UCO Bank Apprenticeship 2026 Notification Released: Registration Open for 530 posts
Sarkarijobfind
Get a reply from this employer
Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.
Job summary
UCO Bank invites graduates for 530 Apprentice positions across 31 States/UTs. This one-year training program offers a consolidated stipend of ₹16,650 per month during training. Selected apprentices are trainees, not employees, and there is no guarantee of employment after completion.
Online applications open 14 October and close 29 October 2026, with online test on 7 November 2026. Eligibility requires a degree awarded after 1 April 2022, age 20–28 as of 1 October 2026, and eligibility to read
Qualifications
- Must possess a graduate degree from a recognized university or institute.
- Age 20–28 years as of 1 October 2026 for UR/EWS; relaxations as per category.
- Candidates must be Indian citizens or eligible under specified categories.
Education
Job description
UCO Bank has released its 2026 recruitment notification for 530 apprentice positions across 31 States and Union Territories. Eligible graduates can submit their online applications via the NATS portal between 14 October and 29 October 2026.
The Human Resources Management Department at UCO Bank‘s Head Office in Kolkata has officially issued Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 (dated 13 October 2026), announcing the engagement of 530 apprentices. This recruitment drive, operating under the Apprentices Act, 1961, will fill positions across 31 States and Union Territories.
Eligible graduates are invited to register online starting 14 October 2026. The application window will close on 29 October 2026. Prospective candidates must first register on the NATS portal and the UCO Bank career page, paving the way for an online entrance examination scheduled for 7 November 2026.
Applicants will undergo a one-year apprenticeship training program. Candidates are restricted to applying for only one State/UT. The BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) will conduct the online objective test, which will be followed by a local language test during the document verification stage, alongside a mandatory medical fitness check. The Bank clarifies that apprentices are strictly trainees, not employees, and the organization holds no obligation to provide employment upon the completion of the training period.
Particulars Details
Organization UCO Bank, HRM Department, Head Office, Kolkata
Advertisement Number HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02
Advertisement Date 13 October 2026
Post Name Apprentice
Total Vacancies 530 (provisional)
Training Duration 1 year from the date of contract
Exam Conducted By BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC)
Event Date
Advertisement Date 13 October 2026
Online Registration Start Date 14 October 2026
Online Registration / Exam Fee Payment Last Date (via beep.bfsissc.com) 29 October 2026
Online Entrance Examination 7 November 2026, 11:00 AM
Age and Eligibility Reckoning Date 1 October 2026
The bank has declared a provisional total of 530 apprentice seats, which are subject to modification based on actual requirements. Selected individuals may be assigned to a training location in any district within their chosen State/UT. Note that seats for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)—categorized as “OC”, “HI”, “VI”, and “ID”—are inclusive within each State’s total count, not additional.
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
(Abbreviations: SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe; OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer); EWS – Economically Weaker Section; UR – Unreserved; OC – Orthopedically/Locomotor disability category; HI – Hearing Impaired; VI – Visually Impaired; ID – Intellectual Disability. There is no reservation for Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen, and they are not engaged as apprentices.)
Qualification: Candidates must possess a graduate degree from a recognized University/Institute approved by the Government of India or its relevant regulatory bodies. The graduation mark sheets, alongside the provisional or final degree certificate, must reflect an issuance date on or after 1 April 2022.
Other Crucial Conditions:
- Nationality: Applicants must be a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who settled permanently in India prior to January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, specified East African countries, or Vietnam with the intention of permanent settlement (the latter three groups require a Government of India eligibility certificate).
- Experience & Prior Apprenticeships: Individuals who have previously undergone or are presently participating in an apprenticeship with UCO Bank or any other entity are ineligible. Furthermore, candidates possessing one year or more of training or job experience post‑graduation will be rejected.
- Language Proficiency: Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand at least one local language of the State/UT they are applying for. Candidates who submit a 10th or 12th mark sheet confirming they studied the local language are exempt from the language proficiency test conducted during document verification.
- Application Limit: Candidates who submit multiple applications will face rejection; only the most recent valid application will be processed.
The established age bracket requires applicants to be between 20 and 28 years old as of 1 October 2026 (this maximum applies to Unreserved and EWS individuals).
Category 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 from their husbands who have not remarried Upper age up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
Selected trainees will receive a consolidated monthly stipend. Apprentices will not be granted additional allowances, benefits, transport, hostel, or residential accommodations. Daily working hours will mirror those of the Bank’s standard clerical staff.
