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The U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board (UPCISB) has released a job opportunity for the posts of Junior Engineer and Assistant Engineer in Civil and Electrical Disciplines. Uttar Pradesh CISB will organise the Junior Engineer exam, which consists of a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, followed by a Proficiency Test and Document Verification. Therefore, the following article provides complete details regarding the UPCISB JE syllabus, examination pattern, qualifying marks and marking scheme to help candidates develop a well-balanced and effective preparation strategy
UPCISB JE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates must clear each stage of the JE exam conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Institution Service Board to move ahead in the selection process. The Preliminary Exam serves as a screening test, while the Main Exam evaluates in-depth technical knowledge. Understanding the syllabus and paper pattern for each stage becomes crucial and requires individual contribution and focused effort. A clear grasp of topics and exam structure helps candidates build a comprehensive preparation strategy.
UPCISB JE Syllabus 2026
The first stage is the Preliminary Exam. The prelims syllabus includes four major subjects: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Hindi Language and General English and Knowledge of Cooperatives. These sections are designed to test a candidate’s basic aptitude, language proficiency and awareness of the cooperative sector under the U.P. Co-operative Institutional Service Board.
UPCISB JE Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2026
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Hindi Language | शब्दावली, अनेकार्थी शब्द/एक शब्द प्रयोग, वाक्य शुद्धि, वर्ण-वर्तनी-व्याकरण, विराम चिह्न, अशुद्ध वाक्य सुधार, उपयुक्त शब्द चयन, मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, शब्द शुद्धि, समास, संधि, अलंकार |
| General English | Vocabulary, Tenses, Grammar, Idioms & Phrases, Fill in the Blanks, Spotting Errors, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Para Completion |
| Reasoning Ability | Alphabetical Series, Coding-Decoding, Direction & Distance, Blood Relations, Ranking, Seating Arrangement, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Input-Output, Inequality, Decision Making, Statement & Assumption, Clock, Calendar, Figure Series, Mirror Images, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification, Number Series, Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Average, Ratio & Proportion, Ages, Partnership, Time & Work, Speed-Time-Distance, Trains, Boats & Streams, P&C, Probability, Mensuration, DI (Bar, Pie, Line, Table), Algebra, Trigonometry, Logarithms |
| Co-operative Knowledge | Origin & Development, National Cooperatives, Ministry of Cooperation, Prosperity through Cooperation, Development in Uttar Pradesh, Co-operative Societies, Innovations |
UPCISB JE Mains Exam Syllabus 2026
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | Alphabetical Series, Coding-Decoding, Direction & Distance, Blood Relations, Ranking, Seating Arrangement, Puzzle, Data Sufficiency, Syllogism, Input-Output, Inequality, Decision Making, Statement & Assumption, Cause & Effect, Statement & Argument, Clock, Calendar, Cube & Dice, Figure Series, Mirror Images, Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Simplification, Number Series, Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Average, Ratio & Proportion, Ages, Partnership, Mixture & Allegation, Time & Work, Speed-Time-Distance, Pipes & Cistern, Trains, Boats & Streams, Probability, P&C, Mensuration, DI, Quadratic Equation, Algebra, Trigonometry, Logarithms |
| General Awareness | Co-operative Banks in UP, RBI & Monetary Policy, NPA & Basel Norms, Inflation, National Income, Money & Capital Market, Foreign Trade, Financial Planning, Govt Schemes, Insurance, UP GK, Indian History, Polity, Geography, General Science, Current Affairs |
| Hindi Language | अपठित बोध, एक शब्द प्रयोग, वाक्य शुद्धि, व्याकरण, विराम चिह्न, अशुद्धि सुधार, शब्द चयन, मुहावरे-लोकोक्तियाँ, पर्यायवाची, विलोम, समास, संधि, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, अलंकार |
| English Language | Vocabulary, Tenses, Grammar, Idioms & Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Fill in the Blanks, Error Detection, Cloze Test, Para Jumbles, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Correction, Para Completion |
| Co-operative Knowledge | Origin & Development, National Co-operatives (Amul, IFFCO, KRIBHCO), Development in Uttar Pradesh, Top Co-operative Societies, Ministry of Cooperation, Prosperity through Cooperation, Innovations |
| Technical (Civil Engineering) | Building Materials, Estimation & Costing, Surveying, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, Irrigation Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Theory of Structures, Concrete Technology, RCC Design, Steel Design |
| Technical (Electrical Engineering) | Basic Concepts, Circuit Laws, Magnetic Circuits, AC Fundamentals, Measurement & Instruments, Electrical Machines, Motors, Synchronous Machines, Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Estimation & Costing, Utilisation of Electrical Energy, Basic Electronics |
UPCISB JE Exam Pattern 2026
UPCISB JE Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026
- The total time allocated for the exam is 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes).
- There is a negative marking of 1/4 (25%) meaning one-fourth of the marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. However, no marks will be deducted for unattempted questions.
- The exam will be conducted in an objective-type MCQ format.
| S.N. | Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 1 | 35 |
| 2 | Reasoning Ability/Mental Ability | 35 | 1 | 35 |
| 3 | Hindi Language & General English | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| 4 | Co-operative Knowledge | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
UPCISB JE Main Exam Pattern 2026
- The total duration of the UPCISB JE Main Examination is 2 hours (120 minutes).
- The exam follows an objective (MCQ-based) format designed to assess candidates’ knowledge and aptitude across multiple sections.
- There is a negative marking of 1/4 (25%) meaning one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
| S.N. | Section | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning Ability/Mental Ability | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| 2 | Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| 3 | General Awareness | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| 4 | Co-operative Knowledge | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| 5 | Language (Hindi & English) | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 | Subject (Civil/Electrical as per post) | 40 | 3 | 120 |
| Total | 120 | 200 |
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