Pune District Central Cooperative Bank Peon Recruitment 2026 is now open for 289 Shipai (Peon) posts through direct service recruitment. The bank is accepting online applications until 10/08/2026 at 11:59 PM from candidates who are original residents of Pune district. The selection process comprises an offline written exam (70 marks), document verification, and an interview (30 marks), with final results announced in merit order.
This recruitment is unique to Pune district residents – married women from other districts may apply if they submit their husband’s domicile certificate. Applicants must hold an H.S.C. (12th) qualification or equivalent diploma, be aged 18-38 years (relaxed to 43 for bank-contracted employees with 3+ years’ experience), and pay a one-time non-refundable fee of ₹1,650 plus 18% GST online.
PDCC Bank Peon Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pune District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. (PDCC Bank), Pune |
| Post Name | Shipai (Peon) |
| Total Vacancies | 289 |
| Advertisement Number | Direct Service Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Pune district |
| Official Website | https://www.pdcc.bank.in/careers |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 04/08/2026, 11:00 AM |
| Application Last Date | 10/08/2026, 11:59 PM |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aged 18 to 38 years (relaxed to 43 years for bank-contracted employees with 3+ years’ work experience as on 01/08/2026) and holding an H.S.C. (12th) or equivalent diploma are eligible. The defining requirement is domicile: you must be an original resident of Pune district for at least the last 15 years, verified by a domicile certificate issued after 2018. Married women from outside Pune district may apply if they submit their husband’s Pune domicile certificate and marriage registration certificate.
| Eligibility Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | H.S.C. (12th) or equivalent diploma |
| Age Limit (General) | 18 to 38 years, as on 01/08/2026 |
| Age Limit (Bank-Contracted, 3+ yrs exp.) | 18 to 43 years, as on 01/08/2026 |
| Domicile Requirement | Original resident of Pune district for the last 15 years |
| Physical Fitness | Must be fit for physical movement-related duties |
Age relaxation applies only to candidates already employed by the bank on a contract basis with a minimum of three years’ documented work experience. Candidates must also declare compliance with the small family norm under the Maharashtra Civil Services Rules, 2005.
Is This Recruitment Right for You?
- You are an original resident of Pune district (or married to someone who is, with supporting documents)
- You hold a 12th-standard qualification or equivalent diploma
- You are aged 18-38 (or up to 43 if you have 3+ years’ prior contract experience with the bank)
- You are willing to undergo an offline written exam, document verification, and interview rounds
- You can speak and understand Marathi, Hindi, and English
- You are physically capable of movement-related duties typical of a peon role
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Shipai (Peon) | 289 |
The bank reserves the right to reduce the number of posts or postpone/cancel the recruitment at any stage without assigning a reason. No horizontal or parallel reservation of any kind applies to this recruitment.
About the Shipai (Peon) Role
A Shipai (Peon) in a cooperative bank performs administrative and general duties – receiving visitors, managing records, performing clerical tasks, and assisting with office operations. The role requires physical movement within the bank premises and across Pune district for occasional official work. As an employee of a cooperative bank, you will gain experience in agricultural credit operations, cooperative principles, and rural financial services, positioning you within India’s three-tier agricultural credit structure (primary, district, and state-level cooperatives). Career growth in cooperative banking follows a structured pay scale with opportunities to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
Pay Scale and Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Probation Period Salary | ₹12,000/- per month (consolidated, 6 months) |
| Pay Scale (Post-Probation) | 195-10-225-12-265-14-345-16-435-19-530-24-650-29-795-34-965-34-1000-34-1170, plus allowances and facilities as per bank rules |
Selected candidates are appointed on a temporary probationary basis for six months, during which the consolidated salary is ₹12,000 per month. Upon confirmation after probation, you will be placed on the bank’s standard pay scale with dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and other statutory benefits applicable to cooperative bank employees under the relevant wage revision.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (incl. 18% GST & service charge) |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹1,650 |
The fee is non-refundable under all circumstances and cannot be carried forward or reserved for any other exam or selection process. Payment must be made online only – via UPI, Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, Internet Banking, or Mobile Wallets (Google Pay, PhonePe, BHIM). Registration is not considered complete until the fee is paid and the e-receipt is generated.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Exam | 70 marks, offline OMR-based, 70 questions in Marathi, 75 minutes |
| Document Verification | Shortlist in 1:3 ratio to vacant posts based on written exam merit; original certificates verified |
| Interview | 30 marks, assessing personality, communication, local knowledge, and service attitude |
| Final Merit List | Written exam marks + interview marks = 100 total; candidates ranked by final score, then by age, experience, and alphabetical order |
Written Exam Subject Breakdown:
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Basic Information – Three-Tier Agricultural Credit Structure | 20 |
| Banking and Cooperation | 15 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 15 |
| Agriculture and Rural Economy | 10 |
| Intelligence/Aptitude Test | 10 |
| Total | 70 |
Candidates found eligible in document verification proceed to the interview. The final selection list is prepared in merit order (100 marks combined); a waiting list is generated at 20% of vacant posts and remains valid for one year. In case of a tie, priority is given first by age seniority, then by length of service, then by alphabetical order of surname.
