J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Jammu & Kashmir Bank has officially released its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification, offering a significant opportunity for fresh graduates across India. A total of 614 apprenticeship positions have been announced under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).
If you are a recent graduate looking to start your career in the banking sector, this could be a strong entry point with structured training and a monthly stipend.
Jammu & Kashmir Bank has released a notification for the engagement of Apprentices under NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) as per the Apprentices Act-1961 (as amended) for a period of one (01) year. Selected candidates will be engaged in the Branches/ Offices of the Bank in the respective districts at the discretion of the Bank.
J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 OVERVIEW:
- Organization: Jammu & Kashmir Bank
- Post: Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 614
- Application Dates: 20 April 2026 to 26 April 2026
- Training Duration: 12 months
- Monthly Stipend: Rs. 13,500
- Selection Mode: Online Examination
J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Distribution (Region-wise)
The vacancies are distributed across Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and other major cities in India.
J&K Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – District-wise Table (UT of J&K)
| S. No. | District | Total Vacancies | SC | ST (i) | ST (ii) | OBC | ALC/IB | RBA | EWS | UR | PwD |
| 1 | Srinagar | 75 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 3 |
| 2 | Ganderbal | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | Baramulla | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| 4 | Bandipora | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | Anantnag | 30 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| 6 | Kulgam | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Pulwama | 20 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 8 | Shopian | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | Budgam | 30 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| 10 | Kupwara | 18 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 11 | Poonch | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 12 | Rajouri | 19 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 13 | Jammu | 75 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 3 |
| 14 | Samba | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 15 | Udhampur | 16 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 16 | Reasi | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | Kathua | 20 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 18 | Doda | 15 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 19 | Ramban | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | Kishtwar | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
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| Total Vacancies (UT of J&K): 461
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UT of Ladakh – Vacancy Distribution
| S. No. | District | Total Vacancies | SC | ST | ALC (Ladakh) | EWS | UR |
| 1 | Kargil | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Leh | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Total (UT of Ladakh): 18 Vacancies
ROI – Vacancy Distribution (Outside J&K & Ladakh)
| S. No. | Cluster | Total Vacancies | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| 1 | Delhi | 42 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 18 |
| 2 | Mumbai / Greater Mumbai | 26 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 13 |
| 3 | Lucknow | 20 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | Bangalore | 19 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 | Mohali | 28 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 13 |
Total (ROI): 135 Vacancies
Eligibility Criteria for J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment
Educational Qualification
- Must be a graduate of a recognized university
- Graduation should be completed on or after 1 January 2022
- Knowledge of the local language is mandatory
Age Limit (as on 01 Jan 2026)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years
- Age relaxation applies as per government rules
Stipend & Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Rs. 13,500 per month
- Rs. 9,000 from the bank
- Rs. 4,500 via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) from the government
- An additional Rs. 1,250 conveyance allowance
No other allowances or permanent job guarantee is provided.
Training & Work Details
- Duration: 1 year (12 months)
- Working Hours: Typically 10 AM to 5 PM
- Type: On-the-job training in bank branches
Important: This is purely a training program, not a permanent job offer.
Application Fees
- General Category: Rs. 700
- Reserved Categories: Rs. 500
- Payment Mode: Online only
How to Apply for J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 -step-by-step process
Follow these steps carefully:
- Register on the NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
- Visit the J&K Bank official website
- Complete online registration
- Upload required documents:
- Photo
- Signature
- Thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Pay the application fee
- Submit and download confirmation
Applications are accepted only in online mode.
Official Notification: Download
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Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through an online written examination.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness & English | 50 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 30 mins |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 mins |
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Merit list prepared district-wise and category-wise
