Overview
The Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (MSC Bank), headquartered in Mumbai, has announced the Cooperative Intern Recruitment 2026 through its official Advertisement No. 06/MSC Bank/2026-2027. A total of 23 Cooperative Intern positions are on offer — one at MSC Bank itself and one each at all 22 District Central Cooperative Banks across Maharashtra. This one-year internship programme has been launched in alignment with directives issued by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, and NABARD, with the objective of strengthening the cooperative banking ecosystem in the state. Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹25,000. The application process is entirely offline, and candidates must submit their forms before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 20 June 2026 |
| Application Window Opens | 20 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | 10 July 2026 (by 5:15 PM) |
Vacancy Details
All 23 vacancies are distributed across MSC Bank and the 22 District Central Cooperative Banks in Maharashtra, with each institution receiving exactly one Cooperative Intern for the duration of the one-year programme. The placement banks include institutions in Ahmednagar, Akola-Washim, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Dhule & Nandurbar, Gondia, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Thane, Yavatmal, Parbhani, Jalna, and Latur, in addition to the state-level MSC Bank in Mumbai.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have successfully completed a full-time, two-year MBA or Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in one of the following specialisations from an institution recognised by AICTE or UGC:
- Marketing Management
- Cooperative Management
- Agri Business Management
- Rural Development Management
Candidates who are still pursuing their MBA/PGDM and have not yet been awarded the degree or diploma are not eligible to apply. Proficiency in computer operations is also a mandatory requirement.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 01 June 2026. Age relaxation details, if any, should be verified from the official notification PDF available on the MSC Bank website.
Selection Process
The selection process for the MSC Bank Cooperative Intern Programme 2026 will be based on the scrutiny of applications and subsequent stages as communicated by the bank. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification for complete details regarding shortlisting criteria and any interview or assessment rounds.
How to Apply
The application process for this recruitment is completely offline. Interested and eligible candidates should follow the steps below:
- Visit the official MSC Bank website at msc.bank.in to download the official advertisement notification and the prescribed application form (Annexure-I).
- Fill in the application form entirely in your own handwriting as per the instructions provided in the notification.
- Attach all required self-attested documents, including proof of educational qualification, age, identity, and any other documents specified.
- Submit the completed application form along with supporting documents to the designated address mentioned in the official notification before 10 July 2026 by 5:15 PM.
Note: Applications received after the stipulated deadline will not be considered under any circumstances. Candidates are strongly advised to submit their applications well in advance to avoid last-minute complications.