Overview
Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited has released a recruitment notification for the post of Banking Associate and Probationary Officer (1053 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Graduation in Any Discipline can apply online before 26 November 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited
- Qualification
- Graduation in Any Discipline
- Vacancies
- 1053
- Posted
- 7 November 2026
- Last date to apply
- 26 November 2026
Important Dates
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 7 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 26 November 2026 |
| Banking Associate Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| PO Preliminary Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| PO Main Examination Date | To Be Announced |
| PO Interview Date | To Be Announced |
| Call Letter Release | To Be Notified Separately |
| Results / Provisional Selection | To Be Notified Separately |
Important Links
Eligibility
Both posts require a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government or UGC. Post: Required Qualification Banking Associate: Graduation in Any Discipline Probationary Officer: Graduation in Any Discipline Candidates must possess a valid graduation marksheet or degree certificate by 26 November 2026, the last date of online registration. Applicants must enter their graduation marks percentage while applying. Candidates whose universities award CGPA or OGPA must convert their grades into percentages according to the university's official conversion formula and provide documentary proof when required.
Age Limit
The base age limit for both Banking Associate and Probationary Officer is 20 to 30 years as on 1 January 2026, before applicable relaxation. Age Particulars: Details Minimum Age: 20 Years Maximum Age: 30 Years Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2026 Eligible DOB Without Relaxation: 1 January 1996 to 1 January 2006, Both Inclusive
Salary
Selected Banking Associates will receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 24,050 per month under the notified Banking Associate pay scale, along with applicable allowances and other benefits. Post: Banking Associate Starting Basic Pay: Rs. 24,050 Basic Pay Scale: Rs. 24,050 - Rs. 64,480 Other Benefits: Applicable Perks and Allowances Initial Probation: 6 Months Service Bond: Rs. 1 Lakh for 6 Months
Application Fee
Separate application fees are prescribed for Banking Associate and Probationary Officer recruitment. All stated fees are exclusive of GST and applicable bank transaction charges. Post: Category | Application Fee Banking Associate: SC / ST / SEBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 600 + GST Banking Associate: All Other Candidates | Rs. 800 + GST Probationary Officer: SC / ST / SEBC / PwBD | Rs. 1,000 + GST Probationary Officer: All Other Candidates | Rs. 1,200 + GST Payment Mode: Online through the application payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or accepted mobile wallet/payment facilities. Last Date for Fee Payment: 26 November 2026. The application fee is non-refundable. Registration is considered complete only after successful online fee payment.
Exam Pattern
Subject: Questions | Marks | Duration English Language: 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes Quantitative Aptitude: 35 | 30 | 20 Minutes Reasoning Ability: 35 | 40 | 20 Minutes Total: 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes Exam Language: English. Negative Marking: One-fourth of the marks assigned to an incorrectly answered question will be deducted. Candidates must qualify in each section and meet the overall cut-off decided by IBPS in concurrence with J&K Bank.
Selection Process
Online Examination for Banking Associate; Prelims, Mains and Interview for PO
How to Apply
• Visit the official J&K Bank website at jkb.bank.in. • Open the Careers section. • Find the Banking Associate recruitment for UT of J&K or Probationary Officer recruitment for UT of Ladakh. • Read the detailed advertisement carefully. • Click the appropriate online application link. • Select Click Here for New Registration. • Enter the required name, contact details and other registration information. • Save the provisional registration number and password. • Fill in personal, educational, domicile and category details. • Enter graduation marks or the officially converted percentage. • Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and other required documents. • Complete the remaining application details. • Use Save and Next to review the information. • Verify all details before clicking Complete Registration. • Proceed to the online payment gateway. • Pay the applicable application fee and GST. • Confirm successful fee payment and final submission. • Download the completed application form and payment receipt. • Complete registration by 26 November 2026. Important: Registration is complete only after successful fee payment. Candidates should retain the application receipt and login credentials for downloading examination call letters.
Required Documents
• Class 10 certificate or accepted date-of-birth proof. • Graduation degree certificate and marksheets. • University CGPA/OGPA conversion certificate, where applicable. • J&K or Ladakh domicile certificate, as required. • Valid category/reservation certificate, where applicable. • EWS certificate valid for 2026–27, if applicable. • PwBD certificate and UDID-related records, where applicable. • Ex-Servicemen service documents, if applicable. • J&K Bank apprenticeship completion proof, if claiming Banking Associate benefits. • Recent passport-size photograph. • Signature and other uploads prescribed by the application portal. • Valid photo identity proof. • Online application printout and fee receipt. • Additional supporting documents requested during verification. Original documents and photocopies must be produced when required by the bank. A candidate's eligibility is provisional until verified by the recruiting authority.
Important Instructions
• The two advertisements together announce 1,053 vacancies. • Banking Associate has 1,033 vacancies for J&K domiciles. • Probationary Officer has 20 vacancies for Ladakh domiciles. • Applications are accepted from 7 to 26 November 2026. • Graduation in any discipline is required. • The base age limit is 20 to 30 years as on 1 January 2026. • Ladakh PO recruitment has an additional five-year age concession under the specified Government order. • Eligible former J&K Bank apprentices receive additional benefits for Banking Associate recruitment. • Banking Associate selection involves a single online examination. • PO selection involves Prelims, Mains and Interview. • Negative marking applies to incorrect objective answers. • PO final merit is calculated using Mains and Interview marks in an 80:20 ratio. • Fees differ between Banking Associate and PO recruitment. • Application fees are exclusive of GST and transaction charges. • All recruitment examination dates will be notified separately. • Valid domicile and category certificates are mandatory where applicable. • Selected candidates must remain within the allotted zone for at least five years. • Probation and service bond conditions differ by post. • Candidates must check the official Careers section for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for J&K Bank Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1053 Banking Associate, PO Posts?
Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2026; Online Application Start Date: 7 November 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 26 November 2026; Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 26 November 2026; Banking Associate Exam Date: To Be Announced; PO Preliminary Examination Date: To Be Announced; PO Main Examination Date: To Be Announced; PO Interview Date: To Be Announced; Call Letter Release: To Be Notified Separately; Results / Provisional Selection: To Be Notified Separately
What is the application fee?
Post-Wise and Category-Wise
What is the age limit?
20 to 30 Years, Before Applicable Relaxation
What is the selection process?
Online Examination for Banking Associate; Prelims, Mains and Interview for PO