers section.
- Find the notification related to Local Bank Officer Recruitment 2026.
- Look for the result or cutoff notice for the online written examination.
- Open the cutoff/result PDF.
- Check the cutoff marks according to your state and category.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
