PNB Apprentice Syllabus 2026
The PNB Apprentice Syllabus 2026 includes topics from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, General/Financial Awareness, and Computer Knowledge. Candidates are advised to prepare all sections equally, as each section carries the same number of marks.
1. Aptitude syllabus for PNB apprentices
The Quantitative Aptitude section tests basic numerical ability and problem-solving skills.
Simplification
Percentage
Ratio and Proportion
Average
Profit and Loss
Simple and Compound Interest
Time and Work
Time, Speed and Distance
Number Series
Quadratic Equations
Data Interpretation
Mensuration
2. Reasoning Ability syllabus for PNB apprentices
The Reasoning Ability section focuses on logical thinking and analytical skills.
Coding and Decoding
Syllogism
Inequalities
Blood Relations
Direction Sense
Order and Ranking
Alphanumeric Series
Seating Arrangement
Puzzles
Input–Output
Data Sufficiency
3. English language syllabus for PNB apprentices
The English Language section evaluates reading and grammar skills.
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Spotting
Sentence Improvement
Fill in the Blanks
Para Jumbles
Vocabulary-based questions
Idioms and Phrases
4. General and Financial Awareness syllabus for PNB apprentices
This section checks awareness of current events and basic banking knowledge.
Current Affairs (National and International)
Banking Awareness
Financial Awareness
Static General Knowledge
Awards and Honours
Books and Authors
Important Days and Dates
Sports
Government Schemes
5. Computer Knowledge syllabus for PNB apprentices
The Computer Knowledge section tests basic computer awareness.
Basics of Computers
Computer Hardware and Software
Operating Systems
Computer Memory
Input and Output Devices
Internet and Networking
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Computer Shortcuts
Database Management System (DBMS)