UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Human Resources Management Department, Head Office, Kolkata, vide Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 dated 13 October 2026. The bank has announced 530 apprentice vacancies across 30 States and Union Territories under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Graduates between 20 and 28 years of age can register on the NATS portal from 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650 during the one-year apprenticeship. This is a training engagement and not a regular bank job, so please read all the conditions carefully before you apply.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 530 Bank Apprentice Vacancies
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | UCO Bank (A Govt. of India Undertaking) |
| Advertisement No. | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02, Dated: 13.10.2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice (under the Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Vacancies | 530 (provisional) |
| Location | 30 States / UTs across India (apply for one State/UT only) |
| Qualification | Graduation from a recognized University / Institute |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years as on 01.10.2026 |
| Stipend | ₹16,650 per month |
| Duration of Training | One year from the date of contract |
| Application Mode | Online – NATS Portal registration, then exam registration through BFSI SSC |
| Registration Start Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is one of the useful Latest Bank Jobs 2026 openings for fresh graduates who want practical banking experience. The selection is based on an online objective test conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC), followed by document verification, a local language check and a medical fitness check. There is no interview mentioned in the notification.
UCO Bank Apprentice 2026 – State Wise and Category Wise Vacancy Details (530 Posts)
The 530 apprentice seats of UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are distributed State/UT wise and category wise as shown below. The columns under “Out of which” show seats reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) and are already included in the total seats.
| State / UT | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total Seats | Out of which (PwBD) | |||
| OC | HI | VI | ID | |||||||
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | 6 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 34 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haryana | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Manipur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Delhi | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pondicherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 9 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telangana | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripura | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 26 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 21 | 86 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grand Total | 106 | 49 | 147 | 23 | 205 | 530 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Note: The number of seats is provisional and may change according to the actual requirement of the bank. A candidate can apply for one State/UT only, and two or more applications from the same candidate will be rejected. The bank may allot the apprenticeship to any district of the selected State/UT as per administrative requirement. Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS – Economically Weaker Section, UR – Unreserved, OC – Orthopedically Challenged, HI – Hearing Impaired, VI – Visually Impaired, ID – Intellectual Disability.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Nationality, Qualification and Other Conditions
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a University or Institute recognized by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies. The candidate must have completed graduation and must hold mark sheets and a Provisional/Final Degree Certificate for graduation issued on or after 01.04.2022.
Nationality / Citizenship:
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 migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in the last three groups must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Other Important Eligibility Conditions:
- The candidate should not have undergone apprenticeship with UCO Bank or any other organization earlier, and should not be pursuing apprenticeship training at present. An apprentice terminated by an earlier organization is not eligible.
- Candidates having training or job experience of one year or more after completing their education qualification are not eligible.
- The candidate must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding at least one local language of the State/UT applied for.
- Ex-Servicemen and Disabled Ex-Servicemen will not be engaged as apprentices, and there is no reservation for them.
- The eligibility date is 01.10.2026.
UCO Bank Apprentice 2026 Age Limit and Age Relaxation – Age as on 01.10.2026
The age limit for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 28 years as on 01 October 2026. The maximum age of 28 years applies to Unreserved and EWS candidates. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given as below:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from husbands (not remarried) | Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST |
Candidates seeking age relaxation must produce the necessary certificate(s) in original along with photocopies at the time of document verification or at any stage of the engagement process. A change of category submitted by the applicant will not be permitted at any stage.
UCO Bank Apprentice 2026 Stipend – Monthly Stipend Details and Training Period
| Particular | Details |
| Total Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650 (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India) |
| Paid by UCO Bank | ₹10,500 per month into the apprentice’s account |
| Government Share | ₹6,150 per month, credited directly to the apprentice’s bank account through DBT (subject to change as per Govt. guidelines) |
| Duration of Training | One year from the date of contract |
| Training Hours | As applicable to the clerical staff of the bank |
Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits. Provisions of labour laws such as PF, ESI and Bonus are not applicable to this apprenticeship. Transport, hostel or any other residential accommodation is not provided by the bank.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee – Category Wise Exam Fee Details
| Category | Fee / Charges |
| SC / ST candidates | ₹200/- plus GST |
| PwBD candidates | ₹200/- plus GST |
| General, EWS and OBC – Male candidates | ₹800/- plus GST |
| General, EWS and OBC – Female / Transgender candidates | ₹600/- plus GST |
The fee is payable through online mode only, to BFSI SSC, using the secure payment link provided after NATS registration. Eligible candidates receive an email from BFSI SSC for the payment. The fee is non-refundable in any situation, whether the candidate appears in the test or not, and it cannot be adjusted against any other selection process.
