UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 530 Posts

Table of Contents

1. UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 20 October 2026 from official notification

UCO Bank has released Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 (dated 13 October 2026) for the engagement of 530 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Graduates can apply for one State or UT only. Online registration runs from 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026, and the online entrance examination is scheduled for 7 November 2026.

UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	UCO Bank
Post Name	Apprentice
Advertisement / Notification Number	HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 dated 13-10-2026
Total Vacancies	530
Job Location	State/UT-wise (candidates can apply for one State/UT only)
Application Mode	Online (NATS portal and BFSI SSC portal)
Official Website	https://www.uco.bank.in
Apply Start Date	14 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	29 October 2026

Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancies	Pay / Stipend
Apprentice (All India)	Total 530 UR 205; OBC (NCL) 147; SC 106; ST 49; EWS 23 PwBD (out of total): OC 25, HI 9, VI 1, ID 0	Rs. 16,650 per month

The seats are provisional and may vary with the Bank’s requirement. The state-wise breakup is below.

State / UT	Total Seats	Category Breakup
Andhra Pradesh	8	SC 1, ST 0, OBC 2, EWS 0, UR 5
Arunachal Pradesh	1	UR 1
Assam	24	SC 1, ST 4, OBC 7, EWS 2, UR 10
Bihar	34	SC 6, ST 0, OBC 10, EWS 2, UR 16
Chandigarh	4	OBC 1, UR 3
Chhattisgarh	9	ST 5, UR 4
Goa	1	UR 1
Gujarat	20	SC 1, ST 4, OBC 7, EWS 1, UR 7
Haryana	15	SC 2, OBC 4, EWS 1, UR 8
Himachal Pradesh	25	SC 8, OBC 8, EWS 1, UR 8
Jammu and Kashmir	3	UR 3
Jharkhand	12	SC 1, ST 6, UR 5
Karnataka	11	SC 1, OBC 5, UR 5
Kerala	10	OBC 3, UR 7
Madhya Pradesh	27	SC 5, ST 8, OBC 3, EWS 1, UR 10
Maharashtra	32	SC 4, ST 3, OBC 11, EWS 2, UR 12
Manipur	2	UR 2
Meghalaya	1	UR 1
Nagaland	1	UR 1
New Delhi	13	SC 3, OBC 5, UR 5
Odisha	41	SC 10, ST 9, OBC 8, EWS 2, UR 12
Pondicherry	1	UR 1
Punjab	24	SC 9, OBC 7, EWS 1, UR 7
Rajasthan	37	SC 9, ST 6, OBC 9, EWS 2, UR 11
Sikkim	1	UR 1
Tamil Nadu	21	SC 6, OBC 7, EWS 1, UR 7
Telangana	8	SC 1, OBC 2, UR 5
Tripura	5	ST 1, UR 4
Uttar Pradesh	45	SC 11, OBC 15, EWS 3, UR 16
Uttarakhand	8	SC 1, OBC 1, UR 6
West Bengal	86	SC 26, ST 3, OBC 32, EWS 4, UR 21

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Apprentice	Graduate degree from a university or institute recognized by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies	Graduation must be completed on or after 01.04.2022, with mark sheets and provisional or final degree certificate. Proficiency in a local language of the chosen State/UT is required.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 years as on 01.10.2026
• Maximum Age: 28 years as on 01.10.2026 (for Unreserved and EWS candidates)

Category	Age Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (UR/EWS)	10 years
Widows, divorced and legally separated women (not remarried)	Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST

Application Fee

Category	Fee / Intimation Charges	Payment Mode
SC / ST	Rs. 200 plus GST	Online only
PwBD	Rs. 200 plus GST	Online only
General, EWS and OBC (Male)	Rs. 800 plus GST	Online only
General, EWS and OBC (Female / Transgender)	Rs. 600 plus GST	Online only

The fee is paid for the online examination after BFSI SSC sends an email invitation. It is non-refundable.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Start	14 October 2026
Last Date for Registration, Exam Fee Payment and Additional Information	29 October 2026
Online Entrance Examination	7 November 2026 at 11 AM

Selection Process

1. Online Test (objective): 100 questions for 100 marks in 60 minutes (General/Financial Awareness 25, General English 25, Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25), in English and Hindi.
2. Minimum qualifying marks: 40 for General/EWS and 35 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
3. Merit list state-wise and category-wise. If marks are equal, the older candidate is ranked higher.
4. Local language test during document verification (not required if the 10th or 12th certificate shows the local language was studied).
5. Medical fitness as required by the Bank.

The training period is one year. The stipend of Rs. 16,650 per month includes Rs. 10,500 paid by UCO Bank and Rs. 6,150 as the Government share through DBT, which may change as per Government guidelines. Apprentices are not eligible for other allowances or benefits.

How to Apply

1. Register on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) and apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship programme.
2. Apply online through the UCO Bank career page (https://www.uco.bank.in) and the BFSI SSC portal (https://beep.bfsissc.com).
3. Eligible candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC to fill in the detailed application and pay the examination fee.
4. Complete the payment and submit the additional information by 29 October 2026.
5. Download the admit card sent by email and appear for the online test on 7 November 2026.

Candidates can apply for one State/UT only, and multiple applications will be rejected. Any corrigendum will be posted only on the Bank’s website.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification	Download Notification
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	uco.bank.in

Frequently Asked Questions

How many apprentice vacancies has UCO Bank announced?

UCO Bank has announced 530 apprentice vacancies across States and UTs.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for registration and exam fee payment is 29 October 2026.

What is the monthly stipend?

The stipend is Rs. 16,650 per month, including the Government share of Rs. 6,150.

What is the age limit?

Candidates must be 20 to 28 years old as on 01.10.2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.

When is the online exam?

The online entrance examination is scheduled for 7 November 2026 at 11 AM.

Can I apply for more than one State?

No. Candidates can apply for one State or UT only.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification. JobsDigger is not affiliated with any government body.

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