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Candidates can apply for engagement in one State/UT only. Seats are provisional and may vary as per the Bank's requirement.
Apprentice
Eligibility: Graduate degree from a recognised University / Institute approved by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies. Graduation must have been completed on or after 01.04.2022, with mark sheets and provisional / final degree certificate
Pay scale: Rs. 16,650/- per month (UCO Bank Rs. 10,500/- plus Govt. share Rs. 6,150/- through DBT)
Key dates
13 Oct 2026
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14 Oct 2026
Online registration of application and online fee payment window opens
29 Oct 2026
Last date of online registration, and last date for payment and submission of additional information at BFSI SSC portal
07 Nov 2026, 11:00 AM
Online entrance examination by BFSI SSC
Eligibility snapshot
| Age | Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 01.10.2026. The maximum age is for Unreserved and EWS candidates. Change of category is not permitted at any stage. |
| Age relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years. OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years. PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years. PwBD (OBC): 13 years. PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years. Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried: up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST. Certificates must be submitted in original with photocopies at document verification. |
| Education | Graduate degree from a recognised University / Institute approved by Govt. of India or its regulatory bodies, completed on or after 01.04.2022. |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before Jan 1962 to settle permanently, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia) or Vietnam to settle permanently in India. Candidates in the last three groups need a certificate of eligibility issued by the Govt. of India. |
| Local language | Candidates must be proficient (reading, writing, speaking, understanding) in a local language of the State/UT they apply for. A language test is held during document verification. It is not required for candidates who studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard. |
| Not eligible | Candidates who have already undergone, or are pursuing, apprenticeship with UCO Bank or any other organisation, or were terminated from apprenticeship. Candidates with training or job experience of one year or more after completing their education. Ex-servicemen are not engaged as apprentices and have no reservation. |
Selection process
Only candidates who register on NATS, apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship and pay the online exam fee take part in the selection.
1
Register on NATS and apply
Register on the NATS portal and apply for the UCO Bank apprenticeship programme. Eligible candidates then receive an email from BFSI SSC to fill in a detailed application and pay the fee.
2
Online test (objective)
100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes, in English / Hindi, on 07 Nov 2026 at 11:00 AM. Taken from your own residence on a camera-enabled device.
Qualifying: 40 (General/EWS), 35 (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD)3
Merit list
A State-wise and category-wise merit list is drawn from test marks. Ties are broken by age, with the senior candidate ranked higher. A wait list may be declared at the Bank's discretion.
4
Document verification, language test and medical fitness
Provisionally selected candidates appear for document verification at the allotted centre, along with the local language test where applicable. Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit.
Application fee
Rs. 200 + GST
SC / ST candidates
Rs. 200 + GST
PwBD candidates
Rs. 800 + GST
General / EWS / OBC (Male)
Rs. 600 + GST
General / EWS / OBC (Female / Transgender)
Fee is paid online only to BFSI SSC through the payment link in the application form, between 14 Oct 2026 and 29 Oct 2026. It is non-refundable under any circumstances, and cannot be held for any other exam or selection.
How to Apply
1. Register on the NATS portal https://nats.education.gov.in (Student Register/Login section).
2. After login, view the UCO Bank apprenticeship advertisement at https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php and apply.
3. You will get an email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) inviting you to fill in details such as caste category and choice of districts, and to pay the fee.
