Punjab & Sind Bank has declared the Phase III result of its Local Bank Officer (LBO) Recruitment 2026, releasing a provisional shortlist of 587 candidates who will move to the next stage of the selection process. The result notice, issued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, is available on the bank’s official recruitment portal, and it lists the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the Language Proficiency Test (LPT) and document verification.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,000 Local Bank Officer posts on a regular basis across 17 states. With 587 candidates making it through the interview stage, the contest remains tight, and the bank has made it clear that the current list is provisional. The final merit list will be prepared only after the remaining stages are complete.
Result highlights: what the notice says
According to the official notice (Advt No. HOHRD/REC/LBO/2026-27), the key details are:
- Recruiting bank: Punjab & Sind Bank
- Post: Local Bank Officer (LBO), Phase III
- Result declared: October 21, 2026
- Candidates shortlisted: 587 (provisional)
- Total vacancies: 1,000 across 17 states
- Next stages: Language Proficiency Test, followed by document verification
- Official website: punjabandsind.bank.in
The recruitment process began with the notification issued on March 31, 2026, and the result now marks the final shortlisting step before the concluding formalities.
State-wise picture: where most candidates cleared
The bank has published the shortlist state-wise, and the spread shows where competition was fiercest. Uttar Pradesh accounts for the largest chunk of the shortlist, with 176 candidates shortlisted against 200 advertised vacancies. Punjab follows with 67 of 100 vacancies filled at this stage, while Chhattisgarh has 63 shortlisted against 80 vacancies.
Other notable figures include Maharashtra with 54 shortlisted candidates, Gujarat with 41, Madhya Pradesh with 37, Karnataka with 33 and Tamil Nadu with 25. Smaller states such as Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland have one candidate each on the provisional list. The numbers indicate that in most states, the shortlist is smaller than the advertised vacancy count, which means the bank will fill positions strictly from the final merit list after the LPT and verification stages.
What shortlisted candidates should do next
Being on the provisional list is only half the battle. Shortlisted candidates must now complete the remaining formalities:
- Check the registered email: The bank will communicate further instructions to shortlisted candidates individually through their registered email IDs. Keep checking the inbox and spam folder regularly.
- Prepare for the Language Proficiency Test: Candidates required to take the LPT should follow the schedule and syllabus instructions issued by the bank.
- Keep documents ready: Educational certificates, identity proof, experience documents and category certificates should be arranged in advance, as document verification follows the LPT.
- Monitor official notices: All updates regarding the final merit list and joining formalities will be published on punjabandsind.bank.in.
The bank has stated that no separate communication will be sent to candidates who did not make the shortlist, and the published notice itself serves as the official intimation.
How to download the PSB LBO Phase III merit list PDF
Candidates can check their qualifying status by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of Punjab & Sind Bank at punjabandsind.bank.in.
- Navigate to the recruitment section on the homepage.
- Look for the notification titled “Lateral Recruitment of Local Bank Officers (Phase III)”.
- Click on the result link to open the shortlist PDF.
- Press Ctrl + F and enter your roll number to search the list.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
FAQs
Is the PSB LBO Phase III result the final selection result?
No. This is a provisional shortlist after the personal interview stage. The final merit list will be prepared after the Language Proficiency Test and document verification.
How many candidates are shortlisted in the PSB LBO Phase III result?
The bank has shortlisted 587 candidates provisionally across 17 states, against 1,000 advertised vacancies.
Where can I check the PSB LBO result 2026?
The shortlist PDF is available in the recruitment section of the bank’s official website, punjabandsind.bank.in.
Will non-shortlisted candidates receive any communication?
No. The bank has stated that no separate communication will be sent to other candidates, and the published notice serves as the official intimation.
What was the notification for this recruitment?
The Lateral Recruitment of Local Bank Officers was notified on March 31, 2026, under advertisement number HOHRD/REC/LBO/2026-27.
The wait for nearly a thousand Local Bank Officer aspirants is now down to the final formalities. With the provisional list out, the focus shifts to the language test and verification, after which Punjab & Sind Bank will announce the final appointments.
