J&K Bank has opened applications for 614 Apprentice Posts under J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026, online registration window is running from 20th April to 26th April 2026. The engagement will be for a training period of one year through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates will be posted in all branches and offices of the Bank on the basis of requirements.
J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Distribution
J&K Bank Apprentice vacancies are spread across Jammu and Kashmir, Union Territory of Ladakh districts and clusters outside the region, including Delhi, Mumbai/Greater Mumbai, Lucknow, Bengaluru and Mohali. The Bank has indicated that the number of posts is provisional and may be modified depending on operational requirements.
J&K Bank Apprenticeship: Who is Eligible?
For J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026, applicants must have graduated from a recognized university and must have passed on or after 1st January 2022. Age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 January 2026, with applicable relaxation for certain categories. Candidates should also be proficient in the local or official language of the region applied for.However, certain categories have not been included in the notification. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training, are currently undergoing such training, or have one year or more work experience after graduation are not eligible. Applicants are allowed to apply for only one district or region.
Stipend and Tenure
The J&K Bank Apprenticeship Program will run for 12 months. Selected candidates will get a monthly stipend of ₹13,500, which includes ₹9,000 from the bank and ₹4,500 as government share through direct benefit transfer. A conveyance allowance of up to ₹1,250 per month may also be provided. The bank has said that the apprenticeship does not lead to employment and the apprentice will be discharged after the training period is over.
J&K Bank Apprentice Exam: Selection Process, Exam Pattern & More
Selection for J&K Bank Apprentice Posts will be based on 100 Marks Single Stage Online Written Test, conducted in English. The test will consist of 100 questions to be completed in 60 minutes, divided into two sections — General Awareness and English Comprehension (50 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes) and Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning (50 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes). The marking scheme includes a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer, while there will be no penalty for unanswered questions. Based on performance, the bank will prepare a district-, region- and category-wise merit list, in which candidates will be ranked in descending order of aggregate marks. In case two or more candidates obtain the same score, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit order. The notification also states that a waiting list of up to 50 percent of the notified vacancies will be maintained for a period of one year or till the next recruitment round. Final engagement will be subject to document verification and medical fitness as per bank requirements.
J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for J&K Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Step 1: go to NATS Portal And complete your apprenticeship registration. Make sure your profile is completely completed and keep your enrollment number safe for future use.
- Step 2: Make sure your mobile number, Aadhaar and bank account are linked, and that your bank account is DBT enabled. This is mandatory for receiving government stipend.
- Step 3: Visit Government J&K Bank. Career Page
- Step 4: Click Apply Online in the Apprentice Engagement section to open the application window.
- Step 5: On clicking, you will be taken to the registration page. Click on ‘Click here for New Registration’, enter your details, and create your registration number and password.
- Step 6: Fill the online application form carefully. Review all details before submission, as no changes will be allowed after final submission.
- Step 7: Upload the required documents — photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration — in the prescribed format.
- Step 8: Pay the application fee online: ₹700 for unreserved categories and ₹500 for reserved categories.
- Step 9: Review your application, submit it, and download the application form and e-receipt for your records.
Apply only through the official website and complete the process before 26 April 2026, as no offline applications will be accepted.Click Here For official notification
