UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment Overview
UCO Bank has officially released official notification for the recruitment of 530 Apprentice vacancies. Online applications start from 14th October 2026 and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official UCO Bank website. The last date to submit the application form is 29th October 2026.
| Company | United Commercial Bank (UCO Bank) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Advertisement No. | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 |
| Total Posts | 530 |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
| Pay Scale | ₹16,650 Per Month |
| Age Limit | 20 - 28 Years (as on 01/10/2026) |
| Qualification | Graduate degree from a recognised University/Institute approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies. |
| Job Location | Various Circles Across India |
| Start Date of Apply | 14/10/2026 |
| Last Date of Apply | 29/10/2026 |
| Application Fee | GEN/OBC/EWS-Male: ₹800/- (+GST) GEN/OBC/EWS-Female/Transgender: ₹600/- (+GST) SC/ST/PwBD: ₹200/- (+GST) |
| Website | https://www.uco.bank.in/ |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy Details
| State/UT | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 08 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 01 |
| Assam | 24 |
| Bihar | 34 |
| Chandigarh | 04 |
| Chhattisgarh | 09 |
| Goa | 01 |
| Gujarat | 20 |
| Haryana | 15 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 03 |
| Jharkhand | 12 |
| Karnataka | 11 |
| Kerala | 10 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 27 |
| Maharashtra | 32 |
| Manipur | 02 |
| Meghalaya | 01 |
| Nagaland | 01 |
| New Delhi | 13 |
| Odisha | 41 |
| Pondicherry | 01 |
| Punjab | 24 |
| Rajasthan | 37 |
| Sikkim | 01 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21 |
| Telangana | 08 |
| Tripura | 05 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 |
| Uttarakhand | 08 |
| West Bengal | 86 |
| Total | 530 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Indian |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 20 - 28 years (as on 01/10/2026) |
| Gender | Male, Female and Transgender are eligible |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognised University/Institute approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies. The graduation mark sheets and provisional/final degree certificate must have been issued on or after 1 April 2022. |
| Experience | Candidates with training or job experience of one year or more after completing their educational qualification are not eligible. |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment stipend
| Component | Amount Pay (₹) Per Month |
|---|---|
| Paid by UCO Bank | 10,500 |
| Government share (via DBT, subject to change per Government guidelines) | 6,150 |
| Total Stipend | 16,650 |
Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits. Daily training hours are as applicable to the Bank’s clerical staff. Transport, hostel or any other residential accommodation is not provided.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit is a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 28 years as on 1 October 2026 (the maximum applies to Unreserved and EWS candidates).
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Upper age up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process
- Online Objective Test
- Merit List
- Document Verification
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment Important Dates
| Official Notification Date | 13/10/2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Start Date | 14/10/2026 |
| Online Form Apply End Date | 29/10/2026 |
| Online Fee Payment End Date | 29/10/2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 01/10/2026 |
| Online Entrance Examination Date | 07/11/2026 (11:00 AM) |
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit the official link: www.uco.bank.in and click on Careers > Job Opportunities.
- Step 2: Click on Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02
- Step 3: Register on the portal with email ID and mobile number
- Step 4: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, educational, state preference, and category details
- Step 5: Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature, educational certificates, and caste/PwBD certificate (if applicable).
- Step 6: Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Step 7: Submit the application.
- Step 8: Take a printout for future reference.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment Important Links
| Official Website Link | Click Here → |
|---|---|
| Online Form Apply Link | Apply Here → |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF → |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q 1. What is the total number of vacancies in UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 530 provisional seats: 106 SC, 49 ST, 147 OBC (NCL), 23 EWS and 205 UR.
Q 2. What is the start date to apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The start date for online application is 14 October 2026.
Q 3. What is the last date to apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 29 October 2026.
Q 4. What is the age limit for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 posts?
20 to 28 years as on 01/10/2026. Age relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD candidates as pr Government norms.
Q 5. What is the application fee for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
₹200/- plus GST for SC/ST and PwBD candidates; ₹800/- plus GST for General/EWS/OBC male candidates; and ₹600/- plus GST for General/EWS/OBC female and transgender candidates.
Abbreviation
| UCO Bank | United Commercial Bank |
|---|---|
| SO | Specialist Officer |
| AI | Artificial Intelligence |
| GEN | General Category |
| UR | Unreserved Category |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section |
| SC | Scheduled Caste |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Class |
| NCL | Non-Creamy Layer |
| ESM / XSM | Ex-Serviceman |
| PwBD | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities |
| Max | Maximum |
| Min | Minimum |
| GST | Goods and Services Tax |
| CBT | Computer Bases Test |
| IDA | Industrial Dearness Allowance |
| MCA | Master of Computer Applications |
| MBA | Master of Business Administration |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| PGDM | Post Graduate Diploma in Management |
| CMA | Certified Management Accountant |
| HRA | House Rent Allowance |
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy |
| PG | Post Graduation |
| M.Sc. | Master of Science |
| B.Tech. | Bachelor of Technology |
| B.E. | Bachelor of Engineering |
| M.Tech. | Master of Technology |
| LLB | Bachelor of Laws |
| VDA | Variable Dearness Allowance |
| CS | Computer Science |
| IT | Information Technology |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute |
| AICTE | All India Council for Technical Education |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training |
| UGC | University Grants Commission |
| BCA | Bachelor of Computer Applications |
| B.Com. | Bachelor of Commerce |
| UPI | Unified Payments Interface |
| JMGS | Junior Management Grade Scale |
| MMGS | Middle Management Grade Scale |
| SMGS | Senior Management Grade Scale |