MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 – 139 Posts | Trainee Junior Officer, Associate, Typist & Driver

Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (MSC Bank) has released Advertisement No. 03/MSC Bank/2026-27 inviting online applications for 139 posts across four categories: Trainee Junior Officers (49), Trainee Associates (81), Trainee Typists (04), and Trainee Drivers (05). The online application window opens on 11 June 2026 and the last date to apply and pay fees is 01 July 2026. Only residents of Maharashtra State are eligible to apply.

• Organisation: Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (MSC Bank), Mumbai
• Advertisement No.: 03 / MSC Bank / 2026-27
• Total Vacancies: 139 Posts
• Application Mode: Online only
• Application Start Date: 11 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee: 01 July 2026
• Official Website: https://msc.bank.in/career

MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

Candidates planning to apply for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 should note the following critical dates. The application process is entirely online and no physical form will be accepted. All dates are final as per the official notification dated 11 June 2026.

• Downlaod MSC Bank Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

MSC Bank Vacancy Details – Post-wise Breakdown

MSC Bank has announced a total of 139 vacancies under four trainee categories for its 2026-27 recruitment drive. The administration reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies. The post-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:

Note: 5% reservation in Trainee Associate, Trainee Typist, and Trainee Driver posts is available for wrestlers who have represented Maharashtra at International/National level competitions and won Gold medals or been awarded Maharashtra Kesri/Hind Kesri.

MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility requirements differ by post for both educational qualifications and age limits. All candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination with Marathi as one of the subjects and must be domiciled in Maharashtra State (Domicile Certificate is mandatory). Age is calculated as on 01 June 2026.

1. Trainee Junior Officer (49 Posts)

• Education: Graduate in any discipline with at least 50% marks. Candidates with Bachelors/Masters in Law or JAIIB/CAIIB/MSCIT certifications, or work experience in Treasury/International Banking will be preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in Banking field, preferably in Urban/DCC Bank as an Officer (Officer Cadre — first level where Clerk level exists, or second level where it does not).
• Age Limit: Minimum 23 years – Maximum 35 years (born not earlier than 01 June 1991).

2. Trainee Associate (81 Posts)

• Education: Graduate in any discipline with at least 50% marks. Preference for Government Commercial Certificate in Marathi and English typing; proficiency in Computer Applications required.
• Experience: Not mandatory; preference for candidates with Co-operative Intern experience in StCB/DCC Banks.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years – Maximum 32 years (born not earlier than 01 June 1994).

3. Trainee Typist – Associate Grade (04 Posts)

• Education: Graduate in any discipline with Marathi in Matriculation. Must possess Government Commercial Certificate Exam — 30 w.p.m. in Marathi typing and 40 w.p.m. in English typing. Proficiency in Word Processing and Spread Sheet required.
• Experience: Not mandatory; preference for DTP Operator experience. Preference for Marathi/English stenography course holders.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years – Maximum 28 years (born not earlier than 01 June 1998).

4. Trainee Driver (05 Posts)

• Education: Matriculation (S.S.C.) Examination with Marathi as one of the subjects and a valid LMV licence.
• Experience: Not mandatory.
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years – Maximum 30 years (born not earlier than 01 June 1996).
• Special relaxation: Children of MSC Bank employees get 5 years relaxation on maximum age for Trainee Driver post.

MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

Application fees are uniform for all candidate categories (no SC/ST/OBC fee waiver is mentioned in the official notification). Fees must be paid online only — no other mode is accepted — between 11 June 2026 and 01 July 2026. Fees are non-refundable once paid.

Payment can be made via Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets. Bank transaction charges, if any, are to be borne by the candidate.

MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend & Pay Scale

All selected candidates will be engaged as Trainees for 12 months, during which a monthly stipend is paid. After successful training, candidates are placed in the Bank's regular grade with revised emoluments. Post-confirmation, a probation of 6 months follows before permanent absorption.

MSC Bank Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

The selection methodology varies by post but all posts involve an online written examination conducted by IBPS, followed by an additional stage specific to the post. Candidates must score at least 50% (100 marks out of 200) in the written test for officer/associate posts and 50% (60 marks out of 120) for the Driver post to be shortlisted for the next round.

