Amitava Chatterjee announces major recruitment drive; applications to begin November 7
The Biz Reporter
SRINAGAR, November 6: Jammu and Kashmir Bank has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,356 posts of Probationary Officers (POs) and Banking Associates, opening fresh employment opportunities for educated youth across Jammu and Kashmir.
The announcement was made by the Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Amitava Chatterjee, on Friday. The detailed recruitment notifications have been issued, with the online application process scheduled to commence on November 7.
Of the total vacancies, 323 posts will be filled in the Probationary Officer category, while 1,033 positions have been earmarked for Banking Associates.
The recruitment drive is expected to attract considerable interest among young graduates across the Union Territory, particularly as the Bank is undertaking a major hiring exercise after a gap of several years.
The recruitment is restricted to candidates holding domicile certificates of Jammu and Kashmir. The Bank has also prescribed a minimum five-year service requirement within the initially allotted zone for selected candidates.
The online application window will remain open from November 7 to November 26, 2026. The recruitment examinations will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS).
Candidates applying for the posts must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
The age limit has been fixed between 20 and 30 years as on January 1, 2026, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
The selection process for Probationary Officers will comprise preliminary examination, mains examination and interview, while recruitment for Banking Associates will be based on an online examination.
The Bank has also provided additional age relaxation and examination marks for eligible candidates who have successfully completed apprenticeship training with J&K Bank.
The recruitment will be carried out in accordance with the applicable Jammu and Kashmir reservation rules, including provisions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, residents of backward areas and Economically Weaker Sections, among other eligible categories.
The recruitment drive is expected to provide a significant opportunity to local youth aspiring for careers in the banking sector.
Eligible candidates can access the detailed advertisements and application links through the Careers section of the Bank’s official website.
