UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Core Information Sheet
Important Dates
| Apply Starts: | 14/10/2026 |
| Last Date: | 29/10/2026 |
| Fee Payment: | N/A |
| Exam Date: | Announced |
Application Fees
| General / OBC: | ₹800 |
| EWS: | ₹800 |
| SC / ST: | ₹200 |
| Female: | ₹0 |
Age Limitation
| Min Age: | 20 Years |
| Max Age: | 30 Years |
| Relaxations:5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 to 15 years for PwBD, and up to 35–40 years for eligible widowed/divorced women as per GoI guidelines. | |
Age Eligibility Check for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Calculate your precise age and check relaxation criteria across General, OBC, SC/ST, and PwD categories.
Total: 9,709 days lived
Base: 30 Yrs + 0 Yrs (UR)
You meet the age criteria for this vacancy.
Post Wise Vacancies & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Specific Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 530 |
Selection Process
Selection Stages
Online Objective Test: Conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC).
Local Language Test: Verification of proficiency in the local language at the time of Document Verification.
Document Verification: Verification of educational degrees, caste, and identity certificates.
Medical Examination: Medical fitness assessment prior to contract signing.
Vacancy & Eligibility
Category-wise Breakdown (Total: 530 Posts)
- Unreserved (UR): 205 Posts
- Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 147 Posts
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 106 Posts
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 49 Posts
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 23 Posts
- West Bengal: 86 Posts
- Uttar Pradesh: 45 Posts
- Odisha: 41 Posts
- Uttarakhand: 8 Posts
Other States & UTs: Distributed across 31 States/UTs as detailed in the official notice.
Educational Qualifications
Academic Qualification: Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute.
Passing Criteria: Graduation must have been completed on or after 1 April 2022.
Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the State/UT applied for.
Restriction: A candidate can apply for vacancies in only one State/UT. Candidates with prior apprenticeship training or work experience of 1 year or more are ineligible.
Application Fee & Payment
General / OBC / EWS Male: ₹800 + GST
General / OBC / EWS Female & Transgender: ₹600 + GST
SC / ST / PwBD: ₹200 + GST
Payment Mode: Online Payment Gateway
Important Documents Required
NATS Profile Registration Enrolment ID.
Graduation Marksheet and Provisional / Final Degree Certificate.
Class 10th Marksheet/Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth).
Aadhaar Card and Aadhaar-seeded Bank Account Passbook.
Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable.
Disability Certificate (PwBD), if applicable.
Scanned recent passport-size photograph and signature.
Online Examination Structure
Exam Date: 7 November 2026 (11:00 AM)
Total Questions: 100 Objective MCQs
Total Marks: 100 Marks
Duration: 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
Medium of Test: English and Hindi
Syllabus Focus: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability.
How to Apply Steps
How to Apply
First, register as a student on the NATS 2.0 Portal (nats.education.gov.in).
Search and apply for the UCO Bank Apprentice opportunity to generate your unique NATS Enrolment ID.
Check your registered email for instructions/link from the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (
[email protected]orbeep.bfsissc.com).Log in to the BFSI SSC portal, fill in candidate details (category, preferred districts), upload required documents, and pay the application fee.
Complete and submit the application form on or before 29 October 2026.
Print and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Online Registration URL
Important Links Portal
Recruitment FAQs
Q.Q1. How many total vacancies are announced for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 530 provisional apprentice vacancies across 31 States and Union Territories.
Q.Q2. What is the educational qualification required to apply?
Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline completed on or after 1 April 2022.
Q.Q3. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of 1 October 2026, with applicable age relaxations for reserved categories.
Q.Q4. What is the monthly stipend provided during training?
Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650 (₹10,500 from UCO Bank + ₹6,150 government subsidy via DBT).
Q.Q5. When is the online examination scheduled?
The online entrance test will be conducted on 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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