UCO Bank announced Apprentice vacancies for 530 posts for 31 states and union territories. Candidates can apply till 29 October 2026.
UCO Bank has released UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 through its Human Resources Management Department, Kolkata under the Apprentice Act 1961, Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02. There are a total of 530 vacancies out. Online application opens from 14 October 2026 and the last application date is 29 October 2026. Eligible candidates aged between 20 to 28 years with graduation degree can apply. Selected candidates will undergo one year apprenticeship training with monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650 per month. Candidates mandatorily have to register on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and apply for the apprenticeship program.
Candidates can visit official notification and read details
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Candidates who have registered on NATS portal and have applied for the apprenticeship program of UCO Bank will have to appear for an Online Entrance Examination to be conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) on 07.11.2026 at 11 am.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | UCO Bank |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advertisement number | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 |
| Total posts | 530 |
| Age limit | 20-28 years |
| Apprentice Training | 1 year |
| Qualification | Graduate |
| Stipend | ₹16,650/month |
| Training | One year |
| Application mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.uco.bank.in /nats.education.gov.in, beep.bfsissc.com |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply and Fee Payment Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Entrance Examination | 07 November 2026 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
There are 530 vacancies announced for all 31 states and union territories. Vacancies are distributed among all the categories. Check official notification for state wise vacancies.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
• Nationality/ Citizenship
A candidate must be either:
• A Citizen of India or
• A subject of Nepal or
• A 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 for UCO Bank
Candidates minimum age should be 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 01.10.2026.
• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years
Maximum age indicated is for Unreserved and EWS candidates. Change of category will not be permitted at any stage. Age Relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe(SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non- creamy layer) {OBC-NCL} | 3 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disability as defined PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Persons with Disabilities PwBD (OBC) 13 years | 13 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
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
• Graduate degree from recognized University/ Institues approved by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies.
• 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.
• Duration of Training
Total Duration of training will be one year from the date of contract.
• Stipend
° Appointed candidates will get monthly stipend of Rs 16650/- (including subsidy amount if any by Govt. of India) shall be paid to the apprentice 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 to the apprentices’ Bank account through DBT mode.
• Test of local language
° Candidates applying for apprenticeship vacancies of a particular State/UT, should be proficient of (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in any one of the local languages of that State/UT.
° Candidates who fail to qualify local language test will not be engaged for apprentice.
° Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the local language will not be required to go for test.
• Training Hours
° The daily hours of training will be as applicable to the clerical staff of the Bank.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | ₹200 plus GST |
| PwBD candidates | ₹200 plus GST |
| General, EWS and OBC – Male candidates | ₹800 plus GST |
| General, EWS and OBC – Female / Transgender candidates | ₹600 plus GST |
• Candidates will make application Fees through the ONLINE mode only. No other mode of payment will be accepted.
• Fee/ Intimation charges once paid will NOT be refunded on any account nor can it be held in reserve for any other exam or selection.
• Candidates must register for the written test to partcipate. Failure to register for the written test will result in disqualified.
• The details to be entered for registration of online examination should match with the one entered on NATS portal. Any change/alteration may disqualify the candidature.
• Incomplete registration will not be considered as valid.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment Stipend
| Component | Amount (₹ per month) |
|---|---|
| UCO Bank Pay | Rs. 10,500/- |
| Government share (which is subject to change as per Govt. guidelines) through DBT | stipend of Rs 6150/- |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process 2026
Online Test (objective type)
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
• Total duration of examination will be 60 minutes.
• Medium of exam is Hindi/English
• All eligible applicants will receive the intimation from BFSI Sector Skill Council of India.
• Minimum qualifying marks for the online test for selection of apprentice is as per the following:
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks out of 100 |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 40 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD | 35 |
• Candidates is subject to being declared medically fit.
• Wait list of successful candidates may be declared by Bank.
• Bank reserves the right to change (cancel/ modify/ add) any of the criteria.
How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
1. Candidates should mandatorily first register themselves, in the apprenticeship portals of Government of India viz NATS portal https://nats.education.gov.in (Navigate to the “Student Register/Login” section)
2.After NATS, apply for “UCO Bank” Apprenticeship.
3. All Candidates who have applied for the Apprenticeship Opportunity/Advertisement on NATS will receive an email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) inviting them to give required details about the caste category, choice of districts for training,
4. Fill in the online application carefully as no change in any of the data filled in the online application will be entertained at a later stage.
5. Upload Date of Birth Proof, Graduation/Mandatory Qualification Certificate/s, Other Certifications, etc.
6. Take the online test on 07 November 2026
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UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 -FAQs
Q1. What is the total vacancies out for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 530 vacancies announced.
Q2. What is the last date of application?
Last Date to Apply is 29 October 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit?
Candidates age limit is 20 to 28 years.
Q4. What is the amount of stipend for candidates?
Appointed candidates will get Rs. 16,650/-
Q5. What is the mode of application?
Online only.