The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), announcing 614 vacancies with a 12-month training period. Online applications will be accepted from 20 April 2026 to 26 April 2026 through the official application portal. Key details include eligibility criteria, stipend, application fee, selection via an online written exam, and district/cluster-wise vacancy distribution across UT of J&K, UT of Ladakh and Rest of India clusters.
Overview
This recruitment offers 614 apprentice positions to candidates who meet the educational and age requirements. The training duration is 12 months and selected candidates will receive a combined stipend. Applicants must submit their applications online within the specified window and comply with document and district/cluster application restrictions.
Important dates
The recruitment follows a short application window and contains other scheduled milestones to note.
- Notification release: 17 April 2026
- Application start date: 20 April 2026
- Last date to apply: 26 April 2026
- Exam date: To be announced
Vacancy details
A total of 614 vacancies have been announced, distributed across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Union Territory of Ladakh, and Rest of India clusters. The detailed distributions are provided below.
UT of Jammu & Kashmir – Vacancy Distribution (461 Posts)
The following table lists district-wise vacancies for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir totaling 461 posts.
| S. No. | District | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Srinagar | 75 |
| 2 | Ganderbal | 12 |
| 3 | Baramulla | 35 |
| 4 | Bandipora | 10 |
| 5 | Anantnag | 30 |
| 6 | Kulgam | 14 |
| 7 | Pulwama | 20 |
| 8 | Shopian | 15 |
| 9 | Budgam | 30 |
| 10 | Kupwara | 18 |
| 11 | Poonch | 14 |
| 12 | Rajouri | 19 |
| 13 | Jammu | 75 |
| 14 | Samba | 13 |
| 15 | Udhampur | 16 |
| 16 | Reasi | 11 |
| 17 | Kathua | 20 |
| 18 | Doda | 15 |
| 19 | Ramban | 9 |
| 20 | Kishtwar | 10 |
UT of Ladakh – Vacancy Distribution (18 Posts)
The UT of Ladakh vacancies are allocated across two districts as shown below.
| S. No. | District | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kargil | 8 |
| 2 | Leh | 10 |
Rest of India (ROI) – Vacancy Distribution (135 Posts)
Clusters outside the UTs account for 135 vacancies distributed among major cities and clusters.
| S. No. | Cluster | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi | 42 |
| 2 | Mumbai / Greater Mumbai | 26 |
| 3 | Lucknow | 20 |
| 4 | Bangalore | 19 |
| 5 | Mohali | 28 |
Note: One vacancy each for Delhi, Mumbai/Greater Mumbai and Mohali clusters is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability under horizontal reservation.
Eligibility and age limit
Candidates must meet the educational and age criteria specified for the apprenticeship positions.
- Educational qualification: Graduation from a recognised university; candidates must have passed on or after 1 January 2022.
- Local language: Knowledge of the local language is required.
- Age limit: Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years; age relaxation as per rules.
Stipend and benefits
Apprentices will receive a consolidated stipend during the 12-month training period along with conveyance support and potential additional benefits for local domiciles in future recruitments.
- Total stipend: ₹13,500 per month (₹9,000 from the bank and ₹4,500 via Government DBT).
- Conveyance allowance: Up to ₹1,250 per month.
Application fee and mode
Application fees are applicable by category and payment is accepted online only.
- General category: ₹700
- Reserved categories: ₹500
- Payment mode: Online only
Selection process
Selection for the apprenticeship positions will be based on performance in an online written examination followed by applicable selection procedures.
- Online written exam: 100 questions for 100 marks; duration 60 minutes.
- Exam sections: General Awareness + English; Quantitative Aptitude + Reasoning.
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
How to apply
Applicants must complete registration and apply online through the designated portals, ensuring choice of only one district or area.
- Register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in).
- Visit the J&K Bank website and the official application portal.
- Fill the application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and download the submitted form for records.
Documents required
Candidates should have original and scanned copies of specified documents ready for upload during application.
- Photograph and signature
- Aadhaar and PAN
- Graduation certificates
- Domicile certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
Exam centres
Exam centres will be located in specified cities and centres; candidates should select centres as per instructions during application.
- Srinagar, Jammu, Baramulla
- Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow
- Bangalore, Chandigarh, Leh, Kargil
Important instructions
Applicants must adhere to the application timeline and submission requirements to ensure their candidature is considered.
- Apply online before 26 April 2026; no offline applications will be accepted.
- Verify all details carefully before submission.
- Apply for only one district/area as applicable.
Official links
Candidates should use the official application portal and notification for all application and information needs.
