UP Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026 for 116 Posts
Important Dates
- Application Start3/25/2026
- Last Date to Apply4/15/2026
Eligibility Criteria
This recruitment drive is specifically for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) of Uttar Pradesh.
Educational Qualification:
- For Manager / Junior Manager:
- Graduation with 55% marks (in Commerce/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics) OR
- B.Tech/BCA/MCA OR
- MBA/PGDM (in Banking/Finance/HR).
- Note: Computer knowledge is mandatory.
- For Assistant / Clerk (Cashier):
- Graduation (Minimum 55%)
- CCC Certificate (Computer)
- For Assistant Typist:
- Graduation
- Typing Speed:
- Hindi Language: 30 words/min
- English Language: 40 words/min
- For Assistant Engineer (Civil):
- Degree in Civil Engineering
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/OBC: 5 Years
- Divyang: Up to 55 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: Additional benefits as per rules
Selection Process
The selection process comprises multiple stages:
- Preliminary Exam (If Required):
- Conducted if the number of applications is high.
- Qualifying in nature.
- Main Examination:
- Objective type exam.
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Interview / Skill Test:
- Interview: For Manager and Junior Manager posts.
- Skill Test: For Clerk and Typist posts.
The final merit list will be based on the scores obtained in the Main Examination combined with the Interview or Skill Test.
Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme:
- Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer
- Language: Hindi & English
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- SC/ST candidates: 35%
- Other candidates (OBC in this case): 40%
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the official website.
Application Fee:
- For OBC Category: ₹500
- For SC Category: ₹250
- For Divyang candidates: ₹0
Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
Detailed Notification
The U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board has released a Special Recruitment Notification 2026 for eligible candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) of Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment drive aims to fill 116 posts across various District Cooperative Banks and other cooperative institutions in Uttar Pradesh, offering a secure government job in the banking sector with attractive salary packages and career growth opportunities.
The recruitment process is transparent and conducted entirely online. The examination will be an online Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of objective-type questions. Being a category-specific recruitment, it offers a comparatively less competitive environment.
Vacancy Details:
| S.No.DesignationNumber of Posts | ||
| 1. | Manager | 7 |
| 2. | Junior Manager | 45 |
| 3. | Assistant/Cashier (Clerk) | 57 |
| 4. | Assistant/Typist | 2 |
| 5. | Assistant Engineer | 5 |
| Total Vacancies | 116 |
These vacancies are distributed across various districts including Bijnor, Ghaziabad, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Aligarh, etc.
Salary & Benefits:
The salary ranges for different posts are as follows:
- Manager: ₹34,000 – ₹88,000
- Junior Manager: ₹29,600 – ₹82,100
- Clerk (Assistant/Cashier): ₹15,000 – ₹64,000
- Assistant Engineer: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500
Additional benefits include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Benefits
- Pension Benefits
Key Reasons to Apply:
- Government Job Security
- Attractive Salary + Allowances
- Work-Life Balance
- Career Growth in Banking Sector
- Lower Competition (due to Reserved Category Recruitment)
Expected Syllabus Topics:
Although the full syllabus is expected in the appendix, key topics include:
- Reasoning Ability: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Coding-Decoding
- Quantitative Aptitude: Simplification, Data Interpretation, Arithmetic
- General Awareness: Banking Awareness, Current Affairs, Static GK
- Computer Knowledge: Basics of Computer, MS Office, Internet