By Arvind Kumar, Government Jobs Editor · Updated 10 Nov 2026 · Editorial policy

J&K Bank Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026: 323 PO Posts – Any Graduate (J&K Domicile), Age 20–30, Starting Basic Pay ₹48,480, Apply Online 7 to 26 November

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. has opened recruitment for 323 Probationary Officers (Junior Management Grade Scale-I). Only domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir can apply. Online registration and fee payment run from 07/11/2026 to 26/11/2026 on jkb.bank.in under the Careers tab, and the online exams are conducted by IBPS.Official Notification PDF: J&K Bank Probationary Officer Detailed Notification 2026 (PDF, 32 pages)

Recruitment Name: Recruitment of Probationary Officers (JMG Scale-I) – UT of Jammu & Kashmir domiciles, Notification PO-Jobs2026@JKBank

323 Probationary Officer Posts – Any Graduate – Age 20–30 – Basic Pay ₹48,480 – Fee ₹1,200 – Apply 7 to 26 Nov 2026

Short Summary: You need a graduation degree in any discipline and must have been born between 01/01/1996 and 01/01/2006 (age 20–30 on 01/01/2026, with relaxation for reserved categories). Selection has a 100-mark prelim, a Mains (objective plus a 25-mark descriptive paper) and a 100-mark interview, with Mains and interview weighed 80:20. The starting basic pay is ₹48,480. The fee is ₹1,200 (₹1,000 for SC/ST/SEBC/PwBD) plus GST. Selected officers must serve a minimum of 2 years under a ₹2 lakh bond and stay posted in their initial Zone for 5 years.

Don't miss the last date: get every new job, admit card and result alert free. Join WhatsApp Channel Join Telegram Important Dates – J&K Bank PO 2026
Online registration and fee payment starts:	07/11/2026
Last date – registration and fee:	26/11/2026
Age reckoned as on:	01/01/2026
Prelim, Mains and interview dates:	To be notified on jkb.bank.in
Application Fee
SC / ST / SEBC / PwBD:	₹1,000 + GST
All other candidates:	₹1,200 + GST
Mode:	Online only; bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate
Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal.

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Important Links
Apply Online:	Apply Online – J&K Bank Careers
Download Official Notification PDF:	J&K Bank Probationary Officer Detailed Notification 2026 (PDF, 32 pages)
Official Website:	J&K Bank Official Website
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Vacancy Details

Post	Posts
Probationary Officer (JMG Scale-I), J&K Bank	323

Reservation follows the UT of J&K Reservation Rules: SC 8%, ST 20%, OBC 8%, ALC/IB residents 4%, backward areas 10%, EWS 10% and PwD 4% (horizontal). The number of posts may change.

Eligibility

Domicile: only domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir are eligible; the domicile certificate is submitted by selected candidates.
Education: graduation in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification, held on the last date of registration. Enter your graduation percentage correctly while applying.
Posting: selected candidates stay in their initially allotted Zone for at least 5 years.
Candidates must submit a self-declaration of character and antecedents.

Age Limit

20 to 30 years as on 01/01/2026, i.e. born between 01/01/1996 and 01/01/2006 (both dates inclusive).
Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years; SEBC categories (OBC, ALC/IB residents, backward areas) 3 years; PwD 10 years. The maximum age applies to General and EWS candidates.

Not sure if you are within the age limit? Use our free sarkari job age calculator for the cut-off date.

Salary

Starting basic pay ₹48,480 in the scale ₹48,480–2,000/7–62,480–2,340/2–67,160–2,680/7–85,920, with other perks of Junior Management Grade Scale-I.
Probation is 2 years, followed by a qualifying evaluation exam (40% General, 35% reserved) before confirmation. A bond of ₹2 lakh to serve at least 2 years applies.

Exam Pattern

Prelim (online, 100 marks, 60 minutes, English): English Language 30 questions/30 marks, Quantitative Aptitude 35/30, Reasoning Ability 35/40, each timed at 20 minutes. Qualifying: 40% aggregate for General and 35% for reserved. Candidates equal to 10 times the vacancies move to Mains.
Mains (online): Reasoning 40 questions/60 marks, General/Economy/Banking Awareness 50/60, English 40/20, Data Analysis and Interpretation 40/60 (170 questions, 200 marks, 160 minutes) plus a 30-minute Descriptive Paper (essay and comprehension, 25 marks).
Interview: 100 marks; 3 times the vacancies are called. Final score is Mains and interview in the ratio 80:20.
Negative marking: one-fourth of the marks for each wrong answer in objective tests.

Selection Process

Online Preliminary Examination (IBPS)
Online Mains Examination
Interview (100 marks)
Final merit and provisional selection

How to Apply

Read the detailed notification on jkb.bank.in under Careers.
Register online between 07/11/2026 and 26/11/2026 with your email and mobile number.
Fill in details, graduation percentage and category, then upload photo, signature and required documents.
Pay the application fee online and keep a copy of the confirmation.

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J&K Bank PO 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many posts are in J&K Bank PO 2026?

323 Probationary Officer posts.

What is the last date to apply?

26 November 2026; registration started on 7 November 2026.

Who can apply for J&K Bank PO?

Graduates aged 20–30 who are domiciles of the UT of Jammu & Kashmir.

What is the starting salary?

The starting basic pay is ₹48,480 per month with JMG Scale-I perks.

What is the application fee?

₹1,200 plus GST for others and ₹1,000 plus GST for SC/ST/SEBC/PwBD.

J&K Bank PO 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)

Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:

Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.