UCO Bank will close the online registration process for 530 apprentice posts tomorrow, October 29, 2026. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied can complete the application process through the prescribed apprenticeship portals before the deadline.The registration process began on October 14, 2026. Candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship programme. After this, they will receive an email from the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) with instructions to submit additional details and pay the examination fee.The online entrance examination is scheduled for November 7, 2026, at 11 am. Candidates must complete all the required steps, including fee payment, by October 29 to take part in the selection process.
Vacancy details
UCO Bank has announced 530 apprentice vacancies across states and Union Territories. West Bengal has the highest number of posts, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Odisha.Some state-wise vacancies are given below.
| State/Union Territory | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| West Bengal | 86 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 |
| Odisha | 41 |
| Rajasthan | 37 |
| Bihar | 34 |
| Maharashtra | 32 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 27 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 25 |
| Assam | 24 |
| Punjab | 24 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21 |
| Gujarat | 20 |
| Haryana | 15 |
| New Delhi | 13 |
| Jharkhand | 12 |
| Karnataka | 11 |
| Kerala | 10 |
| Chhattisgarh | 9 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 8 |
| Telangana | 8 |
| Uttarakhand | 8 |
The bank has also announced vacancies in other states and Union Territories. Candidates can apply for vacancies in only one state or Union Territory. The number of posts is provisional and may change according to the bank’s requirements.
UCO Bank apprentice recruitment 2026 : Eligibility criteria
Candidates should check the eligibility conditions before applying.Educational qualification: Applicants must have a graduate degree from a recognised university or institute. The graduation marksheet and provisional or final degree certificate must have been issued on or after April 1, 2022.Age limit: Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old as of October 1, 2026. Age relaxation is available for eligible categories.
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC), non-creamy layer | 3 years |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities, SC/ST | 15 years |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities, OBC | 13 years |
| Persons with benchmark disabilities, Unreserved/Economically Weaker Section | 10 years |
Additional age relaxation is available for eligible widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried, as mentioned in the notification.Candidates must also be able to read, write, speak and understand at least one local language of the state or Union Territory for which they apply.
How to apply for UCO Bank apprentice recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration process:
- Visit the official National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at nats.education.gov.in.
- Register or log in through the student section.
- Search for the UCO Bank apprenticeship advertisement and apply.
- Note down the enrolment ID issued by the portal.
- Check the email received from BFSI SSC for instructions on submitting additional details and paying the examination fee.
- Visit beep.bfsissc.com to complete the remaining registration steps and pay the fee.
- Submit the required details and complete the payment by October 29, 2026.
Candidates should check all the information carefully before submitting the form, as changes may not be allowed later. The bank will not accept hard copies of applications or documents.Direct link to apply here.
