UCO Bank has released a notification inviting online applications for its Apprenticeship Program 2025-26 under the Apprentice Act 1961. Interested candidates can apply online through the official websites www.uco.bank.in → Career or https://bfsissc.com. Applicants can apply for only one state and must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria on the date of application. Check complete details below.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification Out
A detailed notification for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 has been released on 21st October 2025 and the online application process has started. Before applying, candidates need to register on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) and then apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship program. All updates, revisions, and notices will be published only on the UCO Bank Career page and communication will be done via email only.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Highlights
Here’s an overview table covering all key details from the UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 notification:
Particulars | Details |
Organization Name | UCO Bank |
Post Name | Apprentice |
Total Vacancies | 532 |
Notification Release Date |
21st October 2025
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Exam Conducting Body |
BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC)
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Exam Date |
9th November 2025 (11:00 AM)
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Eligibility (Qualification) |
Graduate degree from a recognized University (completed on or after 01.04.2021)
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Selection Process |
Online Exam → Shortlisting → Document Verification
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Monthly Stipend |
₹15,000/month (₹10,500 by Bank + ₹4,500 Govt. subsidy via DBT)
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Official Websites |
www.uco.bank.in, www.bfsissc.com
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Important Dates
As part of the selection process, an online entrance exam conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) will be held on 9th November 2025 at 11 AM. Eligible candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC to complete their detailed application and pay the exam fee by 5th November 2025.
Events | Dates |
Apply Online Starts | 21st October 2025 |
Apply Online Ends On | 5th November 2025 |
Exam Date | 9th November 2025 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2025
Total vacancy released for Apprentices is 532, which is divided into various categories and states. Check the table below for more updates:
State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total Seats |
Andhra Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Assam | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
Bihar | 7 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 35 |
Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Chhattisgarh | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Gujarat | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 19 |
Haryana | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 14 |
Himachal Pradesh | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 25 |
Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Jharkhand | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
Karnataka | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
Kerala | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
Madhya Pradesh | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 27 |
Maharashtra | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 33 |
Manipur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
New Delhi | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
Odisha | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 42 |
Pondicherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Punjab | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 24 |
Rajasthan | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 37 |
Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Tamil Nadu | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 21 |
Telangana | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
Tripura | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Uttar Pradesh | 9 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 46 |
Uttarakhand | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
West Bengal | 22 | 4 | 24 | 7 | 29 | 86 |
Total | 98 | 45 | 132 | 28 | 229 | 532 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria includes age limit, qualification, and nationality. Check the exact details here.
Criteria | Details |
Nationality / Citizenship | Candidate must be either: (i) A citizen of India, or (ii) A subject of Nepal, or (iii) A subject of Bhutan, or (iv) A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling, or (v) A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam) with the intention of permanently settling in India. |
Age Limit |
Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 28 years (Born between 02.10.1997 and 01.10.2005, both dates inclusive) |
Educational Qualification |
Graduate degree from a recognised University/Institute approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.
Candidates must have completed graduation on or after 01.04.2021 and possess the Mark Sheets and Degree Certificate (Provisional/Final) from their University/College. |
Age Relaxation | Category |
SC / ST | 5 years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Widows, Divorced Women, and Women legally separated from their husbands (not remarried) |
Up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
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UCO Bank Apprentice Online Form 2025
The UCO Bank Apprentice application process has been started for candidates interested in applying for apprenticeship positions. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official websites @www.uco.bank.in and www.bfsissc.com. Applicants must first register on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) before submitting their application. Candidates are advised to fill out the application form carefully, pay the required fee before the deadline.
UCO Bank Apprentice Application Fee
- SC / ST: NIL
- PwBD: Rs. 400/- plus GST
- GEN / OBC / EWS: Rs. 800/- plus GST
Selection Process
After registration, the candidates have to appear for an Online Entrance Examination conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) on 9th November 2025 at 11 AM. Based on the performance in this online test, a provisional list of shortlisted candidates will be released on the official UCO Bank website. Finally, shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification before the final engagement as apprentices.
UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern
The online exam is of 100 marks carrying 100 questions from 4 different sections. Selection will be based on overall marks, with 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. In case of a tie, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
General English | 25 | 25 |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Salary
Candidates selected as Apprentices, will be paid a monthly amount of Rs. 15,000 per month. Rest of the details can be check in the table below.
Particulars | Details |
Duration of Training | 1 year |
Monthly Stipend |
₹15,000 per month (including Government subsidy, if any).
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Payment Details |
– UCO Bank Share: ₹10,500 per month (credited by the Bank).
– Government Share: ₹4,500 per month (credited directly to the apprentice’s bank account via DBT mode). |
Allowances/Benefits |
Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits.
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