UPCISB Recruitment 2026 is a large combined recruitment drive, but it is not one single post with one single eligibility rule. The notification brings together banking, clerical, accounts, stenography, typing and technical vacancies under different co-operative institutions in Uttar Pradesh. Because of that, the first thing candidates should do is identify the exact post and institution they fit instead of relying only on the 2085-vacancy headline.
The official advertisement shows 2085 permanent vacancies under Advertisement No. A-2/G.R./2026. Online applications are to open on 25 April 2026 and close on 15 May 2026. The biggest vacancy blocks are for Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant or Clerical Staff) in District Co-operative Banks, Junior Manager in District Co-operative Banks, and Junior Engineer (Civil) in construction co-operative bodies.
For most posts, the minimum level is graduation, while some engineering posts accept specific degrees and Junior Engineer (Civil) posts accept a diploma or degree in Civil Engineering. The selection route also changes by category: Category 1 and Category 2 posts involve online examination plus interview, while Category 3 posts are based on online examination plus proficiency or skill test wherever the qualification itself requires it.
Recruitment overview
UPCISB is conducting the Combined Co-operative Banking, Non-Banking and Technical Services Examination (General Recruitment) - 2026 for 2085 permanent vacancies across multiple co-operative institutions in Uttar Pradesh. This is not limited to one bank. The vacancy pool includes District Co-operative Banks, U.P. Co-operative Bank Limited, U.P. Co-operative Federation Limited, U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited, U.P. State Construction and Labour Development Co-operative Federation Limited, U.P. Upbhokta Sahkari Sangh Limited, U.P. Co-operative Union Limited and U.P. Co-operative Jute and Agricultural Development Association Limited.
The recruitment covers managerial, clerical, accounts, stenography, typing and engineering roles. Candidates should read the post name together with the institution name because pay scale, qualification and test structure are not uniform across all 2085 posts.
- Advertisement No.: A-2/G.R./2026
- Notification date: 14 April 2026
- Apply online dates: 25 April 2026 to 15 May 2026
- Mode: Online only
- Nationality: Citizen of India
- Post nature: Permanent
Important dates
The official advertisement gives a short but important timeline. Candidates should also keep in mind that exam date, admit card date and result schedule are not fixed in the advertisement and are expected separately on the official portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 14 April 2026 |
| Online application start | 25 April 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 15 May 2026 |
| Last date to pay examination fee | 15 May 2026 |
| Exam date | Not yet announced |
| Admit card | Not yet announced |
| Result | Not yet announced |
Do not assume that the exam will definitely be held in a single stage. The board has stated that it may hold only the Main Examination in normal circumstances, but if applications exceed a specified limit, a Preliminary Examination may also be conducted.
Post-wise vacancy list
The vacancy count below is based on the official English advertisement. These 29 entries together total 2085 posts.
| Post | Institution | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | District Co-operative Bank Limited | 65 |
| Junior Manager | District Co-operative Bank Limited | 486 |
| Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant/Clerical Staff) | District Co-operative Bank Limited | 887 |
| Assistant Manager (Computer) | U.P. Co-operative Bank Limited | 10 |
| Assistant Manager (General) | U.P. Co-operative Bank Limited | 42 |
| Assistant/Cashier | U.P. Co-operative Bank Limited | 66 |
| Assistant Manager (General) | U.P. Co-operative Federation Limited | 78 |
| Accountant | U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited | 24 |
| Assistant Accountant | U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited | 8 |
| Assistant Accountant | U.P. State Construction and Labour Development Co-operative Federation Limited | 16 |
| Assistant Accountant | U.P. Upbhokta Sahkari Sangh Limited | 8 |
| Assistant Accountant | U.P. Co-operative Union Limited | 2 |
| Accounting Clerk | U.P. Co-operative Jute and Agricultural Development Association Limited | 2 |
| Assistant/Stenographer | District Co-operative Bank Limited | 4 |
| Assistant/Stenographer | U.P. Co-operative Bank Limited | 14 |
| Stenographer | U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited | 4 |
| Stenographer | U.P. Co-operative Union Limited | 1 |
| Junior Assistant | U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited | 12 |
| Junior Assistant | U.P. State Construction and Labour Development Co-operative Federation Limited | 16 |
| Junior Assistant | U.P. Co-operative Union Limited | 17 |
| Assistant/Typist | District Co-operative Bank Limited | 20 |
| Assistant/Typist | U.P. Co-operative Bank Limited | 31 |
| Clerk/Typist | U.P. Upbhokta Sahkari Sangh Limited | 20 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited | 20 |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Uttar Pradesh State Construction and Labour Development Co-operative Federation Limited | 12 |
| Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited | 2 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited | 131 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Uttar Pradesh State Construction and Labour Development Co-operative Federation Limited | 80 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited | 7 |
The largest single block is Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant or Clerical Staff) in District Co-operative Banks with 887 posts, followed by Junior Manager with 486 posts.