Paid by UCO Bank 10,500
Government share (via DBT, subject to change per Government guidelines) 6,150
Total Stipend 16,650
Fee payments must be completed online via the secure payment gateway on beep.bfsissc.com between 14 October and 29 October 2026. These fees are strictly non‑refundable and cannot be transferred to alternative selection processes.
Category Fee
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 primary screening involves a 60‑minute remote examination. Minimum qualifying scores are set at 40 marks out of 100 for General/EWS categories, and 35 marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD applicants. Merit lists will be formulated by descending order of marks on a State and category basis (age will serve as the tie‑breaker for identical scores). The notification does not indicate negative marking.
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 –
- BFSI SSC will issue login credentials and a test link via email one day prior to the exam.
- Applicants will complete the test from their residence utilizing a camera‑enabled smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop in total isolation (exceptions apply to PwBD candidates).
- During the digital image capture process, candidates must display the Aadhaar card they uploaded on the NATS portal to verify their identity.
- Failure to register for the assessment leads to disqualification, and results showing suspicious similarity patterns may be withheld.
Following the test, document verification will take place, incorporating the local language assessment. Engagement relies heavily on clearing the Bank’s required medical fitness parameters. UCO Bank reserves the right to issue a wait list to accommodate dropouts.
Hard copy applications will not be entertained. Candidates must strictly follow the digital workflow:
- Register on NATS: Navigate to the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme platform (nats.education.gov.in, under “Student Register/Login”) to obtain your Enrolment ID.
- Apply for UCO Bank’s apprenticeship: Within the portal, locate the specific “UCO Bank” apprenticeship advertisement, apply, and select your single preferred State/UT.
- Check your email from BFSI SSC: Applicants will receive an official communication from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) prompting them to finalize caste details , district preferences, and fee payment.
- Complete details and pay the fee: Process the requisite payment at beep.bfsissc.com before 29 October 2026. All inputted data must align identically with the NATS Portal records.
- Upload documents: Upload all mandatory files, including date of birth proof, graduation certificates, signature, and photograph as directed by the portal, the Bank, or BFSI SSC.
- Appear for the online test: Access the exam via the emailed link on 7 November 2026.
Note: Candidate names must perfectly match their certificates, CGPA scores must be mathematically converted to percentages down to two decimal points, and post‑submission edits are prohibited.
- Maintain an active personal mobile number and email ID throughout the recruitment cycle; all intimations and call letters are exclusively digital (SMS/email).
- Candidates must produce original certificates validating their category, age, and education during document verification to avoid cancellation of candidature.
- OBC candidates must present a non‑creamy layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026. EWS candidates require a valid Income and Asset Certificate for FY 2026‑27 (reflecting FY 2025‑26 income). PwBD candidates must submit their disability certificate (UDID/certificates are subject to medical board reassessment).
- As trainees, apprentices are excluded from PF, ESI, bonuses, and standard labour‑law provisions, nor are they permitted to unionize.
- A formal Contract of Apprenticeship must be executed prior to commencement. Unauthorized absenteeism may necessitate the refund of received stipends and training costs.
- The candidate must bear all travel expenditures for document verification. UCO Bank will not entertain requests to alter test centres, email addresses, or contact details.
- Any form of canvassing triggers immediate disqualification, and legal disputes are subject solely to the jurisdiction of the Courts at Kolkata.
- Future corrigenda or revisions will only be updated on the career section of www.uco.bank.in.
UCO Bank has announced 530 provisional apprentice vacancies across 31 States and Union Territories under Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02.
The online registration process begins on 14 October 2026 and closes on 29 October 2026. Candidates must also complete the required examination fee payment within the prescribed deadline.
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university or institute. The graduation mark sheets and provisional or final degree certificate must have been issued on or after 1 April 2022. Applicants must also satisfy the age, experience, and other eligibility conditions specified in the official notification.
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of 1 October 2026 for the Unreserved and EWS categories. Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories and other specified groups according to the recruitment notification.
Selected apprentices will receive a total monthly stipend of ₹16,650, comprising ₹10,500 paid by UCO Bank and ₹6,150 provided by the Government through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to applicable government guidelines.
The application fee is ₹800 plus GST for General, EWS, and OBC male candidates; ₹600 plus GST for General, EWS, and OBC female or transgender candidates; and ₹200 plus GST for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Payment must be completed online through the designated BFSI SSC payment portal.
The selection process includes an online objective examination, document verification, a local language assessment where applicable, and a medical fitness check. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed requirements at the relevant stages to be considered for apprenticeship engagement.
The online objective examination is scheduled for 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. According to the article, BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) will conduct the examination and send the test link and login credentials by email one day before the exam.
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
