The UCO Bank Apprentice exam date 2026 is 7 November 2026 (Saturday) at 11:00 AM. UCO Bank has announced 530 apprentice vacancies for 2026-27, and the online entrance examination will be conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC).
This page covers the exam date and time, admit card update, exam pattern, qualifying marks, selection process, vacancies and stipend, so you can prepare for exam day with the right information.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | UCO Bank |
| Recruitment Name | UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 530 (provisional) |
| Exam Conducting Body | BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) |
| Exam Date | 7 November 2026 |
| Exam Time | 11:00 AM |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Questions and Marks | 100 questions, 100 marks |
| Exam Duration | 60 minutes |
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Registration and fee payment ran from 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. The online entrance examination follows on 7 November 2026. Dates for the admit card and result have not been announced yet.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Examination Fee Payment | 29 October 2026 |
| Eligibility and Age Cut-off Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Online Entrance Examination | 7 November 2026, 11:00 AM |
The online entrance examination has four sections of 25 questions each, for a total of 100 questions and 100 marks in 60 minutes.
| 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 |
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Candidates must score at least the minimum marks below in the online examination.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 40 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD | 35 |
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.
| 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 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Selection is based on the online examination followed by verification and fitness stages. Merit is prepared state-wise and category-wise.
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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 |
| Category | Application/Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST candidates | Rs. 200 plus GST |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Rs. 200 plus GST |
| General/EWS/OBC male candidates | Rs. 800 plus GST |
| General/EWS/OBC female and transgender candidates | Rs. 600 plus GST |
Keep the following documents ready for the application and for verification after the exam.
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.
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| UCO Bank Apprentice Notification PDF | Notification PDF |
| UCO Bank Official Website | Official Website |
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