Post-wise eligibility snapshot
The official notification gives separate educational qualifications for each post and institution. A quick post-wise reading is more useful than trying to find one common eligibility rule.
| Post group | Main qualification snapshot |
|---|---|
| Manager, District Co-operative Banks | Bachelor's in Commerce with at least 55% marks, or Bachelor's with Economics/Mathematics/Statistics with at least 55% plus minimum O Level or equivalent computer qualification, or B.Tech/B.E. in CS/IT, BCA, MCA with at least 55%, or BBA/MBA in Banking/Finance/HR, or full-time PG in Banking/Finance/HR. |
| Junior Manager, District Co-operative Banks | Broadly similar to Manager eligibility, including Commerce or Economics/Mathematics/Statistics route with 55% and computer qualification, or professional computer or management route. |
| Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant/Clerical Staff), District Co-operative Banks | Graduate with 55% marks from a recognized university or institute. CCC certificate in computer is mandatory. |
| Assistant Manager (Computer), U.P. Co-operative Bank | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication, or BCA, with at least 55% marks. |
| Assistant Manager (General), U.P. Co-operative Bank | Post Graduate in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics with at least 55% plus CCC or higher computer certificate, or full-time MBA/PGDM in Banking/Finance, or Chartered Accountant. |
| Assistant/Cashier, U.P. Co-operative Bank | Bachelor's degree with 55% marks plus CCC or higher computer certificate from NIELIT or equivalent. |
| Assistant Manager (General), U.P. Co-operative Federation | Graduate or B.Tech background as prescribed, with preference linked to relevant experience. The notification also notes preference to MBA candidates for this post. |
| Accountant | B.Com or Post Graduate Diploma in Accountancy plus O Level Diploma in Computer Operation from a government-recognized institute. |
| Assistant Accountant | Generally B.Com or related accountancy qualification with computer qualification such as CCC or O Level, depending on institution. |
| Assistant/Stenographer and Stenographer | Graduate with prescribed Hindi and English stenography and typing speed, along with CCC or higher or O Level as applicable by institution. |
| Junior Assistant, Assistant/Typist, Clerk/Typist | Graduate with prescribed Hindi and English typing speed and computer qualification such as CCC or O Level depending on the post. |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering discipline. |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Relevant engineering qualification as prescribed in the notification. |
If you are applying for typing or stenography posts, do not stop at degree eligibility. The speed requirement is a core eligibility condition and directly affects whether a proficiency test applies later.
Age limit and application fee
The official age cut-off is calculated as on 01 January 2026. Fee rules also need careful reading because if the board decides to hold both Preliminary and Main Examination, the examination fee becomes payable separately for both stages.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age | 40 years |
| Age reference date | 01 January 2026 |
| Birth range for general age rule | Not before 01 January 1986 and not later than 01 January 2005 |
| Maximum age for Divyangjan | 55 years |
| Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC of Uttar Pradesh and certain other eligible categories | 5 years in maximum age limit |
| Relaxation for Divyang candidates of Uttar Pradesh | 15 years in maximum age limit |
| Ex-servicemen | Service period plus 3 years as per rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / OBC / EWS of Uttar Pradesh | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST of Uttar Pradesh | Rs 250 |
| Divyangjan of Uttar Pradesh | Nil |
The advertisement also states that candidates not native to Uttar Pradesh do not get reservation or age relaxation benefits meant for Uttar Pradesh categories. Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate.
Selection process
The selection path depends on post category. This is one of the most important points because many candidates assume every post will follow the same exam-only process.
- All advertised posts involve an online examination conducted by the Service Board.
- For Category 1 and Category 2 posts, final selection is based on online examination and interview.
- For Category 3 posts, final selection is based on online examination and proficiency or skill test where that qualification is essential for the post.
