UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification - Summary
UCO Bank apprentice recruitment 2026 notification PDF is the official hiring notice issued by UCO Bank under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the engagement of apprentices in the financial year 2026-27 (Advertisement No: HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02). The bank released this notification on 13 October 2026 to engage 530 apprentices across 31 states and union territories in India.
Selected candidates undergo one year of apprenticeship training in bank branches with a fixed monthly stipend of ₹16,650. Online registration starts on 14 October 2026 and closes on 29 October 2026, with the online entrance examination scheduled for 7 November 2026.
Eligibility and exam details
Candidates must satisfy these conditions before applying:
- Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university completed on or after 1 April 2022
- Age between 20 and 28 years as of 1 October 2026, with age relaxation of 5 years for SC or ST and 3 years for OBC applicants
- Proficiency in the local language of the state or union territory applied for
- Application fee of ₹800 plus GST for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and ₹600 plus GST for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates
Selection process
Selection is based on an online objective entrance examination conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC). Shortlisted candidates must pass a local language test during document checking, followed by a medical examination.
How to apply online
Candidates can complete the online application through these steps:
STEP 1 – Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in and obtain your student enrolment number.
STEP 2 – Visit the BFSI SSC application portal at beep.bfsissc.com or the careers page on uco.bank.in.
STEP 3 – Fill in your personal details, NATS enrolment number, educational qualifications, and state preference.
STEP 4 – Upload your passport-size photo, signature, and graduation certificate.
STEP 5 – Pay the online application fee and print the completed application form for examination entry.
For branch banking services and forms, see the UCO Bank account opening form.
