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Exam / Engagement Details

• Organization: UCO Bank
• Post Name: Apprentice (Under Apprentices Act, 1961)
• Total Vacancies (Provisional): 532
• Apply Mode: Online
• Advertisement No: HO/HRM/RECR/2025-26/COM-03
• Duration of Training: One year (from date of contract)

Application / Exam Fees

Note: Fee/payment and registration for the online exam will be done through BFSI SSC portal after NATS registration. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Important Dates

• Online Registration (NATS) Start: 21 Oct 2025
• Online Registration (NATS) End: 30 Oct 2025
• Last date to pay exam fees / submit additional details on BFSI SSC portal: 05 Nov 2025
• Online Entrance Exam (BFSI SSC): 09 Nov 2025 at 11:00 AM
• Examination window / registration link info: Eligible candidates will receive email from BFSI SSC with link & credentials (day before exam).

Age Limit (As on 01.10.2025)

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Born between 02.10.1997 and 01.10.2005 (both dates inclusive)
• Age relaxation as per rules:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC-NCL: 3 years
  • PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years; PwBD (OBC): 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
  • Widows/divorced/separated women (who have not remarried): up to 35 yrs (UR/EWS), 38 yrs (OBC), 40 yrs (SC/ST)

Eligibility & Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification (As on 01.10.2025): Graduate degree from recognized University/Institute. Candidate must have completed graduation and possess mark-sheets and provisional/ final degree certificate issued on or after 01.04.2021.

Stipend & Training Hours

• Monthly Stipend: ₹15,000 (including govt subsidy, if any).
• Payment split: UCO Bank will credit ₹10,500 per month; Government share ₹4,500 will be credited via DBT to apprentice account.
• Allowances: Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/benefits.
• Training Hours: Daily hours as applicable to clerical staff of the Bank.

Mode of Selection & Online Test Pattern

Online Test Structure

Step by Step Guide

1. Register first on NATS portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
2. Login to NATS and apply for the UCO Bank Apprenticeship advertisement (search UCO Bank after login).
3. Remember your NATS Enrolment ID for future correspondence.
4. After NATS registration, await email from BFSI SSC (info@bfsissc.com) to pay exam fee and register for the online exam.
5. Make payment for online exam (BFSI SSC) between 21-10-2025 and 05-11-2025 (if applicable to your category).
6. Appear for the online exam on 09-11-2025 (as per BFSI SSC instructions).
7. If shortlisted, attend document verification and local language test at allotted centre with original certificates.