UCO Bank, a public sector bank headquartered in Kolkata, has announced the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This page covers the Apprentice Recruitment 2026, with a total of 530 apprentice seats spread across 31 States and Union Territories. Selected candidates undergo one year of on-the-job training at bank branches in their chosen State or UT, gaining practical exposure to banking operations as trainees rather than regular employees.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Posted 14 Oct 2026Updated 14 Oct 2026HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02
Total Vacancies
530
Last Date
29 Oct
11 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Internship
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 29 Oct 2026 · 11 days left
- Notification13 Oct
- Applications Open14 Oct
- Exam07 Nov
About UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- UCO Bank
- Advertisement No.
- HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02
- Post Name
- Apprentice
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Candidates can apply for engagement in one State/UT only, preferably their home State/UT)
- Job Type
- Internship
- Age Limit
- 20–28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian; also subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1962 to settle permanently, and persons of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, specified East African countries and Vietnam, the last categories needing an eligibility certificate from the Government of India
- Tenure
- 1 year from the date of contract
Vacancy Breakdown
Apprentice
8
UR 5OBC 2SC 1ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
24
UR 10OBC 7SC 1ST 4EWS 2
Apprentice
34
UR 16OBC 10SC 6ST 0EWS 2
Apprentice
4
UR 3OBC 1SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
9
UR 4OBC 0SC 0ST 5EWS 0
Apprentice
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
20
UR 7OBC 7SC 1ST 4EWS 1
Apprentice
15
UR 8OBC 4SC 2ST 0EWS 1
Apprentice
25
UR 8OBC 8SC 8ST 0EWS 1
Apprentice
3
UR 3OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
12
UR 5OBC 0SC 1ST 6EWS 0
Apprentice
11
UR 5OBC 5SC 1ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
10
UR 7OBC 3SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
27
UR 10OBC 3SC 5ST 8EWS 1
Apprentice
32
UR 12OBC 11SC 4ST 3EWS 2
Apprentice
2
UR 2OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
13
UR 5OBC 5SC 3ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
41
UR 12OBC 8SC 10ST 9EWS 2
Apprentice
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
24
UR 7OBC 7SC 9ST 0EWS 1
Apprentice
37
UR 11OBC 9SC 9ST 6EWS 2
Apprentice
1
UR 1OBC 0SC 0ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
21
UR 7OBC 7SC 6ST 0EWS 1
Apprentice
8
UR 5OBC 2SC 1ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
5
UR 4OBC 0SC 0ST 1EWS 0
Apprentice
45
UR 16OBC 15SC 11ST 0EWS 3
Apprentice
8
UR 6OBC 1SC 1ST 0EWS 0
Apprentice
86
UR 21OBC 32SC 26ST 3EWS 4
Total530
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Apprentice | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apprentice | 10 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 24 |
| Apprentice | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 34 |
| Apprentice | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Apprentice | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| Apprentice | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apprentice | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| Apprentice | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| Apprentice | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 25 |
| Apprentice | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Apprentice | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| Apprentice | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Apprentice | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Apprentice | 10 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 27 |
| Apprentice | 12 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 32 |
| Apprentice | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apprentice | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apprentice | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apprentice | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Apprentice | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 41 |
| Apprentice | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apprentice | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 24 |
| Apprentice | 11 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 37 |
| Apprentice | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apprentice | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 21 |
| Apprentice | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Apprentice | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Apprentice | 16 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 45 |
| Apprentice | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Apprentice | 21 | 32 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 86 |
| Grand Total | 205 | 147 | 106 | 49 | 23 | 530 |
Eligibility Details
Apprentice - Educational Qualification
Graduate degree from recognized University/Institutes approved by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies. Candidate must have completed graduation and have Mark Sheets and Provisional/Final Degree Certificate issued from the University/Institute/College for their graduation on or after 01.04.2022.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Apprentice - Educational Qualification | Graduate degree from recognized University/Institutes approved by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies. Candidate must have completed graduation and have Mark Sheets and Provisional/Final Degree Certificate issued from the University/Institute/College for their graduation on or after 01.04.2022. |
Age Limit
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 01-10-2026 (maximum age is for Unreserved and EWS candidates)
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 get age concession up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC) and 40 years (SC/ST)
Application Fee
SC / ST
Rs. 200 plus GST
PwBD
Rs. 200 plus GST
General, EWS and OBC - Male
Rs. 800 plus GST
General, EWS and OBC - Female / Transgender
Rs. 600 plus GST
Selection Process
- 1Online Objective Test
Objective test of 100 questions and 100 marks to be completed in 60 minutes, taken from the candidate's own residence on a camera-enabled device; minimum qualifying marks are 40 for General/EWS and 35 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
- 2Document Verification and Local Language Test
Candidates who qualify the online test undergo document verification, where proficiency in a local language of the chosen State/UT is tested; those who produce a 10th or 12th mark sheet showing they studied the local language are exempt.
