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Published: 14 Oct 2026
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Important Dates

Form Start Date

14 October 2026

Form Last Date

29 October 2026

Job Description & Details

How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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:

  1. Register on NATS: Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal (nats.education.gov.in, "Student Register/Login") and note your Enrolment ID.
  2. 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.
  3. Check your email from BFSI SSC: Candidates who applied on NATS receive an email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) inviting them to provide caste category, choice of districts for training, and other details, and to pay the fee.
  4. 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
  5.  must match those on the NATS portal.
  6. 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.
  7. 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).

 

UCO Bank Apprentice Important Dates

Event Date
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 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).

Category Age Relaxation
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)

UCO Bank Apprentice Stipend

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

UCO Bank Apprentice 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
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