Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd.

Overview

Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (MSC Bank), the apex cooperative bank of Maharashtra with over a century of banking heritage since 1911, has released Advertisement No. 04/MSC Bank/2026-27 inviting applications for 26 Information Technology Specialised Officer positions spread across 16 distinct post categories. The roles span four officer grades — Manager, Assistant Manager, Officer Grade II, and Junior Officer — covering domains such as Cyber Security Operations (CSOC), Network Administration, Digital Platforms, Database Administration, IT Compliance, IT Infrastructure, CBS Support, and Allied Applications. This is an offline-only recruitment; there is no provision for online applications. Only candidates domiciled in Maharashtra are eligible to apply. The notification was signed by Managing Director Dilip N. Dighe and published on 18 June 2026.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The 26 openings are distributed across 16 IT-specialised post categories as follows:

Note: The notification specifies only a minimum age threshold for each post. No maximum age limit or age relaxation provisions have been mentioned.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold a B.E. / B.Tech. or a relevant Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology, or a postgraduate qualification such as MCA, MCS, or M.Sc. in Computer Science / IT from a recognised university or institution. For select Officer Grade II and Junior Officer posts, candidates from any graduation stream may also be considered. The Assistant Manager (IT Compliance) post additionally accommodates holders of a PG or Diploma in IT Management, or MCA graduates with any undergraduate degree. The Assistant Manager (CSOC) role also considers candidates with a Diploma in IT paired with requisite work experience.

Experience & Mandatory Certifications

Each post carries a prescribed minimum work experience requirement, and the majority of roles mandate possession of specific professional certifications at the time of application. For instance, the Manager (C-SOC Manager) role demands a minimum of 10 years of IT/Cyber Security experience, of which at least 5 years must be in SOC operations or incident response leadership, along with a CEHV certification (CISA / CEH / DISA). Candidates with prior banking-sector experience are given preference for posts such as Network Administrator, Compliance, Allied Applications, and CSOC Shift Manager. Applicants are advised to refer to the official notification PDF available at msc.bank.in/career for complete post-wise experience and certification requirements.

Selection Process

The selection methodology for this recruitment is straightforward — shortlisted applicants will be called for a Personal Interview. There is no written examination or online test at any stage. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria as per the submitted application will be intimated about the interview schedule directly by MSC Bank. The bank retains discretion in shortlisting candidates for the interview based on qualifications, experience, and certification credentials.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in offline mode only. Candidates are required to duly fill in Annexure-1 and Annexure-2 (available in the official notification) and send the completed forms along with all supporting documents to the Bank's Mumbai Head Office via Post, Speed Post, or Courier. The envelope must be addressed appropriately as indicated in the advertisement. All applications must reach the bank on or before 08 July 2026 by 5:15 PM. Applications received after the deadline or submitted through any other mode will not be entertained. Only candidates with a valid Maharashtra domicile are eligible to apply. Candidates are encouraged to visit the official careers page at msc.bank.in/career to download the official notification and application annexures.