J&K Bank PO Syllabus 2026 – Preliminary & Mains Examination Structure
Jammu & Kashmir Bank has provided the examination structure for the recruitment of Probationary Officers (PO) 2026. Candidates preparing for the examination can check the complete details of the Preliminary Examination and Mains Examination, including the number of questions, maximum marks, medium of examination and time allotted for each test.
A. Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination will consist of three tests carrying a total of 100 questions and 100 marks. The examination will be conducted online.
| Sr. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 Minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | English | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | English | 20 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | English | 60 Minutes | |
Important Information Regarding Preliminary Examination
Candidates must qualify in each of the three tests by securing cutoff marks to be decided by IBPS in concurrence with J&K Bank.
The candidates shortlisted (10 times the number of vacancies under each category), based on their performance in the Preliminary Examination, will have to appear for the Mains Examination.
The minimum aggregate qualifying marks in the online Preliminary Examination shall be:
- General Category: 40%
- Reserved Category: 35%
The above qualifying marks are subject to overall merit.
B. Mains Examination (Objective & Descriptive)
The Mains Examination will consist of objective tests and a descriptive paper.
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 60 | English | 45 Minutes |
| 2 | General / Economy / Banking Awareness / Digital / Financial Awareness, including RBI Circulars | 50 | 60 | English | 35 Minutes |
| 3 | English Language | 40 | 20 | English | 35 Minutes |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | English | 45 Minutes |
| TOTAL | 170 | 200 | English | 160 Minutes | |
| 5 | Descriptive Paper (Essay & Comprehension) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 Minutes |
Descriptive Paper
The Descriptive Paper will consist of Essay and Comprehension.
Maximum Marks: 25
Number of Questions: 2
Time Allotted: 30 Minutes
Medium: English
Note: The descriptive paper may be broadly based on Economic and Social Issues, emerging trends in Banking and Technology, current events, ethics etc.
Important Note
J&K Bank reserves the right to modify the structure of the examination, which will be intimated through its website.
Official Website
Candidates can visit the official website of Jammu & Kashmir Bank for further updates.
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