Summary
The Maharashtra government has mandated that 70% of jobs in District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) be reserved for local residents. All future recruitments will be conducted online through IBPS, TCS-iON, or MKCL to ensure transparency and fairness. The move aims to boost local employment, dissolve opaque hiring practices, and promote merit-based recruitment within cooperative banks.
Maharashtra Reserves 70% of Cooperative Bank Jobs for Locals
In a significant move to boost local employment, the Maharashtra government has announced that 70% of all jobs in District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) will now be reserved for local residents. A government resolution issued on October 31 outlines this decision, emphasizing the state’s focus on generating district-level employment opportunities.
Transparent and Fair Recruitment Process
To ensure recruitment transparency, the government has mandated that all future hiring in DCCBs be conducted exclusively through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), TCS-iON, or the Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd (MKCL). These agencies are recognized for their robust online recruitment systems, which will help eliminate irregularities and favoritism in the selection process.
Importantly, this directive also applies to cooperative banks that had already advertised vacancies before the order was issued. The recruitment process must now align with the new online system to maintain uniform standards of fairness and accountability.
Dissolution of Previous Recruitment Agencies
The decision follows complaints against certain agencies previously authorized by the Commissioner and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Pune, for conducting recruitment drives. In response, the state government has dissolved the existing panel of seven authorized agencies. From now on, DCCBs must work only with one of the three approved institutions, and subcontracting recruitment activities to other organizations will not be permitted.
Promoting Local Employment and Economic Growth
Under the new policy, 70% of vacancies will be reserved for candidates domiciled in the respective district, while the remaining 30% can be filled by applicants from other districts. However, if suitable candidates from outside are unavailable, local candidates can also fill those positions.
This move reflects the Maharashtra government’s broader vision of empowering local communities, supporting district-level economies, and restoring public trust in the recruitment process. By combining local job preference with transparent hiring mechanisms, the state aims to create a fair, merit-driven employment landscape that benefits both cooperative banks and the citizens they serve.
