Jammu & Kashmir Bank, one of the oldest banks in the region with its corporate headquarters on M.A. Road in Srinagar, has announced a major recruitment drive for 2026. The bank is inviting online applications from eligible candidates for 1,356 vacancies across Jammu and Kashmir, covering two posts — Probationary Officer and Banking Associate — under two separate notifications issued on 7 November 2026.
This is one of the largest banking recruitment drives in Jammu and Kashmir this year, and it is open only to candidates who hold a valid domicile certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Applications are accepted online only, through the bank's official website, and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 26 November 2026.
The selection process is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) through online examinations. Banking Associate candidates face a single online examination with no interview, while Probationary Officer candidates go through a preliminary examination, a main examination and an interview. Read the full vacancy list, eligibility rules, fees and selection process below before you apply.
Available Job Vacancies:
J&K Bank is hiring for the following two posts in Jammu and Kashmir:
- Probationary Officer — 323 vacancies (Notification No. JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-492, dated 7 November 2026)
- Banking Associate — 1,033 vacancies (Notification No. JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-493, dated 7 November 2026)
Together, the two notifications add up to 1,356 vacancies for Jammu and Kashmir. A separate recruitment is also running for Ladakh, with 20 Probationary Officer posts and 21 Banking Associate posts for Ladakh domiciles only, under the same 7 to 26 November 2026 application window.
Job Requirements:
Candidates must meet the following requirements to apply for these posts:
- A valid domicile certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is mandatory
- A graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, as on the last date of registration
- Age between 20 and 30 years as on 1 January 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories under the applicable rules
- 60 percent of the posts are reserved for reserved categories and 40 percent are open merit, under the J&K Reservation Rules 2005 as amended
- Candidates must be able to appear for the online examination conducted by IBPS at the allotted centre
Selected candidates must serve a minimum of five years in the zone initially allotted to them. Check the official notification for the post you are applying for before you submit the form, as the detailed eligibility and reservation rules are given there.
Salary and Benefits:
The starting basic pay for a Probationary Officer is Rs 48,480 per month in the Junior Management Grade Scale-I. The starting basic pay for a Banking Associate is Rs 24,050 per month, plus allowances as per the bank's rules.
Both posts are regular bank jobs with the allowances and benefits that apply to J&K Bank employees. The exact allowances depend on the place of posting and the bank's rules in force at the time of joining.
How To Apply:
Applications are accepted online only, from 7 November 2026 to 26 November 2026. Registration and fee payment both close on 26 November 2026. Follow these steps to apply:
- Step 1: Open the official J&K Bank website and go to the Careers tab.
- Step 2: Choose the notification for the post you want — Probationary Officer (2026-492) or Banking Associate (2026-493) — and read it fully.
- Step 3: Fill in the online application form and upload the required documents, including your domicile certificate.
- Step 4: Pay the application fee online. For Banking Associate the fee is Rs 600 for SC, ST, SEBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates and Rs 800 for all others. For Probationary Officer the fee is Rs 1,000 for SC, ST, SEBC and PwBD candidates and Rs 1,200 for all others. GST is extra and the fee is non-refundable.
- Step 5: Submit the form before 26 November 2026 and keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt for your records.
The Banking Associate selection is a single online examination of 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes, with no main examination and no interview. The Probationary Officer selection has three stages — a qualifying preliminary examination of 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes, a main examination with an objective paper and a descriptive paper, and an interview of 100 marks. Final merit for Probationary Officer is based on the main examination and the interview in an 80:20 ratio.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How many vacancies has J&K Bank announced?
A total of 1,356 vacancies in Jammu and Kashmir — 323 Probationary Officer posts and 1,033 Banking Associate posts. A separate Ladakh recruitment adds 20 Probationary Officer and 21 Banking Associate posts.
What is the last date to apply for J&K Bank Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 26 November 2026. Applications are accepted online only through the bank's official website.
Who can apply for these J&K Bank posts?
Only candidates holding a valid domicile certificate of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can apply. Candidates must be graduates in any discipline and aged between 20 and 30 years as on 1 January 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories under the applicable rules.
Is there an interview for the Banking Associate post?
No. Banking Associate selection is through a single online examination of 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes, with no main examination and no interview. The Probationary Officer selection includes a preliminary examination, a main examination and an interview.
What is the application fee?
For Banking Associate the fee is Rs 600 for SC, ST, SEBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates and Rs 800 for all others. For Probationary Officer the fee is Rs 1,000 for SC, ST, SEBC and PwBD candidates and Rs 1,200 for all others. GST is charged extra and the fee is non-refundable.
What is the starting salary?
The starting basic pay is Rs 48,480 per month for a Probationary Officer and Rs 24,050 per month for a Banking Associate, plus allowances as per the bank's rules.
