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:
- Register on NATS: Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal (nats.education.gov.in, "Student Register/Login") and note your Enrolment ID.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- must match those on the NATS portal.
- 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.
- 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
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).
UCO Bank Apprentice Stipend
UCO Bank Apprentice Application Fee