UCO Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank with its Head Office in Kolkata, has released the official notification for the engagement of 530 Apprentices for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a 1-year apprenticeship training program offering a monthly stipend of ₹16,650. It is purely training and does not confer any right to regular employment in the Bank.
| Post | Graduate Apprentice (FY 2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 530 provisional seats across 31 States/UTs (apply in one State only) |
| Advertisement No. | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 |
| Stipend | ₹16,650 per month (₹10,500 from UCO Bank + ₹6,150 Government DBT share, subject to change under government guidelines) |
| Training Duration | 1 year from the date of contract |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation degree completed on or after 01.04.2022 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years as on 01.10.2026 (relaxations as per GoI norms) |
| Application Window | 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM (conducted by BFSI SSC) |
| Exam Mode | Online entrance test from candidate's residence (camera-enabled device) |
| Application Portal | Register on NATS Portal (official) and complete fee payment at BFSI SSC Portal (beep.bfsissc.com) |
Important Note: Candidates who have previously undergone or are currently pursuing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, or who have 1 year or more of job experience/training after graduation, are not eligible.
Read the complete UCO Bank Apprentice Notification 2026-27 PDF before submitting your application.
| Organisation | UCO Bank |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 530 posts |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute completed on or after 01.04.2022 |
| Age Limit | 20 – 28 years (as on 01 Oct 2026) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Stipend ₹16,650 per month (₹10,500 from UCO Bank + ₹6,150 Government DBT share, subject to change under government guidelines) |
| Employment Type | Apprenticeship (1 year, Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Job Location | All India – 31 States/UTs (one State per candidate) |
| Notification date | 13 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online application and registration start | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay examination fee | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Age and eligibility counted as on | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Exam link and credentials intimation by email | To be announced |
| Online Entrance Examination | 07 Nov 2026 |
| Document verification and local language test | To be announced |
| SC / ST candidates | ₹200 + GST |
|---|---|
| PwBD candidates | ₹200 + GST |
| General, EWS & OBC (Female / Transgender) | ₹600 + GST |
| General, EWS & OBC (Male) | ₹800 + GST |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 530 | Graduation degree completed on or after 01.04.2022; State-wise seats breakdown detailed below |
| Nationality | Citizen of India (or eligible subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees as per GoI rules) |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate degree from recognized University/Institutes approved by Govt. of India or regulatory bodies. Must have mark sheets and provisional/final degree certificate issued on or after 01.04.2022. |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years as on 01.10.2026 (relaxations: SC/ST 5 yrs, OBC 3 yrs, PwBD up to 15 yrs) |
| NATS Registration | Must register on NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) and apply for UCO Bank apprenticeship program |
| Local Language | Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the local language of applied State/UT. Exempt from test if studied in 10th/12th. |
| Prior Experience / Training Bar | Candidates who previously underwent or are pursuing apprenticeship training, or have 1 year or more training/job experience after graduation, are NOT eligible. |
| Ex-Servicemen | No reservation or engagement for Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen in this apprentice engagement. |
| Medical Fitness | Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per Bank requirement. |
Online Objective Examination
100 questions (100 marks) in 60 minutes on General/Financial Awareness, English, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude. Min 40% (Gen/EWS), 35% (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
State-wise Merit List
Drawn in descending order of online test marks for each State/UT and category. Tie-breaker: older candidate ranks higher.
Local Language Proficiency Test
Conducted during document verification. Candidates who studied the local language in Class 10 or 12 are exempt.
Document Verification & Medical Fitness
Verification of original certificates (graduation degree on/after 01.04.2022, age proof, caste/EWS/UDID certificates) and medical assessment.
Apprenticeship Contract
Execution of Apprenticeship Contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a 1-year training period.
Register on NATS Portal
Register on nats.education.gov.in if not already enrolled, navigate to Student section, search for UCO Bank apprenticeship opportunity, and apply. Note your Enrolment ID.
Receive Email from BFSI SSC
Applicants who applied on NATS will receive an invitation email from info@bfsissc.com with a link to submit additional details.
