UP Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 116 Posts

According to the news published by the U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board, Lucknow, a major job opportunity is offered by the UP Co-operative Bank Recruitment 2026. It is a special recruitment exercise that is restricted to Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes of Uttar Pradesh to work in 116 vacancies. This allows interested applicants to apply to different positions, such as Manager, Assistant and Engineer positions, beginning with March 25, 2026. This is a selection process that is intended to reinforce the workforce of District Co-operative Banks and other co-operative federation at the state level. The candidates should make certain that they will be registered by the last date of April 15, 2026.

About U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB)

U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board, located in Lucknow, is the key organization that undertakes the recruitment of personnel for different co-operative institutions in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The mission of the board is to ensure the maintenance of the highest level of efficiency in the co-operative sector by recruiting skilled professionals through competitive examinations of high standards. The board provides the scope of Government Bank Jobs in India by handling the recruitment of personnel to different district co-operative banks and federations, adhering to the state service rules and reservation norms, to facilitate the growth of co-operative organizations in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Application Timeline for UP Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026

• Notification Release Date: March 24, 2026
• Online Application Start Date: March 25, 2026
• Closing Date for Online Application: April 15, 2026

Job Openings for UP Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026

Age Limitations (as on Jan 01, 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 40 Years
• Maximum Age for Divyangjan: 55 Years
• Age Relaxation for SC/OBC: 05 Years
• Age Relaxation for State Employees: 05 Years

Qualification Criteria

• Manager (Category-1):
  • Bachelor Degree in Commerce with a minimum of 55% marks or Bachelor Degree with one subject in economics/ Mathematics/ statistics with a minimum of 55% marks.
  • Furthermore, the person should have a minimum O level qualification or its equivalent in Computer.
  • B.Tech/B.E. (Computer Science/IT), B.C.A. or M.C.A. with minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade. Applicants must hold a BBA or MBA degree specializing in Banking, Finance or Human Resources from an institute authorized by either the UGC or AICTE.
  • Full time PG Degree in Banking, Finance or Human resource.

• Junior Manager (Category-2):
  • Bachelor Degree in Commerce with a minimum of 55% marks or Bachelor Degree with one subject in economics/ Mathematics/ statistics with a minimum of 55% marks.
  • Furthermore, the person should have a minimum O level qualification or its equivalent in Computer.
  • B.Tech/B.E. (Computer Science/IT), B.C.A. or M.C.A. with minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade. Applicants must hold a BBA or MBA degree specializing in Banking, Finance or Human Resources from an institute authorized by either the UGC or AICTE.
  • Full time PG Degree in Banking, Finance or Human resource.

• Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant/Clerical Staff):
  • Bachelors Degree- minimum 55% mark in any observed University.
  • The CC certificate is required to be a minimum of CCC certificate in computer.
• Assistant/Typist:
  • Graduation from a recognized university or institution.
  • Typing Speed: 30wpm Hindi, 40wpm English.
  • The CC certificate is required to be a minimum of CCC certificate in computer.
• Assistant Engineer (Civil):
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or any equivalent degree recognized by the Government.

Application Fee Details

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): Rs. 500/-
• Scheduled Castes (SC): Rs. 250/-
• Application Mode: Online payment through integrated gateway

Salary Overview

• Manager (Category-1): Rs. 34,000/- to Rs. 88,000/-
• Junior Manager (Category-2): Rs. 29,600/- to Rs. 82,100/-
• Assistant/Cashier (Category-3): Rs. 15,290/- to Rs. 38,590/-
• Assistant Engineer (Civil): Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/-
• Assistant/Typist (Category-3): Rs. 25,620/- to Rs. 64,670/-

Selection Procedure for UP Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026

• Written Examination: The board uses an online system which conducts written examinations through objective-type questions to select candidates. The Preliminary examination will proceed when applicant numbers exceed set limits.
• Main Examination Pattern: The Main examination consists of 120 questions which carry a total value of 200 marks and requires 120 minutes for its complete solution.
• Penalty for Wrong Answers: The board uses a negative marking system which deducts 1/4th (25%) of the marks for every incorrect response that a candidate provides.
• Efficiency Standards: SC/ST candidates must secure at least 35% marks while those in other categories must score 40% to qualify for the merit list.
• Interview and Proficiency: The board conducts personal interviews or proficiency tests after written examination results for specific Government Jobs in UP.

Preparation of UPCISB Exam: Best Books

• Numerical Ability: Force Tactics Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma.
• Reasoning Ability: Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal.
• Language: Samanya Hindi by the Lucent.
• English language: English language: Objective general English by S.P. Bakshi.
• Co-operative Awareness: Study of the U.P. Co-operative Societies Act, 1965.

Advantages of Practicing Previous Years’ Questions

• Knowledge of the Difficulty: Practice in previous year papers will provide an aspiring candidate with a realistic idea of the level of difficulty of the questions and the format to be used.
• Speed and Accuracy: The training on old exams assists in honing the speed of response, which is paramount to the online type of testing.
• Concept Clarity: A candidate can identify recurring subjects and concentrate on the weighted ones.
• Strategy Building: It assists in determining the areas to study first when undertaking the actual examination to get maximum marks.

Application Instructions for UP Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official portal at https://www.upcisb.upsdc.gov.in
• Navigate to Advt. section for the “Combined Co-operative Banking and Technical Services Examination (Special Recruitment) – 2026“.
• Click on the APPLY ONLINE button to register a new account with valid email and phone number. Input personal and study information correctly.
• SMS and email will be used to send temporary registration number and password.
• Copy and paste the color photograph not older than 2 years, black ink signature and left hand thumbprint as per the stipulated size.
• Present a scanned image of a written declaration in writing that is handwritten in English using black ink on white paper.
• Pay the examination fee through the Internet with the help of the “Payment” tab.
• The board rejects all other payment methods. Ensure all provided details are correct before clicking the “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” button to finish your application.
• Candidates should keep a printout of the final application form and fee receipt for future reference.

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