JK Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026 is for candidates who want one year of apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The bank has announced 614 apprentice seats across districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Territory of Ladakh, and a few clusters outside the region. This is not a permanent banking job, so candidates should read the training conditions carefully before applying.
For most applicants, the first things to check are whether their graduation date is eligible, whether they meet the age limit, how the online test works, and what they will actually receive during training. In this notification, only graduates who passed on or after 01 January 2022 can apply. The age range is 20 to 28 years as on 01 January 2026, and the engagement is for 12 months.
The application process has two parts. First, candidates must register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and complete their profile. After that, they need to submit the online application through the JK Bank recruitment link and pay the required fee. The online examination date has not yet been announced and will be communicated separately.
What this JK Bank apprentices notification is for
This notification is for engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a period of one year. Selected candidates will be placed in branches or offices of the bank in the district, area, or cluster linked to their selection, subject to the bank's requirements.
The notification is for apprenticeship training only. It does not create any right to permanent, contractual, or part-time employment in the bank after the training period ends.
Vacancy distribution overview
| Region | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UT of Jammu and Kashmir | 461 |
| UT of Ladakh | 18 |
| Outside UT J&K and Ladakh | 135 |
| Total | 614 |
The largest district allocations in the notification include Srinagar with 75 vacancies and Jammu with 75 vacancies. Outside the UTs, the bank has also notified apprentice seats in Delhi, Mumbai or Greater Mumbai, Lucknow, Bangalore, and Mohali clusters.
The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease depending on the bank's requirement.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online registration | 20 April 2026 |
| Closing date for online registration | 26 April 2026 |
| Fee payment window | 20 April 2026 to 26 April 2026 |
| Date of online examination | To be communicated separately |
Candidates should not wait for a separate reminder. The bank has said that updates will be placed on its website, so applicants should check the official site regularly.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for JK Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026, a candidate must meet all the basic eligibility conditions below:
- Graduation from a recognized university or institute.
- The candidate must have passed graduation on or after 01 January 2022.
- The candidate should be proficient in the local or official language of the district, area, or region applied for.
- The candidate should have studied the local or official language as a subject in Class 10 or Class 12.
The notification also states that only graduates are eligible for apprenticeship under NATS in this engagement.
Age limit, training duration and stipend
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 01 January 2026. Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories is applicable as per government guidelines, but no relaxation is available for categories where no vacancy has been announced.
The apprenticeship period is 12 months. After completion of the training period, apprentices will be relieved from the place of training.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly stipend | Rs. 13,500 |
| Bank share | Rs. 9,000 |
| Government share through DBT | Rs. 4,500 |
| Conveyance entitlement | Up to Rs. 1,250 per month |
The bank has clarified that it will not disburse more than Rs. 9,000 per month from its share. The government DBT portion is subject to eligibility conditions. Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits.
Selection process and exam pattern
The engagement of apprentices will be based on merit obtained in the online written test. The online examination will be objective in nature and conducted only in English language.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness & English Comprehension | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
There is negative marking. One fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer. Merit lists will be drawn district, region, and category wise. If two or more candidates score the same marks, the older candidate will rank higher in the merit list.
The bank has also stated that it may follow any other selection criteria or conduct any other test at its discretion if needed.
Application fee and mode of payment
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs. 700 |
| Reserved category | Rs. 500 |
The fee is inclusive of GST and has to be paid online only. No offline payment mode is available. Bank transaction charges for online payment have to be borne by the candidate.
The application is treated as complete only after fee payment is successfully made during the online form submission process.
How to apply online
- Register first on the apprenticeship portal at NATS and complete 100 percent of your profile.
- Keep the NATS enrolment number ready for future use.
- Ensure your mobile number, Aadhaar, and bank account are inter-linked and DBT is enabled in your bank account.
- Visit the JK Bank careers page and open the apprentice engagement application link.
- Complete new registration and note the provisional registration number and password.
- Fill the online application form carefully and verify all details before final submission.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a printout of the application and e-receipt.
The bank has clearly said that no other mode of application will be accepted.
Documents and details to keep ready
Before starting the online application, candidates should keep the required scanned files and personal details ready. The notification specifically mentions the following:
- Recent passport-style colour photograph
- Signature in black ink
- Left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink
- Handwritten declaration in English and in the candidate's own handwriting
- Graduation details and proof of passing date
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Valid personal email ID and mobile number
- NATS enrolment details
The signature in capital letters will not be accepted. If the handwritten declaration is written by someone else or in another language, the application can be treated as invalid.
Important conditions you should understand before applying
- You can apply for only one district or area. If more than one application is submitted, the latest application will be considered.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training earlier or are currently pursuing apprenticeship are not eligible for the government DBT component and may be ineligible under the notification conditions.
- Candidates with one year or more job experience after attaining the educational qualification are not eligible for engagement as apprentice.
- Only 12 days of casual leave are available during the training period.
- If an apprentice remains absent beyond the allowed limit, the bank may terminate the contract.
- The bank does not have any obligation to offer employment after completion of apprenticeship.
This notification should be read as a training engagement notice, not as a regular recruitment notice for permanent bank posts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 614 apprentice vacancies in total.
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 26 April 2026.
Candidates must be graduates from a recognized university or institute and should have passed graduation on or after 01 January 2022.
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxation for eligible reserved categories as per government guidelines.
Yes. Candidates must register on the NATS apprenticeship portal before applying to the bank.
The monthly stipend is Rs. 13,500, along with conveyance entitlement up to Rs. 1,250 per month, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
No. The notification clearly states that apprenticeship does not create any right to claim employment in the bank after completion of training.