UCO Bank has announced the UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2026 for 20 Specialist Officer (SO) vacancies. The recruitment covers Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security posts under the Specialist Cadre. The online application process is ongoing, and eligible candidates can apply through the official website until 18 September 2026.
This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application fee, pay scale, selection process, and step-by-step application procedure.
UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
UCO Bank has opened online applications for 20 Specialist Officer vacancies for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle under Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01. The recruitment includes Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security posts in the MMGS-II scale.
Before applying, candidates should verify the prescribed educational qualifications, age criteria, required certifications, and relevant work experience.
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation |
UCO Bank (A Govt. of India Undertaking)
|
| Post |
Specialist Officer (Manager-AI/ML Engineer & Manager-Cyber Security)
|
| Advertisement No. |
HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01
|
| Total Vacancies | 20 |
| Scale | MMGS-II |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 September 2026 |
| Official Website | uco.bank.in |
UCO Bank SO Exam 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 29 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 18 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee | 18 September 2026 |
UCO Bank SO Vacancy Details 2026
UCO Bank has announced recruitment for two Specialist Officer posts, offering 10 vacancies for each position under MMGS-II (Middle Management Grade Scale-II). Candidates applying for these posts should be aged between 25 and 35 years as of 1 August 2026.
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
| Manager-AI/ML Engineer | MMGS-II | 10 |
| Manager-Cyber Security | MMGS-II | 10 |
| Total | 20 | |
Category-wise Vacancy Breakup
No vacancies have been reserved for PwBD categories, including VI, HI, OC, and ID, for either of the advertised posts. The vacancy figures are provisional and may be revised by the Bank. Any adjustment or interchange of reserved vacancies will be made as per the applicable government rules and guidelines.
| Category | Manager-AI/ML Engineer | Manager-Cyber Security | Total |
| SC | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| EWS | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| UR | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 20 |
Important: A candidate can apply for only one of the two posts. Applying against one position makes a candidate ineligible to apply against the other.
UCO Bank Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the prescribed age limit, educational qualification, certification, and work experience requirements for the respective Specialist Officer post. The eligibility conditions vary for Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security, so candidates should carefully check the requirements before applying.
Educational Qualification & Experience:-
| Details | Manager – AI/ML Engineer (MMGS-II) |
Manager – Cyber Security (MMGS-II)
|
| Educational Qualification | Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, AI & ML, or Data Science with 50% marks, or MCA/M.Tech/M.E. in relevant disciplines with 50% marks from a recognised university. |
Full-time B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or E&C with 50% marks, or MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc. in relevant disciplines with 50% marks.
|
| Certification | Preferred: Certification in AI, Generative AI, NLP, or ML. |
Mandatory: Any one of OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS), or GenAI & LLM Security (SANS).
|
| Experience | Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in AI, Gen AI, NLP, or content-analysis projects. |
Minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience in offensive cybersecurity, Red Team operations, AI Red Teaming, penetration testing, or LLM-based security evaluation.
|
| Key Skills | R, Python, Neural Networks, NLP, Kafka, Spark, and Big Data technologies. |
Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite, exploit development, reverse engineering, adversarial AI, evasion techniques, MITRE ATT&CK, Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
|
Age Limit:- The prescribed age limit is 25 to 35 years as on 01 August 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation for reserved categories.
| Post | Age Limit |
| Manager-AI/ML Engineer | 25–35 years |
| Manager-Cyber Security | 25–35 years |
Age Relaxation:-
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen/ECOs/SSCOs (min. 5 years service) | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Note: There is no reservation for ex-servicemen in the Officers’ cadre, though age relaxation still applies. Cumulative relaxation for SC/ST/OBC is allowed with only one of the other applicable categories.
Nationality:- A candidate must be:
- A citizen of India; or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan; or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India; or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to the required eligibility certificate from the Government of India, wherever applicable.
UCO Bank SO Apply Online 2026
Candidates interested in UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2026 can now register online as the application window has opened on the official website. The application form can be submitted through the Bank’s official website until 18 September 2026. Only online applications will be accepted. A direct link to apply online is shared below.
UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link – Active
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee
|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹175 |
|
All Other Candidates
|
₹850 |
How to Apply for UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2026
Candidates must submit their applications online only. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted. Follow the steps below:
- Visit the official UCO Bank website at uco.bank.in.
- Go to the Career section.
- Click on Recruitment Opportunities.
- Find Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 and click on Click Here to Apply Online.
- Select Click Here for New Registration and enter the required basic details.
- Note down the provisional registration number and password generated during registration. These details will also be sent via SMS.
- Log in using the registration credentials and select the desired Specialist Officer post.
- Complete the application form carefully using the Save and Next option.
- Upload the photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Review all details carefully and click Final Submit.
- Download and print the system-generated application form for future reference.
UCO Bank SO Selection Process 2026
Selection will be made through one or more of the following stages, as decided by the Bank:
- Online Written Examination (if conducted, depending on the number of applications received)
- Screening based on eligibility, qualification, and experience
- Group Discussion (if applicable)
- Interview
The merit list will be prepared in descending order of marks scored. In case of a tie at the cut-off, candidates will be ranked by age, with the older candidate placed higher. Shortlisting at every stage is provisional and subject to document verification.
UCO Bank SO Salary 2026
The selected candidates will be appointed in the MMGS-II scale. The basic pay scale is given below:
| Scale |
Basic Pay Scale
|
| MMGS-II |
₹64,820–2340/1–67,160–2680/10–93,960
|
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will receive DA, HRA/lease accommodation, CCA, medical benefits, and other applicable allowances as per the Bank’s prevailing rules.
Probation Period and Service Bond
Selected candidates will be required to complete the prescribed probation period and execute a service bond. Candidates appointed to the post must serve the Bank for a minimum period of two years. If a candidate leaves the Bank before completing the required service period, the applicable bond amount of ₹2 lakh will be payable as per the terms of the recruitment.
| Scale | Probation Period | Bond Amount |
Minimum Service Period
|
| MMGS-II | 1 Year | ₹2,00,000 | 2 Years |
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