UCO Bank has released a notification regarding the recruitment of Apprenticeship under Apprentices Act, 1961 in several states/UT‘s. UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides 530 provisional positions for graduates with a strong interest in pursuing a career in banking.

The candidates who are eligible for this position should register on the NATS and apply to the bank’s apprenticeship programme and after that apply for the detailed apprenticeship application invited by BFSI SSC. The application process begins on October 14, 2026 and ends on October 29, 2026. The other points that are mentioned in the

UCO Bank Recruitment 2026 notification are regarding the stipend, age criteria, pattern and procedure of the examination and procedure of the documents. It is an opportunity for those graduates who are looking for government jobs in banking sector to get 1 year of on-the-job training. Before applying for the position, they must read the entire notification.

Understanding the Bank Behind This Apprenticeship

UCO Bank is a public sector bank that hires apprentices from its Human Resources Management Department, 10 BTM Sarani, Kolkata. The candidates can register online through NATS portal and the online examination is conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India.

In the case of Government Bank Jobs in India , candidates can get the chance to become an apprentice and practically learn about the branch banking operations. To register for UCO Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026

, applicants need to keep in mind that the bank might change the provisional number of vacancies.

Schedule at a Glance for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

- Advertisement Date: October 13, 2026
- Application Start Date: October 14, 2026
- Deadline Date to Apply: October 29, 2026
- Online Examination Date: November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM

State-Wise and Category-Wise Distribution of Apprentice Seats State/UT SC ST OBC (NCL) EWS UR No. of Seats Andhra Pradesh 1 0 2 0 5 8 Arunachal Pradesh 0 0 0 0 1 1 Assam 1 4 7 2 10 24 Bihar 6 0 10 2 16 34 Chandigarh 0 0 1 0 3 4 Chhattisgarh 0 5 0 0 4 9 Goa 0 0 0 0 1 1 Gujarat 1 4 7 1 7 20 Haryana 2 0 4 1 8 15 Himachal Pradesh 8 0 8 1 8 25 Jammu and Kashmir 0 0 0 0 3 3 Jharkhand 1 6 0 0 5 12 Karnataka 1 0 5 0 5 11 Kerala 0 0 3 0 7 10 Madhya Pradesh 5 8 3 1 10 27 Maharashtra 4 3 11 2 12 32 Manipur 0 0 0 0 2 2 Meghalaya 0 0 0 0 1 1 Nagaland 0 0 0 0 1 1 New Delhi 3 0 5 0 5 13 Odisha 10 9 8 2 12 41 Pondicherry 0 0 0 0 1 1 Punjab 9 0 7 1 7 24 Rajasthan 9 6 9 2 11 37 Sikkim 0 0 0 0 1 1 Tamil Nadu 6 0 7 1 7 21 Telangana 1 0 2 0 5 8 Tripura 0 1 0 0 4 5 Uttar Pradesh 11 0 15 3 16 45 Uttarakhand 1 0 1 0 6 8 West Bengal 26 3 32 4 21 86 Total Seats 106

49 147 23 205 530 Eligibility Conditions for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement Details Nationality

- Citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal or Bhutan with a Government of India eligibility certificate
- Tibetan refugee who arrived before January 1962
- Person of Indian origin who migrated from the notified countries with an eligibility certificate

Educational Qualification
- Graduate degree from a recognized university or institute
- Mark sheets and degree issued on or after April 1, 2022
- Applicants of UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 need graduate level education only

Experience Limit
- No earlier or ongoing apprenticeship anywhere
- Less than one year of training or job experience after qualification
- Terminated apprentices are not eligible

Local Language
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand a language of the chosen State or UT




- Class 10 or 12 marksheet showing the language exempts the test

Age Standards (as on Oct 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- UR and EWS: Maximum 28 years
- OBC (NCL): Maximum 31 years
- SC and ST: Maximum 33 years
- PwBD (UR and EWS): Maximum 38 years
- PwBD (OBC): Maximum 41 years
- PwBD (SC and ST): Maximum 43 years

Category Wise Upper Age Concessions
- SC and ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD (UR and EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC and ST): 15 years
- Widows, Divorced and Separated Women: Up to 35 years for UR and EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC and ST

Monthly Stipend and Training Terms
- Total Stipend: Rs. 16,650/- per month
- Bank Contribution: Rs. 10,500/- per month
- Government Share: Rs. 6,150/- through DBT, subject to change
- Other Benefits: No additional allowances and PF, ESI or bonus do not apply

