Last updated: September 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM
The call letter for the UPCISB Combined Co-operative Banking and Technical Services Examination (Special Recruitment) 2026 Main Examination is now live on the IBPS portal. Download opened on 05.09.2026 and closes on 08.09.2026, and the online exam itself is held on 07.09.2026 and 08.09.2026 for all 116 posts advertised under Advt. No. A-1/S.R./2026. Log in with your Registration Number or Roll Number and your password or date of birth to download it — exam city intimation was already sent by email and SMS on 31.08.2026.
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Admit Card Overview
| Exam Name | Combined Co-operative Banking and Technical Services Examination (Special Recruitment) 2026 — Main Examination |
| Organization | U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB), Lucknow |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. A-1/S.R./2026 dated 24.03.2026 |
| Location | Uttar Pradesh |
| Posts Covered | Manager (7), Junior Manager (45), Assistant/Cashier — Banking Assistant/Clerical Staff (57), Assistant/Typist (2), Assistant Engineer — Civil (5). Total 116 posts. |
| Call Letter Download Window | 05.09.2026 to 08.09.2026 |
| Exam Date | 07.09.2026 and 08.09.2026 |
| Exam Mode | Online (computer-based), 120 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes |
| Login Credentials | Registration Number or Roll Number, plus Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format |
| Exam City Intimation | Sent on 31.08.2026 to the registered email ID and mobile number given in the application |
| Call Letter Portal | IBPS Call Letter Download |
| Official Website | upcisb.upsdc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam city intimation sent by email and SMS | 31.08.2026 |
| Information Handout published (English and Hindi) | 02.09.2026 |
| Call letter download opens | 05.09.2026 |
| Main Examination — Day 1 | 07.09.2026 |
| Main Examination — Day 2 | 08.09.2026 |
| Call letter download closes | 08.09.2026 |
How to Download the UPCISB Call Letter 2026
- Open the IBPS call letter portal for this examination, linked in the Important Links table below, or reach it from the Advertisement, What’s New or Examination section of upcisb.upsdc.gov.in.
- Choose your preferred interface language — English or Hindi — at the top of the login box.
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number, then your Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format.
- Type the captcha shown on the screen, refreshing it if it is hard to read, and submit the login form.
- Check every detail on the call letter — name, photograph, post applied for, exam date, reporting time and the full venue address — then download the PDF and take a clear printout.
- Paste a recent passport-size photograph on the printed call letter, preferably the same one you uploaded with your application.
Note: If you have forgotten your credentials, use the “Forgot Password” option on the same login page. Download the call letter before 08.09.2026 — the portal closes after the last exam day and no candidate is allowed into the exam without an admit card issued by UPCISB.
Documents to Carry to the Exam Center
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Printed call letter (admit card) | Clear printout with a recent passport-size photograph pasted on it, preferably the same photograph uploaded with the application. |
| Photo identity proof — original | PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving Licence, Voter ID with photograph, Bank Passbook with photograph, photo ID issued by a Gazetted Officer or People’s Representative on official letterhead, valid College or University ID, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar with photograph, Employee ID, or Bar Council ID. Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are not accepted. |
| Photo identity proof — photocopy | One photocopy of the same ID you bring in original. Hand it to the invigilator stapled together with the call letter. |
| Aadhaar Card | Required for Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication at the venue. |
| Ball point pen | Mandatory. A rough sheet is provided at the venue and must be handed back before you leave. |
| Name-change proof (if applicable) | Original Gazette notification, marriage certificate or affidavit, if the name on your ID differs from the name on the call letter. |
Exam Day Instructions
| Item | What the handout says |
|---|---|
| Reporting time | As printed on the call letter. Latecomers are not allowed to appear. The test runs 120 minutes but plan on about 180 minutes at the venue including login, document checks and instructions. |
| Venue recce | Visiting the venue a day earlier to confirm the location is advised, so that you can report on time on exam day. |
| Biometric — thumb | Thumb impression is captured before the exam. Wash off any mehndi, stamp ink or colour, and make sure both hands are clean and dry. Report an injured thumb to the centre authority immediately. |
| Biometric — IRIS | The left eye IRIS is captured for every candidate. Remove contact lenses and spectacles during capture, and prefer spectacles over lenses on exam day. There is no touch — the scanner stays about half a foot from the eye. |
| Photograph capture | A photograph is taken at the venue and matched against the one uploaded in your application, so do not change your appearance from that photograph. |