Important Instructions
- If any information you provide or document you submit is found to be false, fabricated, misleading, or if material information is concealed, your candidature or appointment will be cancelled immediately.
- Do not attempt to seek recommendation or exert pressure on any official or authority during the recruitment process – doing so will result in automatic disqualification.
- You must be personally present for the written exam, document verification, and interview – no proxy appearances are allowed.
- The bank may conduct the written exam across multiple sessions or at multiple centres within Pune district depending on the number of applicants.
- You must know Marathi, Hindi, and English – this is a mandatory requirement.
- The bank has not appointed any publication agency, YouTube channel, or Telegram channel for recruitment guidance – disregard any unauthorised claims of official association.
- Any dispute arising from this recruitment process falls solely under the jurisdiction of Pune courts.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Now | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Download PDF |
FAQs
Q1. I am married and my husband is a resident of Pune district, but I am not. Can I still apply?
Ans. Yes, you can apply as a married woman. You must submit your husband’s original domicile certificate for Pune district along with your marriage registration certificate issued by a competent authority (municipal corporation or district administration). Ensure both documents are scanned and uploaded during the online application.
Q2. What is the age relaxation for bank-contracted employees, and how do I prove my 3 years’ experience?
Ans. If you are already employed by PDCC Bank on a contract basis with at least three years of continuous work experience as on 01/08/2026, your upper age limit is relaxed from 38 years to 43 years. You must provide documentation of your contract and service record during document verification; the bank will cross-check this against its internal records.
Q3. Can I edit my application after submitting it?
Ans. No, the online application system does not allow changes once the form is submitted. Review all details, especially your name, date of birth, and domicile information, before clicking the final submit button. You are permitted to print a copy of the submitted form for your records.
Q4. What is the written exam syllabus, and are any study materials provided?
Ans. The written exam covers five subjects: three-tier agricultural credit structure (20 marks), banking and cooperation (15 marks), general knowledge and current affairs (15 marks), agriculture and rural economy (10 marks), and intelligence/aptitude tests (10 marks) – totaling 70 marks in 75 minutes. The bank has not prescribed official study materials; candidates are advised to consult basic texts on cooperative banking, rural economics, and current affairs relevant to agriculture and Maharashtra.
Q5. When will the admit card be released, and where will the written exam be held?
Ans. The admit card download date and written exam date will be announced separately on the bank’s official website after the application deadline (10/08/2026). Exam centres will primarily be in Pune city, though additional centres within Pune district may be used if the candidate volume is high. Check the website regularly for updates.
Q6. What is the selection ratio for document verification, and how is the final merit list prepared?
Ans. Candidates are shortlisted for document verification in a 1:3 ratio against the number of vacant posts – meaning for 289 posts, approximately 867 candidates will be shortlisted based on written exam merit. The final selection list is prepared by adding written exam marks (70) and interview marks (30) for a total of 100. Candidates are ranked in descending order of total marks; ties are broken first by age seniority, then by years of service, then alphabetically by surname.
Q7. What happens during the interview round, and is it mandatory for all shortlisted candidates?
Ans. The interview assesses your personality, communication skills, physical capability, basic knowledge of the bank and cooperative principles, local knowledge of Pune district, service attitude, and understanding of cooperation ethos. It is mandatory for all candidates who clear document verification; absence from the interview results in automatic disqualification. The interview carries 30 marks and is the final stage before the selection list is announced.
Q8. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it valid?
Ans. Yes, the bank prepares a waiting list at 20% of the vacant posts based on merit. For 289 posts, approximately 58 candidates will be on the waiting list. This waiting list remains valid for one year from the date the final selection list is declared. If a selected candidate does not join or is removed, the bank may offer positions to candidates on the waiting list in merit order.
