UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Exam Schedule PDF
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| Name of post | UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 Out - Check Exam Schedule PDF |
|---|---|
| Organisation | UCO Bank |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 530 posts |
| Last date to apply | 29 October 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Selected candidates undergo one year of apprenticeship training from the date of the contract. The total monthly stipend is Rs. 16,650.; Stipend Component : Amount per Month; Paid by UCO Bank : Rs. 10,500; Government contribution through DBT : Rs. 6,150; Total Monthly Stipend : Rs. 16,650; Training Duration : One year |
| Selection process | Online entrance examination conducted by BFSI SSC → Merit list preparation based on exam marks for each State/UT and category → Document verification and local language test → Medical fitness assessment → Final appointment → Selection is based on the online examination followed by verification and fitness stages. Merit is prepared state-wise and category-wise. |
| Posted on | 02 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 02 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date13 October 2026
- Online Registration Start Date14 October 2026
- Last date to apply29 October 2026
- Last Date for Examination Fee Payment29 October 2026
- Eligibility and Age Cut-off Date01 October 2026
- Online Entrance Examination7 November 2026, 11:00 AM
Application Fee
- SC/ST candidates₹ 200 plus GST
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)₹ 200 plus GST
- General/EWS/OBC male candidates₹ 800 plus GST
- General/EWS/OBC female and transgender candidates₹ 600 plus GST
Category : Application/Examination Fee
Age Limit
- Category : Age Limit / Relaxation
- General/UR and EWS : 20 to 28 years
- SC/ST : 5 years relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) : 3 years relaxation
- PwBD (UR/EWS) : 10 years relaxation
- PwBD (OBC) : 13 years relaxation
- PwBD (SC/ST) : 15 years relaxation
- Widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried (UR/EWS) : Age concession up to 35 years
- Widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried (OBC) : Age concession up to 38 years
- Widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried (SC/ST) : Age concession up to 40 years
Total Post
530 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale
- Selected candidates undergo one year of apprenticeship training from the date of the contract. The total monthly stipend is Rs. 16,650.
- Stipend Component : Amount per Month
- Paid by UCO Bank : Rs. 10,500
- Government contribution through DBT : Rs. 6,150
- Total Monthly Stipend : Rs. 16,650
- Training Duration : One year
UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Pattern 2026
| Section | Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| General English | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- The online entrance examination has four sections of 25 questions each, for a total of 100 questions and 100 marks in 60 minutes.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 40 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD | 35 |
- Candidates must score at least the minimum marks below in the online examination.
Vacancy Details · State-Wise Distribution
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assam | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 24 |
| Bihar | 6 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 34 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 20 |
| Haryana | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| Karnataka | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| Kerala | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 27 |
| Maharashtra | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 32 |
| Manipur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| New Delhi | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 |
| Odisha | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 41 |
| Pondicherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Punjab | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 24 |
| Rajasthan | 9 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 37 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 6 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 21 |
| Telangana | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Tripura | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 11 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 45 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| West Bengal | 26 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 21 | 86 |
| Total | 106 | 49 | 147 | 23 | 205 | 530 |
- UCO Bank has announced 530 provisional apprentice positions across 31 States and Union Territories. West Bengal has the highest number with 86 seats, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 45 and Odisha with 41. The category-wise and state-wise break-up is given below.
UCO Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation from a recognised university or institution |
| Graduation Cut-off | Degree obtained on or after 1 April 2022 |
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 28 years (UR/EWS), subject to relaxation |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 October 2026 |
- Eligibility is calculated as on 1 October 2026. Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university or institution, with the degree obtained on or after 1 April 2022.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Applicants must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the State or Union Territory they choose.
- Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible under the notification conditions.
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience or training after obtaining the qualifying degree are not eligible under the notification conditions.
UCO Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026
| Stipend Component | Amount per Month |
|---|---|
| Paid by UCO Bank | Rs. 10,500 |
| Government contribution through DBT | Rs. 6,150 |
| Total Monthly Stipend | Rs. 16,650 |
| Training Duration | One year |
- Selected candidates undergo one year of apprenticeship training from the date of the contract. The total monthly stipend is Rs. 16,650.
Documents Required for UCO Bank Apprentice
- Graduation mark sheets and provisional or final degree certificate
- Proof of date of birth
- Aadhaar card and other prescribed identity details
- Recent photograph and signature
- SC/ST/OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
- EWS income and asset certificate valid for the relevant period, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Class 10 or Class 12 certificate showing local-language study, if claiming exemption from the language test
- NATS enrolment ID and registration details
- Keep the following documents ready for the application and for verification after the exam.
More Details
- UCO Bank Apprentice Important Dates 2026
- Age Relaxation
- UCO Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026
- UCO Bank Apprentice Application Fee 2026
Mode of Selection
- Online entrance examination conducted by BFSI SSC
- Merit list preparation based on exam marks for each State/UT and category
- Document verification and local language test
- Medical fitness assessment
- Final appointment
- Selection is based on the online examination followed by verification and fitness stages. Merit is prepared state-wise and category-wise.
How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Go to the official NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.
- Register as a student in the Student Register/Login section, if not already registered.
- Log in and find the UCO Bank apprenticeship advertisement.
- Apply for the opportunity and note your NATS enrolment ID.
- Check your registered email for the message from BFSI SSC.
- Open the link in the email and fill in the detailed application, including category and district preferences.
- Provide the required details and pay the examination fee online.
- Verify all information before submitting.
- Save the application details and payment confirmation.
- The application was a two-part online process, first on the NATS portal and then on the BFSI SSC portal. The registration and fee payment window was 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026 and has now closed. The steps are listed below for reference.
Important Links
| UCO Bank Apprentice Notification PDF (Notification PDF) | Download uco.bank.in |
|---|---|
| Link | Status |
Frequently asked questions
When does the application for UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 - Check Exam Schedule PDF start?
Online Registration Start Date: 14 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 - Check Exam Schedule PDF?
The last date to apply is 29 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 - Check Exam Schedule PDF?
There are 530 posts in total.
What is the age limit for UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 - Check Exam Schedule PDF?
Category : Age Limit / Relaxation; General/UR and EWS : 20 to 28 years; SC/ST : 5 years relaxation; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) : 3 years relaxation; PwBD (UR/EWS) : 10 years relaxation; PwBD (OBC) : 13 years relaxation; PwBD (SC/ST) : 15 years relaxation; Widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried (UR/EWS) : Age concession up to 35 years; Widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried (OBC) : Age concession up to 38 years; Widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried (SC/ST) : Age concession up to 40 years.
What is the application fee for UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 - Check Exam Schedule PDF?
SC/ST candidates: ₹ 200 plus GST; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): ₹ 200 plus GST; General/EWS/OBC male candidates: ₹ 800 plus GST; General/EWS/OBC female and transgender candidates: ₹ 600 plus GST.
What qualification is needed for UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 - Check Exam Schedule PDF?
General/EWS: 40 | SC/ST/OBC/PwBD: 35 | Candidates must score at least the minimum marks below in the online examination. | Eligibility is calculated as on 1 October 2026. Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university or institution, with the degree obtained on or after 1 April 2022. | Applicants must be able to read, write, speak and understand the local language of the Sta…
What is the selection process for UCO Bank Apprentice Exam Date 2026 - Check Exam Schedule PDF?
Online entrance examination conducted by BFSI SSC, Merit list preparation based on exam marks for each State/UT and category, Document verification and local language test, Medical fitness assessment, Final appointment, Selection is based on the online examination followed by verification and fitness stages. Merit is prepared state-wise and category-wise.