UCO Bank has opened applications for the UCO Bank Apprentice recruitment 2026, offering 530 apprentice seats across 31 States and Union Territories. Graduates can register online till 29-10-2026 for a one-year apprenticeship that pays a monthly stipend of Rs 16,650. Unlike a regular bank recruitment, this is a training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — but it still carries a competitive online entrance examination, scheduled for 07-11-2026, so interested graduates should complete both the NATS registration and the BFSI SSC steps before the deadline.
| Organization | UCO Bank (Human Resources Management Department, Head Office, Kolkata) |
| Advertisement No. | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 |
| Engagement | Apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Vacancies | 530 (provisional) |
| Training Duration | 1 year |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs 16,650 |
| Application Last Date | 29-10-2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 07-11-2026, 11:00 AM |
| Official Website | uco.bank.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 13-10-2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 14-10-2026 |
| Registration / Fee Payment Last Date | 29-10-2026 |
| Online Entrance Examination | 07-11-2026, 11:00 AM |
| State / UT | Seats |
|---|---|
| West Bengal | 86 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 |
| Odisha | 41 |
| Rajasthan | 37 |
| Bihar | 34 |
| Maharashtra | 32 |
| Other States / UTs | 255 |
| Total | 530 |
Candidates need a graduation degree from a recognised university, with the degree issued on or after 01-04-2022. Applicants may apply for only one State or UT, and must satisfy the local-language requirement of that State or UT. Full conditions are given in advertisement HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02.
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 28 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-10-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per applicable rules for reserved categories |
Examination fee payment is completed through the BFSI Sector Skill Council portal (beep.bfsissc.com) as part of the application process; candidates should check the fee applicable to their category in the official advertisement before paying.
UCO Bank is a public sector bank headquartered in Kolkata, and its Human Resources Management Department runs the apprentice engagement programme across its branches in 31 States and Union Territories.
| UCO Bank Official Website | uco.bank.in |
| NATS Portal | nats.education.gov.in |
| BFSI SSC Portal | beep.bfsissc.com |
UCO Bank has notified 530 provisional apprentice seats across 31 States and Union Territories under advertisement HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02.
Online registration and fee payment close on 29-10-2026. The window opened on 14-10-2026.
Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of Rs 16,650 during the one-year training period.
Candidates need a graduation degree, with the degree issued on or after 01-04-2022, and must meet the local-language requirement of the State or UT they apply for.
Applicants must be 20 to 28 years old as on 01-10-2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per the Apprentices Act rules.
The online entrance examination, conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India, is scheduled for 07-11-2026 at 11:00 AM.
No. It is a one-year apprenticeship training opportunity under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and completion does not guarantee employment with the bank.