J&K Bank Recruitment 2026: Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd., Srinagar, has officially released four detailed notifications for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) and Banking Associates for the domiciles of UT of Jammu & Kashmir and UT of Ladakh. A total of 1397 vacancies have been announced, including 343 posts of Probationary Officer and 1054 posts of Banking Associate, and the online exams will be conducted by IBPS. The J&K Bank PO & Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 06 November 2026. Online applications start on 07 November 2026, and the last date to apply online and pay the fee is 26 November 2026.
Any graduate aged 20 to 30 years who is a domicile of J&K or Ladakh can apply, and candidates of each UT can apply only against the vacancies of their own UT. Selected Banking Associates get a starting basic pay of Rs. 24,050 and POs get Rs. 48,480, and they must serve in their allotted zone for at least 5 years.
J&K Bank Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. (J&K Bank) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer & Banking Associate |
| Total Vacancy | 1397 (J&K: 1356, Ladakh: 41) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 24,050/- (Banking Associate) & Rs. 48,480/- (PO) Starting Basic Pay |
| Exam Conducting Body | IBPS |
| Notification Date | 07.11.2026 |
| Category | J&K Bank PO & Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | jkb.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 07.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26.11.2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 26.11.2026 |
| Online Exam Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Probationary Officer | Banking Associate |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / Others | Rs. 1200/- + GST | Rs. 800/- + GST |
| SC / ST / SEBC / PwBD | Rs. 1000/- + GST | Rs. 600/- + GST (also ESM) |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / IMPS / Wallets) | |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for J&K Bank Recruitment 2026 is 20-30 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules (SC / ST: 5 years, ALC / IB: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, as per UT reservation rules).
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (UT of J&K) | 323 | Graduate in Any Discipline + Domicile of the Respective UT |
| Probationary Officer (UT of Ladakh) | 20 | |
| Banking Associate (UT of J&K) | 1033 | |
| Banking Associate (UT of Ladakh) | 21 | |
| Total | 1397 | – |
Note: Apprentices who have completed Apprenticeship Training with J&K Bank get 1 year of extra age relaxation and additional marks equal to 2.5% of the maximum marks in the Banking Associate exam. Selected POs must sign a bond of Rs. 2 lakh for 2 years and Banking Associates a bond of Rs. 1 lakh for 6 months.
J&K Bank Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for J&K Bank Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Banking Associate: Online Exam (100 Marks, 60 Minutes – English, Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning) and Document Verification
- PO: Preliminary Exam (100 Marks, 60 Minutes, Qualifying – 10 Times the Vacancies Shortlisted)
- PO: Mains Exam (200 Marks Objective + 25 Marks Descriptive – 3 Times the Vacancies Shortlisted)
- PO: Interview, Document Verification & Final Merit List
How to Apply for J&K Bank Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for J&K Bank Recruitment 2026:
- Visit jkb.bank.in and open the “Careers” tab.
- Choose the correct link for your post (PO or Banking Associate) and your UT (J&K or Ladakh).
- Register with your basic details, then fill in your personal, category and graduation details (percentage up to two decimals).
- Upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as instructed.
- Pay the application fee online. Registration is complete only after successful fee payment.
- Submit the form before 26.11.2026 and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
| J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (UT of J&K) | PO J&K |
| J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (UT of Ladakh) | PO Ladakh |
| J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (UT of J&K) | BA J&K |
| J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (UT of Ladakh) | BA Ladakh |
| J&K Bank Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Jammu & Kashmir Bank Official Website | J&K Bank |