The U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB), Lucknow has released an important notice regarding the Combined Co-operative Banking, Non-Banking and Technical Services Examination (General Recruitment) 2026. The notice, dated 05 September 2026, provides the detailed examination schedule for various posts advertised under Advertisement No. A-2/G.R./2026 dated 14 April 2026.
According to the latest notice, the online examination for various posts will be conducted from 17 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 in three shifts each day. Importantly, the notice states that no preliminary examination will be conducted for these examinations; the scheduled examination will be the Main Examination, and its marks will be included in the merit/selection list. Candidates can download their Admit Card online from the direct IBPS link provided below.
Important Update: No Preliminary Examination will be held; the scheduled test is a direct Single-Stage Main Examination (120 Questions / 200 Marks). Selection proceedings for 12 Junior Assistant posts under U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Ltd. have been stayed pursuant to the Hon’ble Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench order dated 26/05/2026.
U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB), Lucknow
UPCISB UP Cooperative Bank Various Post Admit Card 2026
UPCISB Cooperative Bank Exam Schedule (17 to 21 September 2026)
The examination will be conducted from 17 September 2026 to 21 September 2026. Candidates should check the exact date, shift, and post mentioned against their candidature:
📅 17 September 2026 – Thursday
Shift
Time
Post Name & Institution
First Shift
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Assistant/Stenographer (Grade-3) – District Co-operative Bank Ltd.
Second Shift
12:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Assistant Engineer (Electrical) – U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Ltd.
Assistant/Stenographer (Grade-3) – U.P. Co-operative Bank Ltd.
Third Shift
04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Assistant Manager (Computer) (Grade-2) – U.P. Co-operative Bank Ltd.
📅 18 September 2026 – Friday
Shift
Time
Post Name & Institution
First Shift
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Junior Manager (Grade-2) – District Co-operative Bank Ltd.
Second Shift
12:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Assistant Engineer (Civil) (Grade-2)
Assistant Engineer (Civil) – U.P. State Construction & Labour Development Co-operative Federation Ltd.
Junior Engineer (Electrical) (Grade-3)
Stenographer (Grade-3) – U.P. Co-operative Union Ltd.
Third Shift
04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Manager (Grade-1) – District Co-operative Bank Ltd.
📅 19 September 2026 – Saturday
Shift
Time
Post Name & Institution
First Shift
08:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Assistant Manager (General) (Grade-2) – U.P. Co-operative Bank Ltd.
Second Shift
12:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Stenographer (Grade-3) – U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Ltd.
Third Shift
04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Assistant/Cashier (Grade-3) – U.P. Co-operative Bank Ltd.
In compliance with the order dated 26 May 2026 passed by the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, the further selection proceedings for 12 Junior Assistant posts of U.P. State Construction Co-operative Federation Limited have been stayed. Candidates for this particular post should carefully follow further instructions issued by UPCISB.
Documents Required at Examination Centre & Exam Hall Instructions
Mandatory Documents to Carry:
Printed Admit Card: A clear, legible printout of the UPCISB Admit Card downloaded from the official link.
Original Valid Photo ID: Aadhaar Card / e-Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID Card, Permanent Driving Licence, Bank Passbook with Photograph, or valid Employee ID.
Photocopy of the Photo ID: One self-attested photocopy of the photo identity proof carried.
Passport Size Photograph: Recent recognizable passport-size photograph, where required by admit card instructions.
Note: Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are NOT accepted as valid photo ID proof.
Important Instructions for Candidates:
Reach the examination centre strictly before the reporting time mentioned on your admit card. Late entry is strictly prohibited.
The examination centre, date, and shift session cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Candidate’s name on the admit card must exactly match the name on the original photo identity card.
Electronic gadgets, mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, and calculators are completely banned inside the examination hall.
Candidates requiring a scribe must comply with the prescribed guidelines and should have indicated this in their application form.
How to Download UPCISB UP Cooperative Bank Admit Card 2026
Step 1: Visit the direct IBPS admit card login portal or official UPCISB website (upcisb.upsdc.gov.in).
Step 2: Go to the Admit Card / Examination section for Advt No. A-2/G.R./2026.
Step 3: Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number in the login box.
Step 4: Enter your Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY).
Step 5: Fill in the Captcha code shown on the screen and click on Login / Submit.
Step 6: Your UPCISB Cooperative Bank Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen.
Step 7: Verify candidate name, roll number, exam date, reporting time, shift, and venue address carefully.
Step 8: Download the PDF file and take a clear printout for the examination day.
Candidates Must Download and Read All Instructions on the Official Admit Card Carefully.
UPCISB Cooperative Bank 2026 – Some Useful Important Links
Common queries and verified answers regarding UPCISB UP Cooperative Bank Various Posts Exam 2026
Q1. When will the UPCISB Cooperative Bank examination be conducted?+
The online examination will be conducted from 17 September 2026 to 21 September 2026 in 3 shifts each day.
Q2. Is there a Preliminary Examination?+
No. The latest notice clearly states that no Preliminary Examination will be conducted for the examinations covered by the notice. The scheduled examination is the Main Examination.
Q3. How many vacancies were advertised?+
The original advertisement contains 2,085 posts across various cooperative institutions and different technical & non-technical designations.
Q4. What is the UPCISB Main Exam pattern?+
The Main Examination consists of 120 questions for 200 marks with a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes) in online mode.
Q5. Is there negative marking?+
Yes. 25% (1/4th) of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Q6. What are the minimum qualifying marks?+
The minimum qualifying standard is 35% for SC/ST candidates and 40% for other categories in the Main Examination.
Q7. How can I download the admit card?+
Candidates can download their admit card directly through the IBPS portal link (Direct Link) using their Registration Number/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth.
Q8. What ID proof is required at the exam centre?+
Candidates must carry an original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, DL) along with one self-attested photocopy and printed admit card.
Q9. What was the application fee in the original advertisement?+
The original advertisement prescribed ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹250 for SC/ST, and ₹0 (Exempted) for Divyangjan candidates of Uttar Pradesh.
UPCISB UP Cooperative Bank Various Posts Online Examination 2026 is scheduled to be conducted from 17 September to 21 September 2026 across three shifts daily. Candidates appearing for 2,085 vacancies across District Co-operative Banks, UP Co-operative Bank, and Federations must download their call letters immediately and report to their allotted centres with required identity documents.