A. Trainee Junior Officer

1. Online Written Examination by IBPS (160 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes)
2. Personal Interview by MSC Bank
3. Final merit based on combined scores of Exam + Interview

Exam is in English only. Negative marking applies: 1/4 penalty for 4-option questions; 1/5 penalty for 5-option questions.

B. Trainee Associate

1. Online Written Examination by IBPS (160 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes)
2. Personal Interview by MSC Bank

C. Trainee Typist (Associate Grade)

Phase I – Online Exam by IBPS

Phase II – Skill Test (Typing Test): Candidates qualifying Phase I with 100 marks must appear for a typing skill test. Final merit is based on the Skill Test result.

D. Trainee Driver

1. Online Written Test by IBPS (120 Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Minutes) — Bilingual (English & Marathi) except General English section
2. Personal Interview / Driving Test by MSC Bank

Examination Centres

The online written test will be held at centres across Maharashtra. Candidates cannot request a change of centre once allotted. Personal Interview and Skill Test will be held at Mumbai.

Exam Centres: Mumbai / Navi Mumbai / Thane / MMR Region, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, and Kolhapur.

Service Bond / Consent Deposit

Candidates wondering about post-appointment obligations should note that selected candidates must execute an undertaking on Rs. 500/- stamp paper committing to serve MSC Bank for a minimum of 4 years from the date of joining. In case of default, voluntary resignation, or termination before the expiry of 4 years, the candidate is required to pay Rs. 10,00,000/- (Ten Lakh) as liquidated damages and execute a surety bond for Rs. 1,00,000/- from two income tax payees as sureties.

How to Apply for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026

The entire application process is online through the MSC Bank career portal. Physical applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Candidates should keep their scanned documents ready before beginning registration.

Documents to scan before applying:

• Photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, passport style, colour, 200×230 pixels, 20–50 KB)
• Signature (black ink on white paper, 140×60 pixels, 10–20 KB)
• Left thumb impression (white paper, black/blue ink, 240×240 pixels, 20–50 KB)
• Handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink (800×400 pixels, 50–100 KB)

Declaration text: "I, _______ (Name), 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."

Step-by-step application process:

1. Visit https://msc.bank.in/career and click "APPLY ONLINE".
2. Click "Click here for New Registration" and enter Name, Contact details, and Email ID. Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password sent via SMS and email.
3. Log in and fill the application form. Use "SAVE AND NEXT" to save progress at each step.
4. Upload Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and Handwritten Declaration as per specifications.
5. Fill remaining application details and click "Validate Your Details" followed by "Save & Next".
6. Preview the complete application using the "Preview Tab" and verify all entries.
7. Click "COMPLETE REGISTRATION" after final verification.
8. Proceed to the Payment Tab and pay the application fee online.
9. Click "Submit" and save/print the e-Receipt and application form for future reference.

Only one application per candidate is allowed. In case of multiple applications, only the latest will be retained and earlier fees will be forfeited.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many applicants lose their candidature due to avoidable errors during or after the application process. Review the following checklist before submitting your form.

• Applying for multiple posts: MSC Bank allows one application per candidate. Submit only one application for the post you are most qualified for.
• Wrong photograph format: Passport-style colour photo against a light background is required. Selfies, group photos, or blurred images will lead to rejection.
• Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS: Signatures in block/capital letters are strictly rejected. Sign in your normal cursive style with black ink.
• Missing Domicile Certificate: Only Maharashtra residents can apply. Ensure your Domicile Certificate is valid and ready for document verification.
• Not checking Marathi in SSC: All posts require Marathi as a subject in Matriculation. Check your mark sheet before applying.
• Pressing Back/Refresh during payment: After submitting payment information, do not press Back or Refresh. Wait for the server confirmation to avoid double charges.
• Incomplete scanning of thumb impression: The left thumb impression must be properly scanned and not smudged. A blurred or partial impression can invalidate your application.
• Not saving the e-Receipt: If an e-Receipt is not generated, the transaction may have failed. Log in again and repeat the payment process.

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