Kamal Ghorui
JK Bank apprentice recruitment 2026: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has opened applications for 614 apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with the process concluding today. The notification was issued on April 20, 2026, and candidates have been allowed to submit forms through the official website within a limited application window.This recruitment initiative aims to recruit the best graduates to join the banking sector via an apprenticeship program. Successful applicants will be provided with a training period of 12 months in several regions. These regions include various districts of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and other states of India.Application period and application feeApplicants are invited to register online and apply from 20th April 2026 till 26th April 2026. The application fee for general candidates is Rs 700, while reserved category applicants need to make a payment of Rs 500 online.Vacancy position in the concerned regionThe total number of vacancies offered under this job profile is 614, out of which, 461 positions are available in the region of Jammu & Kashmir. The second region that offers vacancies for 18 posts is Ladakh. Other regions include Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Bangalore, and Mohali among others. The number of district wise vacancies include 75 vacancies in each of Srinagar and Jammu, 35 vacancies in Baramulla, and 30 vacancies each in Anantnag and Budgam districts.Criteria for eligibility and age limitThe applicants should have a graduate degree from a recognized university, which is attained since or after January 01, 2022. They should also have an understanding of the local language of the region that they are applying to join. The upper age limit is specified at 20 to 28 years, considering the date January 01, 2026.Details of salary and trainingThose who are recruited shall get a monthly allowance of Rs 13,500, out of which Rs 9,000 shall be given by the bank, and Rs 4,500 shall be provided by the government through direct benefit transfer. Additionally, there shall also be a conveyance allowance of Rs 1,250.Selection criteria and application procedureSelection will be done on the basis of an online written test that comprises 100 questions worth 100 marks, with equal weightage for general knowledge/English and numerical ability/reasoning. The allotted time period is 30 minutes for each subject. There will be negative marking at the rate of 0.25 for wrong answers.Interested candidates should register themselves at the NATS apprenticeship portal, and then apply through the bank’s official website. Necessary documents include photograph, signature, fingerprint/thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
