UCO Bank has released UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02. A total of 530 vacancies out under the Apprentice Act 1961. Online application process starts from 14 October 2026 until 29 October 2026. Selected Candidates will undergo one year apprentice training period. Candidates have to register on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) and apply for the apprenticeship program of UCO Bank.
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UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Recruitment Bank | UCO Bank |
| Advertisement No. | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 |
| Post | Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27 |
| Total vacancies | 500 |
| Apprentice Training | One year |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Official Website | https://www.uco.bank.in - career https://beep.bfsissc.com and https://beep.bfsissc.com |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Out | 13 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Examination | 7 November 2026 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
There are 530 vacancies out, which distributed among 31 States/UTs.
| States/UTs | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 8 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Assam | 24 |
| Bihar | 34 |
| Chandigarh | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Gujarat | 20 |
| Haryana | 15 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 3 |
| Jharkhand | 12 |
| Karnataka | 11 |
| Kerala | 10 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 27 |
| Maharashtra | 32 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| New Delhi | 13 |
| Odisha | 41 |
| Pondicherry | 1 |
| Punjab | 24 |
| Rajasthan | 37 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21 |
| Telangana | 8 |
| Tripura | 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 |
| West Bengal | 86 |
The number of seats are provisional and may vary according to actual requirement of the Bank. Candidates can apply for one State/UT only. Two or more applications from same candidate will be rejected.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria (As on 01.10.2026)
Nationality/ Citizenship
A candidate must be either:
• A Citizen of India or
• A subject of Nepal or
• Subject of Bhutan or
• A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before Jan.1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
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Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026)
• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe(SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non- creamy layer) {OBC-NCL} | 3 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST |
Candidates seeking age relaxation required to submit necessary certificate(s) in original along with photo- copies at the time of document verification or at any stage of the engagement process.
Educational Qualification
Candidate must have completed graduation and have Mark Sheets and Provisional/ Final Degree Certificate issued from the University/ Institute/ College for graduation on or after 01.04.2022.
Test of Local Language: The candidates should be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding of the local languages of the State/UT applied for. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be engaged for apprentice. Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ ccertificate evidencing having studied the local language will not be required to undergo the language test.
Duration of Training: Total Duration of training will be one year from the date of contract. The daily hours of training will be as applicable to the clerical staff of the Bank.
Application Fee for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The candidates are required to pay the non-refundable Application/Intimation/Examination Charges/ Fees to BFSI SSC through the secure payment link. Fee/ Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded
| Category | Total Fee/Charges |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs.200/-plus GST |
| Person with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | Rs.200/- plus GST |
| General, EWS and Other Backward Class (OBC) - Male candidates | Rs.800/- plus GST |
| General, EWS and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates - Female / Transgender candidates | Rs.600/- plus GST |
Stipend for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment
• Selected candidates will get a monthly stipend of Rs 16650/- (including subsidy amount if any by Govt. of India) during the period of apprenticeship.
• The apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/ benefits.
• UCO bank will make payment of Rs 10,500/- into the apprentices account on monthly basis.
• Government share of stipend of Rs 6150/- (which is subject to change as per Govt. guidelines) will be directly credited through DBT mode.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Online Test (objective type)
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | English/Hindi |
| General English | 25 | 25 | English/Hindi |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | English/Hindi |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | English/Hindi |
Applicants will receive the intimation from BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) with an online examination link, login credential on day before the date of the examination. Failure to register for the wwrittentest will result in being disqualified from further participation in the selection process.
• Information regarding the written test, including the date, centre, pattern of test, will be provided on the Bank‟s website.
• Minimum qualifying marks for the online test is as per the following:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying marks out of 100 |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 40 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD | 35 |
• Merit list will be drawn State wise and category wise. Candidates qualified in the test will be placed according to their written marks in descending order.
• Engagement of selected candidates is subject to being medically fit.
• Wait list of successful candidates may be declared by Bank at its own discretion to meet the requirement of the Bank in respect of non acceptance/non-reporting by the selected candidates from the first merit list.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
1. Register on NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in
2. Apply for UCO Bank apprenticeship portals by choosing own State/ UTs.
3. Candidates will receive an email
from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) to give required details of caste category, choice of districts for training, etc.
4. Make the payment of the Application Fees.
5. Upload photograph, signature & other documents.
6. Appear for online test on 7 November 2026.
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UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
UCO Bank announced Apprentice Recruitment under Apprentices Act 1961.
Q2. What is the number of vacancies announced by UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 530 vacancies out.
Q3. What is the selection process?
A 100 marks objective test will be within 60 minutes duration. Medical fitness, local language test and documents verification included.
Q4. What is the last date of application?
The last date is 29 October 2026.
Q5. How much stipend selected candidates will get?
Selected candidates will get monthly stipend of Rs 16650/- (including subsidy amount if any by Govt. of India).