| Dress code | Metal detectors are used. Wear light clothes with no metal zips or buttons, half sleeves without big buttons, badges or brooches, and slippers or sandals rather than shoes and socks. Candidates in customary or religious dress and PwBD candidates should report well before the reporting time. |
| Prohibited items | Calculators (separate or built into a watch), books, notebooks, written notes and any electronic device. |
| During the exam | Do not press any keyboard key once the exam starts — this locks the exam. Answers count only when saved with “Save and Next” or “Mark for Review and Next”. Final submission is only possible after the full test time is exhausted. |
| Unfair means | The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 and the U.P. Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 (U.P. Act No. 8 of 2024, notified 06 August 2024) apply. Answer-pattern similarity across candidates is analysed and can lead to cancellation of candidature. |
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Post Group | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Manager and Junior Manager | Reasoning 20 Qs/20 marks; Numerical 20/20; General Knowledge and Financial Awareness 15/15; Co-operative 15/15; Language Hindi and English 10/10; Managerial Skill (Banking 30 plus Computer Knowledge 10) 40/120. Total 120 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes. |
| Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Same first five sections as above, with Civil Engineering 40 Qs/120 marks as section 6. Total 120 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes. |
| Assistant/Cashier and Assistant/Typist | Reasoning 20 Qs/40 marks; Numerical 20/40; Computer Knowledge 20/40; Language Hindi and English 20/40; General Knowledge 20/20; Co-operative 20/20. Total 120 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes. |
| Negative marking | 1/4 (25%) of the marks assigned to a question, for every wrong answer, across all post groups. |
| Language | Bilingual in Hindi and English, except the Hindi Language and English Language tests. |
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Call Letter (Admit Card) | Open IBPS Call Letter Portal |
| Information Handout (English) | Download PDF |
| सूचना पुस्तिका (Hindi Handout) | Download PDF |
| Official Advertisement (Advt. No. A-1/S.R./2026) | Download PDF |
| Official Website | upcisb.upsdc.gov.in |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Leaving the download to the last day. The portal closes on 08.09.2026, which is also the second exam day, so a login problem on that date leaves you with no time to sort it out.
- Carrying a Ration Card or a Learner’s Driving Licence as your photo ID — neither is accepted, and you will not be allowed to appear.
- Turning up with an ID whose name does not exactly match the call letter. Candidates who changed their name after marriage must carry the original Gazette notification, marriage certificate or affidavit.
- Forgetting the Aadhaar Card — it is needed for Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication, separately from your photo ID.
- Wearing contact lenses on exam day, or arriving with mehndi or stamp ink on your fingers, either of which can block IRIS or thumb capture and lead to non-admittance.
- Wearing shoes and socks, metal zips or clothes with big buttons and badges, which slow down frisking and are against the stated dress code.
- Assuming a printed call letter alone is enough — you also need a photograph pasted on it, the original photo ID, a photocopy of that ID and a ball point pen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When can I download the UPCISB call letter 2026?
The download window opened on 05.09.2026 and closes on 08.09.2026.
Q2. What do I need to log in and download the call letter?
Your Registration Number or Roll Number, plus your Password or Date of Birth entered in DD-MM-YY format.
Q3. When is the UPCISB Main Examination being held?
The online Main Examination is held on 07.09.2026 and 08.09.2026.
Q4. How do I know which city my exam centre is in?
Exam city intimation was sent on 31.08.2026 by text message and email to the registered mobile number and email ID in your application, and the full venue address is printed on the call letter itself.
Q5. Which photo identity proofs are accepted at the centre?
PAN Card, Passport, Permanent Driving Licence, Voter ID, Bank Passbook with photograph, a Gazetted Officer or People’s Representative photo ID on letterhead, College or University ID, Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar, Employee ID and Bar Council ID are accepted, while Ration Card and Learner’s Driving Licence are not.
Q6. How long should I plan to be at the exam venue?
The test lasts 120 minutes, but allow roughly 180 minutes in total for login, biometric capture, document checks and instructions.
Q7. Can I submit the paper and leave early?
No, candidates are not allowed to finally submit until the full test time is exhausted, and answers are saved automatically when the clock runs out.
Q8. Do I have to remove my spectacles at the centre?
Yes, spectacles and contact lenses must be removed during the left-eye IRIS capture, and the handout advises wearing spectacles rather than contact lenses on exam day.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
