UP Cooperative Recruitment 2026: Apply for 374+ Vacancies in District Co-operative Banks

On: March 25, 2026

Job Details

UP Cooperative Recruitment 2026: Uttar Pradesh Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UP CISB), Lucknow has officially released the Combined Co-operative Banking and Technical Services Examination (Special Recruitment) - 2026.

Job Salary:

56,100 – 1,77,500

Job Post:

Bank Jobs

Qualification:

Degree

Age Limit:

Minimum 18 year

Exam Date:

Last Apply Date:

April 15, 2026

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UP Cooperative Recruitment 2026: Uttar Pradesh Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UP CISB), Lucknow has officially released the Combined Co-operative Banking and Technical Services Examination (Special Recruitment) – 2026. This is a special recruitment drive exclusively for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) of Uttar Pradesh.

This comprehensive guide covers all essential details including vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, selection procedure, and important dates.

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Starting Date of Online Application	25th March 2026
Last Date for Online Application & Fee Submission	15th April 2026
Preliminary Examination (if required)	To be notified
Main Examination	To be notified

📊 Vacancy Details: Total Posts: 374+

S.No.	Post Name	Organization	Category	Total Vacancies
1	Manager	District Co-operative Bank Limited	Category-1	7
2	Junior Manager	District Co-operative Bank Limited	Category-2	45
3	Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant/Clerical Staff)	District Co-operative Bank Limited	Category-3	57
4	Assistant/Typist	District Co-operative Bank Limited	Category-3	2
5	Assistant Engineer (Civil)	U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited	Category-2	5
	GRAND TOTAL			374+

🎯 Post-Wise Detailed Vacancy Distribution

1. Manager (Category-1) – Total: 7 Posts

District Co-operative Bank	SC	OBC	Total
Bijnor	1	0	1
Lakhimpur Kheri	0	1	1
Saharanpur	1	0	1
Shahjahanpur	0	1	1
Rampur	1	0	1
Fatehgarh (Farrukhabad)	1	0	1
Aligarh	1	0	1

2. Junior Manager (Category-2) – Total: 45 Posts

District Co-operative Bank	SC	OBC	Total
Muzaffarnagar	2	2	4
Bijnor	1	1	2
Jalaun (Orai)	2	1	3
Lakhimpur Kheri	0	3	3
Saharanpur	2	1	3
Ghaziabad	1	0	1
Bulandshahr	1	1	2
Rae Bareli	1	3	4
Shahjahanpur	2	2	4
Rampur	1	0	1
Etah	1	0	1
Jhansi	1	2	3
Mainpuri	1	0	1
Mau	1	0	1
Agra	1	1	2
Ayodhya	3	2	5
Varanasi	1	0	1
Sitapur	1	1	2
Bahraich	1	0	1
Jaunpur	1	0	1

3. Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant/Clerical Staff) (Category-3) – Total: 57 Posts

District Co-operative Bank	SC	OBC	Total
Bijnor	5	0	5
Ghaziabad	0	1	1
Muzaffarnagar	3	9	12
Lalitpur	0	1	1
Unnao	3	3	6
Barabanki	1	5	6
Pratapgarh	0	1	1
Hamirpur Mahoba	1	2	3
Fatehgarh (Farrukhabad)	2	2	4
Shahjahanpur	1	3	4
Aligarh	3	3	6
Mainpuri	1	0	1
Azamgarh	0	2	2
Gorakhpur	0	1	1
Bahraich	2	2	4

4. Assistant/Typist (Category-3) – Total: 2 Posts

District Co-operative Bank	SC	OBC	Total
Muzaffarnagar	1	1	2

5. Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Category-2) – Total: 5 Posts

Organization	SC	OBC	Total
U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited, Lucknow	0	5	5

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2026)

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
General (SC/OBC of UP)	21 Years	40 Years
Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities)	21 Years	55 Years
SC/OBC with Age Relaxation	21 Years	45 Years (5 years relaxation)
Ex-Servicemen	21 Years	Service period + 3 years

Important: Candidates born before 1st January 1986 or after 1st January 2005 are not eligible.

