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UCO Bank, HRM Department, Head Office, Kolkata Apprentice – 530 Posts Recruitment 2026
Introduction
UCO Bank, HRM Department, Head Office, Kolkata has invited applications for Apprentice – 530 Posts. There are 530 vacancies for candidates with Any Graduate. The last date to apply is 29 October 2026.
Recruitment Overview
UCO Bank invites online applications from candidates for engagement as apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended). Candidates can apply for only one State/UT. Selection is through an online objective test conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC), followed by a local language test during document verification and a medical fitness check. Apprentices are trainees, not employees of the Bank, and have no right to employment after training.
Particulars: Details
Organization: UCO Bank, HRM Department, Head Office, Kolkata
Advertisement Number: HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02
Advertisement Date: 13 October 2026
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 530 (provisional)
Training Duration: 1 year from the date of contract
Exam Conducted By: BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC)
Official Websites: www.uco.bank.in (career section), nats.education.gov.in, beep.bfsissc.com
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 13 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Online Registration / Exam Fee Payment Last Date (via beep.bfsissc.com) | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Entrance Examination | 7 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Age and Eligibility Reckoning Date | 1 October 2026 |
UCO Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026
A total of 530 apprentice seats are available across 31 States/UTs. The numbers are provisional and may vary with the Bank's actual requirement, and the Bank may allot a training location in any district of the selected State/UT. "OC", "HI", "VI" and "ID" below are the PwBD (benchmark disability) seats that fall within each State's total, not additional seats.
| State/UT | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 8 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 |
| Assam | 24 |
| Bihar | 34 |
| Chandigarh | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9 |
| Goa | 1 |
| Gujarat | 20 |
| Haryana | 15 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 3 |
| Jharkhand | 12 |
| Karnataka | 11 |
| Kerala | 10 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 27 |
| Maharashtra | 32 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| New Delhi | 13 |
| Odisha | 41 |
| Pondicherry | 1 |
| Punjab | 24 |
| Rajasthan | 37 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21 |
| Telangana | 8 |
| Tripura | 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 |
| West Bengal | 86 |
| Total | 530 |
| Abbreviations | SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe; OBC (NCL) – Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer); EWS – Economically Weaker Section; UR – Unreserved; OC – Orthopedically/Locomotor disability category; HI – Hearing Impaired; VI – Visually Impaired; ID – Intellectual Disability. There is no reservation for Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen, and they are not engaged as apprentices. |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST candidates | ₹200 plus GST |
| PwBD candidates | ₹200 plus GST |
| General, EWS and OBC – Male candidates | ₹800 plus GST |
| General, EWS and OBC – Female / Transgender candidates | ₹600 plus GST |
The fee is paid online to BFSI SSC through the secure payment link in the application form, between 14 October and 29 October 2026. It is non-refundable under any circumstances, whether or not the candidate attends the test or is shortlisted, and cannot be adjusted against any other selection process.
Age Limit
| 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). | |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 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) |
Age Relaxation
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Category | Age Relaxation
Vacancy & Eligibility
- UCO Bank Apprentice 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. UCO Bank Apprentice Other Eligibility Conditions - Nationality: A citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1962 to settle permanently, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries and Vietnam with the intention of settling in India (the last three categories need an eligibility certificate from the Government of India). - Candidates must not have undergone, or be currently undergoing, apprenticeship with UCO Bank or any other organisation, and apprentices terminated by their organisation are not eligible. - Candidates with training or job experience of one year or more after completing their educational qualification are not eligible. - Candidates applying for a particular State/UT must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking and understanding at least one local language of that State/UT. A language test is conducted during document verification
- candidates who produce a 10th or 12th mark sheet showing they studied the local language are exempt. - Candidates may apply for only one State/UT
- multiple applications will be rejected (only the last valid application is considered).
Experience
Candidates with training or job experience of one year or more after completing their educational qualification are not eligible
Salary / Pay Scale
- Component | Amount (₹ 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 f
How to Apply
UCO Bank Apprentice Apply Online
Applications are accepted online only; no hard copy of the application or documents is to be sent to the Bank. The process is:
- Register on NATS: Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal (nats.education.gov.in, "Student Register/Login") and note your Enrolment ID.
- Apply for UCO Bank's apprenticeship: After logging in, view the "UCO Bank" apprenticeship advertisement and apply for it on the portal, choosing one State/UT.
- Check your email from BFSI SSC: Candidates who applied on NATS receive an email from BFSI SSC ([email protected]) inviting them to provide caste category, choice of districts for training, and other details, and to pay the fee.
- Complete details and pay the fee: Submit the additional information and pay the online fee at beep.bfsissc.com by 29 October 2026. Details entered must match those on the NATS portal.
- Upload documents: Upload the photograph, signature, date of birth proof, graduation certificates and other certificates as required by the apprenticeship portal or when advised by the Bank or BFSI SSC.
- Appear for the online test: Take the test on 7 November 2026 using the link sent by email.
The candidate's name must be spelt exactly as in the certificates/mark sheets, percentage should be given to two decimals (CGPA must be converted to percentage), and no change is allowed after submission.
UCO Bank Apprentice Important Instructions
- Candidates must have a valid personal email ID and mobile number, kept active until the engagement process is complete; call letters and intimations are sent by email/SMS only.
- Original certificates for educational qualification, age and category must be produced at document verification, or candidature is cancelled.
- OBC candidates need a non-creamy layer certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026; EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (income of FY 2025-26); PwBD candidates need a disability certificate (UDID/certificates may be verified, and a medical board may reassess).
- Apprentices are trainees, not employees; PF, ESI, bonus and other labour-law provisions do not apply, they may not join or form a union, and the Bank has no obligation to offer employment after training.
- Candidates must execute a Contract of Apprenticeship before training begins; those who absent themselves may have to refund training costs and stipend received.
- Travel costs for document verification are borne by the candidate. Requests for changes of contact details, address, email or test centre are not entertained.
- Canvassing in any form is a disqualification. All disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the Courts at Kolkata.
- All revisions and corrigenda will be published only on www.uco.bank.in (career section).
Important Links
FAQ
What is UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
It is Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 from UCO Bank for the engagement of 530 apprentices for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across 31 States/UTs.
How many vacancies are available in UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 530 provisional seats: 106 SC, 49 ST, 147 OBC (NCL), 23 EWS and 205 UR. West Bengal has the most seats (86), followed by Uttar Pradesh (45) and Odisha (41).
What is the last date to apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for registration, exam fee payment and submission of additional information is 29 October 2026.
What is the qualification required for UCO Bank Apprentice?
A graduate degree from a recognised University/Institute, with mark sheets and degree certificate issued on or after 1 April 2022.
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