MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (MSC Bank) vide Advertisement No. 03/MSC Bank/2026-27. A total of 139 vacancies have been advertised for the posts of Trainee Junior Officer (49 posts), Trainee Associate (81 posts), Trainee Typist in Associate Grade (04 posts), and Trainee Driver (05 posts). Eligible candidates who are domiciled in the State of Maharashtra can apply online from 11 June 2026 to 01 July 2026 through the official MSC Bank website msc.bank.in/career. This is a great opportunity for Maharashtra-based graduates and 10th pass candidates to join a leading Apex Co-operative Bank with attractive stipend and regular grade pay.
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MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 139 Trainee Posts
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (MSC Bank) |
| Advertisement No. | 03 / MSC Bank / 2026-27 |
| Post Names | Trainee Junior Officer, Trainee Associate, Trainee Typist (Associate Grade), Trainee Driver |
| Total Vacancies | 139 |
| Application Mode | Online Only (msc.bank.in/career) |
| Job Type | Co-operative Bank Job (Maharashtra State) |
| Domicile Required | Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate (Mandatory) |
| Online Registration Start Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 01 July 2026 |
| Selection Mode | Online Exam (by IBPS) + Personal Interview / Skill Test |
| Official Website | https://msc.bank.in |
MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 is one of the most awaited co-operative banking job notifications for candidates in Maharashtra. Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (MSC Bank), Mumbai, is a Scheduled Bank and the leading Apex Co-operative Bank in Maharashtra State, established in 1911. The Bank operates through its Head Office in Mumbai, 6 Regional Offices, and 57 branches across Maharashtra. Only candidates domiciled in Maharashtra State are eligible to apply, and submission of a Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate is mandatory.
MSC Bank 2026 – Post-wise Vacancy, Stipend & Age Limit Details
The total 139 vacancies under MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 are distributed across 4 posts as given below. Below is the complete post-wise breakup with vacancies, stipend, regular emoluments and age limit:
| Post Name | Vacancies | Training Stipend (per month) | Regular Emoluments (post-training) | Age Limit (as on 01.06.2026) |
| Trainee Junior Officer | 49 | ₹30,000/- | Approx. ₹52,100/- | 23 to 35 Years |
| Trainee Associate | 81 | ₹25,000/- | Approx. ₹34,400/- | 21 to 32 Years |
| Trainee Typist (Associate Grade) | 04 | ₹25,000/- (+ ₹650/- Typist Allowance after confirmation) | Approx. ₹34,400/- | 21 to 28 Years |
| Trainee Driver | 05 | ₹22,000/- | Approx. ₹27,700/- | 18 to 30 Years |
| Total | 139 | |||
Important Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of the Bank’s Administration. The training period for all posts is 12 months, followed by a probation period of 06 months before confirmation in regular service.
MSC Bank Trainee Junior Officer 2026 – Eligibility, Qualification & Experience
Candidates applying for the post of Trainee Junior Officer under MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 must possess the following:
- Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline with at least 50% marks, and must have passed Matriculation Examination with Marathi as one of the subjects.
- Preferred Qualifications: Candidates having a Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Law, or having completed JAIIB/CAIIB/MS-CIT Certifications, or having work experience in Treasury/International Banking Division will be preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Banking field, preferably in an Urban/DCC Bank as an Officer. Officer experience shall be considered from the first level of Officer Cadre (where Clerk level exists) or the second level (where Clerk level does not exist).
- Age Limit: Minimum 23 years and Maximum 35 years as on 01.06.2026. Candidates should have been born not earlier than 01.06.1991.
MSC Bank Trainee Associate 2026 – Eligibility, Qualification & Experience
- Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline with at least 50% marks, and must have passed Matriculation Examination with Marathi as one of the subjects.
- Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have passed the Government Commercial Certificate Exam of Marathi and English typing. Candidates should have proficiency in Computer Applications.
- Experience: Not mandatory, but preference will be given to candidates with work experience as Co-operative Intern in StCB/DCC Banks.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 32 years as on 01.06.2026. Candidates should have been born not earlier than 01.06.1994.
