UCO Bank is inviting applications from eligible graduates for 532 apprentice positions across India under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training in various branches and offices of UCO Bank. This recruitment drive offers a total of 532 apprenticeship seats across various states and union territories. Eligible applicants must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university. Eligible and interested candidates need to apply online only by registering themselves on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in. The online application process will remain open from 21st October to 30th October 2025. For more detailed information about this recruitment, please see the details given below.

UCO Bank Apprentice Notification 2025

Organization Name: UCO Bank
Advertisement No.: HO/HRM/RECR/2025-26/COM-03
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Vacancy: 532
Qualification: Graduate Degree
Age Limit: 20-28 years
Salary: Rs. 15,000/-
Apply Mode: Online
Apply Start Date: 21.10.2025
Apply Last Date: 30.10.2025
Selection Process: Online Test, Medical Fitness
Official Website: www.ucobank.com

UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 - Vacancy Details

UCO Bank has a total of 532 apprenticeship vacancies for 2025-26, distributed state-wise and category-wise. Major state-wise seats include West Bengal - 86, Uttar Pradesh - 46, Rajasthan - 37, Odisha - 42, Maharashtra - 33, Bihar - 35, Madhya Pradesh - 27, Himachal Pradesh – 25, Punjab - 24, Assam - 24, Tamil Nadu - 21, Gujarat - 19, Haryana - 14, Jharkhand - 12, Karnataka - 12, Kerala - 10, Uttaranchal - 8, Andhra Pradesh - 7, and smaller allocations for other states/UTs.

UCO Bank Recruitment Notification - Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Candidate must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized university/institution approved by the Government of India.
Graduation must be completed on or after 1 April 2021.

Age Limit:

Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 28 years

Born between 02.10.1997 and 01.10.2005, both dates inclusive.

Age Relaxation:

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwBD: UR/EWS: 10 years, OBC: 13 years, SC/ST: 15 years
Widows/divorced women: up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)

UCO Bank Apprentice 2025 Pay Scale

Selected apprentices under UCO Bank’s 2025-26 program will receive a total monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000, with Rs. 10,500 paid by the Bank and Rs. 4,500 provided by the Government of India via DBT.

UCO Bank Notification 2025 Application Fee

General/ OBC/ EWS Candidates: Rs. 800 (+ GST)
PwBD Candidates: Rs. 400 (+ GST)
SC/ ST Candidates: No Fee

Payment Mode: Payment through online mode only (via BFSI SSC portal).

UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 - How to Apply

Interested candidates are required to apply online only through the Government of India Apprenticeship Portal, specifically the NATS Portal (nats.education.gov.in). Candidates are required to upload their photograph, signature and scanned copies of relevant documents as per the guidelines of the portal.

UCO Bank Apprentice 2025 Selection Process

UCO Bank selection of trainees for the year 2025-26 will be through an online test consisting of 100 objective type questions in four sections: General/Financial Awareness (25 questions), General English (25 questions), Reasoning and Computer Aptitude (25 questions), and Quantitative Aptitude (25 questions), with a total duration of 60 minutes. The appointment of selected candidates is subject to medical fitness as per the requirements of the bank.