4. Complete the application and pay the fee online at https://beep.bfsissc.com by 29 Oct 2026.
5. Scan your photograph, signature and documents as per the portal guidelines.
6. Verify all details before clicking Submit. No change is possible after submission.
7. Keep your NATS Enrolment Id and check the Bank's website for the exam information and results.
State-wise Vacancies
West Bengal: 86 (SC 26, ST 3, OBC 32, EWS 4, UR 21). Benchmark disability seats out of these: HI 1, VI 1
All India total: 530
Andhra Pradesh: 8
Arunachal Pradesh: 1
Assam: 24
Bihar: 34
Chandigarh: 4
Chhattisgarh: 9
Goa: 1
Gujarat: 20
Haryana: 15
Himachal Pradesh: 25
Jammu and Kashmir: 3
Jharkhand: 12
Karnataka: 11
Kerala: 10
Madhya Pradesh: 27
Maharashtra: 32
Manipur: 2
Meghalaya: 1
Nagaland: 1
New Delhi: 13
Odisha: 41
Pondicherry: 1
Punjab: 24
Rajasthan: 37
Sikkim: 1
Tamil Nadu: 21
Telangana: 8
Tripura: 5
Uttar Pradesh: 45
Uttarakhand: 8
Online Test Pattern
General/Financial Awareness: 25 questions, 25 marks
General English: 25 questions, 25 marks
Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks
Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks
Total: 100 questions, 100 marks, 60 minutes
Medium: English / Hindi
Minimum qualifying marks: 40 for General/EWS, 35 for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD
Terms of Engagement
The contract of apprenticeship is executed before training starts. It ends automatically on expiry of the training period.
Selected candidates cannot withdraw except for reasons beyond their control. Those who absent themselves are liable to refund the training cost and stipend received.
The contract is terminated if the apprentice does not report at the Bank's training venue on the date of commencement.
Apprentices are governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 and are prohibited from joining or forming any union body.
Document verification is at the candidate's own risk and expense. No travelling expenses are reimbursed.
Filling of seats is at the Bank's discretion based on suitability, and no claim arises if seats remain unfilled.
Canvassing in any form is a disqualification. Any dispute is subject to the jurisdiction of the Courts at Kolkata.
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
Categories covered: OC (locomotor disability, including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy, acid attack victims), VI (blindness and low vision), HI (deaf and hard of hearing), ID (intellectual disability, including autism, specific learning disability and mental illness) and multiple disabilities.
Seats out of the 530: OC 25, HI 9, VI 1, ID 0.
A disability certificate issued by a competent authority is required. The Bank may verify it through the UDID portal or a fresh medical board assessment.
Good to know before you apply
Apply from one State/UT only Two or more applications from the same candidate are rejected, and only the last valid application is considered if multiple are submitted. The Bank may allot any district of the selected State/UT. Seats are provisional and may vary.
Apprentice, not a Bank employee An apprentice is a trainee, not an employee of the Bank, and has no right to claim employment after training. Provident fund, ESI and bonus do not apply. Training lasts one year from the date of contract, with daily hours as applicable to the Bank's clerical staff. No transport or hostel facility is provided.
Stipend Rs. 16,650 per month in total: Rs. 10,500 paid by UCO Bank and Rs. 6,150 as Govt. share credited through DBT. No other allowances or benefits are payable.
OBC, EWS, SC/ST and PwBD certificates OBC candidates need an OBC (Non-creamy layer) certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026. Creamy layer candidates must apply as General. EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27 (for FY 2025-26). SC/ST candidates need a caste certificate in the Govt. of India format. PwBD candidates need a disability certificate from a competent authority, which may be verified through the UDID portal or a medical board.
Exam conditions The test is taken from your own residence on a camera-enabled desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone, in isolation from other persons (except PwBD candidates). You must display the Aadhaar card uploaded on the NATS portal as ID proof. Login details come from BFSI SSC the day before the exam.
Details must match NATS Name and details entered for exam registration must match those on the NATS portal, and must match your certificates and mark sheets. Changes after submission are not permitted and mismatches may disqualify the candidature.
Keep your NATS Enrolment Id Note down the Enrolment Id issued by the NATS portal for all future correspondence. Keep a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number active, as call letters and intimations are sent by e-mail / SMS only.
Apply early Do not wait for the last date. The Bank takes no responsibility for failures caused by heavy internet or website load. No hard copy of the application or documents is to be sent.
Updates and corrigenda All revisions, corrigenda and announcements are hosted only on the Bank's website www.uco.bank.in (Career section). Check it regularly.
Queries For queries and clarification, e-mail info@bfsissc.com.