UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 532 Posts
UCO Bank invites online applications from candidates willing to engage as apprentices under the aforementioned act in India. Eligible Indian nationals are advised to apply online from October 21, 2025 to October 30, 2025. The applicant has to meet certain eligibility criteria such as educational qualification, age limit and proficiency in the local language of the selected state. The selection process includes an Online Entrance Examination conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC) on November 9, 2025 at 11 AM. This is one of the leading Government Bank Jobs in India for aspiring candidates.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| State/UT | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total Seats | HI | OC | VI | ID |
| Andhra Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | 7 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haryana | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karnataka | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerala | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maharashtra | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manipur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Delhi | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pondicherry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | 8 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sikkim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Telangana | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripura | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 9 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Bengal | 22 | 4 | 24 | 7 | 29 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 45 | 132 | 28 | 229 | 532 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification and Experience |
Apprentice |
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Important Dates
- Application Begin: October 21, 2025
- Last Date for Apply: October 30, 2025
- Last Date for Exam Fee Payment: November 5, 2025
- Online Entrance Examination: November 9, 2025 at 11 AM
Age Limit
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 28 years
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC-NCL: +3 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): +10 years
- Widows/Divorced women: up to 35-40 years depending on category
Application Fee
- SC/ST: NIL
- PwBD: Rs. 400/- + GST
- GEN/OBC/EWS: Rs. 800/- + GST
Application Mode
- Online
Pay Scale
- Monthly Stipend: Rs. 15,000/- (Rs. 10,500/- paid by UCO Bank, Rs. 4,500/- by Govt. of India via DBT).
- No other allowances/benefits are applicable.
Selection Process
- Online Test (Ojectives): Duration: 60 minutes
- Exam Pattern: 100 Marks – General/Financial Awareness 25, General English 25, Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 25, Quantitative Aptitude 25 (Medium: English/Hindi).
- For general category candidates, the minimum aggregate marks should be 55% in EPP to get adequate consideration.
- State-wise and category-wise merit list prepared on test scores.
- Tie-breaking rule: In the cases of tie, senior candidates will be awarded higher ranks.
- Local languages: During document verification, candidates are generally required to demonstrate proficiency; however, for those presenting a 10th or 12th mark sheet as proof in the local language, no additional local language proficiency is necessary.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates are declared medically fit.
- Wait List: Will be made at the discretion of the Bank.
How to Apply for UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website https://www.uco.bank.in/en/web/guest/home
- Go to the Career section and navigate to ‘Recruitment Opportunities’ to access “Advt. No. HO/HRM/RECR/2025-26/COM-03”
- Register on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in under the “Student Register/Login” section.
- Apply for the UCO Bank Apprenticeship Program on the NATS portal.
- Receive an email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) to provide additional details and pay the examination fee by 5th November 2025.
- Fill in the online application form accurately on https://bfsissc.com
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, Aadhar Card, educational certificates etc.).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review and submit the application.
- Take a printout of the completed application for future reference.
- Appear for the online examination on November 9, 2025 using a camera-enabled device from an isolated location, displaying your Aadhar Card as ID proof.
FAQs
Candidates must be citizens of India with minimum educational qualifications prescribed for the post. Besides that, knowledge of the local language of the opted state is a must. Eligibility concerning age limits etc. has to be adhered to as stated in the official notification. Fulfillment of these conditions will render the application of candidates eligible for the UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025.
The selection is done through an Online Entrance Examination that is being conducted by the BFSI Sector Skill Council of India (BFSI SSC). Document verification and other formalities as decided by the UCO Bank may be carried out for candidates qualifying in the online exam.
The window for application is October 21, 2025 to October 30, 2025. Candidates interested must submit their application online during this period and applications submitted past this period will not be accepted. Thus, it is highly recommended to complete registration for being a participant in the UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 process.
Important Links
| Official Notification | www.uco.bank.in |
| Official Website | www.uco.bank.in |
| Apply Online | www.nats.education.gov.in |
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