J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026: Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd., Srinagar, has officially released the recruitment notification for Probationary Officers (PO) for eligible candidates belonging to the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Through the recruitment notification, the bank has announced a total of 343 vacancies for Probationary Officer posts. The online examination for the recruitment will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). The J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026 notification was released on 6 November 2026. The online application process will begin on 7 November 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications along with the prescribed fee up to 26 November 2026.
- Download J&K Bank PO (UT of Ladakh | UT of J&K) Notification PDF
J&K Bank Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. (J&K Bank) |
| Post Name | Probationary Officer (PO) |
| Total Vacancy | 343 (J&K: 323, Ladakh: 20) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 48,480/- (PO) Starting Basic Pay |
| Job Location | J&K |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 November 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Category | J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | jkb.bank.in |
Important Dates
The important dates for J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026 are mentioned below:
- Notification Release Date: 06 November 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 07 November 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 26 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Application Fees
Candidates applying for J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026 are required to pay the application fee according to their category.
- UR / EWS / Others: Rs. 1,200/- + GST
- SC / ST / SEBC / PWD: Rs. 1,000/- + GST
- Mode of Payment: Online
Age Limit Details
Candidates must meet the prescribed age criteria to be eligible for the Probationary Officer posts.
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2026
- Candidates must have been born between 01 January 1996 and 01 January 2006 (both dates inclusive).
- Age relaxation will be provided to eligible categories as per the applicable rules.
Educational Qualification Details
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (PO) | Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Candidates must also have the domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir or the Union Territory of Ladakh. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (PO) | 343 |
| UT Wise Vacancies | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Total | Post Name | Total | ||||||||
| Probationary Officer (UT of J&K) | 323 | Probationary Officer (UT of Ladakh) | 20 | ||||||||
Pay Scale Details
- Selected candidates for the Probationary Officer posts will receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 48,480 per month.
- The pay scale is Rs. 48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for J&K Bank Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through the following stages:
- Preliminary Written Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Prelims Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking : 1/4th
- Exam Mode : Online (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Medium | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 Mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | English | 20 Mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | English | 20 Mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | English | 01 Hour |
Mains Written Exam
- Negative Marking : 1/4th
- Exam Mode : Online (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Medium | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 60 | English | 45 Mins. |
| General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness/ Digital/ Financial Awareness, including RBI Circulars | 50 | 60 | English | 35 Mins. |
| English Language | 40 | 20 | English | 35 Mins. |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | English | 45 Mins. |
| Total | 170 | 200 | 160 Mins | |
| Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension) | 02 | 25 | English | 30 Mins. |
How to Apply for J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online for J&K Bank Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026 by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official website of Jammu & Kashmir Bank at jkb.bank.in.
- Open the Careers section available on the website.
- Select the online application link for Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026.
- Complete the registration process by entering your basic details.
- Log in using your registration credentials and fill in the application form with your personal, category and educational details.
- Enter your graduation marks or percentage accurately, up to two decimal places.
- Upload your recent photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment mode.
- Carefully review all the details entered in the application form and submit it.
- Complete the application process before 26 November 2026 and download or print the submitted application form for future reference.
J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Check Official Notification PDF | UT of Ladakh | UT of J&K |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
FAQs for J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026
- Q1. How many vacancies are announced under J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026?
- Jammu & Kashmir Bank has announced a total of 343 vacancies for Probationary Officer (PO) posts.
- Q2. When was the J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026 notification released?
- The official recruitment notification was released on 6 November 2026.
- Q3. When will the online application process for J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026 start?
- The online application process will start on 7 November 2026.
- Q4. What is the last date to apply for J&K Bank PO Recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit the online application form and pay the application fee is 26 November 2026.
- Q5. What is the educational qualification required for J&K Bank PO posts?
- Candidates must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. They must also fulfil the domicile requirements of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh.