Overview
Sarkari Naukarara Sahakari Bank Niyamita, Vijayapura (SNS Bank Vijayapura) has announced a recruitment drive for 18 positions, inviting applications for Junior Assistant and Sepoy/Watchman roles. The official notification, dated September 5, 2026, details the eligibility criteria, application procedure, and selection process for these posts. Aspiring candidates with the required educational qualifications and age are encouraged to apply online before the deadline.
Important Dates
Key dates for the SNS Bank Vijayapura Recruitment 2026 are as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 2026-09-05 |
| Online Application Start Date | 2026-09-08 |
| Online Application Last Date | 2026-09-28 (up to 05:30 PM) |
Vacancy Details
A total of 18 vacancies have been released across two distinct posts:
- Junior Assistant: 12 Vacancies
- Sepoy/Watchman: 6 Vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions as of the last date for application submission:
Educational Qualification
- Junior Assistant: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian university, with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks. Proficiency in Kannada (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) and computer operations/applications is mandatory.
- Sepoy/Watchman: Candidates should have passed SSLC (10th standard) with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. It is also required that Kannada must have been studied as one of the subjects.
Age Limit
The minimum age for both posts is 18 years. The maximum age limit, calculated as of the application deadline, is as per Karnataka Government rules:
- General Category: 35 years
- Category 2(A), 2(B), 3(B): 38 years
- SC/ST and Category-1 (other backward classes): 40 years
Additionally, an age relaxation of 5 years is applicable across all categories, as per Karnataka Government Order dated 29-01-2026.
Application Fee
The non-refundable application fee varies based on the post and candidate category:
| Post Name | General/Other Candidates | SC/ST Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Assistant | ₹1,200 | ₹600 |
| Sepoy/Watchman | ₹600 | ₹400 |
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a competitive salary along with dearness allowance (DA) and other allowances as revised by the state government periodically:
- Junior Assistant: Pay Scale of ₹44425-1125-47800-1250-52800-1375-58300-1500-64300-1650-74200-1900-83700
- Sepoy/Watchman: Pay Scale of ₹27000-650-29600-725-32500-800-35700-900-39300-1000-43300-1125-46675
Selection Process
Junior Assistant Selection Process
The selection for the Junior Assistant post involves two stages: a Written Examination followed by an Interview. Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview in a 1:5 ratio based on their performance in the written examination. The final merit list will be prepared by assigning an 85% weightage to the written examination scores and combining them with the 15 marks allocated for the interview.
Sepoy/Watchman Selection Process
Details regarding the selection process for the Sepoy/Watchman post are available in the official notification. Candidates are advised to refer to the comprehensive advertisement for complete information.
How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates must apply online through the official website of SNS Bank Vijayapura. Applicants should carefully review the full official notification before proceeding with their application to ensure they meet all stipulated requirements and adhere to the online application procedure.