- In normal circumstances, the online examination may be held in a single stage called the Main Examination.
- If applications exceed a specified limit, the board may conduct two stages: Preliminary Examination and Main Examination.
- Only candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination can appear in the Main Examination.
- Marks of the Preliminary Examination are not included in the final merit list.
For stenography and typing posts, candidates should assume that skill requirements are not a formality. The notification clearly ties these posts to compulsory proficiency conditions.
Official exam pattern
The official advertisement provides a common Preliminary pattern and multiple Main Examination formats based on post type. The exam is objective and carries negative marking.
| Preliminary Examination (if required) | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning Ability / Mental Ability | 35 | 35 |
| Hindi Language and General English / English Language | 20 | 20 |
| Cooperative | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Preliminary duration is 90 minutes and negative marking is 1/4 of the marks allotted to the question for each wrong answer.
| Main Examination for Managerial and Technical Category 1 and Category 2 posts | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability / Mental Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Cooperative | 15 | 15 |
| Language (Hindi and English) | 10 | 10 |
| Subject as per post | 40 | 120 |
| Total | 120 | 200 |
This pattern applies to posts such as Manager, Junior Manager, Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical), Assistant Manager (Computer) and Assistant Manager (General). Main Examination duration is 120 minutes and negative marking is 1/4.
| Main Examination for clerical and general Category 3 posts | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability / Mental Ability | 20 | 40 |
| Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 40 |
| Computer Language | 20 | 40 |
| Language (Hindi and English) | 20 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Cooperative | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 200 |
The Main Examination also has a minimum efficiency standard: 35% for SC/ST candidates and 40% for other categories. The question papers are in English script and Hindi in Devanagari script.
How to apply online
The official PDF gives the application process in step form. Candidates should follow that sequence carefully because key fields cannot be changed after final submission.
- Go to the official UPCISB website and click on the Apply Online link for the General Recruitment 2026 examination.
- Choose the new registration option and enter name, contact details and email ID.
- Save the temporary registration number and password generated by the system.
- Fill the form carefully using the Save and Next feature and verify all personal details before final submission.
- Upload photograph, signature, left-hand thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Complete the online fee payment through the integrated payment gateway.
- Submit the form and take printouts of the final application and e-receipt.
The advertisement specifically warns that names and other key details should match certificates and identity documents. Any mismatch can lead to rejection later.
Documents and details to keep ready before registration
Many application issues happen before payment, not after it. The official notification lists the items candidates should prepare before starting the form.
- Recent passport-style colour photograph
- Signature in black ink on white paper
- Left-hand thumb impression on white paper
- Handwritten declaration in English and in the candidate's own handwriting
- Valid personal email ID
- Active mobile number
- Details needed for online payment
- All educational and personal details exactly as per certificates
For image uploads, the notification also prescribes technical specifications. Candidates should not leave this for the last day because rejected uploads are a common reason for incomplete forms.
What is still awaited and where to track updates
The notification is clear on vacancy count, post names, application dates, fee, age and qualification structure. However, some practical milestones are still pending and should be treated as not yet announced until they appear on the official website.
- Exam date
- Admit card release date
- Stage-wise schedule if Preliminary Examination is held
- Interview schedule for Category 1 and Category 2 posts
- Skill or proficiency test schedule for relevant Category 3 posts
- Result and merit publication dates
Use only the official UPCISB website and the official English advertisement PDF for updates. Do not assume that the timeline used by third-party websites will automatically become official.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
The official advertisement lists 2085 permanent vacancies across banking, clerical, accounts, stenography and engineering posts.
The last date for online application and fee payment is 15 May 2026.
Candidates must be 21 to 40 years old as on 01 January 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible reserved categories.
Most posts require graduation, while some technical posts require engineering qualifications and Junior Engineer (Civil) accepts a diploma or degree in Civil Engineering.
The fee is Rs 500 for UR/OBC/EWS of Uttar Pradesh, Rs 250 for SC/ST of Uttar Pradesh, and nil for Divyangjan of Uttar Pradesh.
Category 1 and Category 2 posts are based on online examination and interview. Category 3 posts are based on online examination and proficiency or skill test where required.
Not necessarily. The board says the online examination may be held in a single stage as Main Examination, but if applications are high it may conduct both Preliminary and Main stages.