UPCISB recruitment 2026 admit cards released: Phase 2 exams ongoing till October 26

The Uttar Pradesh Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB), Lucknow, released admit cards on October 12, 2026, for its Combined Co-operative Banking, Non-Banking and Technical Services Examination 2026. This release pertains to candidates appearing for the recruitment examination across Uttar Pradesh.

The current recruitment drive, advertised under number A-2/G.R./2026, seeks to fill a total of 2,085 vacancies across various cooperative banking institutions and technical services. Candidates who applied for these positions can access their hall tickets on the official UPCISB website, upcisb.upsdc.gov.in.

Examination Schedule and Vacancy Details

The examination is being conducted in phases, with Phase 1 having concluded from September 17–21, 2026. Phase 2 of the examination commenced on October 14, 2026, and is scheduled to continue until October 26, 2026. The online examination is being held in multiple shifts, with a total test time of 120 minutes across all categories. All tests are bilingual, available in both Hindi and English, except for the dedicated Hindi Language and English Language sections.

The recruitment encompasses a range of posts, including 65 Manager positions, 486 Junior Manager positions, and 887 Assistant, Cashier, and Clerk posts. Other vacancies include Assistant Managers, accountants, stenographers, junior assistants, typists, and various engineering personnel. A total of 252 posts are specifically for Junior Engineer (JE) and Assistant Engineer (AE) roles, which had previously seen their exam dates postponed.

Eligibility Criteria and Selection Process

Educational qualifications vary by post. Graduation is a requirement for several banking and administrative positions. Specific roles such as Accountant, Assistant Accountant, and Accounting Clerk require a BCom qualification. Engineering posts necessitate a relevant civil or electrical engineering degree or diploma. In addition, certain positions mandate work experience, typing skills, or stenography proficiency.

The age limit for applicants is set between 21 to 40 years, calculated as of January 1, 2026. Age relaxations are applicable as per the recruitment rules for various categories, including Divyangjan of UP, SC/ST/OBC/Sports Persons/State Employees of UP, and Ex-Servicemen of UP. The selection process may involve an online preliminary or main examination, interviews for specified categories, skill or proficiency tests, document verification, and a medical examination. For Assistant Engineer (Civil), Junior Engineer (Civil), and other technical posts under Category-2 and Category-3, selection will be conducted through the Main Examination only.

Examination Pattern and Important Instructions

Both the Preliminary and Mains examinations include a negative marking scheme, where 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. Each question in the online examination has four options, with only one correct answer. The tests are separately timed, meaning candidates can only attempt questions from a given section during its allotted window, and time cannot be carried over between sections.

Candidates are advised to download their admit cards using their registered login credentials and ensure they carry a printed copy to the examination centre. This is make-or-break to verify personal details and examination information on the admit card. Along with the printed admit card, candidates must bring a valid original photo identity proof, a printed valid photo identity proof, and passport-size photographs to the exam centre. Instructions provided on the admit card should be followed strictly.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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