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Today is a very important day for the youth who are dreaming of starting a career in the banking sector. Today i.e. 29 October 2026 is the last date to apply online for 530 apprentice vacancies created by the leading public sector bank ‘UCO Bank’ under the Apprentice Act, 1961. Eligible and interested graduate candidates who have not yet completed their registration have this last chance to fill the form by visiting the official portal. After expiry of the prescribed deadline, the online registration link will be deactivated and offline applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The bank administration has clarified that to avoid last minute increase in server load or technical disruptions, candidates should complete their application process and fee payment immediately without any delay.
According to the official notification released by UCO Bank (Notification No: HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-02), under this recruitment drive, a total of 530 apprentice posts will be filled in the branches of various states and union territories across the country. It is a full-time on-the-job training program of 1 year duration. The selected candidates will be given practical training in banking operations, customer service, digital banking and general branch management, which will provide them with excellent employment opportunities in the banking and financial sector in future.
Selected candidates will be provided a monthly stipend of ₹16,650 during the apprenticeship training. Of this, ₹10,500 will be given by the bank, while an amount of ₹6,150 will be sent directly to the candidate’s bank account through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) under the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) rules of the Central Government. Since this is a training program, allowances, PF, gratuity or other facilities of regular employees will not be applicable on it.
The essential qualifications prescribed for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment are as follows:
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Educational qualification: It is mandatory for the candidate to have graduation degree in any stream (Arts, Science, Commerce etc.) from any university or institute recognized by the Central or State Government. Keep in mind that the graduation degree of the candidate should have been issued on or after April 1, 2022.
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Age Limit (As on 1 October 2026): General (UR) and EWS category candidates should have minimum age of 20 years and maximum age of 28 years.
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Age relaxation for reserved categories: As per rules, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates will be given upper age relaxation of 3 years, SC/ST category by 5 years and Disabled (PwBD) category candidates by 10 to 15 years. Special age relaxation is also applicable to widow, divorced and legally separated women.
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Ineligibility conditions: Candidates who have 1 year or more work experience or who have previously completed apprenticeship in any institute will not be eligible for this recruitment.
Candidates will be selected through a transparent and multi-tier process:
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Online Written Test (Objective Test): A computer based online entrance examination will be conducted by BFSI SSC on 7th November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Questions related to General/Financial Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language will be asked in the examination. To pass the exam, general/EWS category will have to score minimum 40% marks and reserved categories will have to score 35% marks.
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Local Language Proficiency Test: Candidates must be able to speak, read, write and understand the local language of the State or Union Territory to which they are applying. If local language is included as a subject in 10th or 12th mark sheet, they can be exempted from this test.
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Document Verification and Medical Test: The final contract will be issued after verification of original documents of the candidates placed in the merit list and medical fitness as per the standards of the Bank.
Interested candidates can complete their application process in just a few minutes sitting at home:
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Visit NATS 2.0 Portal: First official apprenticeship portal of Government of India nats.education.gov.in Go to.
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Student Registration and Login: If not already registered on the portal, click on ‘Student Register’ to complete your profile and obtain ‘Enrolment ID’. Old students login directly.
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Find UCO Bank Apprenticeship: After login, go to ‘Apprenticeship Opportunities’ or ‘Establishment Request’ tab. “UCO Bank” Search.
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Select state and priority: Select only one State/Union Territory and District as per your convenience and fill the educational and personal information asked in the form.
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Document Upload and Fee Payment: Upload your latest passport size photograph, signature and graduation certificate. After this, go to BFSI SSC portal and pay the prescribed examination fee online (Net Banking/UPI/Debit Card) and keep the print out of the final confirmation page safe.