UCO Bank Apprentice Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern – Section-wise Topics

UCO Bank Apprentice Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern — 530 Posts, Exam on 7 November, Section-wise Topics, Stipend ₹16,650, Eligibility & Preparation Plan

Important Dates

• Online registration starts: 14 October 2026
• Last date to register, pay fee and give additional information: 29 October 2026
• Online entrance exam: 7 November 2026 at 11 AM
• Exam is conducted by BFSI SSC

UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026

• Mode: online, objective type (multiple choice)
• Total time: 60 minutes
• General awareness section can be attempted in English or Hindi
• Negative marking: not mentioned in the official notice — please check the notice and the exam instructions

General / Financial Awareness Syllabus

The official notice gives no topic list for this section. Based on the section name and common bank exam practice, the following topics are useful (general guidance):

• Banking basics: types of banks, RBI and its functions, repo rate, reverse repo, CRR and SLR
• Financial terms: NPA, KYC, UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, credit and debit cards
• Government schemes for banking and financial inclusion
• Latest banking and economy news of the last 6 months
• Static GK: important days, awards, books and authors, headquarters of banks
• UCO Bank basics: founding year, headquarters and recent news

General English Syllabus

• Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution
• Grammar: error spotting, sentence correction, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech
• Comprehension: reading comprehension, passage completion, rearranging passage
• Usage: phrases and idioms, homonyms

These topics are from the FreeJobAlert reference page. Spend 10 minutes on the passage first, then answer.

Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude Syllabus

• Sequences and order: number and alphabet series, ranking, time sequence, direction and distance
• Logical reasoning: syllogism, statements and conclusions, assumptions and arguments
• Puzzles and arrangements: coding-decoding, blood relations, seating arrangement, input-output
• Miscellaneous: odd one out, alphanumeric series, decision making

The page does not list a separate computer topic list. For Computer Aptitude, general topics usually asked in bank exams are: basics of computers, MS Office, internet, email, shortcut keys and computer abbreviations. This is general guidance, not official.

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

• Arithmetic: ratio and proportion, averages, percentages, simple and compound interest
• Applied arithmetic: time, speed and distance; time and work; mixture and alligation; stocks and shares
• Advanced topics: heights and distances, logarithms, permutation and combination, probability
• Data interpretation: tables, bar charts, line graphs and pie charts

Start with percentage, ratio, average, interest and data interpretation. They give the most marks in the least time.

Time Management: How to Use 60 Minutes

This is a simple suggestion, not an official rule. The exam may show sections in a different order or time rule, so read the exam instructions on the day.

Vacancy Details: State-wise Seats (Provisional)

Total is 530. By category: SC 106, ST 49, OBC 147, EWS 23 and UR 205 (106 + 49 + 147 + 23 + 205 = 530). The bank may change these numbers and may post you in any district of the selected State or UT. You can apply to only one State or UT.

Eligibility

• Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee or person of Indian origin as per rules (a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India is needed for non-Indian citizens)
• Graduate degree from a recognised university or institute; mark sheet and degree dated on or after 1 April 2022
• Age 20 to 28 years (UR/EWS) as on 1 October 2026
• Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years, PwBD 10 to 15 years as per category
• Candidates must not have done any apprenticeship earlier, and must not have 1 year or more of training or job experience after qualification
• Ex-servicemen are not eligible

Application Fee

Fee is non-refundable.

Stipend

• Total monthly stipend: ₹16,650
• UCO Bank pays ₹10,500 per month
• Government share of ₹6,150 is paid by DBT and can change
• Training period: one year from the date of contract

Selection Process and Cut-off

1. Online test of 100 marks
2. Merit list State-wise and category-wise
3. Document verification and local language test
4. Medical fitness check
5. Final engagement as apprentice (a waitlist may be made)

• Cut-off marks: 40 for General/EWS and 35 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD
• If marks are tied, the older candidate gets the higher rank

Local Language Test (Very Important)

You must know one local language of the State or UT you choose, including reading, writing, speaking and understanding. The test is held at document verification, and if you fail it, you will not be engaged. You are exempt if your 10th or 12th mark sheet shows that you studied that local language. So choose your State carefully.

30-Day Preparation Plan (General Advice)

1. Days 1 to 7: Learn the exam pattern and finish basic topics: percentage, ratio, averages, series and grammar rules.
2. Days 8 to 15: Practise topic-wise sets for each section and note your weak topics.
3. Days 16 to 22: Read banking and economy news of 6 months; revise static GK and computer basics.
4. Days 23 to 28: Take full mock tests of 60 minutes and check your time per section.
5. Days 29 to 30: Light revision only, formulas, short notes and good sleep.

Aim to finish each mock test with at least 40 marks and slowly move higher. The cut-off was 40 for general category.

Exam Day Tips

• Carry your admit card and a valid photo ID; check the reporting time on the call letter.
• Do the easy questions first and skip the lengthy ones.
• Do not spend more than a minute on one question.
• Keep a calm mind; do not guess blindly if there is negative marking, since the notice does not clearly mention it.
• Reach the centre early and carry only allowed items.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying to a State whose local language you do not know.
• Missing the last date of 29 October 2026.
• Believing that all topics listed on third-party sites are official.
• Giving all time to one section and leaving others untouched.
• Ignoring computer and general awareness questions, which are easy marks.

How to Apply Online (General Steps)

1. Open the official UCO Bank website and go to the Careers or Apprenticeship section.
2. Open the advertisement for Apprenticeship Engagement 2026-27 and read it fully.
3. Register with your name, mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill in your personal, educational and category details and choose one State or UT.
5. Upload your photo, signature and documents as asked.
6. Pay the fee online and submit before 29 October 2026.
7. Download and save the final application and fee receipt.

These are general steps because I could not open the application portal. Follow the exact steps in the official advertisement.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Degree certificate and mark sheets (dated on or after 1 April 2022)
• 10th and 12th mark sheets, which also help to prove local language study
• Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC non-creamy layer, EWS) and PwBD certificate if applicable
• Photo ID and address proof
• Recent photograph and signature in the size asked
• Active mobile number and email ID

Section-wise Strategy (General Advice)

• English: read the passage quickly, then solve grammar questions first because they take little time.
• Reasoning: solve series, coding-decoding and blood relations first; leave long puzzles for last.
• Quantitative: practise tables and charts daily, and learn squares, cubes and percentage tricks.
• Awareness: revise one page of current affairs every day and keep short notes of banking terms.
• Computer: learn basic terms and shortcut keys; this takes only a few days.

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