Overview
The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited (J&K Bank) has announced the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). There are a total of 614 vacancies available for a one-year training period, requiring candidates to hold a graduation degree passed on or after January 1, 2022. The last date to submit online applications is April 26, 2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 614
Post Name: Apprentice
Organization: The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Limited (J&K Bank)
Job Location: Various Clusters (UT of J&K, UT of Ladakh, and Rest of India)
| S. No. | Cluster | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| 1 | Delhi | 42 |
| 2 | Mumbai / Greater Mumbai | 26 |
| 3 | Lucknow | 20 |
| 4 | Bangalore | 19 |
| 5 | Mohali | 28 |
| Total | Rest of India (ROI) | 135 |
Regional Distribution Summary:
UT of J&K: 461 Posts
UT of Ladakh: 18 Posts
Rest of India (ROI): 135 Posts
Note: 1 vacancy each for Delhi, Mumbai/Greater Mumbai, and Mohali Clusters is reserved for PwBD (Horizontal Reservation).
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Age Limit:
Important Dates
Notification Release: 17 April 2026
Application Start Date: 20 April 2026
Last Date to Apply: 26 April 2026
Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
General/Unreserved: ₹ 700/- (inclusive of GST)
Reserved Category: ₹ 500/- (inclusive of GST)
Payment Mode: Online via Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selection Process
The selection will be based entirely on merit obtained through an Online Written Examination:
Exam Format: Objective type, 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes duration.
Section 1: General Awareness & English Comprehension (50 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes).
Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning Ability (50 questions, 50 marks, 30 minutes).
Negative Marking: 1/4th (0.25) mark deduction for each wrong answer.
Tie-Breaking Rule: In case of equal marks, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
Wait List: A wait list of 50% of notified vacancies will be maintained for one year.
How to Apply
Step 1: Complete registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and obtain your enrolment number.
Step 2: Ensure your Mobile number, Aadhaar, and Bank account are inter-linked and DBT is enabled.
Step 3: Visit the official J&K Bank website at https://www.jkb.bank.in.
Step 4: Fill in personal, educational, and category details, and upload required documents (photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration).
Step 5: Pay the application fee online.
Step 6: Take a printout of the e-Receipt and the completed application form for future reference.
Submit before 26 April 2026.
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