J&K Bank Probationary Officer Recruitment 2026

Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. (J&K Bank) has invited online applications for 20 Probationary Officer posts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Only domiciles of UT Ladakh can apply. Online registration and fee payment are open from 07 November 2026 to 26 November 2026. The online examinations will be conducted by IBPS.

Important Dates

• Online application and fee payment: 07-11-2026 TO 26-11-2026
• Preliminary exam, Mains exam and interview dates: Shall be notified separately

Vacancy Details

Reservation follows the Union Territory of Ladakh Reservation Rules, 2005. As per the document, Scheduled Castes get 1%, Scheduled Tribes get 80%, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (residents of areas adjoining the Actual Line of Control) get 4%, EWS get 10%, and persons with benchmark disabilities get 4% horizontal reservation.

Eligibility

• Domicile: Only domiciles of UT of Ladakh can apply. Selected candidates must submit the UT of Ladakh domicile certificate.
• Age (as on 01-01-2026): Minimum 20 years and maximum 30 years. Reserved category candidates get relaxation as per rules.
• One-time special relaxation: All candidates get an additional one-time relaxation of 5 years, subject to the condition that the candidate's maximum age shall not exceed 56 years.
• Education: Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government or UGC, as on the last date of registration.
• Reserved category candidates must hold a valid reserved category certificate on the date of online registration.
• EWS certificate must be valid for the year 2026-2027.
• Selected candidates must remain posted in the Ladakh Zone for a minimum of 5 years. No transfer outside the Ladakh Zone is allowed before this period is complete.

Selection Process

Selection is in three phases: Preliminary exam, Mains exam and Interview. Candidates shortlisted for Mains are 10 times the vacancies in each category. Candidates shortlisted for interview are 3 times the vacancies in each category. Candidates must qualify in each of the three preliminary tests by securing cut-off marks. Minimum aggregate qualifying marks in the preliminary exam are 40% for General category and 35% for reserved category candidates. One-fourth of the marks of a question are deducted for each wrong answer.

How to Apply

• Apply only online.
• The application link is given on the bank's official website under the "Careers" tab.
• Fill in your graduation percentage (up to two decimals) correctly while registering.
• Registration is complete only when the fee is successfully paid online.
• Read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.
• Keep checking the official website for updates and call letters.