UCO Bank Apprentice 2026 Selection Process – Online Test, Local Language Test and Medical Fitness
- Stage 1 – Online Objective Test: Conducted by BFSI SSC for 100 marks in 60 minutes, in English/Hindi medium.
- Stage 2 – Merit List: Prepared State wise and category wise in descending order of marks. If marks are equal at the cut-off point, the candidate older in age is ranked higher.
- Stage 3 – Document Verification and Local Language Test: Candidates who have not studied the local language in Class 10th or 12th will be tested for it during document verification. Candidates who do not qualify will not be engaged.
- Stage 4 – Medical Fitness: Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the bank’s requirement.
UCO Bank Apprentice 2026 Exam Pattern:
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium |
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | English / Hindi |
| General English | 25 | 25 | |
| Reasoning Ability & 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 |
A wait list may be declared at the bank’s discretion to fill seats left vacant by non-acceptance or non-reporting of selected candidates. The bank also reserves the right to change any criteria, method of selection or provisional allotment.
Important points about the online exam:
- The exam link and login credentials will be sent by BFSI SSC on the day before the exam, to candidates who have paid the fee.
- The exam is taken from your own residence using a camera-enabled desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
- You must display the Aadhaar Card, which was uploaded on the NATS portal, as ID proof for image capture.
- Except for PwBD candidates, no other person is allowed near the candidate during the exam.
- Details entered for exam registration must match the details on the NATS portal. Any mismatch may lead to disqualification.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration, Fee Payment and Additional Information (BFSI SSC) | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Entrance Examination | 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Exam Link and Login Details | One day before the exam, by email from BFSI SSC |
| Result / Provisional List | Will be published on the bank’s website |
UCO Bank Apprentice 2026 Reservation Details – OBC, EWS and PwBD Candidates
OBC (NCL): Candidates must submit an OBC certificate in the Government of India format containing the non-creamy layer clause, issued on or after 01.04.2026 and valid till the date of document verification. OBC candidates who fall under the creamy layer, or whose caste is not in the Central List, should select the General category while applying.
EWS: The benefit is available on production of an Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format, valid for FY 2026-27 (issued for financial year 2025-26).
PwBD: Reservation is available under Section 34 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, for Orthopedically Challenged (OC), Visually Impaired (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI) and Intellectual Disability (ID) categories, including multiple disabilities. A disability certificate issued by a competent authority is required. The bank may verify UDID cards and certificates and may conduct a fresh medical assessment.
SC/ST: A caste certificate issued by a competent authority in the Government of India format must be submitted at the time of document verification or engagement, if called for.
How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Check that you meet the age, qualification and nationality conditions as on 01.10.2026.
- Register yourself on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) through the “Student Register/Login” section, using an active mobile number and personal email ID.
- Complete your profile and upload your photograph, signature and required documents as per the portal guidelines.
- After login, open the apprenticeship advertisement of “UCO Bank” and apply for the apprenticeship programme. Choose only one State/UT, preferably your home State/UT.
- Note down your NATS Enrolment ID for all future correspondence.
- You will receive an email from BFSI SSC inviting you to fill in details such as caste category and choice of districts for training. Fill in the details carefully.
- Pay the exam fee online through the secure payment link, on or before 29 October 2026.
- Submit the form. No change is allowed after clicking the Submit button.
- Keep a copy of the submitted form and payment receipt safely for future use.
- Check your email on the day before the exam for the exam link and login credentials.
Important: Your name must be spelt exactly as it appears in your certificates and mark sheets. If more than one application is submitted, only the last valid (complete) application will be considered. Do not send any hard copy of the application or documents to the bank. For queries, the notification mentions the email ID info@bfsissc.com.
