UCO Bank Apprentices Recruitment 2025–26 (Karnataka)
UCO Bank is engaging 532 Apprentices for one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. For Karnataka: 12 seats are notified. Online registration is open from 21–30 Oct 2025. Candidates must first register on NATS and then appear for the BFSI SSC online exam on 09 Nov 2025 (11:00 AM). The monthly stipend is ₹15,000 (₹10,500 from UCO Bank + ₹4,500 via GoI DBT). This Karnataka-focused brief covers eligibility, Kannada language requirement, selection steps, and key dates.
Quick Overview — UCO Bank Apprentices 2025–26 (Karnataka)
Number of Vacancies — Karnataka
India Total: 532Note: No PwBD earmarked in Karnataka row. Overall PwBD earmarks (India) are HI: 9, OC: 2, VI: 1 (horizontal reservation as per RPwD Act 2016). Seats are provisional and may vary as per bank requirement.
Educational Qualification
- All semester/year mark sheets
- Provisional/Final degree certificate (issue date on/after cut-off)
- CGPA→Percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
Where CGPA/OGPA is awarded, convert it to percentage as per University norms and produce a certificate at document verification.
Age Limit
Note: No Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen engagement or reservation under this apprenticeship. Keep original certificates ready for DV.
Application / Examination Fee
- Pay online via BFSI SSC portal (link sent by email after successful NATS registration & shortlisting).
- Last date to pay: 05 Nov 2025 (for eligible applicants).
- Application once submitted cannot be withdrawn and the fee is non-refundable.
Stipend & Benefits
- No other allowances/benefits are payable under this apprenticeship.
- Travel expenses during selection/DV are not reimbursed.
Selection Process
- NATS Registration & Apply: Register on NATS and apply for UCO Bank apprenticeship (state-wise option).
- BFSI SSC Email & Fee: Eligible applicants get an email from BFSI SSC to submit details and pay fee online (till 05 Nov 2025).
- Online Test (Remote/Proctored): Exam on 09 Nov 2025, 11:00 AM; link & login sent a day before. Test is taken from home on a camera-enabled device with Aadhaar shown for ID.
- Merit List: State-wise & category-wise merit from test scores; minimum aggregate % as decided by Bank (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD); no per-subject qualifying marks. Tie-break by higher age.
- DV & Local-Language Test: Kannada language test during document verification unless 10th/12th marksheet shows Kannada studied.
- Medical & Engagement: Provisional result on Bank website; final engagement subject to medical fitness. Bank may also operate a wait list.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date of online application (NATS) | 21 October 2025 |
| Closing date for online application (NATS) | 30 October 2025 |
| Last date to pay exam fee (BFSI SSC) | 05 November 2025 |
| Exam link & login (email/SMS) | 08 November 2025 |
| Online Test (Remote/Proctored) | 09 November 2025 · 11:00 AM |
