Jammu and Kashmir Bank has opened one of the biggest banking recruitment drives in the region this year. The bank is hiring for 1,397 posts of Probationary Officer and Banking Associate, and the online application window opens today, 7 November 2026. Candidates who hold a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh can apply online at jkb.bank.in till 26 November 2026.
The notification was released on 6 November 2026, and the bank has issued four separate notifications covering the two posts and the two Union Territories. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, or IBPS, will conduct the online examinations. Exam dates will be announced separately.
1,397 vacancies: how the posts break up
The recruitment covers 343 Probationary Officer posts and 1,054 Banking Associate posts. The split between the two Union Territories is as follows:
- Probationary Officer: 323 posts in Jammu and Kashmir and 20 in Ladakh, a total of 343.
- Banking Associate: 1,033 posts in Jammu and Kashmir and 21 in Ladakh, a total of 1,054.
Banking Associate is the clerical cadre post in the bank, while Probationary Officer is the entry-level officer post. Both recruitments are being run together, but candidates must apply separately for each post they are interested in, as per the separate notifications.
Important dates to remember
- Notification released: 6 November 2026
- Online applications open: 7 November 2026
- Last date to apply and pay the fee: 26 November 2026
- Online examination: dates to be announced by IBPS
Candidates should not wait till the last day. Bank recruitment portals often slow down in the final hours as applications pile up, and the fee payment window closes on the same day, 26 November.
Who can apply
Only candidates domiciled in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh can apply, and the domicile must match the notification they apply under. The Jammu and Kashmir notifications are open only to Jammu and Kashmir domiciles, while the Ladakh notifications are open only to Ladakh domiciles.
Applicants must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The age limit is 20 to 30 years, which means candidates must have been born not earlier than 1 January 1996 and not later than 1 January 2006. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the bank rules mentioned in the detailed notifications.
Application fee
The application fee for General, EWS and other unreserved candidates is Rs 1,200 plus GST for Probationary Officer posts and Rs 800 plus GST for Banking Associate posts. The fee has to be paid online along with the application, and the payment window runs from 7 November to 26 November 2026.
Candidates are advised to keep the payment receipt and the registration number safe, since these will be needed to download the admit card once the exam dates are announced.
How to apply online
- Visit the official website of Jammu and Kashmir Bank at jkb.bank.in and open the Careers section.
- Choose the notification for the post and the Union Territory you are eligible for.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then fill in personal, educational and domicile details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and documents in the format given in the notification.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 26 November 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
The direct application portal runs through IBPS registration, so candidates will be redirected to the IBPS application page after selecting the post on the bank website.
What happens next
After the application window closes, IBPS will conduct the online examinations for both posts. The bank has not yet announced the exam dates, the admit card schedule or the selection stages beyond the online test. Candidates should check jkb.bank.in and the IBPS website regularly for updates, and rely only on the official notifications for any change in dates or process.
With 1,397 vacancies on offer and the window open for just under three weeks, this is one of the largest job openings in the region this month. Eligible graduates in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh who want a banking career should get their documents ready and apply early.
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in J&K Bank Recruitment 2026?
There are 1,397 vacancies in total: 343 Probationary Officer posts and 1,054 Banking Associate posts.
What is the last date to apply for J&K Bank Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 26 November 2026. Applications open on 7 November 2026.
Who can apply for J&K Bank PO and Banking Associate posts?
Only domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh can apply. Applicants need a graduation degree in any discipline and must be aged between 20 and 30 years.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 1,200 plus GST for Probationary Officer posts and Rs 800 plus GST for Banking Associate posts.
Where do I apply for J&K Bank Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the Careers section of the official website, jkb.bank.in. The online examination will be conducted by IBPS.
For the latest updates on this recruitment, keep checking the official website of Jammu and Kashmir Bank at jkb.bank.in.
