UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 530 vacancies across States and Union Territories. Apply from 14 to 29 October 2026. Check state-wise vacancies, age limit, graduate qualification, ₹16,650 monthly stipend, online exam on 7 November and the complete selection process.
UCO Bank has released the UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 530 apprentice vacancies across various States and Union Territories for the financial year 2026–27. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, as amended from time to time, through Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | UCO Bank |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Vacancy | 530 Posts |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Application Type | Online |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation from a recognized university or institute |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years as on 1 October 2026, subject to relaxation |
| Pay Scale | ₹16,650, including government contribution |
| Application Start Date | 14 October to 29 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 7 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Selection Process | Online Test, State-wise and Category-wise Merit List, Document Verification and Local Language Test |
| WhatsApp Official Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Apprentice | 530 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 State Wise Vacancies
| State/UT | Vacancies |
| Andhra Pradesh | 8 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Assam | 24 |
| Bihar | 34 |
| Chandigarh | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Gujarat | 20 |
| Haryana | 15 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 3 |
| Jharkhand | 12 |
| Karnataka | 11 |
| Kerala | 10 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 27 |
| Maharashtra | 32 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| New Delhi | 13 |
| Odisha | 41 |
| Puducherry | 1 |
| Punjab | 24 |
| Rajasthan | 37 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21 |
| Telangana | 8 |
| Tripura | 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 |
| West Bengal | 86 |
| Total | 530 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Vacancies in Himachal Pradesh
General : 08 Posts
SC : 08 Posts
OBC : 08 Posts
EWS : 01 Posts
UCO Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements specified in the notification as of 1 October 2026. Eligibility includes nationality, age, educational qualification and local-language proficiency.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a graduate degree from a recognized university or an institution approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies. The graduation mark sheets and provisional or final degree certificate must have been issued on or after 1 April 2022.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is given below.
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age for UR/EWS: 28 years
- Cut-off Date: 1 October 2026
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Application Fee
The application, intimation and examination charges must be paid online through the payment link provided during the application process. The fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether the candidate attends the examination or is shortlisted for engagement.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST | ₹200 + GST |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | ₹200 + GST |
| General/EWS/OBC Male | ₹800 + GST |
| General/EWS/OBC Female and Transgender | ₹600 + GST |
How to Apply Online for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must complete the NATS registration and then follow the examination application process communicated by BFSI SSC. Both steps are important for participation in the selection process.
- Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
- Register or log in through the Student Register/Login section.
- Locate the UCO Bank apprenticeship opportunity after logging in.
- Apply for the apprenticeship opportunity on NATS and note the enrolment ID for future correspondence.
- Check the registered email address for communication from BFSI SSC.
- Complete the detailed examination application, provide the requested information and pay the applicable examination fee through the prescribed online link.
- Complete the registration and payment process by 29 October 2026.
- Keep the registered email address and mobile number active for examination instructions and further communication.
UCO Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process includes an online objective examination, preparation of a State-wise and category-wise merit list, document verification and assessment of local-language proficiency.
Online Examination Pattern
The online examination consists of four sections, with 25 questions and 25 marks assigned to each section. The total duration is 60 minutes.
| Name of Test | Questions | 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 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their category.
- General/EWS: 40
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 35
UCO Bank Salary
Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training for one year from the date of the apprenticeship contract. A monthly stipend of ₹16,650, including the applicable government contribution.
- Training Duration: One year
- Total Monthly Stipend: ₹16,650
- Amount Paid by UCO Bank: ₹10,500 per month
- Government Contribution through DBT: ₹6,150 per month, subject to government guidelines
- Other Allowances and Benefits: Not applicable
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