Examination Fee Structure for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- SC and ST: Rs. 200/- plus GST
- PwBD: Rs. 200/- plus GST
- General, EWS and OBC Male: Rs. 800/- plus GST
- General, EWS and OBC Female and Transgender: Rs. 600/- plus GST
- Payment Rules: Online mode only and non-refundable

Stages Involved in the Apprentice Selection Process
- The candidates have to register on the NATS portal and apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship programme and thereafter they receive an email to fill in the detailed application and pay the fee from BFSI SSC.
- BFSI SSC will send eligible candidates the online examination link and login details one day before the exam on November 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
- Candidates must answer 100 questions carrying a total of 100 marks within 60 minutes. The exam covers Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability with Computer Aptitude, General English and General and Financial Awareness.
- To qualify candidates need to obtain minimum 40 marks in General and EWS and 35 marks in SC/ST/OBC and PwBD category respectively.
- The merit lists are prepared category wise and state wise in descending order of marks and in case of two candidates giving the same marks, the senior candidate is preferred.
- Eligible applicants who make it to the shortlist will then be asked to go through document verification, local language test (if applicable) and medical fitness test, to get a clear idea about the engagement process of the Government Jobs in Bihar.
- The bank may publish a wait list to fill vacant seats of non-reporting candidates as well as may allot any district in the selected State/UT.

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Online Test Structure and Marking Overview

Name of Test No. of Ques Max. Marks Medium General/Financial Awareness 25 25 Eng/Hindi General English 25 25 Eng/Hindi Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude 25 25 Eng/Hindi Quantitative Aptitude 25 25 Eng/Hindi Total 100 100 Eng/Hindi Also Read:



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- Go to the official UCO Bank website, www.uco.bank.in and click on the “Career” section.
- Then, Choose the “Recruitment Opportunities option and click on the advertisement titled as “ADVERTISEMENT NO: HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02“.
- Carefully read the complete notification before applying to confirm that you meet the age, education and nationality conditions.
- Create an account on the NATS portal (in Student Register/Student Login section) and fill out your profile.
- Please record your Enrolment ID given to you by NATS as this will be required for all future correspondence.
- Apply for only one State or UT to NATS by logging into the UCO Bank Apprenticeship advertisement.
- Now the registration process of UCO Bank Recruitment 2026 has been announced, you should keep an eye on the registered email ID and open the link given in it at beep.bfsissc.com to proceed with the application.
- Fill in the category, district preferences and personal information as it was stated on your certificates and mark sheets.
- Submit the photograph, signature and your documents as prescribed.
- The exam fee for the relevant exam must be paid using the online process until October 29, 2026.
- Look through the form, submit it and save the payment confirmation and application information for future reference.

Key Guidelines Every Applicant Should Follow
- Name Accuracy: For certificates and mark sheets, write the name correctly as per the original certificate as it may lead to disqualification if they are different.
- One State/UT: Only apply to one State or UT—for multiple applications, they will refuse and no changes can be made after the application is submitted.
- Home Based Exam: Take exam from home with camera enabled device and remain in isolation during exam.
- Honest Information: False information, unfair means or impersonation may result in cancellation, debarment or termination of training.
- Identity Display: Display the same Aadhaar Card which you uploaded in the process of capturing the image.
- Details to Communicate: It is essential to maintain your email ID and mobile number to get all alerts and calling letters on the internet.
- Bank Updates: Go through the corrigenda of the bank’s website. There is no need to send the hard copies to head office.

FAQs Total of 530 Provisional Apprenticeships for different State/UTs have been announced. West Bengal has the maximum (86), followed by Uttar Pradesh (45) and Odisha (41). The no. of Provisional Apprenticeships may be altered as per bank’s requirement.

The age of the candidates is from 20 to 28 years on October 01, 2026. There is relaxation in upper age for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD and eligible women candidates as mentioned in the notification.

The first step in the selection process is an online test which will be conducted on November 7, 2026 and then a personal interview will be conducted with the school principal. The qualified candidates are ranked category-wise, state-wise, documents are verified, local language test (if applicable) and medical fitness test.

Official Links

Official Notification Download PDF Official Website www.uco.bank.in NATS Portal www.nats.education.gov.in Apply Online www.beep.bfsissc.com Don’t Miss This: Browse All Delhi Government Job Vacancies – Stay Ahead with Aavedan.co Also read: Kendrapara UCB Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now for 14 Manager Posts

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