Educational Qualifications

Post	Educational Qualification (as on last date of application)
Manager (Category-1)	Option 1: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with at least 55% marks OR Bachelor’s Degree with Economics/Mathematics/Statistics as one subject with at least 55% marks + Minimum ‘O’ Level Computer Certificate Option 2: B.Tech/B.E. (Computer Science/IT)/BCA/MCA with at least 55% marks Option 3: BBA/MBA in Banking/Finance/HR from UGC/AICTE recognized institution Option 4: Full-time PGDM in Banking Finance/HR
Junior Manager (Category-2)	Same as Manager (Category-1)
Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant/Clerical Staff) (Category-3)	Bachelor’s Degree with 55% marks from any recognized University + Mandatory CCC Certificate in Computer
Assistant/Typist (Category-3)	Graduation from recognized University + Typing Speed: 30 wpm in Hindi and 40 wpm in English + Mandatory CCC Certificate in Computer
Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Category-2)	Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from any recognized University or equivalent degree recognized by Government

💰 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

Category	Fee
Other Backward Classes (OBC) of Uttar Pradesh	₹500/-
Scheduled Caste (SC) of Uttar Pradesh	₹250/-
Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities) of Uttar Pradesh	₹0/- (Exempted)

Note:

Candidates belonging to OBC/SC under horizontal reservation categories (except Divyangjan) shall pay fee according to their original category.
If the examination is conducted in two stages (Preliminary and Main), the above fee shall be payable separately for both stages.

📝 Examination Scheme

Preliminary Examination (if required)

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude	35	35
Reasoning Ability/Mental Ability	35	35
Hindi Language & General English/English Language	20	20
Cooperative	10	10
Total	100	100

Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)

Main Examination

For Category-1 & Category-2 (Manager, Junior Manager, Assistant Engineer)

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
Reasoning Ability/Mental Ability	20	20
Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude	20	20
General Awareness	15	15
Cooperative	15	15
Language (Hindi & English)	10	10
Subject (any one according to essential qualification): – Civil Engineering (for Assistant Engineer) – Managerial Skill Banking (30 Ques) + Computer Knowledge (10 Ques)	40	120
Total	120	200

Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)

For Category-3 (Assistant/Cashier, Assistant/Typist)

Section	No. of Questions	Per Question Marks	Total Marks
Reasoning Ability/Mental Ability	20	2	40
Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude	20	2	40
Computer Language	20	2	40
Language (Hindi & English)	20	2	40
General Awareness	20	1	20
Cooperative	20	1	20
Total	120		200

Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)

📚 Detailed Syllabus

Preliminary Examination Syllabus

Reasoning Ability/Mental Ability

Alphabetical Order and Misc. Series
Coding Decoding
Direction and Distance
Blood Relation
Order and Ranking
Sitting Arrangement
Data Sufficiency
Syllogism
Input Output
Data Inequality
Decision Making
Problem and Course of Action
Statement and Assumption
Cause and Effect
Statement and Argument
Combined Logical
Clock, Calendar
Cube and Dice
Figure Series, Odd One Out
Images and Water Images
Figure Matrix
Paper Folding, Cutting, Unfolding

Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude

Simplification
Number Series
Percentage
Profit and Loss, Discount
Simple Interest and Compound Interest
Average
Ratio and Proportion
Problems on Ages
Partnership
Mixture and Allegation
Time and Work
Speed, Time and Distance
Pipe and Cistern
Problems based on Trains
Boat and Stream
Inequality
Probability
Permutation and Combination
Mensuration (Cone, Sphere, Cylinder)
Data Sufficiency
Data Interpretation (Bar graph, Pie Chart, Line Chart, Tabular)
Quadratic Equation
Basic Algebra
Basic Trigonometry
Measure of Central Tendency
Indices and Logarithms

