J&K Bank Probationary Officer (PO) Recruitment 2026 (UT of Ladakh) - 20 Posts
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About the Recruitment
Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. has issued Notification No. JKB/HR/Rectt/2026-494 dated 07.11.2026 for recruitment of 20 Probationary Officer (PO) for domiciles of the UT of Ladakh only. Online registration and fee payment run from 07.11.2026 to 26.11.2026 through the Careers tab on jkb.bank.in; the online exams will be conducted by IBPS. Applicants must be graduates in any discipline as on the last date of registration and aged 20 to 30 years as on 01.01.2026 (born between 01.01.1996 and 01.01.2006), with category relaxation as per UT of Ladakh rules. Selected candidates must serve in the initially allotted zone for at least 5 years. Exam dates and call letters will be notified separately by the Bank. This is an independent summary and not an official website; please read the official notification before applying.
Important dates
Notification date
7 Nov 2026
Online registration & fee payment opens
7 Nov 2026
Online registration & fee payment closes
26 Nov 2026
Age as on
1 Jan 2026
Eligibility & age limit
Domicile of the UT of Ladakh (domicile certificate required). Graduate in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government/UGC, as on the last date of registration; percentage in graduation to be given while registering. Age: minimum 20 and maximum 30 years as on 01.01.2026, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per UT of Ladakh reservation rules.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (one-time special dispensation) | 5 years | GAD Order No. 280-LA(GAD) of 2025 dated 30.06.2025: additional 5 years for recruitments in 2025 and 2026; overall maximum age 56 years |
| SC / ST / SEBC (ALC residents) | 5 years | As per UT of Ladakh reservation (S.O. 77 dated 27.06.2025) |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities | 10 years | As per notification |
| EWS | As per notification | No age relaxation |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Probationary Officer (PO) | Total | 20 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS / others | All | ₹1,200 |
| SC / ST / SEBC / PwBD | All | ₹1,000 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Online Preliminary exam by IBPS (English 30, Quantitative Aptitude 30, Reasoning 40 marks; 100 questions, 60 minutes), 10 times vacancies shortlisted for Mains
Online Mains exam (objective 200 marks + descriptive 25 marks), 3 times vacancies shortlisted for Interview
Interview (100 marks); final merit based on Mains and Interview as per the notification
1/4 negative marking for wrong answers in objective tests
How to apply
- Open https://jkb.bank.in/career and use the 'Apply for the post of Probationary Officer / Banking Associate' link (IBPS registration portal)
- Register and fill the online application between 07.11.2026 and 26.11.2026; registration is complete only after successful online fee payment
- Upload photo, signature and other documents as per the notification
- Keep checking the Careers tab for call letters and exam dates
Official notification
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10 Nov 2026 · Reviewed publication