UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 530 Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility & Exam Date OPEN

UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online for 530 Posts, Last Date 29 October, Online Exam 7 November, Stipend ₹16,650, Eligibility & How to Apply (NATS)

Important Dates

• Advertisement date: 13 October 2026
• Registration opens: 14 October 2026
• Last date for registration, fee payment and giving details: 29 October 2026
• Online entrance exam: 7 November 2026, 11 AM
• Age and eligibility are counted as on 1 October 2026

Category-wise Vacancies

205 + 147 + 106 + 49 + 23 = 530. PwBD seats (OC, HI, VI, ID) are inside these numbers. The bank lists 25 OC, 9 HI, 1 VI and 0 ID seats. The bank may change these numbers.

State-wise Vacancies (Provisional)

Total is 530. You can apply to only one State or UT, and the bank may post you in any district of that State or UT.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Indian citizens; also subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, and certain Tibetan refugees and persons of Indian origin as per rules (some need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India)
• Graduate degree from a government-recognised university or institute
• Not an apprentice before, with UCO Bank or any other organisation
• No training or job experience of one year or more after completing the qualification
• Not terminated as an apprentice earlier
• Ex-servicemen are not eligible
• Must know the local language of the chosen State or UT

Date rule: The official PDF says mark sheets and degree certificates must be dated on or after 1 April 2022. The reference page says once “completed” and once “issued” on or after 1 April 2022. These are not the same thing, so read the official advertisement carefully.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Minimum age is 20 years. Widows, divorced and legally separated women (not remarried) get a higher limit: 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC) and 40 (SC/ST). The ages are calculated by adding the relaxation to 28 years, as on 1 October 2026.

Application Fee (Non-refundable, plus GST)

Stipend and Training

• Monthly stipend: ₹16,650 in total
• UCO Bank pays ₹10,500 and the Government share of ₹6,150 comes by DBT (it can change)
• Training period: one year from the date of contract
• No other allowance, transport or accommodation is given (as per the reference page)

An apprenticeship is a training, not a regular bank job. It helps you to learn banking work and gain experience for future exams.

Selection Process

1. Online objective test of 100 marks, 60 minutes
2. State-wise and category-wise merit list
3. Document verification with the local language test
4. Medical fitness check
5. Final engagement as an apprentice (a waitlist may be made)

• Qualifying marks: 40 (General/EWS) and 35 (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)
• If marks are tied, the older candidate is ranked higher
• Negative marking is not mentioned in the sources

How to Apply (As Per Reference Page)

1. Register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) and note your Enrolment ID.
2. Log in to NATS, open the UCO Bank apprenticeship advertisement and apply for one State or UT.
3. Watch your email for a message from BFSI SSC asking for your category, preferred districts and fee payment.
4. By 29 October 2026, submit your details and pay the fee at beep.bfsissc.com. Details must match your NATS profile.
5. Upload your photo, signature, date of birth proof, graduation certificates and other documents when asked.
6. Take the online test on 7 November 2026 using the link sent to your email.

I could not confirm these steps in the official PDF, so please read the application section of the official advertisement before you apply. Use only official links: uco.bank.in, nats.education.gov.in and beep.bfsissc.com.

How the Online Test Is Taken (As Per Reference Page)

• The test is taken from your home on a device with a camera
• Aadhaar card is shown for identity capture
• Candidates should be alone while taking the test (PwBD rule is unclear)
• Test the camera, internet and device a day before
• The test is conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India

Details of the test rules will come on your email. Read them carefully.

Documents Required

• Recent photograph and signature
• Date of birth proof
• Graduation certificates and mark sheets (CGPA converted to percentage)
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• OBC (NCL) certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate valid for 2026-27
• PwBD certificate (UDID accepted; a medical board may check again)
• Original documents at verification
• Your name must match your certificates exactly

Travel cost for document verification is paid by the candidate.

Local Language Test (Very Important)

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

Points to Check Before You Apply

• Conflict on multiple applications: one line says multiple applications will be rejected and another says the last valid application is considered. Apply once only to be safe.
• Exam medium: only the General Awareness section is shown in English or Hindi in the sources.
• Fee payment and details must be completed by 29 October 2026.
• Your name and details on NATS must match your certificates.
• The bank may change vacancies after the notice.

Tips for Candidates (General Advice)

• Start NATS registration early; this can take time.
• Keep scanned documents in the right size and format.
• Solve a mock test of 60 minutes every day for two weeks.
• Revise percentage, ratio, series, grammar and banking news.
• Do not trust agents or unofficial pages that ask for money.

Benefits of Doing Apprenticeship (General Information)

• You learn real banking work such as customer service, deposits, loans and basic accounts.
• You get a monthly stipend for one year.
• The experience and certificate can help you in future bank exams and interviews.
• You get to work in a bank branch in the State you choose.

An apprenticeship does not promise a permanent job. Please read the advertisement for the exact terms of engagement.

Simple Timeline: What to Do and When (General Advice)

This timeline is only a suggestion. Follow the dates in the official advertisement.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Choosing a State without checking the local language rule.
• Giving different names or dates on NATS and on the fee page.
• Waiting for the last day; payment pages can be slow.
• Applying more than once.
• Uploading blurred photos or the wrong size documents.
• Not testing your camera and internet before the online exam.
• Trusting unofficial sites that ask for extra money.

Section-wise Preparation Guide (General Advice)

• General / Financial Awareness: read banking and economy news of the last six months and learn basic terms such as RBI, repo rate, KYC, UPI and NPA.
• General English: practise reading comprehension, error spotting and vocabulary for 30 minutes every day.
• Reasoning and Computer Aptitude: solve series, coding-decoding, seating arrangement and learn basic computer terms and shortcut keys.
• Quantitative Aptitude: practise percentage, ratio, average, interest and data interpretation.
• The official notice gives only the section names, so this is a general guide and not an official syllabus.

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