PBTI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 8 Project Assistant, Project Associate and More Posts

The Punjab & Sind Bank Training Institute (PBTI) has announced recruitment for 8 posts including Project Assistant, Project Associate and other positions for the year 2026. PBTI is the training arm of Punjab & Sind Bank, responsible for capacity building and skill development of bank personnel. This recruitment is conducted through offline application mode and offers opportunities for candidates with ITI qualifications. The selected candidates will work on various training and development projects across the bank's network. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a career in the banking sector's training and development domain.

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown (Typical / Indicative)

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualification

• Project Assistant: ITI certification in relevant trade (Electronics, Computer, Electrical) from recognized institute
• Project Associate: ITI with 2-3 years relevant experience OR Diploma in Engineering
• Other Posts: ITI/Diploma as specified in detailed notification
• Certificate/mark sheets from recognized board/university required

Age Limit

Typical / Indicative Age Criteria:

Note: Age to be calculated as on closing date of application. Upper age relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Indian nationals only are eligible to apply

Application Process

Typical / Indicative Application Steps:

1. Visit the official website of Punjab & Sind Bank or PBTI (www.psbindia.com)
2. Download the official notification and application format from the careers/recruitment section
3. Read all instructions carefully before filling the application form
4. Fill the application form completely in CAPITAL LETTERS using black/blue pen
5. Paste recent passport-size photograph (3.5cm x 4.5cm) in the designated space
6. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, experience certificates, caste certificate if applicable, age proof)
7. Prepare a DD/Banker's Cheque for application fee in favour of "Punjab & Sind Bank" payable at nearest branch
8. Place the filled application form along with documents and fee payment proof in an envelope
9. Write on the envelope: "Application for the Post of [Post Name] - PBTI Recruitment 2026"
10. Send the application through ordinary/speed post to the address mentioned in official notification before last date
11. Keep acknowledgement/receipt for future reference

Application Fees (Typical / Indicative)

Payment Mode: Demand Draft/Banker's Cheque only (drawn in favour of Punjab & Sind Bank)

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Screening: Applications will be screened based on eligibility criteria including educational qualification, age limit, experience (if required), and completeness of application. Only eligible candidates will be shortlisted for further rounds.

1. Written Test/Skill Test: Shortlisted candidates will be called for written examination covering general awareness, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and technical knowledge related to ITI trade. For certain positions, practical skill test in relevant trade may be conducted.

1. Personal Interview: Candidates qualifying the written/skill test will be called for personal interview before a selection panel. The interview assesses technical knowledge, communication skills, suitability for the post, and overall personality.

1. Document Verification: Finally selected candidates must appear for document verification with all original certificates including educational qualifications, experience letters, caste certificate, age proof, and identity proof.

1. Medical Examination: Selected candidates may need to undergo medical fitness examination as per bank's standards before final appointment. Medical fitness certificate from authorized medical practitioner is required.

1. Final Merit List: Final selection will be based on combined performance in written test, interview, and fulfillment of all eligibility conditions. Merit list will be prepared category-wise.

Exam Pattern (Typical / Indicative)

Written Test

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer

Qualifying Marks: General/EWS - 40%, OBC - 35%, SC/ST - 30%

Personal Interview

Total Score: Written Test (100 marks) + Interview (30 marks) = 130 marks

Note: Candidates must qualify in each stage separately. Final merit list based on aggregate score.

Syllabus

General Awareness

• Current Affairs (National and International)
• Indian Banking System and Financial Institutions
• Reserve Bank of India policies and functions
• Government schemes (especially related to banking and finance)
• Indian Economy and Budget
• Important dates, books, authors, awards
• Sports and personalities
• Science and Technology developments
• History, Geography and Indian Polity basics

Reasoning Ability

• Analogies and Similarities
• Odd one out
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Series Completion (Number, Letter, Mixed)
• Syllogism
• Seating Arrangements
• Puzzles and Data Sufficiency
• Logical Venn Diagrams

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Systems and Simplification
• Percentages, Profit & Loss
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Ratio and Proportion
• Time and Work, Time and Distance
• Averages and Mixtures
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Charts)
• Mensuration basics
• Probability and Permutation-Combination

Technical Knowledge (ITI Trade Specific)

#### For Electronics Trade:

• Basic Electronics components and circuits
• Semiconductor devices and applications
• Digital Electronics fundamentals
• Communication systems basics
• Measuring instruments and their usage
• Troubleshooting techniques
• Safety procedures and practices

#### For Computer Trade:

• Computer fundamentals and organization
• Operating Systems (Windows, Linux basics)
• MS Office applications
• Internet and Email concepts
• Basic programming concepts
• Hardware components and assembly
• Networking fundamentals
• Computer maintenance and troubleshooting

#### For Electrical Trade:

• Basic electrical theory (Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws)
• AC and DC circuits
• Electrical machines (motors, generators)
• Transformers and their applications
• Electrical wiring and installations
• Measuring instruments (multimeter, megger)
• Safety standards and practices
• Power distribution systems basics

Salary & Benefits (Typical / Indicative)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, leave travel concession, pension/provident fund contributions, gratuity, and other benefits as per Punjab & Sind Bank rules. Project staff may have contract-based terms with different benefit structures.

Career growth for Project Assistants and Project Associates at PBTI depends on performance and organizational requirements. Outstanding performers may be considered for absorption into regular banking cadre through internal selections or may progress to senior project positions with increased responsibilities. Additionally, the experience gained in banking training domain opens opportunities in other public sector banks and financial institutions.

Admit cards for the written test/skill test will be made available approximately 10-15 days before the examination date. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official Punjab & Sind Bank website (www.psbindia.com) using their application number and date of birth. No admit card will be sent by post. Candidates must bring the admit card along with valid photo ID proof to the examination center.

Results will be declared in stages - first for the written/skill test, then for the personal interview, and finally the consolidated merit list. Results will be published on the official website of Punjab & Sind Bank. Candidates can check their results using registration number/application number. Shortlisted candidates will be intimated through registered email/phone and also through website notifications.

Cut-off marks vary based on the number of applicants, difficulty level of examination, and number of vacancies. Typically, for Project Assistant posts, General category cut-offs range between 55-65 marks out of 100 in the written test, while OBC cut-offs are around 50-60 marks, and SC/ST cut-offs range between 40-50 marks. Final cut-offs for interview-qualified candidates are usually 5-10 marks higher. Category-wise separate merit lists are prepared.

Exam Centres (Indicative)

North: Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Jammu, Dehradun, Shimla, Patiala, Amritsar, Ludhiana

South: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam, Mysuru

East: Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Siliguri, Rourkela

West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Rajkot, Vadodara

Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Agartala, Imphal, Aizawl, Dibrugarh

Note: Punjab & Sind Bank reserves the right to add/delete examination centers based on number of candidates.