The UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 is out. The online entrance examination will be held on 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM for 530 provisional vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates will undergo a one-year apprenticeship programme and receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650.
The online examination consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks, to be solved in 60 minutes in English or Hindi. The paper covers four sections including General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude.
In this article, we provide the complete details on the UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date, including the selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and much more.
UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 Out
The exam date has been announced for the recruitment of 530 UCO Bank Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. As per the examination schedule, the online entrance examination will be conducted on 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Candidates who have successfully registered for the recruitment should start preparing according to the examination pattern and syllabus, which we have discussed below.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Link
UCO Bank Exam Date 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | UCO Bank |
| Recruitment Name |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27
|
| Advertisement Number |
HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02
|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 530 |
| Exam Conducting Body |
BFSI Sector Skill Council of India
|
| Exam Date | 7 November 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 11:00 AM |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes |
| Selection Process |
Online Test, Local Language Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination
|
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650 |
| Official Website | www.uco.bank.in |
UCO Bank Exam Date 2026 and Important Schedule
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 29 October 2026 |
| Age/Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Online Entrance Exam | 7 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
UCO Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Online entrance examination conducted by BFSI SSC.
- Preparation of the merit list based on examination marks for each state and category.
- Document verification and local-language test
- Medical fitness assessment
- Final appointment
UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
The online entrance examination is divided into four sections, with each section containing 25 questions worth 25 marks. Candidates will have a total of 60 minutes to complete the test.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | 60 Minutes |
| General English | 25 | 25 | |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Marks out of 100
|
| General/EWS | 40 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD | 35 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Language Proficiency Test
Applicants must know at least one of the local languages listed for the State or Union Territory they choose. They should be able to read, write, speak, and understand the language. Their language proficiency will be assessed during the document verification stage.
UCO Bank Apprentice Syllabus 2026
The UCO Bank Apprentice Syllabus 2026 covers four sections: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. The subject-wise topics are provided in the table below.
| Subjects | Topics Covered |
| General/Financial Awareness |
Current Affairs (National and International), Banking and Financial Awareness, RBI and its Functions, Banking Terminology, Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy, Government Schemes, Budget and Economic Survey, Important Days, Awards and Honours, Appointments, Sports News, Reports and Indexes, Static General Knowledge, Financial Institutions
|
| General English |
Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Phrase Replacement, Synonyms and Antonyms, One-Word Substitution, Idioms and Phrases, Active and Passive Voice, Direct and Indirect Speech
|
| Reasoning Ability |
Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Direction and Distance, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Inequality, Alphanumeric Series, Number and Alphabet Series, Order and Ranking, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning, Statement and Assumption, Statement and Conclusion
|
| Computer Aptitude |
Fundamentals of Computers, Hardware and Software, Input and Output Devices, Operating Systems, MS Office, Internet and Networking, Computer Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviations, Database Management Systems, Cyber Security, Computer Viruses and Malware
|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Simplification and Approximation, Number Series, Data Interpretation, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns, Time, Speed and Distance, Problems on Trains, Mixture and Alligation, Partnership, Probability, Permutation and Combination, Mensuration, Quadratic Equations, Problems on Ages
|
UCO Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026: State-Wise Distribution
A total of 530 provisional apprentice positions have been announced by UCO Bank across 31 states and Union Territories. Among these, West Bengal has the highest allocation with 86 seats, while Uttar Pradesh and Odisha follow with 45 and 41 vacancies, respectively.
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assam | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
| Bihar | 6 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 34 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Haryana | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| Karnataka | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| Kerala | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 27 |
| Maharashtra | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 32 |
| 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 |
| Odisha | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 41 |
| Pondicherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Punjab | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 24 |
| Rajasthan | 9 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 37 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 21 |
| Telangana | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Tripura | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 45 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| West Bengal | 26 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 21 | 86 |
| Total | 106 | 49 | 147 | 23 | 205 | 530 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 must meet the nationality, age, educational qualification and other eligibility requirements. The eligibility conditions are calculated as of 1 October 2026.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation from a recognised university or institution
|
| Graduation Cut-off |
Degree obtained on or after 1 April 2022
|
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Age Relaxation | Provided below |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Age Limit/Relaxation
|
| General/UR and EWS | 20 to 28 years |
| SC/ST |
5 years relaxation
|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 years relaxation
|
| PwBD – UR/EWS |
10 years relaxation
|
| PwBD – OBC |
13 years relaxation
|
| PwBD – SC/ST |
15 years relaxation
|
| Widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried – UR/EWS |
Age concession up to 35 years
|
| Widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried – OBC |
Age concession up to 38 years
|
| Widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried – SC/ST |
Age concession up to 40 years
|
Other Eligibility Conditions
Some other conditions to fulfil are:
- Applicants must be proficient in the local language of their chosen State/UT, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
- Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are ineligible under the specified conditions.
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience or training after obtaining their qualifying degree are ineligible under the stated conditions.
UCO Bank Apprentice Apply Online 2026 Link (Closed)
The application process is over and the link to apply online is deactivated. The last date to apply for this opporunity was 29 October 2026. The candidates who have successfully applied will now appear for the online examination, scheduled for 7 November 2026.
How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the method given below to apply:
- Go to the official NATS portal at www.nats.education.gov.in.
- Open the Student Register/Login section and register as a student if you are not already registered.
- Log in to the NATS portal and locate the UCO Bank apprenticeship advertisement.
- Apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship opportunity and note your NATS enrolment ID for future correspondence.
- After successfully applying on NATS, check your registered email for communication from BFSI SSC.
- Open the link provided in the email and complete the detailed application, including category information and district preferences as requested.
- Upload or provide the required details and complete the online examination fee payment.
- Verify all information carefully before submitting the application.
- Save the application details and payment confirmation for future reference.
UCO Bank Apprentice Application Fee 2026
| Category |
Application/Examination Fee
|
| SC/ST candidates |
Rs. 200 plus GST
|
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) |
Rs. 200 plus GST
|
| General/EWS/OBC male candidates |
Rs. 800 plus GST
|
| General/EWS/OBC female and transgender candidates |
Rs. 600 plus GST
|
Documents Required for UCO Bank Apprentice Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for application and verification:
- Graduation mark sheets and provisional or final degree certificate.
- Proof of date of birth.
- Aadhaar card and other prescribed identity details.
- Recent photograph and signature.
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable.
- EWS income and asset certificate valid for the relevant period, where applicable.
- PwBD certificate, where applicable.
- Class 10 or Class 12 certificate showing local-language study, if claiming exemption from the language test.
- NATS enrolment ID and registration details.
UCO Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training from the date of the contract. During the training period, apprentices will receive a total monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650.
| Stipend Component |
Amount per Month
|
| Payment made by UCO Bank | Rs. 10,500 |
| Government contribution through DBT | Rs. 6,150 |
| Total monthly stipend | Rs. 16,650 |
| Training duration | One year |
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