UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 530 apprentice seats across 31 states and union territories, including 20 seats in Gujarat. Any graduate can apply online through the NATS portal till 29 October 2026. Selected candidates get a stipend of Rs. 16,650 per month during the one-year training.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Job Details
Organization: UCO Bank
Post Name: Apprentice (Apprenticeship Training)
Total Vacancies: 530 (Gujarat: 20)
Qualification: Graduation in any stream
Age Limit: 20 to 28 years (as on 1 October 2026)
Stipend: Rs. 16,650 per month
Training Period: 1 year
Application Mode: Online (NATS portal)
Selection: Online exam, local language test and medical test
Last Date to Apply: 29 October 2026
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Registration Start | 14 October 2026 |
| Registration and Fee Payment Last Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Exam Date | 7 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
Vacancy Details
Total: 530 seats (provisional, as per the bank’s requirement)
Category-wise: Unreserved 205, OBC (NCL) 147, SC 106, ST 49, EWS 23
Gujarat: 20 seats
You can apply for only one state or union territory, so choose carefully.
UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Educational Qualification:
- A graduate degree from a government-recognized university or institute.
- Your mark sheet and degree certificate must be dated on or after 1 April 2022.
- Candidates who already have one year or more of training or work experience after graduation are not eligible.
- You must know the local language of the state you apply for (for Gujarat, Gujarati), or have a 10th or 12th mark sheet showing you studied it.
Age Limit and Relaxation:
- General and EWS: 20 to 28 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation
- Persons with disability: relaxation as per the official notification
Stipend
The stipend is Rs. 16,650 per month, which includes Rs. 10,500 from UCO Bank and Rs. 6,150 as the government share paid through DBT. No other allowance, transport or accommodation is provided.
Application Fee
- SC/ST and Persons with Disability: Rs. 200 plus GST
- General, EWS and OBC (male): Rs. 800 plus GST
- General, EWS and OBC (female/transgender): Rs. 600 plus GST
- The fee is non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Online objective test (100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes) with four sections of 25 marks each: General/Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude, and Quantitative Aptitude.
- Local language test during document verification.
- Medical fitness test.
Minimum qualifying marks are 40 for General and EWS, and 35 for SC, ST, OBC and disabled candidates. The merit list is prepared state-wise and category-wise.
How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Register on the NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in (Student Register/Login) and note your Enrolment ID.
- Log in, open the UCO Bank apprenticeship advertisement and click Apply. Select one state or union territory.
- Check your email for a message from BFSI SSC. It will ask for your category, preferred training districts and fee payment.
- Pay the fee and complete the details at beep.bfsissc.com before 29 October 2026. Your details must match your NATS profile.
- Upload the documents as asked.
- Take the online test on 7 November 2026 using the link sent to your email.
Tip: Do not wait for the last day, as the NATS and payment sites can get slow near the deadline.
Important Links
NATS Portal (Registration): Click Hear
Fee Payment (BFSI SSC): Click Hear
UCO Bank Careers: Click Hear
Join our WhatsApp Channel: Click Hear
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A. The last date to register and pay the fee for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 29 October 2026.
Q. How many seats are there in Gujarat?
A. There are 20 seats for Gujarat out of 530 seats in total.
Q. What is the stipend?
A. The stipend is Rs. 16,650 per month for one year.
Q. Is this a permanent bank job?
A. No. It is a one-year apprenticeship training, not a permanent job. Selected candidates get a stipend during the training.
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