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UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 530 Posts

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CategoryApprentice
StateAll India, Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha
QualificationAny Graduate
Total Vacancies530
Post Name(s)Apprentice
Age Limit 20 - 28 yrs
Pay Scale₹16,650 Monthly
Application Fee₹800 / ₹600 / ₹200 + GST
Start Date14 Oct 2026
Last Date07 Nov 2026

UCO Bank has released the official notification (Advt No: HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02) for the engagement of 530 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 across various states and Union Territories in India.

State-Wise Vacancy Bifurcation

The 530 provisional seats are distributed across 31 states and UTs. Major states include:

  • West Bengal: 86 seats

  • Uttar Pradesh: 45 seats

  • Odisha: 41 seats

  • Bihar: 34 seats

  • Maharashtra: 32 seats

  • Other states/UTs (such as Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab, etc.) share the remaining vacancies.

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Salary & Stipend

Selected candidates will undergo a 1-year apprenticeship training program and receive a total monthly stipend of ₹16,650:

  • UCO Bank Share: ₹10,500 per month

  • Government Contribution (DBT): ₹6,150 per month

  • Note: Apprentices are not entitled to any other allowances or employee benefits.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized university or institution. Graduation mark sheets and provisional/final degree certificates must have been issued on or after 1 April 2022.

  • Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the official/local language of the chosen State/UT.

Age Limit

  • Age Range: 20 to 28 years as of 1 October 2026 (the maximum age cap applies to Unreserved and EWS candidates).

  • Age Relaxations: Upper age limits are relaxed for reserved categories as per government rules (e.g., 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and up to 10–15 years for PwBD categories).

Application Fees

Application/Examination fees must be paid online via the BFSI SSC link:

  • General / EWS / OBC (Male): ₹800 + GST

  • General / EWS / OBC (Female & Transgender): ₹600 + GST

  • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹200 + GST

Selection Process

The selection phases consist of:

  1. Online Entrance Examination: Objective-type test covering General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude (Total: 100 Marks / 60 minutes).

  2. State-wise & Category-wise Merit List: Shortlisting based on exam scores.

  3. Document Verification & Local Language Test: Verification of academic credentials and language proficiency.

  4. Medical Fitness Assessment: Final medical clearance before signing the apprenticeship contract.

Important Instructions & Dates

  • Online Registration Window: 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026

  • Online Examination Date: 7 November 2026 (at 11:00 AM)

  • Application Workflow: Candidates must first register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in), note down their enrolment ID, and subsequently complete the fee payment and form submission through the BFSI SSC portal (beep.bfsissc.com).

  • Single State Application: Applicants can apply for training seats in only one State/UT.

UCO Bank Apprentice Important Instructions

  • Candidates must have a valid personal email ID and mobile number, kept active until the engagement process is complete; call letters and intimations are sent by email/SMS only.
  • Original certificates for educational qualification, age and category must be produced at document verification, or candidature is cancelled.
  • OBC candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026; EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (income of FY 2025-26); PwBD candidates need a disability certificate (UDID/certificates may be verified, and a medical board may reassess).
  • Apprentices are trainees, not employees; PF, ESI, bonus and other labour-law provisions do not apply, they may not join or form a union, and the Bank has no obligation to offer employment after training.
  • Candidates must execute a Contract of Apprenticeship before training begins; those who absent themselves may have to refund training costs and stipend received.
  • Travel costs for document verification are borne by the candidate. Requests for changes of contact details, address, email or test centre are not entertained.
  • Canvassing in any form is a disqualification. All disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the Courts at Kolkata.
  • All revisions and corrigenda will be published only on www.uco.bank.in (career section).
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