UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is open for graduates who want to train as apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The Bank’s HRM Department, Head Office, Kolkata, issued Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 on 13 October 2026. It announces 530 provisional seats across 31 States and Union Territories.
Applications are open now. The last date for registration, exam fee payment and submission of additional information is 29 October 2026. The online entrance exam is on 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Important: This is an apprenticeship, not a regular bank job. Apprentices are trainees, and the Bank has no obligation to offer them employment after training.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | UCO Bank, HRM Department, Head Office, Kolkata |
| Advertisement No. | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 |
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Engagement Type | Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Seats | 530 (provisional, may vary as per Bank’s requirement) |
| Training Duration | 1 year from the date of contract |
| Application Mode | Online only (NATS portal, then BFSI SSC portal) |
| Exam Conducted By | BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Exam Fee Payment and Additional Information | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Entrance Examination | 7 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Admit Card / Exam Link | Sent by email by BFSI SSC on the day before the exam |
| Result | This detail is not mentioned in the official notification. |
UCO Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026: State-wise Seats
You can apply for only one State/UT. Applying more than once can lead to rejection. The Bank may allot any district within your chosen State/UT.
| State / UT | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pondicherry | 1 |
| Punjab | 24 |
| Rajasthan | 37 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21 |
| Telangana | 8 |
| Tripura | 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 |
| West Bengal | 86 |
| Total | 530 |
Category-wise Vacancies (All India)
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| SC | 106 |
| ST | 49 |
| OBC (NCL) | 147 |
| EWS | 23 |
| UR | 205 |
| Total | 530 |
Out of the 530 seats, the notification identifies 25 for OC, 9 for HI and 1 for VI under persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD). It shows 0 for ID. State-wise category and PwBD splits are given in the official PDF.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 1 October 2026)
Educational Qualification
You need a graduate degree from a university or institute recognised by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies. Your mark sheets and provisional or final degree certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2022.
Nationality
You must be a citizen of India, or fall in one of the other categories listed in the notification (subject of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugee who came before January 1962, or person of Indian origin migrating from specified countries). Candidates in the non-citizen categories need a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit is minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 1 October 2026. The maximum age of 28 applies to Unreserved and EWS candidates. Changing your category after submission is not allowed.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (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 (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Who Is Not Eligible
- Candidates who have already completed or are currently doing apprenticeship with UCO Bank or any other organisation.
- Candidates terminated from an earlier apprenticeship.
- Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after completing the educational qualification.
- Ex-servicemen and disabled ex-servicemen. They cannot be engaged as apprentices, and there is no reservation for them.
Local Language Requirement
You must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking and understanding) in at least one local language of the State/UT you apply for. A local language test is held during document verification. If you studied the local language in Class 10 or 12 and can show the mark sheet or certificate, you do not have to take this test. Candidates who fail the test will not be engaged.
Application Fee
The fee is paid online to BFSI SSC through the secure link in the application form. It is non-refundable, even if you do not take the exam or are not selected.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | Rs. 200 plus GST |
| PwBD | Rs. 200 plus GST |
| General, EWS, OBC (Male) | Rs. 800 plus GST |
| General, EWS, OBC (Female / Transgender) | Rs. 600 plus GST |
The exact GST amount is not mentioned in the official notification. Only online payment is accepted.
Stipend
The notification fixes the monthly stipend at Rs. 16,650, which includes any Government of India subsidy. It is paid in two parts:
| Component | Amount per Month |
|---|---|
| Paid by UCO Bank | Rs. 10,500 |
| Government share (via DBT) | Rs. 6,150 (subject to change as per Government guidelines) |
Apprentices get no other allowances or benefits. PF, ESI and bonus do not apply. The Bank does not provide transport or hostel facilities.
Selection Process
- Online objective test conducted by BFSI SSC.
- State-wise and category-wise merit list, based on test marks in descending order.
- Document verification, including the local language test where applicable.
- Medical fitness as per the Bank’s requirement.
- Contract of Apprenticeship before training begins.
If candidates score equal marks at the cut-off point, the older candidate is ranked higher. The Bank may also declare a wait list at its discretion. The list of provisionally shortlisted candidates will be published on the Bank’s website.