- 3Medical Fitness
Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank.
Exam Pattern
60 MinutesOnline objective test taken from the candidate's own residence
General/Financial Awareness
25 questions · 25 marks
General English
25 questions · 25 marks
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
25 questions · 25 marks
Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions · 25 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | — |
| General English | 25 | 25 | — |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | — |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | — |
Salary Structure
Rs 16,650 per month (UCO Bank share Rs 10,500 plus Government share of Rs 6,150 credited through DBT, subject to change as per Government guidelines); apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits
How to Apply
- 1Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal under the Student Register/Login section and note the Enrolment ID
- 2Log in to the NATS portal and apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship advertisement, choosing one State/UT
- 3Wait for the email from BFSI SSC inviting you to submit your caste category, choice of districts for training and other details
- 4Submit the additional details and pay the examination fee online at the BFSI SSC portal by 29 October 2026
- 5Upload the photograph, signature, date of birth proof, graduation certificates and other certificates required by the apprenticeship portal
- 6Appear for the online entrance examination on 7 November 2026 using the link and login credentials sent by email
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature
•Date of birth proof
•Graduation/mandatory qualification certificates and other certifications at registration on the apprenticeship portal
•Original certificates for educational qualification
•Age and category at document verification
•OBC non-creamy layer certificate issued on or after 01-04-2026
•EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 for income of FY 2025-26
•PwBD disability certificate
Important Details
- Applications are accepted for one State/UT only, preferably the candidate's home State/UT; two or more applications are rejected and only the last valid application is considered.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship with UCO Bank or any other organisation, or who are pursuing one, are not eligible, and neither are candidates with training or job experience of one year or more after completing their qualification.
- Applicants must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding at least one local language of the chosen State/UT; the language test is held during document verification and candidates who produce a 10th or 12th mark sheet showing they studied the local language are exempt.
- Apprentices are trainees and not employees of the Bank, labour law provisions such as PF, ESI and bonus do not apply, they cannot join or form a union, and the Bank has no obligation to offer employment after training.
- Selected candidates must execute a Contract of Apprenticeship before training begins, and those who absent themselves may have to refund the whole training cost and the stipend received.
- No transport, hostel or residential accommodation is provided.
- OBC candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate issued on or after 01-04-2026, EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 for income of FY 2025-26, and PwBD candidates need a disability certificate that may be verified or reassessed by a medical board.
- Travel expenses for document verification are borne by the candidate.
- All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts at Kolkata.
Stipend Break-up
Paid by UCO Bank
Amount (Rs per month): 10,500
Government share (via DBT, subject to change per Government guidelines)
Amount (Rs per month): 6,150
Total Stipend
Amount (Rs per month): 16,650
| Component | Amount (Rs per month) |
|---|---|
| Paid by UCO Bank | 10,500 |
| Government share (via DBT, subject to change per Government guidelines) | 6,150 |
| Total Stipend | 16,650 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Online Test)
General/EWS
Minimum Qualifying Marks out of 100: 40
SC/ST/OBC/PwBD
Minimum Qualifying Marks out of 100: 35
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks out of 100 |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 40 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD | 35 |
Merit List and Tie-Breaking
The merit list is drawn State-wise and category-wise in descending order of written marks. If more than one candidate scores the same marks at the cut-off, the candidate senior by age is ranked higher in the merit list.
Wait List
The Bank may declare a wait list of successful candidates at its own discretion to meet the requirement of the Bank in respect of non-acceptance or non-reporting by candidates from the first merit list.
PwBD Reservation Categories
- OC: locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy and acid attack victims
- VI: blindness or low vision after best correction
- HI: deaf (70 dB hearing loss) or hard of hearing (60 to 70 dB) in speech frequencies in both ears
- ID: intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, specific learning disability, mental illness and multiple disabilities
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can final year students apply for UCO Bank Apprentice 2026?
No. Candidates must have completed graduation, and the mark sheets and provisional or final degree certificate must have been issued on or after 1 April 2022.
Can a candidate apply for more than one State or UT?
No. Only one State/UT can be chosen, and two or more applications from the same candidate are rejected. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid application is considered.
Is there negative marking in the UCO Bank Apprentice online test?
The advertisement does not mention any negative marking for the online objective test.
Can candidates with prior apprenticeship or work experience apply?
No. Candidates who have undergone or are pursuing apprenticeship with UCO Bank or any other organisation are not eligible, and candidates with training or job experience of one year or more after completing their qualification are also not eligible.
Is the apprenticeship a government job with a right to employment?
No. Apprentices are trainees and not employees of the Bank, and they have no right to claim employment in the Bank during or after the training.
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