UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply for 20 Posts

UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 20 Specialist Officer Posts

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application / Registration Fee

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details

Key Eligibility Notes:

• Candidates must mandatorily hold one or more valid certifications for Manager-Cyber Security: OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS), or GenAI and LLM Security (SANS).
• Certification in AI, Gen AI, NLP, or ML is preferred for Manager-AI/ML Engineer.
• All educational qualifications must be from a Government-recognized University/Institution/Board with the final result declared on or before 01.08.2026.
• No vacancies under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category have been notified for either post.
• Candidates can apply for only one position.

Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories:

• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the remaining categories.
• The maximum age limit applies to General Category and EWS category candidates as well.

Salary / Pay Scale

DA, HRA/lease accommodation, CCA, medical benefits, and other allowances and perquisites will be admissible as per the Bank's prevailing rules and regulations.

Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process

Selection will be through one or more of the following stages, as decided by the Bank:

• Online Written Examination — Qualifying marks will be decided by the Bank.
• Screening — A screening committee will examine whether candidates fulfil the required eligibility criteria.
• Group Discussion — May be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Interview — Candidates will be called based on suitability; mere satisfaction of eligibility norms does not entitle a candidate to be called forward.
• Merit List — Prepared in descending order based on scores in the Online Written Examination and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview. In case of a tie at the cut-off score, candidates will be ranked by age in descending order (older candidates ranked higher).
• Shortlisting — Purely provisional, without document verification; candidature is subject to verification of details/documents as and when called by the Bank.

Details of the written examination structure, if applicable, will be intimated through the Bank's website.

Probation & Service Bond

Selected candidates must execute a service bond to serve the Bank for a minimum of 2 years, or pay ₹2 Lakhs if they leave the Bank before completing 2 years. Confirmation follows satisfactory performance and conduct during probation.

How to Apply / Register / Check Status

1. Visit the Official Website and log in.
2. Scroll down and click on Career.
3. Click on Recruitment Opportunities.
4. Locate Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 and click Click Here To Apply Online.
5. Complete the Registration process by clicking For New Registration and entering basic information; note the system-generated provisional registration number and password (also sent via SMS).
6. Click Login and enter the login credentials.
7. Complete the application process by selecting the position for which you are applying (only one position per candidate).
8. Pay the applicable Application Fee / Intimation Charges online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI).
9. Upload the required documents — photograph, signature, and other documents as per the specifications in the notification's Annexure-I.
10. Use Save and Next to verify details before Final Submit, as no changes are permitted after final submission. Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.

Required Documents Checklist:

• Photograph and signature
• Educational qualification certificates
• Caste certificate (including OBC Non-Creamy Layer, if applicable)
• EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Experience certificate

Important Instructions

• Candidates can apply online only, from 29.08.2026 to 18.09.2026; no other mode of application will be accepted.
• No change of category is permitted at any stage after registration; the result will be processed based on the category indicated in the online application.
• No change/modification is allowed in particulars (name, category, date of birth, address, mobile number, email ID) after submission of the online application form.
• Not more than one application should be submitted; in case of multiple applications, only the last valid (completed) application will be retained, and fees paid for other registrations will be forfeited.
• Candidates who have defaulted in repayment under any lending arrangement with Banks/NBFCs/Financial Institutions, including credit card dues, and have not regularized/repaid outstanding dues by the date of the appointment letter, shall not be eligible for appointment.
• Requests for change of contact number/address/email ID/examination or interview centre will not be entertained.
• All documents will be verified with the issuing authority; wrongful submission may lead to debarment and legal action.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• In case of any dispute regarding interpretation of a version other than English, the English version will prevail.
• The Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process entirely at any stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2026? It is UCO Bank's notification (Advt. No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01) for 20 Specialist Cadre posts — Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security — both in MMGS-II.

Q2. How many vacancies are available? 20 vacancies in total — 10 for Manager-AI/ML Engineer and 10 for Manager-Cyber Security.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for UCO Bank Recruitment 2026? Online registration and fee payment close on 18.09.2026.

Q4. What is the application fee for UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026? ₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850/- for all other candidates, inclusive of GST.

Q5. Can a candidate apply for both Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security posts? No, candidates can apply for only one of the two positions; applying for one makes a candidate ineligible to apply for the other.

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