UCO Bank Opens 530 Apprentice Opportunities Across India: A Positive Career Opportunity for Graduates Seeking Banking Experience — Careerindia (October 26, 2026)
Article Updated: October 28, 2026 · Applications close October 29, 2026
UCO Bank is recruiting 530 apprentices for 2026–27, with a monthly stipend of ₹16,650. The registration window closes tomorrow, October 29.
This guide covers dates, state-wise seats, eligibility, fees, the selection process and what an apprenticeship does and does not offer.
1. What UCO Bank announced
UCO Bank has invited applications for 530 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for 2026–27, under Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02. The notification came out on October 13 and applications opened on October 14. Careerindia described the programme on October 26 as a chance for graduates to gain practical banking experience.
| Item | Detail (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Organisation | UCO Bank |
| Vacancies | 530 apprentices |
| Qualification | Graduate degree from a recognized institution |
| Age | 20 to 28 years as of October 1, 2026 (UR/EWS) |
| Training period | One year |
| Stipend | ₹16,650 per month |
| Last date | October 29, 2026 |
2. Key dates
Applicants must finish registration and pay the examination fee by October 29. The online entrance examination is scheduled for November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM, and admit-card details are expected to come from the examination agency by email.
3. Where the 530 seats are
Seats are spread across 31 states and union territories. West Bengal has the most with 86, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 45, Odisha with 41, Rajasthan with 37 and Bihar with 34. Candidates can apply for only one state, and the bank may place them in any district within it.
4. Eligibility
- Education: a graduate degree from a recognized university or institution. Mark sheets and the provisional or final degree certificate must be dated on or after April 1, 2022.
- Age: 20 to 28 years as of October 1, 2026 for UR/EWS candidates, with relaxations for reserved categories.
- Local language: proficiency in a specified local language of the chosen state is required. A local-language test is held at document verification, unless your Class 10 or 12 certificate shows you studied it.
5. Stipend and the catch
Apprentices receive ₹16,650 a month for one year, made up of ₹10,500 from UCO Bank and ₹6,150 as a government contribution through DBT, according to Bankersadda. No other allowances or benefits apply. Importantly, the apprenticeship does not automatically lead to permanent employment, so it is best seen as paid training and a résumé line.
6. How to apply
Reports differ slightly on the route. Careerindia says to apply through the bank’s website, uco.bank.in. Bankersadda and CareerPower describe a two-step process: register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal, then complete the examination application and fee payment through the agency BFSI SSC. Because the second description comes from a summary of the notification, check the bank’s website for the exact current link before paying anything.
| Category | Fee (plus GST) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST and PwBD | ₹200 |
| General, EWS and OBC women and transgender candidates | ₹600 |
| General, EWS and OBC men | ₹800 |
The fee is non-refundable. Changes are not allowed after submission, so double-check your category, state and documents first.
7. Selection process
The process has four parts: an online objective test, a state-wise and category-wise merit list, document verification and a local-language test. The 100-mark test has four sections of 25 questions each (general and financial awareness, English, reasoning and computer aptitude, and quantitative aptitude) with 60 minutes in total. Minimum qualifying marks are 40 for General/EWS and 35 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. The test is taken from home on a camera-enabled device.
8. Last-day checklist
- Pick one state and confirm you meet its local-language rule.
- Check that your graduation certificate is dated on or after April 1, 2022.
- Complete both registration and fee payment before October 29; do not leave it for the final hours.
- Keep your NATS enrolment ID, email and phone active for exam instructions.
- Save the confirmation and fee receipt.
9. What is still unknown
This article relies on summaries of the notification, so check the full text for category-wise seats, reservation rules and age relaxation. Any extension of the October 29 date has not been reported. The exam city or login details are issued separately by the agency.
10. Related reading on WB Scheme News
11. Frequently asked questions
1. What is the last date to apply?
October 29, 2026, for both registration and examination fee payment, according to Bankersadda’s summary of the notification and Careerindia.
2. How many vacancies are there?
530 apprentice seats across 31 states and union territories, with West Bengal highest at 86.
3. Who can apply?
Graduates aged 20 to 28 as of October 1, 2026 (UR/EWS, with relaxations), whose graduation documents were issued on or after April 1, 2022, and who know a local language of the state they choose.
4. What is the stipend?
₹16,650 per month: ₹10,500 from UCO Bank and ₹6,150 as a government contribution through DBT, as reported. No other allowances apply.
5. Does this lead to a permanent bank job?
No. It is a one-year training engagement, and it does not automatically guarantee permanent employment.
6. Can I apply to more than one state?
No. Candidates must choose only one state or union territory, and the bank may place them in any district within it.
12. Conclusion
For graduates who want exposure to banking, the UCO Bank apprenticeship offers a stipend and structured training, with West Bengal holding the largest share of seats. Treat it as a one-year engagement, not a guaranteed job, and apply before October 29 using only the official channels.
13. Sources and references
- Careerindia — UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply for 530 Posts (Gowri L), October 26, 2026. Primary source for the headline date, deadline, eligibility, stipend and fee table.
Read the Careerindia report ↗ - Bankersadda — UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 530 Posts, October 15, 2026. Detailed summary of the notification: advertisement number, state-wise seats, exam pattern, stipend split and process.
Read the Bankersadda summary ↗ - Bankersadda-hosted copy of the notification PDF (Advertisement HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02). Not opened for this article; linked for readers who want the original text.
Open the notification PDF ↗ - CareerPower — UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Confirms the NATS and application-portal process and dates.
Read the CareerPower page ↗
