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.

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

Selection ProcedureThe 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. Online Written Examination by IBPS (160 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes) Personal Interview by MSC Bank 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. Online Written Examination by IBPS (160 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes) Personal Interview by MSC Bank 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. Online Written Test by IBPS (120 Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Minutes) — Bilingual (English & Marathi) except General English section Personal Interview / Driving Test by MSC Bank
Application ModeOnline
Job LocationMaharashtra

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. 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). 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). 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). 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 - 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.

poststipend during trainingemoluments after training approx
Trainee Junior OfficerRs. 30,000/- per monthRs. 52,100/- per month
Trainee AssociateRs. 25,000/- per monthRs. 34,400/- per month
Trainee TypistRs. 25,000/- per monthRs. 34,400/- per month + Rs. 650/- typist allowance
Trainee DriverRs. 22,000/- per monthRs. 27,700/- per month

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. Online Written Examination by IBPS (160 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes) Personal Interview by MSC Bank 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. Online Written Examination by IBPS (160 Questions, 200 Marks, 120 Minutes) Personal Interview by MSC Bank 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. Online Written Test by IBPS (120 Questions, 120 Marks, 90 Minutes) — Bilingual (English & Marathi) except General English section Personal Interview / Driving Test by MSC Bank

A. Trainee Junior Officer

timemarkssubjectquestions
30 Minutes80Professional Knowledge40
30 Minutes40English40
25 Minutes40Banking and General Awareness40
35 Minutes40Quantitative and Numerical Ability40
120 Minutes200Total160

B. Trainee Associate

timemarkssubjectquestions
40 Minutes80Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude40
25 Minutes40English40
20 Minutes40Banking and General Awareness40
35 Minutes40Quantitative and Numerical Ability40
120 Minutes200Total160

Phase I – Online Exam by IBPS

timemarkssubjectversionquestions
25 Minutes80Marathi Language and ComprehensionMarathi only40
40 Minutes40Reasoning AbilityEnglish only40
40General Awareness (incl. Computer Awareness)20 Minutes40
40Quantitative and Numerical Ability35 Minutes40
120 Minutes200Total160

D. Trainee Driver

timemarkssubjectquestions
25 Minutes35Reasoning35
25 Minutes30General English30
15 Minutes20General Awareness20
25 Minutes35Numerical Ability35
90 Minutes120Total120

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.

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.

Important Dates

Last Date to ApplyLast Date to Submit Application

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the last date to apply for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the application fee is 01 July 2026. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Q: How many total vacancies are there in MSC Bank Recruitment 2026?
MSC Bank has notified 139 vacancies in total — 49 for Trainee Junior Officers, 81 for Trainee Associates, 04 for Trainee Typists, and 05 for Trainee Drivers.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026?
Only residents of Maharashtra State are eligible. All posts require passing the Matriculation Examination with Marathi as a subject. For Trainee Junior Officer and Associate posts, graduation with minimum 50% marks is required. Trainee Drivers only need SSC pass with a valid LMV licence.
Q: What is the application fee for MSC Bank 2026?
The application fee for Trainee Junior Officer is Rs. 1,770/- (including GST). For Trainee Associate, Trainee Typist, and Trainee Driver, the fee is Rs. 1,180/- each (including GST). Payment is online only; fees are non-refundable.
Q: What is the age limit for the Trainee Junior Officer post?
Candidates must be between 23 and 35 years of age as on 01 June 2026, i.e., born on or after 01 June 1991.
Q: What is the selection process for MSC Bank Trainee Junior Officer?
Selection involves an online written examination conducted by IBPS (200 marks, 120 minutes) followed by a Personal Interview by MSC Bank. Final merit is based on combined performance in both stages.
Q: Is there negative marking in MSC Bank exam 2026?
Yes, all online tests carry negative marking. For questions with four options, the penalty is 1/3 mark per wrong answer. For questions with five options, the penalty is 1/4 mark per wrong answer.
Q: What is the salary for MSC Bank Trainee Junior Officer after training?
After successful completion of the 12-month training period, Trainee Junior Officers are placed in the Bank's regular grade with total emoluments of approximately Rs. 52,100/- per month. During training, a stipend of Rs. 30,000/- per month is paid.
Q: Where will the MSC Bank exam be held?
The online written test will be held at centres in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR Region, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, and Kolhapur. Personal Interviews and Skill Tests will be held at Mumbai.
Q: What is the official website for MSC Bank Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://msc.bank.in. The career/apply page is at https://msc.bank.in/career. For queries, candidates may email [email protected].