UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

530 Graduate Apprentice Seats | Apply Online 14–29 October 2026 | Stipend ₹16,650 | Exam on 7 November

1. Recruitment Overview

2. Important Dates

Do not wait for the last date. Complete registration and fee payment early to avoid any technical issues.

3. State-wise Vacancy Details

Highest vacancies: West Bengal (86), Uttar Pradesh (45), Odisha (41), Rajasthan (37), Bihar (34), Maharashtra (32).

Category-wise total: UR – 205 | OBC – 147 | SC – 106 | ST – 49 | EWS – 23

PwBD seats are included in the above numbers (OC – 25, HI – 9, VI – 1). The numbers are provisional and may change as per the bank’s requirement.

4. Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute.
• Graduation must be completed on or after 1 April 2022.
• You must have the mark sheets and provisional/final degree certificate at the time of application.
• If your university gives CGPA, convert it into percentage (up to two decimal places).

Age Limit (as on 01.10.2026)

• Minimum: 20 years
• Maximum: 28 years (for UR / EWS)

Age Relaxation

Local Language Requirement

You must be able to read, write, speak and understand one local language of the State/UT you apply for. A local language test will be conducted during document verification. If you studied that language in Class 10 or Class 12, you are exempt from the test.

Who Cannot Apply

• Candidates who have already completed or are currently doing any apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Candidates who were terminated from an earlier apprenticeship.
• Candidates who have one year or more of job/training experience after completing graduation.
• Ex-Servicemen (no ESM reservation in this recruitment).

5. Stipend Details

• Paid by UCO Bank: ₹10,500
• Government of India share (through DBT): ₹6,150
• Total: ₹16,650 per month

No other allowance (DA, HRA, medical, etc.) will be paid. The bank does not provide hostel or transport facility. Training hours will be the same as regular clerical staff of the bank.

6. Application Fee

Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the link sent by BFSI SSC. Payment last date is 29 October 2026.

7. Selection Process

1. Online Entrance Test – Conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India on 7 November 2026.
2. Local Language Test – Conducted during document verification (exempt if the language is shown in Class 10/12 mark sheet).
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Fitness Test

Merit list will be prepared state-wise and category-wise on the basis of marks obtained in the online test. In case of tie in marks, the older candidate will get preference. The bank may also prepare a wait list.

8. Online Exam Pattern

Duration: 60 minutes
Mode: Online from home on your own camera-enabled laptop / desktop / tablet / smartphone
Minimum Qualifying Marks: General/EWS – 40 | SC/ST/OBC/PwBD – 35
You must sit alone during the exam. Only PwBD candidates may have someone nearby. Show the same Aadhaar card that you uploaded on the NATS portal.

9. How to Apply – Step by Step

1. Visit the NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in
2. Click on Student Register / Login. Create a new account if you do not have one.
3. Upload Aadhaar, photograph, signature, date of birth proof and graduation certificate.
4. Note down your NATS Enrolment ID. You will need it at every step.
5. Log in and search for the “UCO Bank” apprenticeship advertisement for FY 2026-27.
6. Apply for only one State/UT.
7. After applying on NATS, you will receive an email from BFSI SSC.
8. Open the link in the email and complete the detailed application on beep.bfsissc.com.
9. Pay the examination fee online on or before 29 October 2026.
10. Check all details carefully before final submission. No correction is allowed later.
11. Save the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.

Tip: Use the same NATS account if you already have one. Do not create a second account. Check your spam folder if the BFSI SSC email does not arrive.

10. Documents Required

• Graduation mark sheets and provisional / final degree certificate
• Date of birth proof (Class 10 certificate or admit card)
• Aadhaar card (same as uploaded on NATS)
• Class 10 / 12 mark sheet showing local language (for exemption from language test)
• SC / ST certificate or OBC (NCL) certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 or EWS certificate valid for FY 2026-27
• PwBD certificate / UDID card (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature

11. Important Points to Remember

• An apprentice is a trainee, not an employee of the bank. PF, ESI and bonus do not apply.
• The apprenticeship does not guarantee a permanent job in UCO Bank.
• If you leave the training without a valid reason, you may have to return the stipend and training cost.
• The contract ends automatically after one year.
• All updates, results and corrigendum will be published only on www.uco.bank.in (Careers section).
• Apply for only one State/UT. Multiple applications may lead to rejection.

12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q3. When is the online exam?
7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. You can take the exam from home on a camera-enabled device.

Q4. What is the monthly stipend?
₹16,650 per month (₹10,500 from UCO Bank + ₹6,150 from Government of India).

Q5. Can final year students apply?
No. You must have completed graduation on or after 1 April 2022 and possess the degree certificate / mark sheets.

Q6. What is the age limit?
20 to 28 years as on 1 October 2026. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories.

Q7. Can I apply for more than one state?
No. You can apply for only one State/UT.

Q8. Will I get a permanent job after the apprenticeship?
No. This is a one-year training programme only. The bank has no obligation to offer permanent employment.

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF: Click Here
• Register / Apply on NATS Portal: Click Here
• BFSI SSC Application & Fee Payment: Click Here
• NATS Candidate User Manual: Click Here
• UCO Bank Official Website: Click Here
• Official Website: www.uco.bank.in
• NATS Portal: nats.education.gov.in
• BFSI SSC Portal: beep.bfsissc.com

Apply early, prepare well for the online test, and make the best use of this one-year banking training opportunity. Best of luck!