Jammu & Kashmir Bank has announced the Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 for 1,033 posts. Graduates who hold a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir can apply online.
The registration window is open from 07 November to 26 November 2026. Candidates must submit the online form and fee before the last date.
J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 Details
| Recruitment | J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 |
| Notification No. | JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-493, dated 07 November 2026 |
| Posts | Banking Associate (BAS) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,033 |
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years as on 01 January 2026 |
| Salary | Starting Basic Pay Rs 24,050 |
| Selection Process | Single online examination conducted by IBPS |
| Written Exam | Yes, online examination only |
| Interview | No interview |
| Job Location | Jammu & Kashmir (UT) |
| Application Fee | Rs 600 (SC/ST/SEBC/PwBD/ESM) and Rs 800 (all others), excluding GST |
J&K Bank Banking Associate Vacancy 2026
Jammu & Kashmir Bank has announced 1,033 Banking Associate posts. All vacancies are for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The notification gives reservation as percentages only. No category-wise vacancy numbers are printed in the notification.
The reservation percentages are: SC 8%, ST 20%, OBC 8%, ALC/IB 4%, RBA 10% and EWS 10%. Ex-Servicemen get 6% horizontal reservation and PwBD candidates get 4% horizontal reservation.
Only domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir can apply. Selected candidates must stay in the initially allotted Zone for a minimum of 5 years.
Who Can Apply for J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026
Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline. The degree must come from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent recognised by the Central Government or UGC.
The graduation must be completed on or before the last date of registration. Candidates must enter their percentage to two decimal places in the form.
Only domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01 January 2026. They must be born not earlier than 01 January 1996 and not later than 01 January 2006, both dates inclusive.
Age relaxations apply to reserved categories. SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation and SEBC candidates get 3 years.
Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to their service rendered plus 3 years, subject to a maximum age of 48 years. PwBD candidates get 10 years of relaxation.
J&K Bank apprentices who have completed their apprenticeship get 1 extra year of age relaxation. They also get 2.5% of the maximum marks added in the online examination.
J&K Bank Banking Associate Salary
The starting Basic Pay for a Banking Associate is Rs 24,050. The pay scale is 24050-1340/3-28070-1650/3-33020-2000/4-41020-2340/7-57400-4400/1-61800-2680-64480.
Selected candidates also get other perks applicable to the Banking Associate cadre.
Selection Process
Step 1: Online Application
Candidates must apply online through the Careers tab on the Bank’s website. The form must be complete, and the fee must be paid within the window.
Step 2: Online Examination
Selection is through a single online examination conducted by IBPS. There is no Mains examination and no interview in this recruitment.
Candidates must qualify in each test at the cut-offs decided by IBPS with J&K Bank. Selection is based on the aggregate score, and ties are broken by date of birth, with the older candidate placed first.
Step 3: Merit List and Reserve List
A merit list will be prepared from the online examination scores. A reserve list of up to 50% of the vacancies per category will also be prepared.
The reserve list remains valid for 1 year. Scores are equated across sessions where the examination is held in multiple sessions.
J&K Bank Banking Associate Exam Pattern 2026
The online examination has 100 questions for 100 marks. The total duration is 60 minutes, and each test is separately timed.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
There is negative marking of 1/4th of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.
Documents Required
Candidates must upload the following with the online form. A photograph of 4.5 x 3.5 cm (200 x 230 pixels, 20-50 KB) is required.
A signature in black ink (140 x 60 pixels, 10-20 KB) and a left thumb impression (240 x 240 pixels, 20-50 KB) must also be uploaded.
A handwritten declaration in English (800 x 400 pixels, 50-100 KB) is required, along with a live photo capture.
PDF uploads of up to 500 KB each are needed for the 10th certificate and the Graduation certificate or consolidated marksheet.
Apprenticeship Completion Certificate, Ex-Servicemen certificate or disability certificate must be uploaded if applicable.
At the examination, candidates must carry the call letter and the original plus a photocopy of a photo ID.
Accepted IDs include PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving Licence, Voter ID, Bank Passbook with photograph, Gazetted Officer ID, Aadhaar or E-Aadhaar, Employee ID and Bar Council ID.
Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are NOT accepted as photo ID.
At joining, candidates must produce the application printout, date of birth proof, photo ID, graduation marksheets and certificates, and caste or category certificate.
They must also produce the EWS Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2026-27, disability certificate, NOC if in Government or PSU service, and a medical fitness certificate.
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online between 07 and 26 November 2026. SC/ST/SEBC/PwBD/ESM candidates pay Rs 600, excluding GST.
All other candidates pay Rs 800, excluding GST. There is no fee exemption category in this recruitment.
Payment can be made by Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards or Mobile Wallets.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 07 November 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 07 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 26 November 2026 |
| Call Letter and Exam Date | To be notified on the Careers tab |
How to Apply for J&K Bank Banking Associate Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should apply online through the Careers tab at jkb.bank.in. Follow these steps to complete the application.
- Visit the J&K Bank website at https://jkb.bank.in/ and open the Careers tab.
- Find the Banking Associate Recruitment 2026 link and click on “APPLY ONLINE”.
- Register with your name, mobile number and email ID to get login credentials.
- Fill in the application form with personal, educational and domicile details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed size and format.
- Upload the required PDF certificates, including the 10th and Graduation certificates.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 26 November 2026.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future use.
Candidates should apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute issues. The call letter and exam date will be notified separately on the Careers tab.
| Apply Online | https://jkb.bank.in/ |
| Official Notification | Official Notification PDF |
| J&K Bank Website | https://jkb.bank.in/ |
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