UCO Bank, a premier public sector bank, has officially released its notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduate candidates to gain valuable banking experience. With 532 vacancies across India, this recruitment drive is a significant opening for aspiring professionals.
📅 UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release Date | 21 October 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 05 November 2025 |
| Online Examination Date | 09 November 2025 |
📋 Vacancy Details
High-Demand States:
- West Bengal: 86 vacancies
- Uttar Pradesh: 46 vacancies
- Odisha: 42 vacancies
- Bihar: 35 vacancies
- Maharashtra: 33 vacancies
✅ Eligibility for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
1. Nationality
- Citizen of India, OR
- Subject of Nepal/Bhutan, OR
- Tibetan Refugee (who came to India before Jan 1962), OR
- Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from specified countries.
2. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age Relaxation is applicable as follows:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
3. Educational Qualification
- You must be a Graduate from a recognized University/Institute.
- You must have completed your graduation and received your final degree/mark sheets on or after 01 April 2021.
💸 Stipend and Training Details
- Duration of Training: 1 Year
- Monthly Stipend:₹15,000/-
- UCO Bank will pay ₹10,500 directly into your account.
- The Government of India’s share of ₹4,500 will be credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
🔍 Selection Process
- Online Written Examination: The exam will be an objective-type test of 60 minutes duration with 100 questions.
- Exam Pattern:
- General/Financial Awareness: 25 Marks
- General English: 25 Marks
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude: 25 Marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25 Marks
- There will be a minimum qualifying aggregate mark set by the bank.
- Exam Pattern:
- Local Language Test: Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for. This test will be conducted during document verification. If you have studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard, you may be exempt.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | NIL |
| PwBD | ₹400 + GST |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | ₹800 + GST |
📝 How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice 2025
Step 1: Register on the NATS Portal
- Visit the official NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
- Complete your registration as a student and note down your Enrolment ID.
Step 2: Apply for UCO Bank on NATS
- Log in to your NATS account.
- Find and apply for the “UCO Bank” apprenticeship advertisement.
Step 3: Complete Application & Pay Fee on BFSI SSC Portal
- You will receive an email from BFSI SSC (
info@bfsissc.com). - Follow the link to provide additional details (like category, district preference) and pay the examination fee.
- The last date for fee payment is 05 November 2025.
Step 4: Appear for Online Exam
- Admit cards/links for the online exam on 09 November 2025 will be sent via email.
❓ Important Points to Remember
- One Application Only: You can apply for apprenticeship in one state only. Multiple applications will lead to rejection.
- Language Proficiency: You must know the local language of the state you are applying for.
- No Prior Experience: Candidates should not have undergone apprenticeship training before or have more than one year of job experience after graduation.
- No Job Guarantee: This is a training opportunity and does not guarantee a permanent job with UCO Bank upon completion.
🌐 Important Links & Contact
- UCO Bank Official Website: https://www.uco.bank.in (Check the “Career” section)
- NATS Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
- BFSI SSC Portal: https://bfsissc.com
