UCO Bank Recruitment 2023 UCO Bank has released the official notification for the recruitment to the post of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the FY 2026-27. The recruitment drive has 530 provisional training seats in various states and Union Territories. Online registration will be open from 14 October to 29 October 2026. The bank has scheduled the online entrance examination for 7 November 2026 at 11 AM.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The notification for UCO Bank Apprentice has been released for 530 apprentice vacancies. Interested and eligble graduates can apply online from 14 October to 29 October 2026. The online entrance exam will be held on 7 November 2026 at 11 AM. Candidates can now check vacancies, eligibility, stipend, fees and selection process. Selected apprentices will undergo one year of training and receive a total monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650.
UCO Bank Apprentice Notification: Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Organisation | UCO Bank |
| Recruitment Name |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27
|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 530 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Examination Fee Payment | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Entrance Examination Date | 7 November 2026 |
| Examination Time | 11:00 AM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation completed on or after 1 April 2022
|
| Age Limit |
20 to 28 years for UR/EWS candidates, subject to relaxation
|
| Training Duration | One year |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 16,650 |
| Official Website |
www.uco.bank.in
|
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
UCO Bank has published its official notification on its official website on 13 October 2026. The advertisement contains details regarding state-wise and category-wise vacancies, eligibility, age relaxation, stipend, application fees, the examination pattern and much more. For the ease of candidates, we have provided the notification PDF below:
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Link
UCO Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026: State-Wise Distribution
UCO Bank has announced 530 provisional apprentice seats across 31 states and Union Territories listed in the notification. West Bengal has the highest number of vacancies, with 86 seats, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 45 and Odisha with 41.
| 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.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognised university or an institution approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as of 1 October 2026 for candidates belonging to the Unreserved and EWS categories.
| 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
|
Nationality
Applicants must satisfy one of the nationality or citizenship conditions mentioned in the notification.
Other Eligibility Conditions
Candidates must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training with UCO Bank or another organisation, or be currently pursuing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates whose apprenticeship was terminated by their previous organisation are also ineligible under the notification.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link
Candidates who are interested in this article can apply online from 14 October to 29 October 2026. The direct link to apply online has been provided below. Candidates can click on it and follow the steps to register for this opportunity. The link will go live on 14 October 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
|
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 test consists of four sections, carrying 25 questions and 25 marks each. The total examination duration is 60 minutes.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum 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
Candidates applying for a particular state or Union Territory must be proficient in at least one local language specified for that region. Proficiency includes reading, writing, speaking and understanding the language. The local-language test will be conducted during document verification.
Documents Required for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
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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