Exam Pattern
| Test | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 60 minutes in total.
- Medium: English/Hindi.
- Negative marking: This detail is not mentioned in the official notification.
- Detailed syllabus: This detail is not mentioned in the official notification. Further information will come in the “Information Handout” that BFSI SSC will email to eligible candidates.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40 |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwBD | 35 |
How the Online Exam Works
- The exam is taken from home on your own camera-enabled desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
- The exam link and login credentials are emailed one day before the exam.
- You must show the Aadhaar card you uploaded on the NATS portal for image capture.
- You must stay alone during the exam. Only PwBD candidates may have someone with them.
- The exam agency checks answer patterns for similarity. If responses are found shared, the candidature can be cancelled.
How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice 2026
- Register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) through the “Student Register/Login” section. Note your Enrolment ID.
- Log in to NATS, find the UCO Bank apprenticeship advertisement and apply for it.
- Wait for an email from BFSI SSC ([email protected]). It will invite you to give details such as category and choice of districts, and to pay the fee.
- Fill in the detailed application on beep.bfsissc.com and pay the fee online by 29 October 2026.
- Check every detail before submitting. No changes are allowed after you click Submit.
- Save a copy of the confirmation for future reference.
Use a valid personal email ID and mobile number that stay active until the process ends. The Bank sends call letters and communication by email only. No hard copy of any document should be sent to the Bank.
Documents Required
- Proof of date of birth.
- Graduation mark sheets and provisional or final degree certificate (issued on or after 1 April 2022).
- Aadhaar card (the same one uploaded on NATS).
- Photograph and signature, as per the portal guidelines.
- SC/ST certificate, if applicable, in the Government of India format.
- OBC (NCL) certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 and valid till the date of document verification, if applicable.
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (for financial year 2025-26), if applicable.
- Disability certificate in the prescribed format, if applicable. It may be verified through the UDID portal or a medical board.
- Class 10 or 12 mark sheet showing the local language, if you want exemption from the language test.
Original certificates must be produced at document verification. Candidates seeking age relaxation must also bring the relevant certificates in original with photocopies.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one State/UT. Only one is allowed.
- Not completing the second step. Registering on NATS alone is not enough. You must also complete the application and fee payment at BFSI SSC. Incomplete registration is treated as invalid.
- Mismatched details. Details on the exam registration must match those entered on NATS. Any change can disqualify you.
- Wrong spelling of your name. It must match your certificates and mark sheets.
- Creamy layer OBC candidates choosing OBC. They must select General.
- Waiting for the last date. The Bank is not responsible if heavy traffic stops you from applying in time.
Other Important Terms
- Apprentices are trainees, not employees. They have no right to claim a job in the Bank after training.
- Daily training hours are the same as for clerical staff of the Bank.
- Candidates who leave without valid reasons may have to refund training costs and stipend received.
- Apprentices cannot join or form any union.
- The Bank may change the criteria, selection method or seats. All revisions and corrigenda will be published only on the Bank’s website (www.uco.bank.in, Careers section).
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Official Notification PDF |
| NATS Portal (Registration and Application) | NATS Portal |
| BFSI SSC Portal (Application and Fee Payment) | BFSI SSC Portal |
| NATS Candidate User Manual | Candidate User Manual |
| UCO Bank Official Website | www.uco.bank.in |
| Corrigendum / Revised Notice | None found on the date of the last update. |
Warning: Pay the fee only through the secure payment link given by BFSI SSC. The Bank accepts no other mode of payment. Do not pay money to any agent or unofficial website for a seat or for “guaranteed selection”.
Conclusion
If you are a graduate aged 20 to 28 years (with relaxation as applicable) and meet the conditions above, UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 gives you a one-year training opportunity with a stipend of Rs. 16,650 per month. Register on NATS, complete the application and fee payment at BFSI SSC by 29 October 2026, and prepare for the online exam on 7 November 2026. Read the full official notification before you apply, and keep checking the Bank’s Careers page for any update.
Last updated: 17 October 2026
