UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 530 Posts
UCO Bank has released the official notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026–27. A total of 530 apprentice vacancies have been announced across various States and Union Territories. Eligible graduates can apply online through the NATS portal and complete the examination registration process within the prescribed dates.
The online application process starts on 14 October 2026 and closes on 29 October 2026. Candidates must have a graduation degree completed on or after 1 April 2022 and satisfy the prescribed age and other eligibility conditions. The selection process includes an online objective examination, document verification, a local language test where applicable, and medical fitness assessment.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Recruitment Organization
UCO Bank
Post Name
Apprentice
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HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02
Total Vacancies
530
Job Location
Across India
Training Duration
1 Year
Monthly Stipend
₹16,650
Qualification
Graduation
Application Mode
Online
Official Website
uco.bank.in
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
13 October 2026
Online Application Start Date
14 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
29 October 2026
Last Date for Exam Fee Payment
29 October 2026
Online Examination Date
7 November 2026, 11:00 AM
Eligibility Cut-off Date
1 October 2026
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Category
Examination Fee
General / EWS / OBC Male
₹800 + GST
General / EWS / OBC Female / Transgender
₹600 + GST
SC / ST
₹200 + GST
PwBD Candidates
₹200 + GST
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancies, Qualification
Post Name
Vacancies
Qualification
Apprentice
530
Graduate Pass
State-Wise Vacancy Details
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 & 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
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The minimum age is 20 years, and the maximum age is 28 years, calculated as of 1 October 2026. Age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories according to the notification.
Category
Age Relaxation
SC / ST
5 years
OBC-NCL
3 years
PwBD – UR / EWS
10 years
PwBD – OBC
13 years
PwBD – SC / ST
15 years
Eligible widows / divorced / legally separated women
Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
Online Objective Examination
State-wise and category-wise merit list
Document Verification
Local Language Test, where applicable
Medical Fitness Assessment
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
Subject
Questions
Maximum Marks
General / Financial Awareness
25
25
General English
25
25
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
25
25
Quantitative Aptitude
25
25
Total
100
100
Exam Duration: 60 minutes
Exam Mode: Online objective test
Question Paper Medium: English / Hindi
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40 for General/EWS and 35 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, out of 100.
The examination is scheduled for 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Eligible candidates who complete the fee payment will receive the examination link and login credentials from BFSI SSC.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend and Training Period
Particular
Details
Training Duration
One year
Total Monthly Stipend
₹16,650
Bank’s Monthly Contribution
₹10,500
Government Share
₹6,150 through DBT, subject to applicable guidelines
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready for registration and verification:
Graduation marksheets and degree certificate
Date of birth proof
Aadhaar card
Recent photograph and signature
Valid email ID and mobile number
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, if applicable
PwBD certificate, if applicable
Local language marksheet or certificate, where applicable
NATS registration details and enrolment ID
How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Visit the official UCO Bank website and open the Careers section.
Register on the Government of India’s NATS portal.
Log in to NATS and locate the UCO Bank apprenticeship opportunity.
Apply for the apprenticeship in your preferred State/UT.
After applying through NATS, check your registered email for communication from BFSI SSC.
Complete the additional application details and pay the applicable examination fee through the provided link.
Submit all required information before 29 October 2026.
Keep your NATS enrolment ID and registration details safe, and check the official website for examination updates.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Official Notification
