UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 530 Seats, Apply Online, Eligibility & Last Date

UCO Bank has announced 530 provisional apprenticeship seats for 2026–27, including 11 seats in Karnataka. Eligible graduates can apply online from 14 October to 29 October 2026. The online examination is scheduled for 7 November 2026.

Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training and receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650. Applicants should note that this is a training opportunity under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and not recruitment for permanent bank employment.

UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Bank	UCO Bank
Advertisement	HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02
Programme	Graduate Apprenticeship 2026–27
Total seats	530 (provisional)
Karnataka seats	11
Qualification	Graduate degree
Age limit	20–28 years, with applicable relaxations
Training duration	One year
Monthly stipend	₹16,650
Application mode	Online

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification date	13 October 2026
Online applications start	14 October 2026
Last date to apply	29 October 2026
Online examination	7 November 2026, 11:00 AM

Application status: Open as of 15 October 2026. Candidates should check the bank's careers page for any subsequent changes to the schedule.

UCO Bank Apprentice Seats in Karnataka

Karnataka has been allotted 11 provisional apprenticeship seats. The category-wise distribution is shown below.

SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
1	0	5	0	5	11

The seat distribution is provisional and may be revised by the bank. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the complete State and Union Territory-wise allocation.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must possess a graduate degree from a recognised university or institution. The graduation marksheet and provisional or final degree certificate must have been issued on or after 1 April 2022, as required in the advertisement.

Age Limit

For unreserved and EWS applicants, the prescribed age is 20 to 28 years as of 1 October 2026. Upper-age relaxation is available to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the notification.

Previous Apprenticeship and Work Experience

Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the applicable rules should carefully check the exclusion conditions. Restrictions also apply to applicants with one year or more of relevant post-qualification training or work experience.

Local Language Requirement

Applicants must satisfy the local-language requirements for the State or Union Territory selected. Documentary evidence of studying the prescribed language may provide exemption from a separate language assessment, subject to the notification's conditions.

Application and Examination Fees

Category	Fee
SC/ST candidates	₹200 + GST
PwBD candidates	₹200 + GST
General/EWS/OBC – Male	₹800 + GST
General/EWS/OBC – Female/Transgender	₹600 + GST

Applicable fees must be paid through the authorised registration process. Candidates should verify their category and payment details before completing the transaction.

Selection Process

UCO Bank's apprenticeship selection procedure includes an online examination, preparation of merit lists according to applicable rules, local-language verification where required, document verification and medical fitness assessment.

Online Examination Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
General / Financial Awareness	25	25
General English	25	25
Reasoning and Computer Aptitude	25	25
Quantitative Aptitude	25	25
Total	100	100

The examination duration is 60 minutes. Candidates should follow the official instructions regarding the examination device, camera, identification and remote examination requirements.

How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprenticeship 2026

1. Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
2. Complete the student registration process and obtain the required enrolment details.
3. Find the UCO Bank apprenticeship opportunity and submit the application through NATS.
4. Follow the subsequent communication from BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC).
5. Complete the detailed examination registration using the prescribed BFSI SSC process.
6. Pay the applicable fee and check that all details match the NATS registration.
7. Retain the registration and payment confirmation for future use.

Important: NATS registration alone does not complete the application process. Applicants must also complete the required BFSI SSC registration and payment formalities.

Official Notification and Application Links

Resource	Official Link
Recruitment notification PDF	Download PDF
UCO Bank careers	View Recruitment Notices
NATS registration	Register / Login
BFSI SSC portal	Visit Registration Portal

Is UCO Bank Apprenticeship a Permanent Job?

No. The programme provides one year of practical banking training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Apprentices receive the prescribed stipend during the training period but are not regular employees of UCO Bank.

Completion of apprenticeship does not automatically provide permanent employment or guarantee selection for future bank recruitment.

Important Advice for Applicants

Eligible graduates should review the complete official advertisement before applying. Pay particular attention to the graduation-document date requirement, age limit, local-language conditions, previous work experience restrictions and the two-stage registration process.

As the seats and recruitment schedule may be revised, applicants should regularly check UCO Bank's official careers page for corrigenda, extensions or cancellation notices.

Official Source: UCO Bank, Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02, dated 13 October 2026.

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