UPCISB Combined Co-operative Banking Exam 2026 (2085 Vacancies)

The Uttar Pradesh Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB) has released the detailed advertisement for the Combined Co-operative Banking, Non-Banking and Technical Services Examination (General Recruitment)-2026. The recruitment is for multiple posts across cooperative institutions in Uttar Pradesh. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UPCISB website during the notified application window.

UPCISB has announced approximately 2085 vacancies for posts such as Manager, Junior Manager, Assistant/Cashier, Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical), Junior Engineer, Stenographer, Typist, and Assistant Accountant. The online application process is scheduled from 2026-04-25 to 2026-05-15. Applications must be submitted online only; no offline applications will be accepted. The selection process is expected to include a Main Examination for all posts, with additional stages such as Interview (for Category 1 & 2) and Skill Test (for Category 3), as mentioned in the advertisement. Candidates should regularly check the official UPCISB website for updates, corrigenda, and final results.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the educational qualification requirements as specified for each post and category. The advertisement indicates the following examples of qualifications: for Manager (Category 1), a B.Com with 55% or a Bachelor’s degree with Economics/Maths/Statistics with 55% along with an ‘O’ Level Computer qualification. For Junior Manager (Category 2), candidates should have B.Com with 55%, or B.Tech (CS/IT) with 55%, or BCA/MCA with 55%, or BBA/MBA in Banking/Finance/HR. For Assistant/Cashier (Category 3), the requirement is a Graduate with 55% plus a CCC certificate.

For technical posts, the advertisement provides examples such as Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Category 2) requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, and Junior Engineer (Civil) (Category 3) requiring a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. For Stenographer (Category 3), the requirement includes Graduate qualification with Hindi/English Shorthand (80 wpm) and Typing (30/40 wpm), along with CCC. For Assistant Accountant (Category 3), the requirement is B.Com 50% plus CCC or ‘O’ Level. The exact eligibility details are to be verified in the official notification PDF.

Age Limit

Age eligibility is calculated as on the last date of application (15.05.2026). The advertisement provides the following age limits: for General/OBC/SC/ST, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 40 years. For Divyangjan of UP, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 55 years. For SC/ST/OBC/Sports Persons/State Employees of UP, the maximum age is 45 years, with a 5 years relaxation mentioned in the table. For Ex-Servicemen of UP, the maximum age is indicated as (service period + 3 years). Candidates should ensure they meet the category-wise age relaxation rules as per the official advertisement.

Application Fee

The provided notification text does not include the complete fee structure. However, the FAQ section included in the source states the following fee details: 500 for UR/OBC of UP, 250 for SC/ST of UP, and NIL for Divyangjan of UP. It also mentions that EWS candidates pay 500. Candidates should confirm the final fee and payment instructions in the official UPCISB notification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UPCISB website: https://www.upcisb.upsdc.gov.in.
2. Register online and create your login credentials for the recruitment.
3. Fill in the online application form for the Combined Examination (General Recruitment)-2026 as per the instructions.
4. Upload the required documents, including photo, signature, thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration, following the document scanning guidelines mentioned in the notification.
5. Pay the application fee online (as applicable for your category), and keep the payment proof.
6. Review the application details carefully, submit the form online, and download/print the confirmation for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive pay scales as per the 7th Pay Commission and/or state government norms, with variations by post and organization. Appointees are also entitled to allowances and other benefits as per the service rules of the respective cooperative institution.

Selection Process

The advertisement indicates that the recruitment selection may involve a Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Interview (for Category 1 & 2), and a Skill Test (for Category 3). However, the exam schedule section further clarifies that all online examinations will be conducted in a single stage (Main Examination only), and no Preliminary Examination will be conducted for these posts. For technical posts under Category 2 and Category 3 (including Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil), and other technical posts), the selection is stated to be conducted through the Main Examination only as per the official notification. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for the final stage-wise process and category-wise details.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their online application between 25 April 2026 and 15 May 2026 to avoid last-minute issues. For the latest updates, exam schedule confirmations, and result announcements, keep checking the official UPCISB website.