Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026: Manager and Assistant Manager Eligibility, Salary and Exam Pattern
Good news for bank job seekers in Odisha. The Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd. has invited online applications for 14 vacancies — 6 Manager and 8 Assistant Manager posts. If you are a graduate looking for government jobs in Odisha, this is a chance to join a cooperative bank close to home. Manager is offered the pre-revised scale of ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay ₹4,200. Remember one thing first: only permanent residents of Odisha can apply.
Online registration runs from 2 October 2026 to 25 October 2026, and the online exam is tentatively planned for November / December 2026. Assistant Manager needs a Bachelor’s degree with 55% marks, while Manager also needs officer-cadre experience. In this article we cover vacancies, eligibility, age limit, salary, exam pattern, fees and the steps to apply. Please read it fully before you start the form, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
What are the Key Highlights of Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026?
The Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank is an urban cooperative bank with its head office at Kajala, Kendrapara, Odisha. This drive fills these posts through an online written test and a viva-voce. If you follow banking jobs closely, note that this recruitment is only for this one bank and its own posts.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | The Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd. |
| Posts | Manager, Assistant Manager |
| Total Vacancies | 14 (Manager 6, Assistant Manager 8) |
| Who Can Apply | Permanent residents of Odisha only |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% marks |
| Pay (Manager) | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200 (pre-revised) |
| Pay (Assistant Manager) | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400 (pre-revised) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Online Registration | 2 October 2026 to 25 October 2026 |
| Online Exam | November / December 2026 (tentative) |
| Job Location | Not stated in the notice (head office: Kajala, Kendrapara) |
How Many Vacancies are there in Kendrapara UCB Manager and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026?
The category split is different for the two posts (Assistant Manager has 2 ST seats, Manager has 1), so check the row for your own post.
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | UR 3 / SC 1 / ST 1 / SEBC (OBC) 1 | 6 |
| Assistant Manager | UR 4 / SC 1 / ST 2 / SEBC (OBC) 1 | 8 |
| Total | — | 14 |
The reservation percentages in the notice are SC 16.25%, ST 22.5% and SEBC (OBC) 11.25%, as per Government of Odisha rules. The bank also says these vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per its requirement, so treat 14 as today’s number.
What is the Eligibility for Kendrapara UCB Manager and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026?
First and most important: the candidate shall be a permanent resident of the state of Odisha. You will need a Residential Certificate at joining, so a candidate from another state cannot apply.
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post | Essential Requirement | Preference |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate, plus 3 years in officer cadre in a commercial bank or 5 years in officer cadre in a co-operative bank or financial institution (DFI, NBFC, insurance or investment company etc.) | Master’s degree in Finance, Bank Management, Cooperative Management, Business Administration or Information Technology as a subject at graduation / post-graduation level |
| Assistant Manager | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% aggregate | Same Master’s subjects as above, plus service experience in a commercial bank, co-operative bank or financial institution |
For Assistant Manager, experience is only a preference, not a must. So a fresh graduate with 55% can apply. For Manager, the experience is compulsory, and note the two routes: 3 years if your officer experience is in a commercial bank, 5 years if it is in a co-operative bank or other financial institution.
Age Limit (as on 01.04.2026)
Minimum age is 21 years for both posts. Maximum age is 42 years for Manager and 32 years for Assistant Manager.
| Category | Manager (Max Age) | Assistant Manager (Max Age) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 42 years | 32 years |
| SC / ST / SEBC (OBC) | 47 years | 37 years |
| Women (all categories) | 47 years | 37 years |
| Ex-servicemen (all categories) | 47 years | 37 years |
| PwBD (all categories) | 52 years | 42 years |
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The notice also gives the earliest allowed date of birth for each group:
| Category | Manager — Born Not Before | Assistant Manager — Born Not Before |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 02.04.1984 | 02.04.1994 |
| SC / ST / SEBC, Women, Ex-servicemen | 02.04.1979 | 02.04.1989 |
| PwBD | 02.04.1974 | 02.04.1984 |
Relaxation is 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC (OBC), Women and Ex-servicemen, and 10 years for PwBD. If you fall in more than one category, you get only one relaxation — whichever helps you most. They do not add up.
What is the Salary of Kendrapara UCB Manager and Assistant Manager 2026?
The bank has given pay in the pre-revised (6th Pay Commission) scale:
| Post | Scale of Pay (Pre-revised) | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 | ₹4,200 |
| Assistant Manager | ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 | ₹2,400 |
On top of this you get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances as admissible under the 6th Pay Commission. The notice also says the bank is in the process of implementing 7th Pay Commission salary, but no new pay level is given yet, so we are not guessing a revised figure.
After joining, you will be on probation for 12 months. If performance is not satisfactory, the bank will give another six months, after which you are either confirmed or discharged, and the management’s decision is final.
What is the Selection Process for Kendrapara UCB Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Online Written Test | Objective test in English at specified centres |
| Viva-voce Test | For candidates short-listed in the written test, at the head office in Kajala, Kendrapara or another venue chosen by the bank |
| Final Selection | On the aggregate score of the written and viva-voce tests and experience |
| Test | Questions / Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 50 / 50 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 / 50 | 35 minutes |
| General and Financial Awareness | 50 / 50 | 30 minutes |
| English Language | 50 / 50 | 35 minutes |
| Whole paper (4 tests) | 200 / 200 | 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes) |
There is negative marking of 0.25 (one-fourth) of the marks for each wrong answer, and no penalty for a question left blank. Cut-offs apply in two stages — on each test and on the total — so do not ignore any section. The bank reserves the right to modify the exam structure through its website. The tentative exam centre listed is Bhubaneswar. To plan your study, see our syllabus and exam pattern guides.
