UPCISB Recruitment 2026 — 2085 Vacancies

About This Job

The U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB), Lucknow is hiring 2085 employees across 29 different posts under its Combined Co-operative Banking, Non-Banking and Technical Services Examination (General Recruitment) 2026. You can apply if you have a Bachelor's degree (the exact subject depends on the post). The salary range goes up to Rs. 1,12,400 per month for senior posts. The last date to apply online is 15 May 2026.

UPCISB General Recruitment 2026 — 2085 Posts

This is a massive permanent recruitment drive by the U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board under Advertisement No. A-2 / G.R. / 2026 dated 14 April 2026. Posts cover District Co-operative Banks, U.P. Co-operative Bank Limited, U.P. Co-operative Federation, U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation and other co-operative bodies across Uttar Pradesh. Selection happens through an online examination conducted by IBPS, plus an interview or skill test depending on the category.

Vacancy Breakdown

The recruitment covers 29 distinct posts grouped into three categories. Here is the post-wise breakdown:

Who Can Apply?

You must be a citizen of India and your educational qualification depends on the post you choose:

Manager / Junior Manager (District Co-op Bank)

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with at least 55% marks, OR a Bachelor's degree with one subject in Economics / Mathematics / Statistics with at least 55%, AND 'O' level computer certificate.
• OR B.Tech / B.E. (Computer Science / IT) / BCA / MCA with at least 55%.
• OR BBA / MBA in Banking / Finance / HR from a UGC / AICTE recognized institution.

Assistant / Cashier (Banking Assistant / Clerical Staff)

• Graduate with 55% marks from a recognized university, plus a CCC certificate in computer.

Assistant Engineer (Civil / Electrical)

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical)

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

Stenographer / Assistant Stenographer

• Graduate with 80 wpm shorthand speed in Hindi and English, plus 30 wpm Hindi typing and 40 wpm English typing, plus CCC certificate.

Junior Assistant / Assistant Typist / Clerk Typist

• Graduate from a recognized university with 30 wpm Hindi typing and 40 wpm English typing, plus CCC / 'O' level certificate.

Note: Only candidates with Uttar Pradesh domicile get the benefit of reservation and age relaxation. Candidates from outside UP are treated as Unreserved.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years (born on or before 01 January 2005)
• Maximum age: 40 years (born on or after 01 January 1986)
• Age is calculated as on 01 January 2026
• Maximum age for Divyangjan candidates: 55 years (born on or after 01 January 1971)
• Age relaxation for SC / ST / OBC of UP, UP State employees, teachers / staff in UP aided schools: 5 years
• Age relaxation for Divyangjan of UP: 15 years
• Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: equal to military service period plus 3 years

Salary

Salary varies sharply by post and pay scale. Here are the key ranges:

• Manager (Category-1): Rs. 34,000 to Rs. 88,000 per month (with grade pay 2600/2800)
• Assistant Manager (Computer / General): Rs. 43,890 to Rs. 89,285 per month
• Assistant Engineer (Civil / Electrical): as per Pay Level applicable
• Accountant: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month (Pay Level 6)
• Junior Engineer / Junior Assistant / Steno: Pay Level 2 to Pay Level 5, ranging Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 92,300
• Assistant / Cashier (Clerical): Rs. 15,290 to Rs. 38,590 per month for most posts

Plus you get DA, HRA and other allowances as per the rules of the concerned co-operative society / federation.

Application Fee

• Unreserved / OBC of UP: Rs. 500
• SC / ST of UP: Rs. 250
• Divyangjan of UP: Zero (No Fee)
• Candidates from outside UP must pay fee as per Unreserved category
• EWS candidates of UP pay the Unreserved fee
• If the exam runs in two stages (Preliminary + Main), you pay the fee separately for each stage

Pay online via debit card (RuPay / Visa / MasterCard / Maestro), credit card, internet banking, UPI, IMPS or mobile wallet. The bank transaction fee is borne by you.

Selection Process

1. Online Examination: Conducted by the Service Board through IBPS. The Preliminary Examination has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes; the Main Examination has 120 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes. Both are objective MCQ with 1/4 negative marking (25% of marks deducted per wrong answer).
2. Interview (Category-1 and Category-2 posts): Up to 3 times the number of vacancies get called for interview based on Main exam marks.
3. Skill Test / Proficiency Test (Category-3 posts): Up to 5 times the number of vacancies get called for the skill test (typing / shorthand / computer skills).

Minimum efficiency standard in the Main Exam: 35% for SC / ST, 40% for other categories.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official UPCISB website upcisb.upsdc.gov.in and click on "APPLY ONLINE".
2. Select "Click here for New Registration", enter your name, contact details and email ID.
3. You will receive a temporary registration number and password by SMS / email — note it down.
4. Login again, fill in personal details, qualification details, and post / institution-based order of preference (which cannot be changed later).
5. Upload your photo (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm), signature, left-hand thumb impression and a handwritten declaration in English.
6. Pay the application fee online and submit before 15 May 2026.
7. Take a printout of the completed application along with the e-Receipt.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 April 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 25 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online and Pay Fee: 15 May 2026
• Examination Date: To be announced on the official website
• Admit Card Release: To be announced (via website + email / SMS)

• Handle day-to-day banking and clerical operations at the assigned co-operative bank or society branch
• Manage cash transactions, customer deposits, withdrawals and account opening duties
• Maintain accurate records, ledgers and financial reports as per cooperative banking rules
• Assist with loan processing, recovery and member service tasks
• Follow RBI, NABARD and Uttar Pradesh Co-operative Department guidelines in all transactions
• Support technical, engineering, computer or stenographic work depending on your specific post
• Work with senior officers to meet branch and society performance targets
• Prepare reports, file returns and respond to internal audit queries on time