MSC Bank Trainee Typist (Associate Grade) 2026 – Eligibility, Qualification & Experience
- Educational Qualification: Graduate in any discipline with Marathi as one of the subjects in Matriculation Examination.
- Professional Qualification (Mandatory): Must have passed the Government Commercial Certificate Exam with 30 w.p.m. in Marathi typing and 40 w.p.m. in English typing. Candidate should have proficiency in Computer Applications (Word Processing and Spreadsheet).
- Preference: Candidates who have completed a Marathi/English Stenography course will be preferred.
- Experience: Not mandatory, but preference will be given to candidates having work experience as a DTP Operator.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 28 years as on 01.06.2026. Candidates should have been born not earlier than 01.06.1998.
MSC Bank Trainee Driver 2026 – Eligibility, Qualification & Age Limit
- Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed Matriculation (SSC) Examination with Marathi as one of the subjects, and must hold a valid LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) Driving License.
- Experience: Not mandatory.
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 30 years as on 01.06.2026. Candidates should have been born not earlier than 01.06.1996.
- Special Relaxation: Children of MSC Bank Employees are eligible for a 5-year relaxation in the maximum age limit for the post of Trainee Driver.
- Promotion Note: Trainee Drivers who complete their graduation either at the time of application or after appointment will only be eligible for promotion after completing 10 years of confirmed service in the Driver grade.
MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee Details
| Post Name | Application Fee (For All Categories) |
| Trainee Junior Officer | ₹1,770/- (Includes GST) |
| Trainee Associate | ₹1,180/- (Includes GST) |
| Trainee Typist | ₹1,180/- (Includes GST) |
| Trainee Driver | ₹1,180/- (Includes GST) |
Application fee must be paid only through Online Mode using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets. The fee must be paid between 11 June 2026 and 01 July 2026. Application fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances. Any bank transaction charges for online payment will have to be borne by the candidate.
MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process for Each Post
A) For Trainee Junior Officer:
Selection will be on the basis of Online Examination conducted by IBPS and Personal Interview by the Bank. The examination pattern is as follows:
| Test Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 80 | 30 Minutes |
| English | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| Banking and General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 Minutes |
| Quantitative and Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
The exam will be only in English language. Candidates must score a minimum of 50% (100 marks) as cut-off for shortlisting for the Personal Interview.
B) For Trainee Associate:
Selection will be on the basis of Online Examination conducted by IBPS and Personal Interview by the Bank. The examination pattern is as follows:
| Test Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 80 | 40 Minutes |
| English | 40 | 40 | 25 Minutes |
| Banking and General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative and Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
The exam will be only in English language. Minimum 50% (100 marks) cut-off required for shortlisting for Personal Interview.
C) For Trainee Typist (Associate Grade):
Phase-I (Online Examination) will be conducted by IBPS as per the pattern below:
| Test Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Version | Time |
| Marathi Language and Comprehension | 40 | 80 | Only Marathi | 25 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | Only English | 40 Minutes |
| General Awareness (incl. Computer Awareness) | 40 | 40 | Only English | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative and Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | Only English | 35 Minutes |
| Total | 160 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
Candidates obtaining 100 marks (qualifying marks) in Phase-I will be considered for Phase-II (Skill Test for typing). The final merit list for Trainee Typist will be decided purely on the basis of the Skill Test.
D) For Trainee Driver:
Selection will be on the basis of an Online Written Test (conducted by IBPS) followed by Personal Interview / Driving Test conducted by the Bank. The examination pattern is as follows:
| Test Section | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Time | Version |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 25 Minutes | Bilingual (English & Marathi) except General English |
| General English | 30 | 30 | 25 Minutes | |
| General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 15 Minutes | |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 25 Minutes | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | 90 Minutes |
Candidates must score a minimum of 50% (60 marks) qualifying marks for shortlisting to Personal Interview / Driving Test. The Bank has the right to increase or decrease the cut-off marks for any post.
Note for All Posts: Negative marking applies for wrong answers — for tests with 5 options, the penalty is 1/4 (0.25 marks); for tests with 4 options, the penalty is 1/3 (0.33 marks). Final Merit List for Junior Officer, Associate and Driver posts will be prepared in descending order based on combined scores of Online Examination and Interview/Driving Test.
MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 – Examination Centres
The Online Written Test/Examination will be held at the following centres in Maharashtra:
- Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane / MMR Region
- Pune
- Nagpur
- Nashik
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Nanded
- Kolhapur
MSC Bank reserves the right to allot any other centre to the candidate. The venue and address will be indicated in the call letter. No request for change of venue or date will be entertained. Personal Interview/Skill Test will be held at Mumbai only.
MSC Bank 2026 – Important Dates
| Advertisement No. | 03 / MSC Bank / 2026-27 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 11 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 01 July 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (Age, Qualification, Experience) | 01 June 2026 |
| Online Examination Date | To be notified via call letter on msc.bank.in |
How to Apply for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official MSC Bank website at https://msc.bank.in/career
- Click on the “APPLY ONLINE” option, which will open a new screen
- Click on “Click here for New Registration” and enter your Name, Contact details, and Email ID
- Note down the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated by the system (also sent via email/SMS)
- Use “SAVE AND NEXT” to fill the application form in stages and verify details before final submission
- Carefully validate your details and click “Validate your details” and “Save & Next”
- Upload scanned Photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, 20-50 KB), Signature (10-20 KB), Left Thumb Impression (20-50 KB), and Hand-Written Declaration (50-100 KB) as per the prescribed specifications
- Fill remaining details of the Application Form and click “Preview Tab” to verify the entire application
- Click “COMPLETE REGISTRATION” only after verifying photograph, signature, and all details are correct
- Click on the ‘Payment’ Tab and proceed to pay the application fee online (₹1,770/- for Trainee Junior Officer or ₹1,180/- for other posts)
- Click ‘Submit’ and take a printout of the e-Receipt and the Application Form for future reference
Important: A candidate shall apply for only ONE post. In case of multiple applications, only the latest application will be retained, and fee paid for other registrations shall stand forfeited. Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified, and fees once paid will not be refunded.
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MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 – Hand-Written Declaration Format
Candidates must write the following declaration in English on a white paper with black ink and upload it as per specifications (800 x 400 pixels, 200 DPI, 50-100 KB):
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
MSC Bank 2026 – Photograph & Document Upload Specifications
| Document | Dimensions | File Size | Format |
| Photograph | 200 x 230 pixels (4.5cm x 3.5cm, passport style colour) | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature | 140 x 60 pixels | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Left Thumb Impression | 240 x 240 pixels, 3cm x 3cm at 200 DPI | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Hand-Written Declaration | 800 x 400 pixels, 10cm x 5cm at 200 DPI | 50 KB – 100 KB | JPG/JPEG |
Photograph must be in colour, taken against a light/white background, with no caps, hats, or dark glasses (religious headwear allowed if it does not cover the face). Signature and declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted. Scanner resolution should be minimum 200 DPI in True Colour.
MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 – Important Terms & Conditions
- 5% Reservation: Available for Trainee Associate, Trainee Typist, and Trainee Driver posts (except Trainee Junior Officer) for wrestlers who have represented Maharashtra at International/National level and won Gold Medals, or have been awarded Maharashtra Kesri/Hind Kesri.
- Service Bond: Selected candidates must execute an undertaking on ₹500/- stamp paper to serve the Bank for a minimum period of 4 years from the date of joining. In case of breach, the candidate must pay ₹10 Lakh as liquidated damages, along with a Surety Bond of ₹1,00,000/- each from two income tax payees as sureties.
- Government Employees: Candidates currently working in Government Sector, PSUs, Financial Institutions, Banks, or other organizations must inform their employer in writing before submitting the application.
- Offer Letter Process: A Preliminary Offer Letter will be issued to qualified candidates, who must then undergo Background Verification, Police Verification, Medical Examination, and Documentation. A Final Offer Letter follows successful completion of all checks.
- Transfer Liability: Selected candidates’ services are liable to be transferred to the Bank’s Head Office, Regional Offices, or any branch in Maharashtra.
- Domicile Mandatory: Submission of a Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate is compulsory for all candidates.
