UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: UCO Bank, Head Office Kolkata has released Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 dated 13.10.2026 for engagement of 530 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for one year. Graduates of any discipline who passed on or after 01.04.2022 can apply through NATS portal from 14.10.2026 to 29.10.2026. Selection will be done through online test on 07.11.2026 followed by local language test. Apprentices will get stipend of Rs. 16,650 per month.
About UCO Bank:
UCO Bank is a public sector bank under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, with its head office at Kolkata. The bank was founded in 1943 and has branches across India, with a strong presence in West Bengal, Odisha and other eastern states.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
| Organization Name | UCO Bank |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 530 |
| Qualification | Any Graduate (passed on or after 01.04.2022) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years (as on 01.10.2026) |
| Stipend | Rs. 16,650 per month |
| Training Period | 1 Year |
| Job Location | All India (State-wise) |
| Application Mode | Online (NATS + BFSI SSC portal) |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 |
| Official Website | uco.bank.in |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 14.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment | 29.10.2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 07.11.2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Age & Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01.10.2026 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Openings 2026 – Details
State wise Seats
| State / UT | 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 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 |
| West Bengal | 86 |
| 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 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 |
| Total | 530 |
Candidates can apply for only one State/UT. The bank may give training in any district of the selected State/UT. Seats are provisional.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University. The mark sheet and degree/provisional certificate should be issued on or after 01.04.2022.
Candidates who have already done or are doing apprenticeship in UCO Bank or any other organisation are not eligible. Candidates having one year or more job/training experience after qualification are also not eligible.
Candidate should know the local language of the State/UT applied for. Local language test will be taken at the time of document verification, except for those who studied that language in 10th or 12th.
Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026)
Minimum age is 20 years and maximum age is 28 years.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Widows / divorced women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee (plus GST) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC (Male) | Rs. 800 |
| General / EWS / OBC (Female / Transgender) | Rs. 600 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 200 |
Fee is to be paid on BFSI SSC portal after applying on NATS. Fee is non-refundable.
UCO Bank Apprentice Stipend / Pay Scale
Apprentices will get stipend of Rs. 16,650 per month. Out of this, Rs. 10,500 will be paid by UCO Bank and Rs. 6,150 will be paid by Government through DBT. The training period is one year. Apprentices are not employees of the bank and have no right for job after training.
Selection Process of UCO Bank Careers:
- Online objective test conducted by BFSI SSC
- Local language test at the time of document verification
- Medical fitness
Merit list will be made state-wise and category-wise as per marks in the online test. In case of same marks, the older candidate will be placed higher.
UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Total (60 minutes) | 100 | 100 |
Minimum qualifying marks are 40 for General/EWS and 35 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. The online test will be held on 07.11.2026 and the exam link will be sent by e-mail.
How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Register on NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) through Student Register/Login and note the Enrolment ID.
- Login on NATS, search UCO Bank apprenticeship and apply by selecting one State/UT.
- After applying, you will get an e-mail from BFSI SSC. Open beep.bfsissc.com and fill category, district preference and other details.
- Pay the fee and upload photo, signature, date of birth proof and graduation certificate by 29.10.2026.
- Appear in the online test on 07.11.2026 through the link sent by e-mail.
Name and details should be same in NATS, BFSI SSC portal and certificates. Percentage should be written up to two decimal places. No change is allowed after submission.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| BFSI SSC Portal (Fee & Details) | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
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UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment- Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: What is the last date for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date for registration and fee payment is 29.10.2026.
Q2: How many apprentice seats are there?
A: A total of 530 seats are there in different States/UTs.
Q3: Who can apply?
A: Graduates of any discipline who passed on or after 01.04.2022 and are aged 20 to 28 years as on 01.10.2026.
Q4: What is the stipend?
A: Rs. 16,650 per month for one year.
Q5: What is the application fee?
A: Rs. 800 for General/EWS/OBC male, Rs. 600 for female/transgender and Rs. 200 for SC/ST/PwBD, plus GST.
Q6: When is the exam?
A: The online exam will be held on 07.11.2026.
Q7: Is local language test required?
A: Yes, except for candidates who studied the local language in 10th or 12th.
Q8: Can I apply for more than one state?
A: No, a candidate can apply for only one State/UT.
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