JK Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 614 Posts
 

JK Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 614 Posts

 

The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited (J&K Bank) has officially announced the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) with 614 vacancies for a training period of one year. The detailed notification (Ref. No. JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-182) was released on 17 April 2026 on the official website jkb.bank.in. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 20 to 28 years and possess a graduation degree (passed on or after 01 January 2022) can submit their online applications from 20 April 2026 to 26 April 2026. Direct links to download the official notification PDF and apply online are provided below.

J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organisation Name	Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited
Reference No.	JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-182
Post Name	Apprentice (under NATS -National Apprenticeship Training Scheme)
Total Vacancies	614 Posts
Training Duration	12 Months
Qualification	Graduation from a recognised University/Institute (passed on or after 01.01.2022)
Application Mode	Online Only
Opening Date for Online Registration	20-04-2026
Closing Date for Online Registration	26-04-2026
Date of Online Examination	To be communicated separately
Official Website	https://www.jkb.bank.in

J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	17-04-2026
Opening Date for Online Registration	20-04-2026
Closing Date for Online Registration	26-04-2026
Payment of Application Fee (Online)	20-04-2026 to 26-04-2026
Date of Online Examination	To be communicated separately

J&K Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026

UT of J&K -Vacancy Distribution (461 Posts)

S. No.	District	Total Vacancies
1	Srinagar	75
2	Ganderbal	12
3	Baramulla	35
4	Bandipora	10
5	Anantnag	30
6	Kulgam	14
7	Pulwama	20
8	Shopian	15
9	Budgam	30
10	Kupwara	18
11	Poonch	14
12	Rajouri	19
13	Jammu	75
14	Samba	13
15	Udhampur	16
16	Reasi	11
17	Kathua	20
18	Doda	15
19	Ramban	9
20	Kishtwar	10
Total		461

UT of Ladakh -Vacancy Distribution (18 Posts)

S. No.	District	Total Vacancies
1	Kargil	8
2	Leh	10

Rest of India (ROI) -Vacancy Distribution (135 Posts)

S. No.	Cluster	Total Vacancies
1	Delhi	42
2	Mumbai / Greater Mumbai	26
3	Lucknow	20
4	Bangalore	19
5	Mohali	28
Total		135

*1 vacancy each for Delhi, Mumbai/Greater Mumbai and Mohali Clusters is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (Horizontal Reservation).

J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criterion	Description
Qualification	Graduation from a recognised University/Institute. Must have passed graduation on or after 01.01.2022. Proficiency in local/official language required (studied as subject in Class 10 or 12).
Age (as on 01/01/2026)	Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD etc. as per Government guidelines.
Training Duration	12 months. Apprentices will be relieved after completion of the apprenticeship period.
Stipend	₹13,500/- per month (Bank's share: ₹9,000/- + Govt. share via DBT: ₹4,500/-). Conveyance up to ₹1,250/- per month. DBT amount applicable only for candidates below 35 years of age.
Trainee Hours	On-the-Job Training during normal working hours from 10 AM to 5 PM, as applicable to the workmen cadre of the Bank.

J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee/intimation charges through online mode only during the registration window from 20 April 2026 to 26 April 2026. No other mode of payment is available. The application fee is inclusive of GST, and bank transaction charges for online payment will have to be borne by the candidate.

Fee once remitted will not be refunded under any circumstances, including withdrawal of candidature or cancellation of the recruitment process.Candidates should ensure they pay the fee applicable to their correct category, as change of category will not be permitted at any stage after submission of the online application. Payment can be made using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets.

Category	Application Fee
Unreserved (General) Category	₹700/- (inclusive of GST)
Reserved Category Candidates	₹500/- (inclusive of GST)

J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection of apprentices for J&K Bank 2026 will be based entirely on merit obtained in an Online Written Examination of objective type. The examination consists of 100 questions of 100 marks to be completed in 60 minutes (1 hour), divided into two sections: General Awareness & English Comprehension (50 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes) and Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning Ability (50 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes).

There is a penalty for wrong answers -one-fourth (1/4th) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer. No penalty applies for unattempted questions. The online examination will be conducted only in English. The merit list will be drawn district/region and category wise, with candidates placed according to their aggregate marks in descending order. In case two or more candidates score equal marks, they will be ranked based on age in descending order (older candidate ranked higher).

A wait list of 50% of notified vacancies will be maintained for one year from the date of result or till the next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier. The Bank reserves the right to conduct any other test or follow any other selection criteria at its discretion.

S. No.	Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
1	General Awareness & English Comprehension	50	50	30 Minutes
2	Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning Ability	50	50	30 Minutes
Total		100	100	60 Minutes

Submit Online Application at: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/jkbamar26/ 

J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Salary / Stipend

Component	Amount	Disbursed By
Bank's Share of Stipend	₹9,000/- per month	J&K Bank (directly)
Government's Share of Stipend	₹4,500/- per month	Government of India via DBT (for candidates below 35 years of age and first-time apprentices only)
Total Monthly Stipend	₹13,500/- per month	Combined (Bank + Govt.)
Conveyance Allowance	Up to ₹1,250/- per month	J&K Bank
Other Allowances / Benefits	NIL	Not Applicable

How to Apply for J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online official website.

• Eligible candidates can apply for J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through online mode only from 20 April 2026 to 26 April 2026. No other mode of application will be accepted.
• Before applying, candidates must first register on the Apprenticeship Portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and obtain their enrolment number.
• Candidates must complete 100% of their profile on the Apprenticeship Portal and ensure their Mobile number, Aadhaar, and Bank account are inter-linked with DBT enabled.
• Thereafter, candidates must apply on the official J&K Bank website at https://www.jkb.bank.in under the Careers tab by clicking on the "Engagement of Apprentices" link.
• Candidates can apply for only one District/Area; if more than one application is submitted, only the latest application will be considered. Candidates must upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration in English as per the specified format and dimensions.
• After submitting the application and paying the fee, candidates must take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form for future reference. No change of data is permitted after the final submission of the online application.

Documents to Upload at the Time of Online Application:

• Passport-size colour photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm; 20KB–50KB; JPG/JPEG)
• Signature in black ink on white paper (10KB–20KB; JPG/JPEG)
• Left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink (20KB–50KB; JPG/JPEG)
• Handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink (50KB–100KB; JPG/JPEG)

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