UPCISB JE Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern: Prelims & Mains Topic-Wise Guide

The U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB) has announced 218 Junior Engineer (JE) vacancies. Aspirants should thoroughly analyze the latest syllabus and exam pattern to build a winning strategy. This article breaks down the Preliminary and Mains examination structure, including subject-specific weightage, marking criteria, and total duration to help you focus on high-yield topics.

UPCISB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The UPCISB JE recruitment process is divided into two stages to test both general aptitude and technical domain expertise. The Prelims include 100 objective-type questions, while the Mains features 120 questions totaling 200 marks. The curriculum spans Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, Language proficiency, Co-operative studies, General Awareness, and specific technical subjects.

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UPCISB Junior Engineer Selection Process 2026

The selection process for the Junior Engineer position consists of three critical stages: the Online Preliminary Examination, the Mains Examination (including a skill test), and Document Verification. Candidates must qualify at every stage to be considered for final selection.

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

Stage 2: Mains Examination & Skill Test

Stage 3: Document Verification

UPCISB JE Exam Pattern 2026

The UPCISB JE exam follows a standardized objective-type format for both Prelims and Mains. Each stage consists of a single paper. Refer to the details below to understand the paper structure and time allotment for each stage.

UPCISB JE Prelims Exam Pattern

The Preliminary exam evaluates candidates across four key sections: Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Language, and Co-operative studies. With 100 questions in total, Numerical and Reasoning sections hold significant weightage.

• Candidates will get 90 minutes to complete the paper.
• Each question carries 1 mark.
• There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
• As it is an objective-type exam, if candidates answer more than 1 answer, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks

UPCISB JE Mains Exam Pattern

The Mains examination features six sections: Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness, Co-operative studies, Language, and post-specific technical subjects (Civil/Electrical/Commerce). Candidates are granted 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the paper.

• The total number of questions is 120.
• Except for the technical subject, all questions carry 1 mark.
• Each question of the technical subject carries 3 marks.
• For every wrong answer, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks.
• The language of the question paper is English and Hindi

UPCISB JE Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026

UPCISB has defined minimum qualifying marks for the Mains exam across all categories. Please note that this criteria is specific to the Mains stage; candidates failing to meet these minimum benchmarks will be excluded from the final merit list.

UPCISB JE Syllabus 2026

The official syllabus covers both general aptitude and technical disciplines. Candidates should prioritize their study plan by reviewing the section-wise syllabus for both Prelims and Mains provided below.

UPCISB JE Prelims Syllabus 2026

The Prelims syllabus focuses on foundational skills, including Hindi and English language proficiency, Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, and Co-operative subjects. Detailed topic lists are outlined below.

1. Hindi Language Prelims Syllabus

• अवतरण और रचयिता
• रचना और रचयिता
• अशुद्ध वर्तनी के शब्दों का शुद्ध रुप
• उपयुक्त शब्द का चयन
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• अपठित बोध
• शब्द शुद्धि
• समास
• संधि
• रुप में समान प्रतीत होने वाले शब्द
• अलंकार
• अनेक शब्दों की जगह एक शब्द का प्रयोग
• वाक्य शुद्धि
• पर्यायवाची शब्द
• विलोम शब्द

2. English Language Prelims Syllabus

• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Vocabulary
• Spotting Errors
• Cloze Test
• For jumbles
• Fill in the blanks
• Sentence Correction
• Para/sentence completion
• Tenses Rules
• Grammar
• Idioms & Phrases

3. Reasoning Ability/Mental Ability Prelims Syllabus

• Order and Ranking
• Sitting Arrangement
• Data Sufficiency
• Syllogism
• Input Output
• Data Inequality
• Alphabetical order and misc. series
• Coding Decoding
• Direction and Distance
• Blood Relation
• Combined logical
• Clock
• Calendar
• Figure Series
• Images and Water images
• Figure Matrix
• Decision Making
• Problem and Course of Action
• Statement and Assumption
• Non-verbal reasoning

4. Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude Prelims Syllabus

• Ratio and Proportion
• Problems with Ages
• Partnership
• Time and Work
• Speed, Time, and Distance
• Simplification
• Number series
• Percentage
• Profit and Loss, Discount
• Simple Interest and Compound Interest
• Average
• Permutation and Combination
• Probability
• Mensuration-Cone, Sphere, Cylinder
• Data Interpretation-Bar graph, Pie Chart, Line Chart,
• Tabular
• Inequality
• Basic Algebra
• Problems based on Trains
• Boat and Stream
• Basic Trigonometry
• Measure of Central Tendency
• Indices and Logarithms

5. Co-operative Prelims Syllabus

• 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
• Origin and Development of Cooperatives
• National Level Important Cooperatives

UPCISB JE Mains Syllabus 2026

The Mains syllabus builds upon the Prelims topics while integrating General Awareness and technical engineering sections (Civil or Electrical) tailored to the candidate's chosen discipline. The Co-operative syllabus remains consistent between both stages, allowing for integrated preparation. See the detailed breakdown below.

1. UPCISB JE Mains Reasoning Ability/Mental Ability Syllabus

In addition to the core Prelims curriculum, the Mains exam includes advanced topics as listed in the sections below:

• Puzzle
• Cause and Effect
• Statement and Argument
• Cube and Dice
• Odd one Out Figure
• Paper Folding, Cutting, Unfolding, and not in a situation

2. UPCISB JE Mains Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

The Mains curriculum incorporates expanded topic coverage compared to the Preliminary stage, specifically:

• Mixture and Allegation
• Pipe and Cistern
• Data Sufficiency
• Quadratic Equation

3. UPCISB JE Mains General Awareness Syllabus

• Indian Money Market and Capital Markets
• Foreign Trade & Foreign Regulations
• Financial Planning
• Contemporary welfare schemes
• Insurance & Miscellaneous
• Structure/Role/Development of Co-operative Bank in UP
• Reserve Bank of India and Monetary Policies
• NPA and Basel Standards
• Inflation, National Income
• General Science
• Current Affairs (National and International Affairs)
• Geography of India
• General information related to the state of Uttar Pradesh
• Indian History
• Indian Polity and Constitution

4. UPCISB JE Mains Hindi Language Syllabus

The Mains examination includes advanced Hindi language topics beyond the Prelims scope:

• उपसर्ग
• प्रत्यय
• रस विवेचन
• पिंगल (छंद) परिचय

5. UPCISB JE Mains English Language Syllabus

For the English language section, the Mains syllabus adds three specific focal areas beyond the Prelims requirements:

• Reading Comprehension
• Usage of words
• Sentence improvement

6. UPCISB JE Mains Civil Engineering Syllabus

• Irrigation Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Building Materials
• Estimating, Costing, and Valuation
• Surveying
• Soil Mechanics
• Hydraulics
• Concrete Technology
• RCC Design
• Steel Design
• Theory of Structures

7. UPCISB JE Mains Electrical Engineering Syllabus

• AC Fundamentals
• Measurement and Measuring Instruments
• Electrical Machines
• Basic concepts
• Circuit law
• Magnetic Circuit
• Generation
• Transmission and Distribution
• Utilisation and Electrical Energy
• Basic Electronics
• Fractional Kilowatt Motors and single-phase induction Motors
• Synchronous Machines
• Estimation and Costing.

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