MSC Bank Jal Shakti 2026 Important Links – Apply Online & Official Notification PDF
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| MSC Bank Official Website | msc.bank.in |
FAQs – MSC Bank Recruitment 2026
MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 is an official notification released by Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. vide Advertisement No. 03/MSC Bank/2026-27. A total of 139 vacancies have been advertised across four posts — Trainee Junior Officer (49 posts), Trainee Associate (81 posts), Trainee Typist in Associate Grade (04 posts), and Trainee Driver (05 posts). Only candidates domiciled in Maharashtra State are eligible to apply. Selection is based on an Online Examination conducted by IBPS followed by Personal Interview or Skill Test, depending on the post applied for. This is one of the biggest co-operative banking recruitments in Maharashtra in 2026.
The online registration for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 started on 11 June 2026 and the last date to submit the online application along with the application fee is 01 July 2026. All candidates must ensure that their online application is registered and the fee is successfully paid through online mode on or before the closing date. Since the registration process is considered complete only after the application fee is deposited with the Bank, candidates are strongly advised not to wait until the last day to avoid server overload or payment failure issues.
To be eligible for the post of Trainee Junior Officer under MSC Bank Recruitment 2026, a candidate must be a Graduate in any discipline with at least 50% marks and must have passed the Matriculation Examination with Marathi as one of the subjects. Additionally, the candidate must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Banking field, preferably in an Urban or DCC Bank as an Officer. Candidates with Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Law, JAIIB/CAIIB/MS-CIT certifications, or Treasury/International Banking experience will be preferred. The age limit is 23 to 35 years as on 01.06.2026.
During the 12-month training period, MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 candidates will receive a stipend as follows — Trainee Junior Officer: ₹30,000/- per month, Trainee Associate and Trainee Typist: ₹25,000/- per month each, and Trainee Driver: ₹22,000/- per month. After successful completion of training, candidates will be placed in the Bank’s regular grade with approximate total emoluments of ₹52,100/- for Trainee Junior Officer, ₹34,400/- for Trainee Associate and Trainee Typist (plus ₹650/- Typist Allowance after confirmation), and ₹27,700/- for Trainee Driver. A probation period of 6 months follows the training before final confirmation in service.
The age limit for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01 June 2026. For Trainee Junior Officer, the age limit is 23 to 35 years (born not earlier than 01.06.1991). For Trainee Associate, it is 21 to 32 years (born not earlier than 01.06.1994). For Trainee Typist in Associate Grade, it is 21 to 28 years (born not earlier than 01.06.1998). For Trainee Driver, it is 18 to 30 years (born not earlier than 01.06.1996), with an additional 5-year age relaxation available for children of MSC Bank employees applying for the Trainee Driver post.
The application fee for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 is the same for all categories of candidates. For the post of Trainee Junior Officer, the fee is ₹1,770/- (inclusive of GST). For Trainee Associate, Trainee Typist, and Trainee Driver posts, the fee is ₹1,180/- (inclusive of GST) for each post. The fee can only be paid through online mode using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets between 11 June 2026 and 01 July 2026. The application fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, and no other mode of payment is accepted.
The selection process for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 differs by post. For Trainee Junior Officer and Trainee Associate, selection is through an Online Examination conducted by IBPS (160 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes) followed by a Personal Interview, with a minimum 50% qualifying cut-off. For Trainee Typist, Phase-I is an Online Examination (160 questions, 200 marks) and Phase-II is a Skill Test for typing, with the final merit based on the Skill Test. For Trainee Driver, selection involves an Online Written Test (120 questions, 120 marks, bilingual) followed by Personal Interview/Driving Test. All tests have negative marking for wrong answers.
Yes, possessing a valid Maharashtra State Domicile Certificate is absolutely mandatory for applying to MSC Bank Recruitment 2026. The Bank invites online applications only from residents of Maharashtra State, and submission of the Domicile Certificate is compulsory. Additionally, candidates must have passed their Matriculation Examination with Marathi as one of the subjects, which is a common eligibility requirement across all four posts — Trainee Junior Officer, Trainee Associate, Trainee Typist, and Trainee Driver. Candidates from other states or those without a valid Maharashtra Domicile Certificate are not eligible to apply for posts advertised under this notification.