UPCISB Recruitment 2026 – U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board Jobs, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Last Updated: 17 May 2026

UPCISB Recruitment 2026. U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB) is the state government body headquartered in Lucknow that conducts recruitment for banking and technical posts across District Co-operative Banks, UP Co-operative Bank and various state-level cooperative federations in Uttar Pradesh. UPCISB conducts the Combined Co-operative Banking, Non-Banking and Technical Services Examination for posts like Manager, Junior Manager, Assistant/Cashier, Stenographer, Accountant and Junior Engineer. This page is updated regularly with all latest UPCISB recruitment notifications, exam dates and results.

 

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Latest UPCISB Recruitment 2026


 

What is UPCISB – UP Co-operative Institutional Service Board


U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB) is a state government body responsible for recruiting candidates for banking and technical posts across the cooperative banking sector in Uttar Pradesh. It recruits for District Co-operative Banks across all districts of UP, the state-level UP Co-operative Bank Limited in Lucknow, and various state-level cooperative federations.

UPCISB recruitment is different from regular state government jobs — it is for cooperative sector banking posts with bank-level pay scales. Posts like Manager and Junior Manager offer good starting salaries with career growth through departmental exams. The 2026 General Recruitment has announced 2,085 permanent vacancies across 29+ post types — one of the largest cooperative banking recruitments in UP’s history.

 

UPCISB Exam Pattern 2026


Stage Details
Preliminary Exam (if required) Conducted only if applications are high. Qualifying. Up to 15× vacancies shortlisted for Mains.
Main Examination Objective MCQ, 200 marks, online mode. 1/4 negative marking for wrong answers.
Interview For Manager (Category 1) and Junior Manager (Category 2) posts only. Up to 3× vacancies called.
Skill / Proficiency Test For Stenographer, Typist and certain clerical posts. Qualifying. Up to 5× vacancies called.

* Exam pattern may vary by post category. 1/4 negative marking applies. Final selection depends on Main Exam + Interview/Proficiency Test as per post. Check official UPCISB notification for exact pattern.

 

Posts Under UPCISB Recruitment 2026


Post Category Posts Included Qualification
Category 1 (Manager) Manager, Branch Manager Graduation (55% marks required for some posts)
Category 2 (Junior Manager) Junior Manager, Accountant Graduation (Commerce preferred)
Category 3 (Assistant / Clerical) Assistant/Cashier, Assistant/Typist, Stenographer, Junior Assistant Graduation / 12th Pass depending on post
Technical Posts Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical) Diploma / B.E. in Civil or Electrical

 

UPCISB Salary Structure 2026


Post Pay Scale Approx In-hand
Manager (Category 1) ₹34,000 – ₹88,000 ₹40,000 – ₹50,000
Junior Manager (Category 2) ₹25,620 – ₹81,400 ₹30,000 – ₹40,000
Assistant / Cashier (Category 3) ₹17,000 – ₹52,000 (varies by district) ₹22,000 – ₹30,000

* Salary varies by District Co-operative Bank and posting location. Actual in-hand depends on DA rate, HRA, deductions and posting district. Verify exact pay scale from official notification.

 

UPCISB Eligibility Criteria 2026


Criteria General Recruitment 2026
Age Limit 21 to 40 years as on 1 January 2026
Age Relaxation – SC/ST/OBC (UP domicile) 5 years relaxation
Domicile Open to all India candidates. Reservation benefits for UP domicile only
Application Period 25 April to 15 May 2026 (Advt. A-2/G.R./2026)
Application Fee ₹500 (UR/OBC), ₹250 (SC/ST), PwD exempt. Fee non-refundable

 

UPCISB 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions


Q1. What is UPCISB and what posts does it recruit for?

UPCISB (UP Co-operative Institutional Service Board) recruits for banking and technical posts across District Co-operative Banks and state-level cooperative institutions in UP. Posts include Manager, Junior Manager, Assistant/Cashier, Stenographer, Accountant and Junior Engineer.

Q2. How many UPCISB vacancies are there in 2026?

UPCISB has announced 2,085 permanent vacancies in the General Recruitment 2026 (Advt. A-2/G.R./2026) and 116 vacancies in the Special Recruitment 2026 (SC/OBC only). The General Recruitment is open for all eligible candidates.

Q3. Is UPCISB recruitment open to all states?

The General Recruitment 2026 is open to all Indian citizens aged 21–40 years. However, reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC) apply only to candidates with UP domicile. Candidates from other states can apply under the General (UR) category.

Q4. Is there negative marking in UPCISB exam?

Yes. Both Preliminary and Main examinations have 1/4 (0.25) negative marking for each wrong answer. Candidates should attempt carefully and avoid guessing blindly.

Q5. What is the selection process for UPCISB 2026?

Selection involves Preliminary Exam (if conducted) → Main Examination → Interview (for Manager and Junior Manager posts) or Proficiency Test (for clerical posts like Stenographer and Typist) → Final Selection based on Mains marks and Interview/Proficiency Test combined.

 

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