UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 530 Seats Closed (Applications Ended 29 Oct 2026)

Overview

UCO Bank (Head Office, Kolkata) issued Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02 inviting applications for 530 one‑year apprenticeship posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment covered 31 States/UTs and was open only to fresh graduates. The online application window ran from 14 Oct 2026 to 29 Oct 2026 and the written test was held on 7 Nov 2026. All stages – written test, local‑language verification and medical fitness – were conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC).

Key Details

• Issuing Authority: UCO Bank, Head Office, 10 BTM Sarani, Kolkata – 700001
• Notification ID: HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02
• Posts: Apprentice (one‑year apprenticeship)
• Total Vacancies: 530 (provisional) – SC 106, ST 49, OBC(NCL) 147, EWS 23, UR 205
• Application Period: 14 Oct 2026 – 29 Oct 2026 (online only)
• Exam Date: 7 Nov 2026 (online objective test, 60 minutes, 100 marks)
• Selection Stages:

1. Online objective test (BFSI SSC)
2. Local‑language test during document verification
3. Medical fitness check

• Result / Admit Card: Not specified in the source (candidates received test link via email a day before the exam)
• Official Notification PDF: Not specified (to be checked on the UCO Bank career page)

Eligibility

PwBD Seats: OC, HI, VI, ID are included within the total numbers; no extra reservation.

Application Procedure (Closed)

1. Register on NATS – go to `nats.education.gov.in`, create a student account and note the Enrolment ID.
2. Select UCO Bank apprenticeship – choose one State/UT and submit the application on the NATS portal.
3. Email from BFSI SSC – after NATS submission, an email (`[email protected]`) asks for caste category, district preferences and fee payment.
4. Pay the fee – online at `beep.bfsissc.com` (₹200 + GST for SC/ST/PwBD, ₹800 + GST for General/EWS/OBC‑male, ₹600 + GST for General/EWS/OBC‑female & transgender). Payment window closed on 29 Oct 2026.
5. Upload documents – photograph, signature, DOB proof, graduation certificates, and any category‑specific certificates.
6. Take the test – link and login credentials were sent a day before 7 Nov 2026; candidates used a camera‑enabled device from home.

Selection & Merit

• Qualifying Marks: 40 / 100 for General/EWS, 35 / 100 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD.
• Tie‑breaker: Older candidate gets preference.
• Merit List: Prepared state‑wise and category‑wise; a wait‑list may be declared at the Bank’s discretion.
• Local‑language test and medical fitness are mandatory for final engagement.

Practical Implications

• Apprentices are trainees, not regular employees; they receive a stipend of ₹16,650 per month (₹10,500 from the Bank + ₹6,150 DBT share).
• No PF, ESI, bonus, or other labour‑law benefits apply.
• Training location is decided by the Bank and can be any district within the selected State/UT.
• Transport, hostel or residential accommodation is not provided.
• The contract of apprenticeship must be signed before training; non‑attendance may lead to refund of stipend and training costs.

How to Verify the Notification

• Visit the official UCO Bank career page: `www.uco.bank.in/careers` and look for the 2026 Apprentice Recruitment PDF.
• Cross‑check the advertisement number HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02.
• Confirm fee details and exam schedule on the BFSI SSC portal (`beep.bfsissc.com`).
• For any discrepancy, contact the Bank’s HR department via the phone numbers listed on the official notice.

Status: The recruitment is closed; applications were accepted until 29 Oct 2026. Candidates who applied can check their email for the test link and later for the merit list.

--- *All information is extracted from the official UCO Bank notification and the FreeJobAlert.com summary. No speculative data has been added.*