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UCO Bank Apprentice 2026 – Documents Required at the Time of Registration and Verification
- Date of birth proof (such as Class 10th certificate)
- Graduation mark sheets and Provisional/Final Degree Certificate (issued on or after 01.04.2022)
- Aadhaar Card (used as ID proof for the online exam)
- Recent photograph and signature (scanned as per portal guidelines)
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL) certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27, if applicable
- Disability certificate / UDID card, if applicable
- Class 10th or 12th certificate showing study of the local language, if available
- Certificate showing conversion of CGPA/OGPA into percentage, if applicable
- Certificates supporting age relaxation, if applicable
UCO Bank Apprentice 2026 – Important Terms of Apprenticeship Every Candidate Should Know
- An apprentice is a trainee and not an employee of the bank. Benefits available to bank employees are not applicable.
- The bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the apprenticeship, and the apprentice cannot claim a job based on this training.
- Selected candidates must sign a Contract of Apprenticeship before training starts. The contract ends automatically when the training period ends.
- Candidates who withdraw without a reason beyond their control, or remain absent, may be liable to refund training cost and stipend received.
- If the apprentice does not report on the date of commencement, the contract may be terminated.
- Apprentices are prohibited from joining or forming any union body.
- Document verification is attended at the candidate’s own cost and risk. No travelling expenses are paid.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- Any false information can lead to cancellation of candidature, and training can be terminated even after engagement.
🔗 UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Action | Link |
| 🌐 Register / Apply Online (NATS Portal) | Apply Here |
| 💳 Exam Registration and Fee Payment (BFSI SSC) | Pay Fee / Register |
| 📄 Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| 🔐 NATS Student Login Page | Login Here |
| 📘 NATS Candidate User Manual | View Manual |
| 🏦 UCO Bank Official Website (Career Section) | uco.bank.in |
| 📧 Helpdesk Email (BFSI SSC) | info@bfsissc.com |
| 📅 Last Date | 29 October 2026 |
FAQs – UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
UCO Bank has announced 530 apprentice vacancies across 30 States and Union Territories vide Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02. The highest number of seats is in West Bengal (86), followed by Uttar Pradesh (45), Odisha (41) and Rajasthan (37). The seats are provisional and may change as per the bank’s requirement.
The online registration runs from 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. The last date for fee payment and submission of additional information on the BFSI SSC portal is also 29 October 2026. The bank advises candidates not to wait for the last day because of possible heavy load on the website.
A graduate degree from a University or Institute recognized by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies is required. The graduation must have been completed on or after 01.04.2022, and the candidate must hold the mark sheets and the Provisional or Final Degree Certificate.
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01.10.2026. Relaxation of 5 years is given to SC/ST and 3 years to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. PwBD candidates get 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC) or 15 years (SC/ST). Eligible widows, divorced women and legally separated women get age concession up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC) and 40 years (SC/ST).
The monthly stipend is ₹16,650. Out of this, UCO Bank pays ₹10,500 per month and the Government share of ₹6,150 per month is credited directly through DBT. No other allowances or benefits are given to apprentices.
The fee is ₹200 plus GST for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. For General, EWS and OBC candidates, it is ₹800 plus GST for males and ₹600 plus GST for female and transgender candidates. The fee is paid online to BFSI SSC and is non-refundable.
Selection is based on an online objective test of 100 marks (60 minutes) conducted on 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. A State wise and category wise merit list is then prepared. Shortlisted candidates go through document verification, a local language test (if applicable) and a medical fitness check.
General and EWS candidates need at least 40 marks out of 100. SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates need at least 35 marks out of 100.
No. A candidate can apply for one State/UT only, preferably the home State/UT. If more than one application is submitted, only the last valid application is considered, and two or more applications from the same candidate may be rejected.
No. It is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The apprentice is a trainee and not an employee of the bank, and the bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the training.
Yes. Candidates must first register on the NATS portal and apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship programme. Only these candidates will receive the email from BFSI SSC to complete the exam registration and fee payment.
Yes. You should be able to read, write, speak and understand at least one local language of the State/UT you apply for. A language test is held during document verification, but candidates who studied the local language in Class 10th or 12th and can show the mark sheet or certificate are exempted.
Disclaimer: This post is prepared by CareerFocusNow for information purposes based on the official notification. Seats and conditions may change as per the bank’s announcements. Candidates should verify all details from the official notification before applying.