JK Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Jammu and Kashmir Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has reached its final stage and the online application window is closing today on 3rd May 2026.The recruitment drive offers 614 Apprentice vacancies in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and several other regions including Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Bangalore and Mohali. The engagement is under the Apprentice Act, 1961 with a training period of twelve months and a monthly stipend structure as defined by the Bank and Government partnership.Recruitment Overview and VacanciesTotal posts are 614 with major allocation for Jammu and Kashmir region followed by Ladakh and other states under Rest of India category.Important Dates and Application ProcessApplications were opened on 20 April 2026 and the deadline for submission is 3 May 2026. Candidates must first register on the NATS Apprenticeship Portal and then complete the application through the bank’s website.Eligibility criteria and age limitApplicants should possess a graduation degree from a recognized university completed on or after 01 January 2022 with proficiency in the local language of the respective region. Age limit is between 20 to 28 years as on 01 January 2026 with relaxation applicable as per official rules.Stipend and Training DetailsSelected apprentices will get a monthly stipend of Rs 13,500 which includes direct benefit transfer of Rs 9,000 from the bank and Rs 4,500 from the government along with a conveyance allowance of Rs 1,250.Selection Process and Exam PatternSelection will be made on the basis of online written test consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks of 60 minutes duration with negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer. Merit lists will be prepared district wise and category wise for final selection.How to apply the measuresCandidates need to complete the registration on the NATS portal before they apply through the J&K Bank website within the specified window. Applicants have to upload a photograph, signature, thumb impression and a handwritten declaration along with other supporting documents during the online submission process.Candidates who have not yet submitted applications must complete the process today, as the recruitment window will close on 3rd May 2026 through the official website jkb.bank.in, after ensuring eligibility and document preparation without delay.