Hindi Language

अपठित गद्यांश
अर्थ के आधार पर वाक्य भेद
वाक्य शुद्धि
अविकारी और विकारी शब्द
रचना और विकारी शब्द
अर्थ के आधार पर वाक्यों का रूपांतरण
उपयुक्त शब्दों का चयन
मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
पर्यायवाची शब्द
विलोम शब्द
शब्द युग्म
विराम चिह्नों की पूर्ति
समास
संधि
उपसर्ग
प्रत्यय
वाक्यों में प्रयुक्त शब्दों का शुद्ध रूप
छन्द परिचय
अलंकार
रस विवेचन

General English/English Language

Vocabulary
Tenses Rules
Grammar
Idioms & Phrases
Reading Comprehension
Fill in the Blanks
Spotting Errors
Cloze Test
Para Jumbles
Synonyms
Antonyms
Using of Words
Sentence Improvement
Sentence Correction
Para/Sentence Completion

Cooperative

Origin and Development of Cooperatives
National Level Important Cooperatives
Formation of the Union Ministry of Cooperation
Prosperity through Co-operation
Development of Cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh
Co-operative Societies in Uttar Pradesh
Innovations in Cooperatives

Main Examination Syllabus (Additional Topics)

General Awareness/Financial Awareness

Structure/Role/Development of Co-operative Bank in UP
Reserve Bank of India and Monetary Policies
NPA and Basel Norms
Inflation, National Income
Indian Money Market and Capital Markets
Foreign Trade & Foreign Regulations
Financial Planning
Contemporary Welfare Schemes
Insurance & Miscellaneous
General Information about Uttar Pradesh
Indian History
Indian Polity and Constitution
General Science
Current Affairs (National and International)
Geography of India

Civil Engineering (For Assistant Engineer)

Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials
Structural Analysis
Structural Steel
Reinforced Concrete
Building Materials
Construction Technology, Planning and Management
Geo Technical Engineering and Foundation Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Hydraulic Machines and Hydropower
Hydrology
Ground Water Flow
Highway Engineering
Railway Engineering
Environmental Engineering

📝 Selection Procedure

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (if required)

Conducted if number of applications exceeds specified limit
100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes
No marks from Preliminary counted in final merit
Candidates who qualify appear in Main Examination

Stage 2: Main Examination

120 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes
Negative Marking: 1/4 (25%) deduction for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- SC Candidates: 35%
- Other Categories: 40%

Stage 3: Interview (for Category-1 & Category-2)

Personality Test
Combined with Main Examination marks for final merit

Stage 4: Proficiency Test (for Category-3 where applicable)

Skill test for posts with compulsory qualification
Typing test for Assistant/Typist

📄 How to Apply Online UP Cooperative Recruitment 2026

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Visit Official Website

Go to https://www.upcisb.upsdc.gov.in
Click on “APPLY ONLINE”

Step 2: New Registration

Click “Click here for New Registration”
Enter name, contact details, and email ID
System generates temporary Registration Number and Password
Note down and save credentials

Step 3: Fill Application Form

Login with credentials
Fill personal details, educational qualifications, address
Select post and institution preference (order cannot be changed later)

Step 4: Upload Documents

Document	Specifications
Photograph	4.5cm × 3.5cm, 200×230 pixels, 20-50 KB, JPG/JPEG
Signature	140×60 pixels, 10-20 KB, Black ink on white paper
Left Hand Thumb Impression	240×240 pixels, 200 DPI, 20-50 KB, Black/Blue ink
Handwritten Declaration	800×400 pixels, 200 DPI, 50-100 KB

Step 5: Handwritten Declaration Text

“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

Step 6: Fee Payment

Pay through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/IMPS
Note: Bank transaction charges borne by candidate

