PNB LBO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced its official notification for the Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2025, offering a total of 750 vacancies. Aspirants aiming for these positions are advised to review the updated PNB LBO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 to streamline their preparation and enhance their chances of success.

PNB LBO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

The PNB LBO Recruitment 2025 exam follows a well-defined syllabus and exam pattern designed to assess candidates’ skills in key areas. The online test includes sections on Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness. Each section has a specific duration and marking scheme, including negative marking for incorrect answers.

PNB LBO Exam Pattern 2025

The PNB LBO 2025 Online Exam is designed to test candidates across five key sections, with a total of 150 questions and a maximum of 150 marks. Each section has a specified duration, allowing candidates to manage their time effectively during the test. The table below summarizes the number of questions, maximum marks, and sectional duration for each subject:

PNB LBO Syllabus 2025

The PNB LBO 2025 section-wise syllabus provides a detailed outline of topics that candidates need to prepare for the online exam. Covering areas like Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, English, Quantitative Aptitude, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness, it helps aspirants focus on essential subjects and plan their preparation.

1. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

• Logical Reasoning:
• Seating Arrangement (Linear & Circular)
• Puzzles
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Order & Ranking
• Coding-Decoding
• Syllogism
• Inequalities
• Input-Output
• Data Sufficiency

Computer Aptitude:

• Basics of Computers
• Hardware & Software
• Operating Systems
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Internet & Networking
• Computer Abbreviations

2. Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Tables
• Bar Graphs
• Line Charts
• Pie Charts
• Caselets / Data Sufficiency
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentage Calculations
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Averages, Mixtures & Alligations
• Data Sufficiency & Logical Interpretation

3. English Language

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Para Jumbles / Sentence Rearrangement
• Error Spotting
• Fill in the Blanks
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Vocabulary & Grammar
• Idioms & Phrases
• Sentence Correction

4. Quantitative Aptitude

• Number System
• Simplification / Approximation
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentage
• Average
• Mensuration (2D & 3D)
• Algebra & Geometry
• Data Interpretation (Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts)

5. General / Economy / Banking Awareness

• Current Affairs (Last 6-12 Months)
• Banking Awareness & Financial Institutions
• RBI & Monetary Policies
• Budget & Economic Survey
• Government Schemes & Policies
• Important Appointments & Awards
• International Organizations
• Static GK related to Banking & Economy