Contractual / Regular

HPSCB Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Cooperative Intern Posts

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Sep. 7, 2026
Cooperative Intern (Kangra Central Cooperative Bank)Cooperative Intern (Jogindra Central Cooperative Bank)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
02 Posts (1 for KCCB, 1 for JCCB)
Pay Scale
₹25,000/- per month (Consolidated Stipend)
Age Limit
21 to 30 Years as on 30.09.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 25, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Aug – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Educational Qualification: MBA or equivalent in Marketing Management / Cooperative Management / Agri Business Management / Rural Development Management from a recognized university/institute.
Essential Competency: Proficiency in computer operations is essential.
Age Limit (as on 30.09.2026): Minimum 21 years and Maximum 30 years.
Tenure: Purely an internship programme for a period of one (1) year only, funded through NCDC.
Placement: One intern each for The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (KCCB) and The Jogindra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (JCCB).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Applicant must be a minimum of 21 years of age and a maximum of 30 years as on the last date of application (30 September 2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application on Plain Paper with Bio-Data Submission to HPSCB Head Office, Shimla by 30.09.2026 (5:00 PM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Scrutiny of MBA Specialization (Agribusiness/Cooperative/Rural/Marketing) & Computer Proficiency

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interaction / Interview by Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Offer of 1-Year Cooperative Internship Engagement under NCDC Scheme

OfflineQualifying Only

Candidates must submit their application on plain paper with complete Bio-data and self-attested documents addressed to The Managing Director, The H.P. State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Head Office - The Mall, Shimla – 171001 by 30 September 2026 (5:00 PM). Applications will be scrutinized based on relevant MBA specialization and academic merit. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interaction/interview, and selected interns will be posted to KCCB and JCCB for a 1-year internship.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Cooperative Interns under this flagship Ministry of Cooperation and NABARD initiative are assigned to District Central Cooperative Banks in Himachal Pradesh: The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (covering Kangra, Hamirpur, Kullu, Una, and Lahaul-Spiti districts with headquarters in Dharamshala) and The Jogindra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (covering Solan district with headquarters in Solan). Working under the guidance of the Managing Director and District Cooperative Officers, interns bridge the gap between DCCBs and grass-root Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). Core operational tasks include troubleshooting national PACS computerization and ERP software implementation, preparing multi-purpose business development plans (Common Service Centre rollout, grain storage Godown management, custom hiring centers), evaluating agricultural credit proposals, and compiling weekly implementation progress reports for NABARD and the Ministry of Cooperation. The role combines bank headquarters desk analysis with periodic fieldwork across picturesque hill-state cooperative societies.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at designated DCCB headquarters/branches: The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (Dharamshala/Kangra) or The Jogindra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (Solan), Himachal Pradesh. The engagement is strictly an internship program for a non-renewable period of one (01) year only, funded through NCDC under the Cooperative Education Fund.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Paid a fixed monthly consolidated stipend of ₹25,000/- per month, with official travel allowances (TA/DA) covered by the respective cooperative banks. While the internship does not confer any claim, assurance, or right to regular permanent employment in HPSCB, KCCB, or JCCB, completing a 1-year high-level cooperative banking internship sanctioned by the Government of India provides gold-standard credentials for competitive recruitment as Assistant Manager, Junior Manager, or Rural Development Officer across State Cooperative Banks, NABARD, and nationalized commercial banks.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict MBA Specialization Requirement: Candidates must hold an MBA or equivalent postgraduate degree specifically in Marketing Management, Cooperative Management, Agri-Business Management, or Rural Development Management; general MBAs without these disciplines are ineligible.
  • Strict Age Window: Applicants must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on the closing date (30.09.2026).
  • Offline Submission to Head Office, Shimla: Applications on plain paper with comprehensive bio-data, passport photo, and self-attested academic/experience certificates must reach 'The Managing Director, The H.P. State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Head Office - The Mall Shimla - 171001' on or before 30 September 2026 by 5:00 PM.
  • Pure 1-Year Internship (No Regular Employment Claim): The engagement is funded through NCDC for exactly one year and will neither be construed as permanent employment nor as an assurance of employment in the bank.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Cooperative Intern - The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd.1
  • Cooperative Intern - The Jogindra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd.1
Total Vacancies02 Posts (1 for KCCB, 1 for JCCB)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹25,000/- per month reimbursed from Cooperative Education Fund, Ministry of Cooperation through NCDC. Official TA/DA will be provided by respective DCCBs.

Consolidated monthly stipend of ₹25,000/- per month funded by NCDC from the Cooperative Education Fund, Ministry of Cooperation, plus TA/DA for official field travel.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Two (02) Cooperative Intern positions are available: one for The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (Dharamshala/Kangra) and one for The Jogindra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (Solan), Himachal Pradesh.

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