UCO Bank has invited online applications for 530 apprentice positions under its 2026-27 recruitment drive. The registration process began on October 14 and will close on October 29, 2026. Eligible candidates must complete the application process through the prescribed apprenticeship portals before the deadline.According to the official notification, candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship programme. They will then receive an email from the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) with instructions to submit additional details and pay the examination fee.The online entrance examination is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at 11 am. Candidates must complete the required registration and fee payment by October 29 to take part in the selection process.
UCO Bank recruitment 2026: Vacancy details
The bank has announced 530 apprentice vacancies across states and Union Territories. West Bengal has the highest number of vacancies, with 86 posts, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 45 and Odisha with 41.Some state-wise vacancy details are given below.
| State/Union Territory | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| West Bengal | 86 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 |
| Odisha | 41 |
| Rajasthan | 37 |
| Bihar | 34 |
| Maharashtra | 32 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 27 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 25 |
| Assam | 24 |
| Punjab | 24 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21 |
| Gujarat | 20 |
| Haryana | 15 |
| New Delhi | 13 |
| Jharkhand | 12 |
| Karnataka | 11 |
| Kerala | 10 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 8 |
| Telangana | 8 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 |
| Tripura | 5 |
| Chandigarh | 4 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 3 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| Puducherry | 1 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
The vacancies are provisional and may change according to the bank’s actual requirements. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one state or Union Territory.
UCO Bank apprentice recruitment 2026 : Eligibility criteria
Candidates must check the eligibility conditions before applying.Educational qualification: Applicants must hold a graduate degree from a recognised university or institute. The graduation marksheet and provisional or final degree certificate must have been issued on or after April 1, 2022.Age limit: Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of October 1, 2026. Age relaxation is available for eligible categories under the rules mentioned in the notification.
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC), non-creamy layer | 3 years |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities (OBC) | 13 years |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities (Unreserved/Economically Weaker Section) | 10 years |
Additional age concessions apply to eligible widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried, as specified in the notification.Candidates must also be able to read, write, speak and understand at least one local language of the state or Union Territory for which they apply.
UCO Bank apprentice recruitment 2026: How to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Visit the official
NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in. - Register or log in through the student section.
- Search for the UCO Bank apprenticeship advertisement and apply.
- Note the enrolment ID issued by the NATS portal.
- Check the email received from BFSI SSC for instructions on submitting additional details and paying the examination fee.
- Visit beep.bfsissc.com to complete the required examination registration and payment.
- Submit the details and payment before October 29, 2026.
here.Direct link to apply here.Candidates should check their details carefully before submitting the form, as changes may not be allowed afterwards. The bank will not accept hard copies of applications or documents.
UCO Bank apprenticeship 2026: Stipend and training period
The apprenticeship training will last for one year from the date of the contract. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 16,650, including the government subsidy.According to the notification, UCO Bank will pay Rs 10,500 per month directly to the apprentice’s account, while the government’s share of Rs 6,150 will be credited through DBT, subject to applicable government guidelines.The apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment at UCO Bank after the training period ends.Candidates are advised to read the complete notification and check the official UCO Bank website for updates before applying.
