KUCBL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Manager and Assistant Manager Posts

KUCBL Recruitment 2026: The Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd. has released a recruitment notification for Manager and Assistant Manager posts. The bank has invited online applications from permanent residents of Odisha for a total of 14 vacancies, including 6 Manager posts and 8 Assistant Manager posts.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the bank’s official website during the prescribed registration period. The online examination is tentatively scheduled for November/December 2026.

KUCBL Recruitment 2026: Overview

Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive includes 6 vacancies for Manager and 8 vacancies for Assistant Manager. The vacancies are provisional and may be increased or decreased according to the bank’s requirements.

Manager Vacancy

• Total Posts: 6
• SC: 1
• ST: 1
• SEBC (OBC): 1
• General/Unreserved: 3

Assistant Manager Vacancy

• Total Posts: 8
• SC: 1
• ST: 2
• SEBC (OBC): 1
• General/Unreserved: 4

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be permanent residents of the state of Odisha.

Manager Eligibility

Candidates applying for the Manager post must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• At least 55% marks in aggregate.
• 3 years of service experience in officer cadre in a commercial bank, or 5 years of officer-cadre experience in a cooperative bank or financial institution such as DFI, NBFC, Insurance Company or Investment Company.
• Preference is given to candidates having a Master’s degree in Finance, Bank Management, Cooperative Management or Business Administration, or Information Technology as a subject at graduation/post-graduation level.

Assistant Manager Eligibility

Candidates applying for the Assistant Manager post must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• At least 55% marks in aggregate.
• Preference is given to candidates having a Master’s degree in Finance, Bank Management, Cooperative Management or Business Administration, or Information Technology at graduation/post-graduation level.
• Relevant experience in a commercial bank, cooperative bank or financial institution is also given preference.

Age Limit

The age limit is calculated as on 1 April 2026.

Manager

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years
• SC/ST/SEBC (OBC)/Women/Ex-servicemen candidates: relaxation of 5 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disability: relaxation of 10 years

The maximum age after applicable relaxation can therefore reach 47 years for the specified 5-year relaxation categories and 52 years for PwBD candidates.

Assistant Manager

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 32 years
• SC/ST/SEBC (OBC)/Women/Ex-servicemen candidates: relaxation of 5 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disability: relaxation of 10 years

The maximum age can reach 37 years after the applicable 5-year relaxation and 42 years for PwBD candidates.

A candidate belonging to more than one relaxation category will receive only one age-relaxation benefit, whichever is more beneficial.

Application Fee

The application fee/intimation charges are:

Candidates are also required to bear the applicable bank transaction charges for online payment.

Important: The notification contains an inconsistency in the application-fee dates: the opening schedule states 2 October to 25 October 2026, while the detailed application section mentions 1 October to 21 October 2026. Candidates should verify the active dates on the bank’s official recruitment portal before submitting the application.

Exam Pattern

The selection process begins with an online written examination. The question paper will be in English.

The bank reserves the right to modify the examination structure, with any changes to be communicated through its website.

Negative Marking

There is a penalty for incorrect answers. For every wrong answer, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. No penalty is imposed for questions left unanswered.

Cut-offs are applied at two stages:

1. Individual test scores
2. Total score

Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

1. Online Written Examination
2. Viva-Voce Test
3. Final Selection based on aggregate performance and experience

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of the written examination will be called for the viva-voce test. The final selection will be based on the aggregate score in the written test and viva-voce, along with experience.

Salary and Pay Scale

Manager Salary

The Manager post carries a pre-revised pay scale of:

₹9,300 – ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200

Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other applicable allowances are payable according to the prevailing provisions. The bank is in the process of implementing the 7th Pay Commission salary.

Assistant Manager Salary

The Assistant Manager post carries a pre-revised pay scale of:

₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,400

Other admissible allowances include Dearness Allowance and House Rent Allowance. The bank is also in the process of implementing the 7th Pay Commission salary.

Probation Period

Selected candidates appointed as Manager or Assistant Manager will be placed on 12 months’ probation.

Candidates who successfully complete the probation period will be confirmed in the bank’s service. In case of unsatisfactory performance, an additional six-month period may be provided for improvement, after which performance will be reviewed for confirmation or discharge.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online only through the bank’s official website.

Step-by-step application process

1. Visit the official website of The Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd.
2. Go to the Career section.
3. Click on Apply Online.
4. Select Click here for New Registration.
5. Enter your name, contact details and email ID.
6. Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password.
7. Complete the application form carefully.
8. Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
9. Preview and verify all details.
10. Click Complete Registration after checking the application.
11. Proceed to the payment section.
12. Pay the applicable application fee online.
13. Submit the application and save/print the e-receipt and completed application form.

The bank states that no changes will be entertained after clicking the Complete Registration button, so candidates should carefully verify their information before final submission.

Documents to Upload

Before starting the online application, candidates should prepare:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature in black ink
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration in English

The handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate and uploaded according to the prescribed specifications. Signature in capital letters is not accepted.

The notification specifies the following preferred image requirements:

• Photograph: 200 × 230 pixels, 20 KB–50 KB
• Signature: 140 × 60 pixels, 10 KB–20 KB
• Left thumb impression: 240 × 240 pixels, 20 KB–50 KB
• Handwritten declaration: 800 × 400 pixels, 50 KB–100 KB
• File format: JPG/JPEG

Important Dates

According to the recruitment notification, the tentative schedule is:

• Online Registration: 2 October 2026 to 25 October 2026
• Online Fee Payment: 2 October 2026 to 25 October 2026
• Call Letter: Around 10 days before the examination
• Online Examination: November/December 2026 (Tentative)

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