The Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB), Lucknow, has announced the examination schedule for the Integrated Cooperative Banking and Technical Service Examination (Special Selection) 2026. According to the official notice dated August 24, 2026, the online examination will be conducted on September 7 and September 8, 2026.
A major clarification for candidates is that no preliminary examination will be held for the posts covered under this schedule. The online examination will be conducted concurrently with the Main Examination, and its marks will be considered when preparing the merit/selection list.
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UP Cooperative Bank Exam Date 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Institutional Service Board, Lucknow |
| Examination | Integrated Cooperative Banking and Technical Service Examination (Special Selection) 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | A-1/S.R./2026 |
| Advertisement Date | March 24, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | September 7 and 8, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Preliminary Exam | Not Applicable |
| Selection Exam | Main Examination |
| Official Website | upcisb.upsdc.gov.in |
As per the latest official notice, the examination will be held directly as the Main Examination, with no preliminary stage for the posts included in this schedule. The marks obtained in the Main Examination will be considered for preparing the merit or selection list. Candidates should therefore note their respective post-wise exam dates and shifts, and continue checking the UPCISB website for subsequent updates on admit cards and examination centre details.
Exam Schedule
The examination will be conducted across different shifts on September 7 and 8. Candidates should carefully check the post-wise schedule below.
| Date | Shift & Time | Post | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | First Shift, 8:35 AM to 10:35 AM | Manager | District Cooperative Bank Limited |
| September 7, 2026 | Second Shift, 12:35 PM to 2:35 PM | Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant/Clerical Staff) | District Cooperative Bank Limited |
| September 7, 2026 | Third Shift, 4:05 PM to 6:05 PM | Junior Manager | District Cooperative Bank Limited |
| September 8, 2026 | First Shift, 8:35 AM to 10:35 AM | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | U.P. State Construction Cooperative Federation Limited |
| September 8, 2026 | Second Shift, 12:35 PM to 2:35 PM | Assistant/Typist | District Cooperative Bank Limited |
No Preliminary Examination for These Posts
UPCISB has specifically clarified that a preliminary examination will not be conducted for any of the online examinations included in the latest schedule.
As provided in Point 6(2.1) of Advertisement No. A-1/S.R./2026, the examination will normally be conducted in a single stage. This examination will be treated as the Main Examination, and the marks secured by candidates will be included while preparing the final merit or selection list.
Candidates should therefore prepare directly for the Main Examination in accordance with the syllabus and examination scheme applicable to their respective posts.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates appearing for the posts of Manager, Junior Manager, Assistant/Cashier, Assistant/Typist, or Assistant Engineer (Civil) should note their respective examination dates and shifts.
Applicants should also regularly check the UPCISB portal for updates on the admit card, examination centre, reporting instructions, and other exam-day requirements. The August 24 notice confirms the examination programme but does not provide a release date for the admit card.
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