Which Conditions Can Disqualify You in Kendrapara UCB Recruitment 2026?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Criminal sentence | No person sentenced for an offence involving moral turpitude (not reversed or condoned) is eligible |
| Dismissal | No one dismissed from a cooperative institution, PSU, local authority, state or central government shall be appointed |
| OCS Act, 1962 | Anyone disqualified under the OCS Act, 1962 and its rules shall not be appointed |
| False information | Misrepresentation or suppression results in cancellation at any stage, even after joining |
| Documents at joining | Non-submission of required documents at joining will debar your candidature |
| Government / PSU employees | Without a No Objection Certificate at joining, your candidature will not be considered |
| Certificates | Residential and caste certificates must be issued not before the advertisement date; OBC non-creamy layer certificate dated on or after 01.04.2021 |
| Multiple applications | Only one application per post; for extra registrations only the latest valid one is kept and other fees are forfeited |
| Multiple appearance | Appearing more than once in the online exam for one post will be summarily rejected and the candidature cancelled |
| Name spelling | Your name and father’s / husband’s name must match your certificates; any change or alteration found may disqualify the candidature |
| Declaration | A hand-written declaration written by someone else or not in English makes the application invalid; one in capital letters is not accepted. Visually impaired candidates who cannot write may upload a typed declaration with their left thumb impression below it |
| Signature | Signature in capital letters is not accepted; a mismatch at the exam leads to disqualification |
| Name on ID | If the name on the call letter and photo ID do not match, you will not be allowed to appear; candidates who changed their name are allowed only with the original Gazette notification, marriage certificate or affidavit |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification |
| Answer sharing | If analysis of responses shows answers were shared and scores are not genuine, the bank may cancel the candidature and withhold the result |
| Unfair means | Unfair means can lead to disqualification, being debarred permanently or for a specified period from the bank’s exams, criminal prosecution and termination if already joined |
| Mobile phones | Any mobile phone or communication device inside the exam premises shall entail cancellation of candidature and a ban from future exams; calculators are not permitted |
| Photo ID | Without the original photo ID and a photocopy along with the call letter, you will not be allowed to take the exam or interview; Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not valid ID |
| Photograph | Not producing the same photograph at every stage, or doubt about identity at any stage, could lead to disqualification; if the photo is not uploaded in the photo place, admission to the exam will be denied |
| Late reporting | Candidates reporting after the time on the call letter will not be permitted to take the exam |
| Test delays | If a technical problem delays the test, candidates not willing to move or join the delayed process shall be summarily rejected; there is no claim for a retest |
| Detected later | Wrong information or process violation found later leads to disqualification with retrospective effect and a bar from the bank’s future recruitments |
| Intimations | The bank shall not be responsible if emails or SMS do not reach you after a change of mobile number or email, so keep checking the website |
How to Apply Online for Kendrapara UCB Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the online application link (see Essential Links) and choose “Click here for New Registration” |
| 2 | Enter your name, contact details and email ID; note the Provisional Registration Number and Password |
| 3 | Fill the form using “SAVE AND NEXT”, and upload your photo, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration, plus a live photo |
| 4 | Preview everything and click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” — no change is possible after this |
| 5 | Pay the fee online through the Payment tab and click Submit |
| 6 | Print the e-Receipt and the application form for your records |
Keep a personal email ID and mobile number active till the process ends, because call letter intimations come there. Applications are accepted online only, so no other mode works. At joining, missing any listed document, including the Residential Certificate or the No Objection Certificate (for serving government or PSU staff), will debar your candidature.
What are the Important Dates for Kendrapara UCB Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration (including edit / modification) | 02.10.2026 to 25.10.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee (Online) — schedule table | 02.10.2026 to 25.10.2026 |
| Download of Call Letters | 10 days before the examination |
| Online Examination (Tentative) | November / December 2026 |
| Age reckoned as on | 01.04.2026 |
Careful: the schedule table gives 02.10.2026 to 25.10.2026 for fee payment, but section N(viii) of the same notice gives 01.10.2026 to 21.10.2026. Pay your fee by 21 October 2026 to stay safe.
What is the Application Fee for Kendrapara UCB Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | ₹750 |
| SC / ST / SEBC (OBC) / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | ₹500 |
Pay online by debit card (RuPay, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro), credit card, internet banking, IMPS or cash card / mobile wallet. Bank transaction charges are borne by you, and the fee once paid will not be refunded. One small note: the first fee table includes PwBD in the ₹500 group, but the repeat table in section N(viii) leaves PwBD out, so PwBD candidates should check the amount shown on the portal before paying.
Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2026 – 14 Manager & Assistant Manager Posts
- Visit Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Odisha Govt Jobs
If you are an Odisha resident with a 55% graduation, the Assistant Manager post is open to you even without experience, and candidates with officer-cadre service should look at the Manager post. Register before 25 October 2026, but pay the fee by 21 October to avoid any trouble. For more Odisha government job updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in. All the best!