UCO Bank Invites Applications for 530 Apprentice Vacancies with ₹16,650 Monthly Stipend

UCO Bank has officially issued the notification for its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 drive (Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02), released by the bank’s Human Resources Management Department to onboard 530 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

The registration period commenced on October 14, 2026, and will run until October 29, 2026, accessible through the bank's portal at uco.bank.in. Selected candidates will complete a one-year training term backed by a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹16,650.

Key Dates & Exam Schedule Notification Release: October 13, 2026 Online Application Window: October 14 to October 29, 2026 Online Examination: November 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM

Eligibility Norms & Regional Criteria

• Academic Qualification: A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Age Window: Between 20 and 28 years as of October 1, 2026, with applicable statutory age relaxations for reserved categories.
• Language Proficiency: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) in the specified local language of the state or union territory for which they apply.
• Portal Prerequisite: Mandatory prior registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal (nats.education.gov.in).

Selection Stages & Application Fees The selection process entails a multi-tier assessment:

• Objective Online Test: Computer-based examination held on November 7.
• Local Language Proficiency Assessment: Evaluated at the time of document verification.
• Document Verification & Medical Fitness: Final verification of academic/category credentials followed by medical clearance.

Application Fee Structure:

• SC / ST / PwD: ₹200 plus applicable GST.
• Male Candidates (UR / EWS / OBC): ₹800 plus applicable GST.
• Female & Transgender Candidates (UR / EWS / OBC): ₹600 plus applicable GST.

Application Steps Candidates must first enroll on nats.education.gov.in to secure a unique NATS student ID. Following registration, eligible applicants receive an automated email from the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (info@bfsissc.com) providing a link to finalize state/district preferences, input category details, and execute the examination fee payment before the October 29 cut-off.