UPGB Promotion Exam 2026 Notification Out For 2046 Vacancies

Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank (UPGB) has officially released the UPGB Promotion Exam 2026 Notification for various promotional posts across officer and employee cadres. A total of 2046 vacancies have been announced under the promotion exercise for the financial year 2026-27. The vacancies include promotions from Office Attendant to Office Assistant, Office Assistant to Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-I to Scale-II, Officer Scale-II to Scale-III, Officer Scale-III to Scale-IV, and Officer Scale-IV to Scale-V.

UPGB Promotion Exam 2026

The bank has stated that the promotion exercise will be conducted for vacancies arising as on 01 April 2026. Online written examinations will be conducted for selected promotional categories, while higher-scale promotions will involve interviews and performance appraisal. The dates for the online examination and examination centres will be announced separately by the bank. The promotion process will be conducted in accordance with the Regional Rural Banks (Appointment of Officers & Employees) Rules, 2017 and subsequent amendments.

UP Gramin Bank Promotion Exam Notification PDF

UP Gramin Bank has released the official notification detailing vacancies, eligibility criteria, promotion channels, selection process, and important instructions for employees. Candidates should carefully read the notification before applying for the promotion exercise.

UPGB Promotion Exam 2026: Notification PDF

UPGB Promotion Exam 2026 Apply Online

Eligible employees will be able to submit their applications through the HRMS Portal under the “Application Tab”. After submitting the online application, candidates must take a printout of the application form and submit the signed copy along with relevant annexures and certificates through their respective offices.

UP Gramin Bank Promotion Vacancy 2026

UP Gramin Bank has announced a total of 2046 vacancies under different promotion categories.

Promotion From	Promotion To	Vacancies
Officer Scale-IV	Officer Scale-V	6
Officer Scale-III	Officer Scale-IV	30
Officer Scale-II	Officer Scale-III	438
Officer Scale-I	Officer Scale-II	662
Office Assistant	Officer Scale-I	850
Office Attendant	Office Assistant	60
Total		2046

UPGB Promotion Vacancy Under Normal and Fast Track Channel

For selected cadres, vacancies have been divided into Normal Channel and Fast Track Channel.

Promotion	Normal Channel	Fast Track Channel
Officer Scale-II to Scale-III	219	219
Officer Scale-I to Scale-II	331	331
Office Assistant to Officer Scale-I	425	425
Office Attendant to Office Assistant	42	18

Note: The vacancies remaining unfilled under the Fast Track Channel will be filled through the Normal Channel.

UPGB Promotion Exam 2026 Eligibility

The eligibility criteria differ according to the promotional post and channel.

Promotion	Normal Channel Eligibility	Fast Track Eligibility
Office Attendant to Office Assistant	10 years service + Matriculation	5 years service + Graduation
Office Assistant to Officer Scale-I	10 years service	6 years service + Graduation
Officer Scale-I to Scale-II	8 years service	6 years service
Officer Scale-II to Scale-III	7 years service	5 years service
Officer Scale-III to Scale-IV	4 years service	Merit Based
Officer Scale-IV to Scale-V	3 years service	Merit Based

JAIIB and CAIIB Relaxation in UPGB Promotion 2026

UPGB has provided relaxation in the minimum service requirement for employees who have qualified JAIIB or CAIIB.

One-year relaxation in service for candidates who have passed JAIIB.
An additional one-year relaxation for candidates who have passed CAIIB.
The relaxation is available only once during the entire service period.
Candidates must submit valid certificates issued on or before 31 March 2026.

UPGB Promotion Exam Selection Process 2026

The selection process varies according to the promotional post and channel.

Online Written Examination
Interview
Performance Appraisal Reports
Merit List Preparation

Note: For higher grades such as Scale-III to Scale-IV and Scale-IV to Scale-V, selection will be based on interview and performance appraisal reports.

UPGB Promotion Exam Pattern 2026

For Officer Scale-I to Scale-II and Officer Scale-II to Scale-III (Fast Track), the marks distribution is:

Component	Marks
Written Test	50
Interview	20
Performance Appraisal	30
Total	100

The written examination will consist of:

Part	Subject	Marks
Part A	Banking Law & Practice of Banking	25
Part B	Credit Policy, Credit Management, Economics & Management	25

Office Assistant to Officer Scale-I Exam Pattern

Candidates appearing for promotion from Office Assistant to Officer Scale-I will have the following written examination pattern:

Subject	Marks
General English or Hindi	20
General Banking Knowledge	30
Total	50

FAQs

How many vacancies are announced under UPGB Promotion Exam 2026?

UPGB has announced a total of 2046 vacancies under the Promotion Exercise for the financial year 2026-27 across various officer and employee cadres.

Which post has the highest number of vacancies in UPGB Promotion 2026?

The Office Assistant to Officer Scale-I promotion has the highest number of vacancies, with 850 posts announced by the bank.

What is the eligibility date for UPGB Promotion Exam 2026?

The eligibility of candidates for the UPGB Promotion Exam 2026 will be reckoned as on 01 April 2026.

Is there any Fast Track Channel in UPGB Promotion 2026?

Yes, UPGB has provided Fast Track Channel promotions for Office Attendant to Office Assistant, Office Assistant to Officer Scale-I, Officer Scale-I to Scale-II, and Officer Scale-II to Scale-III.

How many vacancies are available under the Fast Track Channel?

The bank has announced 993 vacancies under the Fast Track Channel across different promotional cadres.

Is there any relaxation for JAIIB and CAIIB qualified candidates?

UPGB provides a one-time relaxation of one year in service for candidates who have passed JAIIB and an additional one-year relaxation for candidates who have passed CAIIB, subject to the prescribed conditions.

What is the selection process for UPGB Promotion Exam 2026?

The selection process includes Online Written Examination, Interview, and Performance Appraisal Reports, depending on the promotional post and the channel chosen by the candidate.

Can employees on sabbatical leave apply for the promotion process?

Employees who are on sabbatical leave are not eligible to participate in the promotion process during the sabbatical leave period, and the leave period will not be counted as active service.