Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank, a cooperative bank serving customers in Kendrapara, Odisha, has announced recruitment for Manager and Assistant Manager posts in 2026. The drive covers a total of 14 vacancies, with 6 openings for Manager and 8 for Assistant Manager. These are officer-level positions in the banking sector, open to permanent residents of Odisha, and selection will be based on an online written test followed by a viva-voce test.
Kendrapara UCB Manager and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026
Posted 05 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
14
Last Date
25 Oct
7 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Full Time
Status
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Recruitment status
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Last date 25 Oct 2026 · 7 days left
- Notification05 Oct
- Applications Open02 Oct
About Kendrapara UCB Manager and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank
- Post Name
- Manager and Assistant Manager
- Job Location
- Kendrapara, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Odisha (The candidate shall be a permanent resident of the state of Odisha)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- 21–42 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Manager
6
UR 3OBC 1SC 1ST 1
Assistant Manager
8
UR 4OBC 1SC 1ST 2
Total14
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Assistant Manager | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Grand Total | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Manager6 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks in aggregate.
- Experience
- Service experience of 3 years in officer cadre in any commercial bank or 5 years in officer cadre in any co-operative bank or financial institution like DFI, NBFC, Insurance Company, Investment Company etc.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 42 years as on 01.04.2026
- Preference
- Candidates having Master's Degree in Finance / Bank Management / Cooperative Management / Business Administration / Information Technology as a subject at graduation or post-graduation level
Assistant Manager8 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with minimum 55% marks in aggregate.
- Experience
- Service experience in any commercial bank or co-operative bank or financial institution like DFI, NBFC, Insurance Company, Investment Company etc. preferred.
- Age Limit
- 21 to 32 years as on 01.04.2026
- Preference
- Candidates having Master's Degree in Finance / Bank Management / Cooperative Management / Business Administration / Information Technology as a subject at graduation or post-graduation level
Age Limit
21 to 42 years for Manager and 21 to 32 years for Assistant Manager as on 01-04-2026
Age Relaxation
Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC(OBC)/Women and Ex-servicemen; 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disability. A candidate under more than one category gets only one, most beneficial, relaxation.
Application Fee
General (Unreserved)
Rs. 750
SC / ST / SEBC(OBC) / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
Rs. 500
Selection Process
- 1Online Written Test
Objective test of 200 questions and 200 marks in 135 minutes, held online at specified centres; a penalty of one fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
- 2Viva-voce Test
Short-listed candidates are called for a viva-voce test at the Bank's head office at Kajala, Kendrapara or another venue decided by the Management.
Exam Pattern
135 MinutesOnlineNegative: 0.25 of the marks assigned to the question for each wrong answer; no penalty for questions left blank
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude
50 questions · 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude
50 questions · 50 marks
General and Financial Awareness
50 questions · 50 marks
English Language
50 questions · 50 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 50 | 50 | — |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | — |
| General and Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | — |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | — |
Salary Structure
The Bank is in the process of implementing the 7th Pay Commission salary.
Manager
Pay: Rs. 9300/- to Rs. 34800/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/- (pre-revised)
Assistant Manager
Pay: Rs. 5200/- to Rs. 20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 2400/- (pre-revised)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Manager | Rs. 9300/- to Rs. 34800/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 4200/- (pre-revised) |
| Assistant Manager | Rs. 5200/- to Rs. 20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 2400/- (pre-revised) |
How to Apply
- 1Go to the Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank website and click on the APPLY ONLINE option on the career page.
- 2Choose the New Registration tab and enter your name, contact details and email ID to generate a provisional registration number and password.
- 3Use the Save and Next facility to fill and verify the online application form in stages if needed.
- 4Upload the scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand written declaration in the prescribed format and size.
- 5Click on the Preview tab and verify the entire application form before completing registration.
- 6Click on Complete Registration, then go to the Payment tab and pay the application fee online by debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet.
- 7Submit the application and take a printout of the e-receipt and the system generated application form.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•System generated printout of the online application form
•Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or matriculation certificate)
•Matriculation and all other examination mark-sheets and certificates
•Residential certificate issued by a competent authority
•Caste certificate in the prescribed format (with non-creamy layer clause for OBC)
•No Objection Certificate from employer for government/quasi government/PSU employees
•Experience certificate where applicable
•3 recent colour passport size photographs
•Character certificate from two gazetted officers or two MLAs/MPs
•Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility
Important Details
- Selected candidates are on probation for 12 months; on satisfactory completion they are confirmed in service, and unsatisfactory performance earns another six months for improvement before a final review.
- Candidates serving in Government, quasi Government offices or Public Sector Undertakings including nationalized banks and financial institutions must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of joining.
- OBC candidates must submit a caste certificate with a non-creamy layer clause dated on or after 01.04.2021.
- A candidate is allowed to appear only once in the online examination for a post; multiple appearances lead to cancellation of candidature.
- The residential and caste certificates must have been issued not before the date of the advertisement.
Examination Centres
- Bhubaneswar (tentative list, Annexure-I)
Probation
A candidate appointed as Manager or Assistant Manager shall be on probation for 12 months. On successful completion of probation he or she shall be confirmed in the services of the Bank. In case of unsatisfactory performance, another six months' time is given for improvement and performance is reviewed thereafter for confirmation on merit or discharge.
Reservation of Vacancies
Manager
Total: 6
General (Unreserved): 3
ST (22.5%): 1
Assistant Manager
Total: 8
General (Unreserved): 4
ST (22.5%): 2
| Post | Total | General (Unreserved) | ST (22.5%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Assistant Manager | 8 | 4 | 2 |
SC (16.25%): 1SEBC (OBC) (11.25%): 1
Final Selection and Scores
Final selection is made on the aggregate score in the written test and viva-voce test and experience. Corrected scores are arrived at after applying the penalty for wrong answers and are equated across sessions. Cutoffs are applied in two stages, on scores in individual tests and on the total score.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: (06727) 220399, 9437028399
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from states other than Odisha apply for Kendrapara UCB Manager and Assistant Manager posts?
No. The notification requires the candidate to be a permanent resident of the state of Odisha, and a residential certificate issued by a competent authority must be submitted.
Is there negative marking in the Kendrapara UCB online examination?
Yes. One fourth, or 0.25, of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for each wrong answer. Questions left blank carry no penalty.
Can a candidate apply for both the Manager and the Assistant Manager post?
Not more than one application should be submitted by a candidate for one post. If multiple applications are made for the same post, only the latest completed application is retained and the other fees stand forfeited.
What is the probation period after selection?
A selected candidate is on probation for 12 months and is confirmed in the Bank's service on satisfactory completion.
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