The Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd. (Kendrapara UCB) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Manager and Assistant Manager Posts

The Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd., a premier urban cooperative bank in Odisha, has officially released its employment notification for the recruitment of eligible candidates to fill 14 vacancies for the posts of Manager and Assistant Manager.

The online application registration window is active, and eligible permanent residents of Odisha can submit their applications online through the official portal up to 25th October 2026 (fee payment closes on 21st October 2026).

Recruitment Overview Matrix

Feature	Details
Conducting Organization	The Kendrapara Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd. (Kendrapara UCB)
Post Designations	Manager and Assistant Manager
Total Openings	14 Vacancies
Job / Posting Location	Odisha
Application Mode	Online Only (via official IBPS-hosted registration portal)
Notification Release Date	October 2026
Online Application Start Date	2nd October 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	21st October 2026
Final Registration & Editing Closing Date	25th October 2026
Official Website Portals	kendraparaucb.bank.in / ibpsreg.ibps.in

Important Schedule & Timeline Matrix

Event Description	Official Dates & Timeline
Commencement of Online Registration	2nd October 2026
Online Fee Payment Window	2nd October 2026 to 21st October 2026
Final Closure of Online Registration & Editing	25th October 2026
Cut-off Date for Age & Eligibility	1st April 2026
Download of Call Letters	Approximately 10 days before the exam
Online Examination (Tentative)	November / December 2026

Post, Vacancy & Salary Structure Matrix

Post Designation	Total Vacancies	Scale of Pay (Pre-revised)	Grade Pay
Manager	6	₹9,300 – ₹34,800/-	₹4,200/-
Assistant Manager	8	₹5,200 – ₹20,200/-	₹2,400/-
Total	14 Posts	—	—
Additional Perks: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible allowances under the 6th Pay Commission (bank is currently processing 7th Pay Commission alignment).

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution Matrix

Category Group	Manager Vacancies	Assistant Manager Vacancies
General / Unreserved (UR)	1	4
SEBC (OBC)	3	1
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	1	2
Scheduled Caste (SC)	1	1
Total	6 Posts	8 Posts

Eligibility Criteria & Essential Parameters

1. Residency Requirement

• Candidates must be permanent residents of the State of Odisha and will be required to furnish valid Residential Proof at the time of final document verification.

2. Age Limit Parameters (As on 1st April 2026)

• Manager: 21 to 42 years (Candidates must not have been born before 02.04.1984).
• Assistant Manager: 21 to 32 years (Candidates must not have been born before 02.04.1994).
• Age Relaxations: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC (OBC), Women, and Ex-Servicemen, and by 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

3. Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Common Requirement: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Preference is given to candidates holding Master’s Degrees or professional qualifications in Finance, Bank Management, Cooperative Management, Business Administration, or Information Technology.
• Post-Specific Experience:
  • Manager: Requires compulsory service experience in the officer cadre—minimum 3 years in a commercial bank, or 5 years in a cooperative bank or financial institution (DFI, NBFC, etc.).
  • Assistant Manager: No minimum mandatory experience required (fresh graduates meeting the 55% criteria can apply; prior banking or financial institution experience is preferred).

Selection Process Structure

1. Online Written Test: Objective-type computer-based examination comprising multiple-choice questions covering Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, General & Financial Awareness, and English Language.
2. Viva-Voce Test: Candidates qualifying in the online written test are called for a personal interview / viva-voce round.
3. Final Merit: Prepared based on combined performance in the written test and viva-voce, followed by medical fitness and background verification.

Application Fee Structure

Category of Applicant	Application Fee Amount
General / Unreserved Candidates	₹750/-
SC / ST / SEBC (OBC) / Women / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	₹500/-
Payment Mode: Online digital transaction gateway via Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online

1. Visit Official Bank Website: Go to kendraparaucb.bank.in and click on the recruitment career section.
2. Access Registration Portal: Follow the link redirecting to the IBPS-hosted registration platform (ibpsreg.ibps.in).
3. New Registration: Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter basic personal details, active email ID, and mobile number to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
4. Fill Application Form: Log in using your registration credentials, fill out academic details, personal background, and category info carefully.
5. Upload Scanned Documents: Upload scanned digital copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per official dimension specifications, alongside capturing a live photograph.
6. Remit Fee & Final Submission: Pay the application fee online via the payment gateway. Preview the entire application form using the Preview tab before clicking COMPLETE REGISTRATION (no modifications are permitted post-final submission). Print out the e-receipt and application confirmation page for records.

🔗 Kendrapara UCB Official Website Portal

🔗 Direct Link to Apply Online via IBPS Registration Portal

📄 Download Kendrapara UCB Manager & Assistant Manager Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply online for Kendrapara UCB Bank Recruitment 2026?

A: The online registration window closes on 25th October 2026, but candidates must complete online fee payment by 21st October 2026.

Q2: Who is eligible to apply for these banking posts?

A: Applicants must be permanent residents of Odisha, hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 55% marks, and satisfy the post-specific age and experience requirements.

Q3: Is work experience mandatory for Assistant Manager posts?

A: No, work experience is not mandatory for the Assistant Manager post, though service experience in financial institutions is preferred. Manager posts require mandatory officer-cadre experience.

Q4: What is the age limit for General category candidates?

A: General category candidates must be between 21 and 42 years for Manager, and between 21 and 32 years for Assistant Manager as on 1st April 2026.

Q5: What is the selection procedure?

A: Selection consists of an Online Written Test followed by a Viva-Voce (Interview) test.