Fill BFSI SSC Form
Open beep.bfsissc.com, enter category details, choice of training districts, and personal data matching your NATS registration.
Pay Examination Fee Online
Pay the non-refundable fee online (₹200+GST for SC/ST/PwBD, ₹600+GST for Female/Transgender Gen/OBC/EWS, ₹800+GST for Male Gen/OBC/EWS) by 29 October 2026.
Receive Exam Credentials
Check your registered email on the day before the examination for the online examination link and login credentials sent by BFSI SSC.
Take Online Test from Home
On 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM, log in from your camera-enabled device, display your Aadhaar card for ID capture, and complete the 60-minute test in isolation.
UCO Bank has announced 530 Graduate Apprentice seats across 31 States and Union Territories. Candidates must submit only one application and select one State/UT. PwBD seats (OC, HI, VI, ID) are horizontal and counted within the total vacancies.
| State / UT | Total Seats | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | OC | HI | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 24 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | 34 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 20 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haryana | 15 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 25 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 11 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 27 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | 32 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Manipur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Delhi | 13 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 41 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pondicherry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | 24 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 37 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telengana | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripura | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 86 | 26 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 530 | 106 | 49 | 147 | 23 | 205 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, OBC = Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS = Economically Weaker Section, UR = Unreserved. PwBD sub-categories: OC = Orthopedically Challenged, HI = Hearing Impaired, VI = Visually Impaired, ID = Intellectual Disability. Source: UCO Bank Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 (PDF).
District Allotment: The Bank reserves the right to allot apprenticeship seats in any district of the selected State/UT as per administrative requirements.
The selection process includes an Online Objective Test conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) on 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. The exam lasts 60 minutes and contains 100 questions for 100 marks.
| Test Name | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 | English / Hindi |
| General English | 25 | 25 | |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
Online Test Guidelines:
| Total Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650 per month (including GoI subsidy) |
|---|---|
| UCO Bank Share | ₹10,500 per month credited directly to apprentice's account |
| Government Share | ₹6,150 per month directly credited via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode (subject to change under government guidelines) |
| Allowances | No other allowances or benefits are payable |
| Training Period | 1 year from the date of contract |
| Working Hours | Daily hours of training are as applicable to the clerical staff of the Bank |
The application procedure is entirely online in two coordinated stages:
info@bfsissc.com) inviting them to submit additional details (category, choice of training districts) and pay the examination fee at beep.bfsissc.com.For technical queries regarding online fee payment or exam registration, candidates can write to info@bfsissc.com.
The last date for online registration and examination fee payment on the BFSI SSC portal (beep.bfsissc.com) is 29 October 2026. Online registration opened on 14 October 2026.
There are 530 provisional apprentice seats across 31 States and Union Territories: SC 106, ST 49, OBC 147, EWS 23, and UR 205. West Bengal (86), Uttar Pradesh (45), Odisha (41), and Rajasthan (37) have the highest seat allocations.
Selected apprentices receive a total monthly stipend of ₹16,650 during the 1-year training period. UCO Bank pays ₹10,500 directly into the apprentice's account, and the Government share of ₹6,150 is credited via DBT mode (subject to change under government guidelines). No other allowances are paid.
Candidates must possess a Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies, with graduation completed and provisional/final degree certificates issued on or after 01.04.2022.
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on 01.10.2026. Upper age relaxation applies: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD (UR/EWS), 13 years for PwBD (OBC), and 15 years for PwBD (SC/ST).
The online entrance examination is scheduled for Saturday, 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. It is conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) as a home-based online test on camera-enabled devices.
The test consists of 100 objective questions for 100 marks across 4 sections: General/Financial Awareness (25), General English (25), Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude (25), and Quantitative Aptitude (25). Duration is 60 minutes. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
Application fees are ₹800 + GST for General, EWS, and OBC Male candidates; ₹600 + GST for General, EWS, and OBC Female/Transgender candidates; and ₹200 + GST for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Fees are non-refundable and payable online.
Yes, proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in the local language of the applied State/UT is required. A test is conducted during document verification. Candidates who studied the local language in Class 10 or 12 are exempt.
No. Candidates must submit only one application and select one State/UT.
