The UPCISB Assistant syllabus features five core subjects common to both the Preliminary and Main examinations. This guide provides a deep dive into the subject-wise breakdown as per the official notification, including direct links to download the UPCISB Assistant syllabus PDFs for both exam stages.
The U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB), Lucknow, officially announced the recruitment for the Combined Co-operative Banking, Non-Banking, and Technical Services Examination 2026 on April 14, 2026. Aspirants targeting the Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant/Clerical) position must thoroughly review the official UPCISB Assistant syllabus 2026 to structure a winning preparation strategy.
UPCISB Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
UPCISB Recruitment 2026 offers 2,085 vacancies across various departments, including 887 roles for the Assistant/Cashier (Category-3) post in District Co-operative Banks. Mastering the exam pattern, subject-specific topics, and the marking scheme is critical for candidates aiming to secure a position in this highly competitive cycle.
| UPCISB Assistant Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Overview | |
| Organisation | U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB), Lucknow |
| Posts | Assistant/Cashier (Banking Assistant/Clerical Staff) |
| Vacancies | 887 |
| Category | Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| No. of Questions | Prelims- 100 Mains- 120 |
| Marks | Prelims- 100 Mains- 200 |
| Duration | Prelims- 90 minutes Mains- 120 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 |
| Mode of Exam | Online – Objective (MCQs) |
| Selection Process | Prelims-Mains-Interview |
UPCISB Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination serves as a qualifying screening stage designed to shortlist candidates for the Mains. Please note that the marks obtained in the Preliminary stage are not included in the final merit calculation.
- Total Questions- 100
- Total Marks- 100
- Duration- 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Exam Mode- Online – Objective (MCQ)
- Negative Marking- 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer
- Language- Hindi & English (except language-specific sections)
- Qualifying Nature: Yes – Prelims marks are NOT added to the merit list
- Candidates Shortlisted Up to 15 times the number of vacancies
| SNo. | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 90 Minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | |
| 3 | Hindi & English | 20 | 20 | |
| 4 | Cooperative | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | ||
UPCISB Assistant Prelims Syllabus 2026
Candidates are advised to prepare for the Preliminary exam by focusing on the core topics outlined in the official notification. These key subjects are detailed in the breakdown below.
| Subjects | Topics |
| Hindi Language | अपठित बोध अनेक शब्दों की जगह एक शब्द का प्रयोग वाक्य शुद्धि अवतरण और रचयिता रचना और रचयिता अशुद्ध वर्तनी के शब्दों का शुद्ध रुप उपयुक्त शब्द का चयन मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ पर्यायवाची शब्द विलोम शब्द शब्द शुद्धि समास संधि रुप में समान प्रतीत होने वाले शब्द अलंकार |
| General English | Vocabulary Tenses Rules Grammar Idioms & Phrases Fill in the blanks Spotting Errors Cloze Test For jumbles Synonyms Antonyms Sentence Correction Para/sentence completion |
| Reasoning Ability/Mental Ability | Alphabetical order and misc. series Coding Decoding Direction and Distance Blood Relation Order and Ranking Sitting Arrangement Data Sufficiency Syllogism Input Output Data Inequality Decision Making Problem and Course of Action Statement and Assumption Combined logical Clock Calendar Figure Series Images and Water images Figure Matrix Non Verbal reasoning |
| Numerical Ability | Simplification Number series Percentage Profit and Loss, Discount Simple Interest and Compound Interest Average Ratio and Proportion Problems on Ages Partnership Time and Work Speed, Time and Distance Problems based on Trains Boat and Stream Inequality Permutation and Combination Probability Mensuration-Cone, Sphere, Cylinder Data Interpretation-Bar graph, Pie Chart, Line Chart, Tabular Basic Algebra Basic Trigonometry Measure of Central Tendency Indices and Logarithms |
| Co-operative | Origin and Development of Cooperatives National Level Important Cooperatives Formation of the Union Ministry of Cooperation Prosperity through co-operation Development of Cooperatives in the State of Uttar Pradesh Co-operative Societies in the State of Uttar Pradesh Innovations in Cooperatives |
UPCISB Assistant Syllabus 2026 PDF Download
The board has released the full syllabus for both the UPCISB Prelims and Mains. To assist in your studies, we have compiled the official syllabus PDFs below for easy reference and download.
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