J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026
J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026: Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. has invited online applications for 1,054 Banking Associate (clerical cadre) posts: 1,033 for domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir (Advt JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-493) and 21 for domiciles of the UT of Ladakh (Advt JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-495). Graduates aged 20 to 30 can apply from 7 to 26 November 2026 on jkb.bank.in.
Selection is by one online exam conducted by IBPS (100 marks, 60 minutes). The notice has no Mains and no interview.
Latest Update (14 November 2026): The application and fee window is open until 26 November 2026. The exam date and call letters will be notified separately on the bank's Careers page. The bank also has a separate Probationary Officer notice (343 posts), not covered here.
J&K Bank Banking Associate 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd., Srinagar |
| Post | Banking Associate |
| Advertisement Nos. | JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-493 (J&K), JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-495 (Ladakh), dated 07.11.2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,054 (1,033 J&K + 21 Ladakh) |
| Qualification | Graduate in any discipline |
| Age | 20 to 30 years as on 01.01.2026 |
| Selection | Single online exam (IBPS); no interview |
| Starting Basic Pay | ₹24,050 |
| Official Website | jkb.bank.in |
J&K Bank Banking Associate 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 07 November 2026 |
| Online Registration and Fee Payment Starts | 07 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 26 November 2026 |
| Call Letters | To be notified |
| Online Examination | To be notified |
| Result | To be notified |
J&K Bank Banking Associate Vacancy 2026
| Notice | Domicile | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-493 | UT of Jammu & Kashmir | 1,033 |
| JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-495 | UT of Ladakh | 21 |
| Total | 1,054 |
The notice gives one total per UT and no post-wise or category-wise split. Reservation in J&K follows S.O. 176 of 15 March 2024: SC 8%, ST 20%, SEBC (OBC 8%, ALC/IB area 4%, backward areas 10%), EWS 10%, ex-servicemen 6% (horizontal) and persons with disabilities 4% (horizontal).
J&K Bank Banking Associate Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Domicile: only domiciles of the UT named in the notice can apply; the certificate is produced if selected.
- Qualification: graduation in any discipline as on the last date of registration (26.11.2026). No minimum percentage is stated; enter your graduation percentage to two decimals.
- Age: born between 01.01.1996 and 01.01.2006 (both inclusive).
| Category (J&K notice) | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| SEBC (OBC, ALC/IB, backward areas) | 3 years |
| EWS | Nil |
| Persons with disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Service rendered + 3 years, up to 48 years |
| J&K Bank apprentices (completed training) | 1 extra year, plus 2.5% extra marks in the exam |
J&K Bank Banking Associate Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹600 + GST |
| All others (including General and EWS) | ₹800 + GST |
Pay online by 26 November 2026. The fee is not refunded. If you submit more than one application, only the latest complete one is kept and the other fees are forfeited.
J&K Bank Banking Associate Selection Process 2026
| Test | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
- Each test is separately timed. You must clear the cut-off in each test and in the total (minimum total 40% General, 35% reserved).
- Wrong answers carry a penalty of one-fourth of the marks; blanks lose nothing.
- Only online exam marks count. Ties go to the older candidate. Then document verification.
- Exam centres: six choices, at least three outside the UT. For J&K: Pulwama, Jammu, Srinagar, Baramulla, Samba; outside: Delhi NCR, Patiala, Mohali, Phagwara, Amritsar, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Bengaluru, Ludhiana.
J&K Bank Banking Associate Salary 2026
Starting basic pay is ₹24,050 in the scale 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680-64480, plus other perks applicable to the Banking Associate cadre (not listed in the notice). Probation is 6 months (extendable by up to 3 months). Selected candidates sign a ₹1 lakh bond to serve at least six months, and must stay in the first allotted zone for 5 years.
How to Apply for J&K Bank Banking Associate 2026
- Go to jkb.bank.in, open the Careers tab and pick the notice that matches your domicile (J&K or Ladakh).
- Click Apply Online, choose New Registration and enter name, contact details and email. Note the provisional registration number and password.
- Fill in the form and upload photo (4.5 x 3.5 cm), signature (not in capitals), left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration in English, plus a live photo.
- Upload PDFs (max 500 KB each) of the Class 10 and graduation certificates, and any apprentice, ex-servicemen or disability certificate.
- Preview, click Complete Registration, pay the fee online and save the e-receipt.
J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for J&K Bank Banking Associate 2026?
26 November 2026, for both the form and the fee.
How many vacancies are there?
1,054: 1,033 for J&K domiciles and 21 for Ladakh domiciles.
J&K Bank Banking Associate 2026 ki age limit kya hai? (आयु सीमा)
आयु 20 से 30 वर्ष (01.01.2026 तक)। SC/ST को 5 साल, SEBC को 3 साल और दिव्यांगों को 10 साल की छूट; EWS को कोई छूट नहीं।
J&K Bank Banking Associate 2026 me selection kaise hoga? (चयन प्रक्रिया)
IBPS द्वारा एक ऑनलाइन परीक्षा (100 अंक, 60 मिनट)। कोई इंटरव्यू नहीं है।
What is the application fee?
₹800 + GST for General/EWS/others; ₹600 + GST for SC, ST, SEBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen.
Is this the same as the J&K Bank PO recruitment?
No. The bank has a separate Probationary Officer notice for 343 posts with Prelims, Mains and interview. This page covers only Banking Associate (clerk) posts.
J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (J&K, 1,033 posts) | Download Notification |
| Official Notification PDF (Ladakh, 21 posts) | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | jkb.bank.in/career |
| Official Website | jkb.bank.in |
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Final Words
The J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 offers 1,054 clerical posts through a single IBPS online exam. Pick the right notice for your domicile and apply before 26 November 2026.
Important: The J&K notice (No. 493) was read on the official PDF. The Ladakh figure of 21 posts is from the Ladakh notice (No. 495) as reported by FreeJobAlert and Naukritips; check jkb.bank.in for the latest notices.