UPCISB Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 2,085 Various Posts

Recruitment Overview

UPCISB Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 2,085 permanent vacancies under the Combined Co-operative Banking, Non-Banking and Technical Services Examination (General Recruitment) - 2026. The recruitment is being conducted by the U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board, Lucknow for posts in district cooperative banks, the U.P. Co-operative Bank, cooperative federations, cooperative unions, consumer cooperative institutions and technical cooperative bodies in Uttar Pradesh.

The posts are spread across Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 positions. Broadly, these include managerial posts, banking assistant and clerical posts, accountants, stenographers, junior assistants, assistant or typist posts, and engineering posts in civil and electrical streams.

All applications have to be submitted online. The board has stated that no offline mode or any other form of application will be accepted.

Important Dates

Candidates should track the official portal regularly because the examination schedule will be notified separately.

Vacancy Details

The notification covers 2,085 permanent vacancies across multiple posts and institutions. The largest blocks of vacancies are in district cooperative banks and technical cooperative institutions.

At category level, the recruitment includes 65 Category 1 posts, 572 Category 2 posts and 1,448 Category 3 posts.

Institutions Covered Under the Recruitment

This recruitment is not limited to one bank. The advertised posts are distributed across several cooperative institutions in Uttar Pradesh, including:

• District Co-operative Bank Limited
• U.P. Co-operative Bank Limited
• U.P. Cooperative Federation Limited
• U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited
• Uttar Pradesh State Construction and Labour Development Co-operative Federation Limited
• U.P. Upbhokta Sahkari Sangh Limited
• U.P. Co-operative Union Limited
• U.P. Co-operative Jute and Agricultural Development Association Limited

Because the institutions are different, the pay structure, service conditions and exact job requirements can vary by post and organization.

Eligibility and Educational Qualification

The educational qualification is post-specific. Candidates should not assume that one qualification applies to all 2,085 posts.

For major post groups, the notification indicates the following pattern:

• Manager and Junior Manager in District Co-operative Banks generally require a bachelor's degree in Commerce or a bachelor's degree with Economics, Mathematics or Statistics with 55 percent marks, or certain professional and management qualifications such as B.Tech, BCA, MCA, BBA, MBA or equivalent as specified, along with required computer qualification.
• Assistant or Cashier posts in district cooperative banks and U.P. Co-operative Bank generally require a graduate degree with required percentage and CCC or equivalent computer qualification.
• Assistant Manager (Computer) requires B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication, or BCA with the required marks.
• Assistant Manager (General) in U.P. Co-operative Bank requires postgraduate or equivalent higher qualification in relevant subjects such as Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Banking, Finance or Chartered Accountancy, along with computer qualification.
• Accountant and Assistant Accountant posts generally require B.Com, Commerce degree or accountancy-related qualification with required computer certification.
• Stenographer, Assistant or Typist and Junior Assistant posts generally require graduation along with prescribed Hindi and English typing or shorthand speed and CCC, O Level or equivalent certificate.
• Junior Engineer posts allow diploma or bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering depending on the post.
• Assistant Engineer posts require bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering as applicable.

For the overall recruitment, the minimum qualification among the advertised posts starts from diploma in the relevant engineering stream for certain junior engineer posts, while many banking and clerical posts require graduation.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Candidates must have completed 21 years of age and must not be more than 40 years of age as on 1 January 2026. In other words, the candidate should not have been born before 1 January 1986 and not later than 1 January 2005.

The notification also states that the maximum age limit for eligible Divyangjan candidates is 55 years.

Age relaxation is available as per the rules mentioned in the advertisement. Broadly, the notification provides 5 years of relaxation in the upper age limit for eligible Uttar Pradesh reserved categories and certain other eligible groups named in the advertisement, while eligible Divyangjan candidates of Uttar Pradesh get 15 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen rules also apply as per the notification.

Candidates who are not natives of Uttar Pradesh cannot claim the benefit of reservation or age relaxation meant for Uttar Pradesh categories.

Application Fee

The fee is for one stage of the examination and has to be paid online. Bank transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate. EWS candidates have to pay the fee prescribed for the unreserved category.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

The board has provided a multi-stage selection system. Depending on the post, the process may include:

• Preliminary Examination if required
• Main Examination
• Interview for Class 1 and Class 2 posts
• Proficiency Test for Class 3 posts where a compulsory skill qualification applies

For the preliminary examination, the paper will carry 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes. The sections are Numerical Ability or Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability or Mental Ability, Hindi Language and General English or English Language, and Cooperative. Negative marking of one-fourth applies for each wrong answer.

The main examination will carry 120 questions for 200 marks with a duration of 120 minutes. The pattern varies by post group. For managerial and technical posts, the paper includes Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Cooperative, Language and a subject paper. For clerical and assistant-type posts, the paper includes Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Computer Language, Language, General Awareness and Cooperative.

The minimum efficiency standard in the main examination is 35 percent for SC and ST candidates and 40 percent for other categories. Candidates below the prescribed standard are not included in the merit list.

The board has also stated that up to 15 times the number of vacancies may be shortlisted from preliminary to main examination, up to 3 times the number of posts may be called for interview where required, and up to 5 times the number of posts may be called for proficiency test where required.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official UPCISB website at https://www.upcisb.upsdc.gov.in.
2. Click on the APPLY ONLINE option.
3. Select the option for new registration and enter name, contact details and email ID.
4. Note the temporary registration number and password generated by the system.
5. Fill in the application form carefully and use the save and next feature to review the details.
6. Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the required format.
7. Complete the online fee payment through the integrated payment gateway.
8. Preview the application before final submission.
9. Submit the form and keep a printout of the application and e-receipt.

The board has clearly said that no change will be accepted after completion of registration. Candidates should therefore verify name, date of birth, category, qualification and uploaded files before final submission.

Documents, Admit Card and Important Instructions

Before applying, candidates should keep ready a valid personal email ID and mobile number, scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration. The handwritten declaration has to be in the candidate's own handwriting in English.

Identity proof will be required at the examination and interview stages. Valid photo ID documents include PAN card, passport, permanent driving licence, voter ID, bank passbook with photograph, Aadhaar or other accepted identity proof mentioned in the notification.

The admit card will be released on the official UPCISB website. Candidates will have to download it using their registration number or roll number and password or date of birth. The examination date, shift details and reporting instructions will be displayed on the admit card and official website.

The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English, except for General Hindi and General English related sections. If any difficulty arises in the online application process, the help desk details given in the notification should be used.

Official Links

• UPCISB Official Website
• UPCISB Recruitment Portal