UCO Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27 – 530 Vacancies

📌 Organization Details

📅 Important Dates

📢 Vacancy Details

The recruitment includes state-wise and category-wise vacancies. The total number of seats is provisional and may vary according to the bank’s actual requirements.

📚 Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a graduate degree from a recognized university or an institution approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies.
• Graduation must have been completed on or after 1 April 2022.
• Candidates must possess the relevant graduation marksheets and provisional or final degree certificate.
• Applicants must register on the NATS portal and apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship opportunity.
• Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding at least one local language of the state or Union Territory selected.
• Candidates who have studied the relevant local language in Class 10 or Class 12 and provide supporting proof may be exempt from the local language test.

Important Eligibility Conditions: Candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship training with UCO Bank or another organization, or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, are not eligible. Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after completing the required educational qualification are also ineligible.

UCO Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27 is a banking apprenticeship opportunity for graduates across India. Eligible candidates can apply for UCO Bank Apprentice vacancies through the NATS apprenticeship portal. The recruitment offers 530 apprentice seats, including 21 vacancies in Tamil Nadu. Candidates must meet the graduation eligibility criteria, satisfy the age limit, possess local language proficiency and complete the online entrance examination registration. The one-year apprenticeship training provides a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650, including the applicable government subsidy. Interested candidates should check the official UCO Bank notification, state-wise vacancy details, application procedure, examination fees and important dates before submitting their applications. The selection process includes an online objective examination, merit list preparation, document verification and local language assessment, as applicable.

💰 Salary / Stipend Details

• UCO Bank’s monthly contribution: ₹10,500.
• Government subsidy through DBT: ₹6,150, subject to applicable government guidelines.
• Training duration: One year from the date of the apprenticeship contract.
• Apprentices are not eligible for other allowances or employee benefits under this notification.

🔹 Age Limit

Age Calculation Date: 1 October 2026.

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
• Eligible widows, divorced women and legally separated women who have not remarried: Upper age concession up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST.

📍 Selection Process

• Online Objective Examination
• State-wise and category-wise merit list
• Document Verification
• Local Language Test, where applicable
• Medical Fitness Assessment

Online Examination Pattern:

Exam Duration: 60 minutes.

Examination Medium: English / Hindi.

Minimum Qualifying Marks: General/EWS – 40 marks; SC/ST/OBC/PwBD – 35 marks out of 100.

💳 Application / Examination Fee

Note: The examination fee is non-refundable. Eligible candidates will receive an email from BFSI SSC with instructions to submit the additional details and pay the examination fee. Payment and additional information must be completed by 29 October 2026.

📝 How to Apply?

1. Visit the official NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in/.
2. Register or log in through the Student Register/Login section.
3. Search for the UCO Bank Apprenticeship opportunity and apply for the selected state or Union Territory.
4. Save your NATS Enrolment ID for future reference.
5. Check your registered email for communication from BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC).
6. Complete the additional application details, select the required district preferences and pay the applicable examination fee through the provided payment link.
7. Submit the required information before 29 October 2026.
8. Prepare for the online entrance examination scheduled for 7 November 2026.
9. Keep your registered email address and mobile number active and check the official website for further updates.

Important: Candidates can apply for only one state or Union Territory. The apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment with UCO Bank after completion of training.