J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 614 Vacancies

Jammu & Kashmir Bank has released a fresh notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a great opportunity for graduates looking to start a career in the banking sector.

Eligible candidates can apply online within the given dates. Check complete details below including eligibility, selection process, salary, and how to apply.


🔹 J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

  • Organization Name: Jammu & Kashmir Bank
  • Post Name: Apprentice
  • Total Vacancies: 614
  • Job Location: J&K, Ladakh & Other Regions of India
  • Training Duration: 1 Year
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Official Website: www.jkb.bank.in

📅 Important Dates

  • Online Application Start Date: 20 April 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 26 April 2026
  • Exam Date: To be announced

📊 Vacancy Details

  • Jammu & Kashmir: 461 Posts
  • Ladakh: 18 Posts
  • Other Regions (Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, etc.): 135 Posts

👉 Total: 614 Vacancies


🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Graduation from a recognized university
  • Degree must be completed on or after 01 January 2022

Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)

  • Minimum: 20 Years
  • Maximum: 28 Years
  • Age relaxation applicable as per government rules

Language Requirement

  • Must know the local language of the applied region

💰 Salary / Stipend

  • Total Stipend: ₹13,500 per month
    • ₹9,000 (Bank Share)
    • ₹4,500 (Government Share via DBT)
  • Additional Benefit:
    • Conveyance Allowance up to ₹1,250/month

📝 Selection Process

Selection will be based on:

  1. Online Written Examination
    • General Awareness & English
    • Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning
    • Total Questions: 100
    • Duration: 1 Hour
  2. Merit List
  3. Document Verification
  4. Medical Fitness Test

👉 Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer


⚠️ Important Conditions

  • Apprenticeship duration is 12 months only
  • No guarantee of permanent job after training
  • Candidates must not have prior apprenticeship experience
  • Maximum 12 casual leaves allowed during training

💸 Application Fee

  • General Category: ₹700
  • Reserved Category: ₹500

(Payment via online mode only)


🖥️ How to Apply

Follow these steps:

  1. Register on the apprenticeship portal
  2. Visit the official website of J&K Bank
  3. Fill out the online application form
  4. Upload required documents
  5. Pay the application fee
  6. Submit and take a printout

🔗 Important Links


📌 Why You Should Apply?

  • Opportunity to work with a reputed bank
  • Hands-on banking experience
  • Government-supported stipend
  • Helps in future banking exams