JK Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (614 Vacancies), Last Date Extended Till 3 May

Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) aims to fill a total of 614 Apprentices vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27. As per the official notice, the last date to apply online for JK Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been extended till 3rd May 2026. Candidates who missed the previous opportunity can submit their application form through the official website www.jkb.bank.in.

JK Bank Apprentice Notification 2026

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited (JK Bank) has released an official notification (Ref. No. JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-182) for engagement of 614 Apprentices under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) for the year 2026–27. Candidates who are interested and willing to apply for these posts must go through the detailed notification pdf to check all details carefully.

JK Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Summary

This is a golden opportunity for fresh graduates across India to gain hands-on banking experience at one of J&K’s most trusted financial institutions. The selection of candidates for the post of Apprentice will be based on an online written exam.

JK Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026- Overview
Organization	Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank)
Post	Apprentice (under NATS -National Apprenticeship Training Scheme)
Vacancy	614
Mode of Application	Online
Last Registration Date	3rd May 2026 (Extended)
Educational Qualification	Graduation from a recognised University/Institute (passed on or after 01.01.2022)
Training Duration	12 Months
Selection Process	Online Written Examination
Official Website	www.jkb.bank.in

JK Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The detailed notification has been released along with the complete registration schedule. The online application process last date has been extended till 3rd May 2026. Check important dates from the table below.

Events	Dates
Apply Online Starts	20th April 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	3rd May 2026
Last Date to Pay Application Fee	3rd May 2026
Closure for Editing Application Details	3rd May 2026
Last Date for Printing of Application	9th May 2026

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JK Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The maximum number of vacanices are annuonced for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, which covers 20 districts. Furthermore, vacancies are released for Ladakh and various cities of India. Check the state-wise vacancies from the table below.

Zones	Vacancies
UT of Jammu & Kashmir (20 districts)	461
UT of Ladakh (Kargil: 8, Leh: 10)	Kargil- 9 Leh- 9
Delhi	42
Mohali	28
Mumbai	26
Lucknow	20
Bangalore	19
Vacancies	614

JK Bank Apprentice Vacancy (UT of Jammu & Kashmir)

Districts	Vacancies
Srinagar	75
Ganderbal	12
Baramulla	35
Bandipora	10
Anantnag	30
Kulgam	14
Pulwama	20
Shopian	15
Budgam	30
Kupwara	18
Poonch	14
Rajouri	19
Jammu	75
Samba	13
Udhampur	16
Reasi	11
Kathua	20
Doda	15
Ramban	9
Kishtwar	10
Total	461

JK Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

Before applying for JK Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026, candidates must go through the detailed notification to ascertain their eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

Education Qualification

Candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognised university/institute. The degree must have been passed on or after 01 January 2022. Proficiency in the local/official language (studied in Class 10 or 12) is mandatory.

Age Limit

Minimum 20 years
Maximum 28 years
Age relaxation as per Govt. of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.

JK Bank Apprentice Apply Online 2026

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for JK Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through the official website www.jkb.bank.in. The last date to apply online is 3rd May 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their application form before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

JK Bank Apprentice Application Fee 2026

The candidates who will be applying for the post of Apprentice have to pay an application fee before submitting their application forms. The fee can be paid online using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets.

Category	Application Fee
Unreserved (General)	Rs. 700
Reserved Category	Rs. 500

JK Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates for the post of Apprentice will be based on a single-stage selection process that includes an online written examination.

Online Written Examination

JK Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026

Selection is based entirely on an Online Written Examination (objective type)
Candidates must note: there is 1/4th negative marking for each wrong answer.

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness English Comprehension	50	50	30 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability	50	50	30 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

JK Bank Apprentice Salary 2026

The salary structure for the candidates who will be selected for the post of Apprentice will be as follows.

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

J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Exam Centres

The online written examination for J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be conducted at designated centres across multiple cities. The Bank reserves the right to cancel any examination centre, add new centres, or allot a different centre to a candidate, depending on the response and administrative feasibility.

J&K Bank Apprentice Exam Centres 2026

Srinagar, J&K

Jammu, J&K

Leh, Ladakh

Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR, Maharashtra

Mohali

Bangalore, Karnataka

Baramulla, J&K

Kargil, Ladakh

Lucknow, U.P.

Pune, Maharashtra

Samba, J&K