J&K Bank Appoints Shailendra Kumar, IAS as Government Nominee Director

Mumbai:Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Shailendra Kumar, IAS as Government Nominee Director on its Board of Directors.

The appointment has been made in place of Mr. Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya, IAS, following a nomination order issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir dated March 2, 2026.

Appointment Details

As per the bank’s regulatory filing with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has nominated Shailendra Kumar (DIN: 07352828) as Government Nominee Director with effect from March 2, 2026.

He replaces Santosh Dattatraya Vaidya (DIN: 05340193), whose cessation also became effective on the same date.

The appointment is valid until withdrawal of nomination by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Professional Background

Mr. Shailendra Kumar is a 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the AGMUT cadre. He is currently serving as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Born on October 8, 1969, he holds a Master’s degree in History from Patna University and has nearly three decades of experience in public administration. His career reflects extensive leadership roles and administrative expertise across various government departments.

Regulatory Compliance

The bank confirmed that Mr. Shailendra Kumar is not debarred from holding the office of Director by any order of SEBI or any other regulatory authority. There is no inter-se relationship between the newly appointed director and other board members.

The disclosure has been made pursuant to Regulations 30 and 51 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

With this appointment, J&K Bank’s Board sees a key administrative addition representing the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.