Step 7: Final Submission

Preview entire application
Click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION”
Download and print application form with e-Receipt

📋 Documents Required

For Upload

Recent Passport Size Colour Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
Signature (with black ink on white paper)
Left Hand Thumb Impression (with black/blue ink on white paper)
Handwritten Declaration (in English, candidate’s own handwriting)

For Verification (to be produced when required)

High School Certificate (for Date of Birth)
Educational Qualification Certificates & Mark Sheets
Caste Certificate (SC/OBC) – for female candidates, only father’s side certificate valid
Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh
Computer Certificate (‘O’ Level/CCC as applicable)
Typing Certificate (for Assistant/Typist)
Disability Certificate (for Divyangjan candidates)
Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate (if applicable)
Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
No Objection Certificate (for serving government employees)

🏢 Examination Centres

Will be notified on the Service Board website
Candidates must select centre preference during application
Service Board reserves right to allot centre other than chosen
No change in centre/date/time permitted

👨‍🦯 Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities (PwBD)

Scribe Facility

Visually impaired candidates and those with permanently affected writing speed can arrange own scribe
Scribe must not be a candidate for the same examination
One scribe cannot serve for multiple candidates
Scribe qualification should be one level below candidate

Compensatory Time

20 minutes per hour of examination
Must be registered for compensatory time during application

Visually Impaired Candidates

Can view examination content in larger font
Eligible for compensatory time

Locomotor Disability & Cerebral Palsy

Candidates with affected dominant (writing) extremity (minimum 40% disability)
Eligible for compensatory time

⚠️ Important Instructions

General Guidelines

Only SC/OBC candidates of Uttar Pradesh eligible for this special recruitment
One candidate, one application – multiple applications lead to rejection
No changes permitted after final submission
No offline applications accepted
Application fee non-refundable under any circumstances
Valid email ID and mobile number mandatory and must remain active

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/OBC of UP	5 Years
Divyangjan of UP	15 Years (max 55 years)
Ex-Servicemen	Service period + 3 years
State Government Employees	5 Years
Skilled Sportspersons of UP	5 Years

Negative Marking

1/4 (25%) marks deducted for each wrong answer
More than one answer = incorrect answer
No deduction for unanswered questions

Marital Status

Married male candidates with more than one surviving wife not eligible
Female candidates married to a person with existing wife not eligible
Governor may grant exemption in special cases

Important Prohibitions

Mobile phones, pagers, Bluetooth devices, electronic gadgets strictly prohibited
Candidates found using unfair means will be disqualified
Disciplinary action under Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024

📞 Help Desk & Support UP Cooperative Recruitment 2026

Contact	Details
Helpline Number	0522-7118317
Email ID	helpdesk@upcisb.org
Working Hours	9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Working Days)
Official Website	https://www.upcisb.upsdc.gov.in

🔗 Important Links UP Cooperative Recruitment 2026

Description	Link/Action
Official UP CISB Website	https://www.upcisb.upsdc.gov.in
Online Application Link	Click Here
Advertisement Number	A-1/S.R./2026
Advertisement Date	24th March 2026

📢 Key Takeaways UP Cooperative Recruitment 2026

✅ Special Recruitment for SC/OBC of Uttar Pradesh Only
✅ Total Vacancies: 374+ Across District Co-operative Banks
✅ Posts: Manager, Junior Manager, Assistant/Cashier, Assistant/Typist, Assistant Engineer
✅ Age Limit: 21-40 Years (Relaxation for reserved categories)
✅ Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with 55% marks + Computer Certificate
✅ Application Fee: ₹500 (OBC), ₹250 (SC), ₹0 (Divyangjan)
✅ Last Date to Apply: 15th April 2026
✅ Negative Marking: 1/4 for wrong answers
✅ Selection: Main Examination + Interview (Category-1 & 2) / Proficiency Test (Category-3)
✅ PwBD Benefits: Scribe facility, compensatory time