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UCO Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 |
Online
Applications for 532 Graduate Apprentice Posts Across India
⏰Limited Application Window!
UCO Bank is
inviting applications from graduates for a 1-year apprenticeship program.
Ensure you meet the age and local language requirements before applying!
Last Date
to Apply Online: 30th October 2025
📄Quick Job Overview
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Company
Name |
UCO
Bank |
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Post
Name |
Apprentice (Graduate) |
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Total
Posts |
532 Vacancies (24 in Assam) |
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Stipend |
₹ 15,000/- per month |
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Application
Mode |
Online Only |
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Official
Website |
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Job Profile & Value of Apprenticeship |
📈What Will You Be Doing?
As a
Graduate Apprentice at UCO Bank, you will be placed in a branch or office
within the state you apply for. Your role will primarily involve general
banking operations, customer service, and support functions. This is a training
and learning role designed to give you practical exposure to the banking
sector, including:
- Assisting with cash transactions
and backend operations.
- Handling customer inquiries and
promoting bank products.
- Learning regulatory compliance
and banking procedures (KYC, account opening).
- Gaining proficiency in the
bank’s core software systems.
The
apprenticeship duration is 12 months, offering invaluable, hands-on experience
which is highly regarded in the financial sector. This is often seen as a
crucial first step for future permanent roles in public sector banks.
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Eligibility, Age & Language Requirements |
🎓Educational Qualification
Candidates
must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized University/Institute approved by
the Govt. of India.
Important
Condition: Candidates must have completed graduation and received their Mark
Sheets/Certificates on or after 01.04.2021. This typically means candidates who
graduated in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 are eligible.
🗣️Local Language Proficiency (Crucial)
This is a
mandatory requirement to ensure smooth customer interaction at the branch
level:
- Applicants must be proficient
(reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) in any one of the local
languages of the State they are applying for.
- A language test will be
conducted during Document Verification. Failure to qualify will lead to
non-engagement.
- Exemption: If your 10th or 12th
Mark Sheet/Certificate shows you studied the local language, you are
exempt from the test.
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🎂Age
Limit & Relaxation (as on 01.10.2025) |
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Criteria |
Age (Years) |
Age Relaxation |
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Minimum
Age |
20 |
- |
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Maximum Age (UR/EWS) |
28 |
- |
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OBC
(NCL) |
- |
+
3 Years (Max 31) |
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SC/ST |
- |
+ 5 Years (Max 33) |
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PwBD
(UR/EWS) |
- |
+
10 Years (Max 38) |
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Detailed Selection Process & Exam Syllabus |
➡️Multi-Stage Selection Flow
The
selection is based entirely on merit in the Online Examination, followed by
mandatory verification stages:
- Online Examination (CBT): The
first filtering stage based on objective performance.
- Provisional Merit List:
Candidates shortlisted 1:1 against vacancies based on online exam scores.
- Document Verification (DV):
Mandatory check of all original academic and personal certificates.
- Local Language Proficiency Test:
Conducted alongside DV for candidates without 10th/12th language
certificate.
- Medical Examination: Final stage
for physical fitness clearance.
💻Online Examination Pattern (CBT)
The
Online Test is crucial, consisting of 100 Objective Multiple-Choice Questions
(MCQs):
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UCO Bank Apprentice Online Exam
Structure |
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Subject |
Questions |
Max Marks |
Duration |
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General English |
25 |
25 |
60 Minutes |
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25 |
25 |
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25 |
25 |
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General Awareness (with special
reference to Banking) |
25 |
25 |
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Total |
100 |
100 |
1 Hour |
Note on
Marking: There will be a penalty for wrong answers (usually 0.25 marks deducted
for every incorrect answer). Candidates must secure qualifying marks in both
individual subject tests and the overall score to be shortlisted.
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Detailed Syllabus Breakdown (Key Topics) |
The syllabus
for the UCO Bank Apprentice exam is typical of entry-level bank exams. Focusing
on these core topics is essential for success:
1.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification &
Approximation
- Number Series (Missing &
Wrong)
- Data Interpretation (Tables,
Graphs, Charts)
- Ratio & Proportion,
Percentage, Average
- Profit & Loss, Time &
Work, Speed, Time & Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
2.
Reasoning Ability
- Seating Arrangements (Linear
& Circular)
- Puzzles (Floor, Box,
Day/Month-based)
- Syllogism and Inequality
- Coding-Decoding and Blood
Relations
- Direction Sense, Order, and
Ranking
3.
General English
- Reading Comprehension (Passages)
- Error Spotting and Sentence
Correction
- Cloze Test and Fill in the
Blanks
- Para Jumbles/Sentence
Rearrangement
- Vocabulary (Synonyms &
Antonyms)
4.
General Awareness (Banking Focus)
- Current Affairs (Last 6 months,
especially national news)
- Banking & Financial
Awareness (RBI, Repo Rate, Types of Accounts)
- History of Banking in India
- Static GK (Capitals, Currencies,
Important Dates)
- Government Schemes (Related to
Finance/Inclusion)
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Application Fee & Payment |
The
application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. Please check the fee
structure based on your category:
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Category |
Fee Amount (₹) |
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UR / EWS / OBC |
₹ 800/- |
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SC / ST |
NIL |
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PwBD |
NIL |
Payment
Mode: The fee must be paid online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, or Internet
Banking.
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Important Dates, Web Links & FAQs |
🗓️Important Timeline
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Application Start Date |
21st October 2025 |
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Application
Last Date |
30th
October 2025 |
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Expected Exam Date |
To be Announced Soon |
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Provisional
Result Date |
To be
Announced Soon |
🔽Quick Links & Resources
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Direct Application Link |
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Official
Notification PDF |
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UCO Bank Official Website |
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❓Comprehensive
FAQs |
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Is this a permanent job, or
temporary? |
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This is a Graduate Apprenticeship
for a period of typically one year. It is a contractual training opportunity,
not a permanent job, but it offers invaluable banking experience. |
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What is the required graduation
cut-off date? |
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Candidates must have completed
their graduation (received certificates/mark sheets) on or after 01.04.2021. |
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How will the local language
proficiency be tested? |
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The language proficiency test is a
qualifying test conducted during the Document Verification stage. Candidates
who show proof of studying the local language in their 10th or 12th class are
generally exempt from this test. |
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What is the age relaxation limit
for OBC candidates? |
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The maximum age limit for General
candidates is 28 years. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates receive a
relaxation of 3 years, making the upper age limit 31 years as on 01.10.2025. |
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Is there a personal interview after
the online exam? |
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No, the selection process outlined
primarily includes the Online Examination followed by Document Verification
and a Medical Examination. Final selection is based on the merit of the
online exam score. |
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Where can I find the exact official
syllabus? |
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The detailed syllabus is usually
available in the official Information Bulletin/Notification PDF (linked in
the 'Quick Links' section). The syllabus breakdown provided above covers the
expected core topics for preparation. |
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What is the total time allotted for
the CBT? |
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The total duration for the entire
Computer Based Test (CBT) is 60 minutes (1 hour) for 100 questions. |
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