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.
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
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.
