HOW TO APPLY:

A. Registration on apprenticeship portal: A candidate should initially register/ create his/ her
profile in the web portal https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in , as a candidate. Steps to be
followed are as under:
Step 1: Register as a candidate on https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/candidate-login
Step 2: Login as a candidate and complete the profile by filling all the details.
Step 3: Click on Apprenticeship Opportunities.
Step 4: In Search by “Establishment Name” Box search for “JAMMU AND KASHMIR BANK”
Step 5: Apply for the opportunity “Business Correspondent/facilitator V4.0” created by
Jammu and Kashmir Bank.
Candidates after successful registration on the apprenticeship portal and after applying for the
opportunity created by Jammu And Kashmir Bank shall proceed to register for online examination.
B. Registration for online examination:
DETAILED GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES FOR:
 APPLICATION REGISTRATION
 PAYMENT OF FEES
 DOCUMENT SCAN AND UPLOAD

Candidates can apply online from 14.05.2024 to 28.05.2024 and no other mode of application will
be accepted.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED BEFORE REGISTRATION:

Before applying online, candidates should

i. Scan their:
 Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
 Signature (with black ink)
 Left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink).
 A hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given below)
Ensuring that all these scanned documents adhere to the required specifications as
given in Annexure to this Advertisement.
ii. Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
iii. The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a candidate is
not having left thumb, he/she may use his/her right thumb for applying.)
iv. The text for the hand written declaration is as follows –
“I, ________(Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by
me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents
as and when required/asked by the Jammu & Kashmir Bank or its authorized agency.”
v. The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing
and in English only. If it is written by anybody else or in any other language, the application
will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write
may get the text of declaration typed and put their left hand thumb impression below the
typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications.)
vi. Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the requisite
application fee/intimation charges.
vii. Have a valid personal email ID and mobile number, which should be kept active till the
completion of this Recruitment Process. Bank may send intimation to download call letters
for the Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. In case a candidate does not have
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 a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID and mobile number
before applying on-line and must maintain that email account and mobile number.

APPLICATION FEES/ INTIMATION CHARGES (NON REFUNDABLE) PAYMENT OF FEE ONLINE: 14-05-
2024 TO 28-05-2024
The Candidates will pay the requisite fee of Rs.700/- for unreserved category and Rs.500/- for
reserved category candidates, to be paid through online mode. No other Mode of payment shall be
available. (Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of application fees/intimation charges will
have to be borne by the candidate.)

I. APPLICATION REGISTRATION:

i. Candidates to go to the official website https://www.jkbank.com under careers tab and

click on the link “Engagement of Apprentices” and apply for the engagement which will
open a new screen.
ii. To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name,
Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be
generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note down the
Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating the Provisional
Registration number and Password will also be sent.
iii. In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she can save
the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to submission of the
online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND NEXT" facility to verify the
details in the online application form and modify the same if required. Visually Impaired
candidates should fill the application form carefully and verify/get the details verified to
ensure that the same are correct prior to final submission.
iv. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online application
themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the COMPLETE
REGISTRATION BUTTON.
v. The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly in the
application as it appears in the Certificates/ Marks sheets/Identity proof. Any
change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
vi. Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details' and
'Save & Next' button.
vii. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in the
Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under point "C".
viii. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
ix. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before ‘COMPLETE
Registration’.
x. Modify details, if required, and click on 'COMPLETE REGISTRATION' ONLY after verifying and
ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are correct.
xi. Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
xii. Click on 'Submit' button.
II. PAYMENT OF FEES (ONLINE MODE):

i. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process can
be completed by following the instructions.
ii. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/ Visa/ MasterCard/ Maestro), Credit
Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.

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 iii. After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE WAIT FOR
THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH BUTTON IN ORDER
TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE.
iv. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
v. Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment,
Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and
Password and repeat the process of payment.
vi. Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application Form
containing fee details. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online transaction
may not have been successful.
vii. For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian credit
card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange rates.
viii. To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your transaction
is completed.
ix. There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.
Candidates are requested to print the same for producing during Document Verification
(if shortlisted).
III. GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING AND UPLOAD OF DOCUMENTS:
Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/ her
photograph, signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration as per the
specifications given below.
Photograph Image: (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
 Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
 Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-coloured, preferably white,
background.
 Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
 If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade,
so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows
 If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye"
 If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
 Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not
cover your face.
 Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
 Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb
 Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more
than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours
etc., during the process of scanning.
Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:
 The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
o Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
o Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and 20kb - 50kb for left
thumb impression.
o Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
 The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink.
o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm * 3
cm (Width * Height)
o File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
 The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.

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 o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5
cm (Width * Height) o File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB
 The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of the
applicant and not by any other person.
 If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time of the
examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be disqualified.
 Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.
Scanning the documents:
 Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
 Set Colour to True Colour
 File Size as specified above
 Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature/ left thumb
impression / hand written declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the
final size (as specified above).
 The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg or
image01.jpeg. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or moving the
mouse over the file image icon.
 Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg format by
using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned documents in any format can be
saved in .jpg / .jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in the File menu. Size can be
adjusted by using crop and then resize option.
Procedure for uploading the documents
 While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with separate links
for uploading Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand written declaration
 Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / signature / Upload left thumb
impression / hand written declaration”
 Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / signature / left thumb
impression / hand written declaration file has been saved.
 Select the file by clicking on it o Click the ‘Open/Upload’ o If the file size and format are not
as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
 Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of unclear /
smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity /quality.
Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Photograph, signature, left
thumb impression and hand written declaration as specified.
Note:
 In case the face in the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the hand written
declaration is unclear / smudged the candidate’s application may be rejected.
 After uploading the Photograph / signature / left thumb impression / hand written
declaration in the online application form candidates should check that the images are clear
and have been uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or signature or left thumb
impression or the hand written declaration is not prominently visible, the candidate may edit
his/ her application and re-upload his/ her photograph or signature or left thumb impression
or the hand written declaration, prior to submitting the form.
 Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and signature at
the place of signature. If photo in place of photo and signature in place of signature is not
uploaded properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for the exam.

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  Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face should be
clearly visible.
 If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for Examination will be
rejected/denied. Candidate him/herself will be responsible for the same.
 Candidates should ensure that the signature uploaded is clearly visible
 After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system generated
online application forms.

01. ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT/ USE OF UNFAIR

MEANS
Candidates are advised in their own interest that they should not furnish any particulars that are
false, tampered with or fabricated and should not suppress any material information while
submitting online application. At the time of examination or in a subsequent selection procedure, if
a candidate is (or has been) found guilty of –
i. using unfair means or
ii. impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person or
iii. misbehaving in the examination hall or disclosing, publishing, reproducing, transmitting,
storing or facilitating transmission and storage of contents of the test(s) or any information
therein in whole or part thereof in any form or by any means, verbal or written, electronically
or mechanically for any purpose or
iv. resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with his/ her candidature or
v. obtaining support for his/ her candidature by unfair means, or
vi. carrying mobile phones or similar electronic devices of communication in the examination
hall, such a candidate may, in addition to rendering himself/ herself liable to criminal
prosecution, be liable :
a. to be disqualified from the examination for which he/ she is a candidate
b. to be debarred either permanently or for a specified period from any examination
conducted by bank.
c. for termination of apprenticeship, if he/ she has already joined the Bank.