Particulars | Details |
Recruiting Bank | UCO Bank (A Govt. of India Undertaking) |
Advertisement No. | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 |
Posts | Manager-AI/ML Engineer, Manager-Cyber Security (both MMGS-II) |
Total Vacancies | 20 Posts |
Application Mode | Online only |
Online Registration & Fee Payment | 29.08.2026 to 18.09.2026 |
Age Limit | 25–35 years (as on 01.08.2026) |
Application Fee | ₹175/- (SC/ST/PwBD); ₹850/- (All others) |
Selection Process | Online Written Examination and/or Screening and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview |
Salary/Pay Scale | MMGS-II: ₹64,820–93,960 |
Job Location | As decided by the Bank |
Official Website |
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online Registration Start Date | 29/08/2026 |
Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date | 18/09/2026 |
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026-27 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under UCO Bank is given below.
Manager-AI/ML Engineer (MMGS-II)
No. of Vacancies: 10 (SC-01, ST-00, OBC-02, EWS-01, UR-06)
Qualification: Mandatory: Full Time B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT/AI & ML/Data Science with min. 50% marks OR MCA OR M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science/IT/AI & ML/Data Science with min. 50% marks. Preferred: Certification in AI, Gen AI, NLP, ML. Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in Development and implementation of AI, Gen AI, NLP, Content Analysis Based Projects.
Age Limit: 25-35 years (as on 01-08-2026)
Pay Scale: MMGS-II: 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
Manager-Cyber Security (MMGS-II)
No. of Vacancies: 10 (SC-01, ST-00, OBC-02, EWS-01, UR-06)
Qualification: Mandatory: Full Time B.Tech./B.E. in Computer Science/CSE/Software Engineering/IT/Electronics/ECE or equivalent with min. 50% marks OR MCA OR M.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science/CSE/IT/Software Engineering/Electronics/ECE or equivalent with min. 50% marks. Preferred: Advanced degree in Cyber Security or IT. Mandatory Certifications: One or more of OSCP, OSCE3, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS), GenAI and LLM Security (SANS). Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security.
Age Limit: 25-35 years (as on 01-08-2026)
Pay Scale: MMGS-II: 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
A candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1962, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to an eligibility certificate from the Government of India for the latter categories). Educational qualification and experience are assessed as on 01.08.2026.
Post | Educational Qualification (Mandatory) | Experience |
|---|---|---|
Manager-AI/ML Engineer (MMGS-II) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology/AI & ML/Data Science with minimum 50% marks, or MCA, or M.Tech/M.E. in Computer Science/Information Technology/AI & ML/Data Science with minimum 50% marks, from a Government-recognized University/Institution/Board. Certification in AI, Gen AI, NLP, or ML is preferred. | Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Gen AI, NLP, or Content Analysis-based projects. |
Manager-Cyber Security (MMGS-II) | Full-time B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science/Computer Science & Engineering/Software Engineering/Information Technology/Electronics/Electronics & Communications Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks, or MCA, or M.Tech/M.Sc in the above disciplines with minimum 50% marks, from a Government-recognized University/Institution/Board. An advanced degree in Cyber Security or IT is preferred. Candidates must also mandatorily hold one or more valid certifications from a prescribed list, including OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS), or GenAI and LLM Security (SANS). | Minimum 3 years' post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security, covering areas such as Red Team operations, AI Red Team operations on Generative AI/Frontier AI models, penetration testing, or advanced vulnerability assessment. |
All educational qualifications must be from a University/Institution/Board recognized by the Government of India, with the final result declared on or before 01.08.2026. Candidates must indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering; where CGPA/OGPA is awarded, it must be converted to a percentage as per the University's norms.
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age limit for both Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security is 25–35 years as on 01.08.2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories is as follows:
Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) (OBC-NCL) | 3 years |
Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10 years |
Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (min. 5 years military service) | 5 years |
Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the remaining categories. The maximum age limit specified applies to General Category and EWS category candidates as well.
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary
Scale | Basic Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|
MMGS-II | 64820 – 2340/1 – 67160 – 2680/10 – 93960 |
DA, HRA/lease accommodation, CCA, medical benefits, and other allowances and perquisites will be admissible as per the Bank's prevailing rules and regulations, subject to change from time to time as per Bank policy and industry-level settlements.
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Here is the complete information about UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026-27 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
SC/ST/PwBD candidates | Rs. 175/- (inclusive of GST) |
All Others (General/OBC/EWS) | Rs. 850/- (inclusive of GST) |
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026-27. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.
Selection Procedure:
The selection will be done through Online Written Examination and/or Screening and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview or any other selection process as decided by the Bank.
A screening committee constituted by the Bank will examine whether candidates fulfil the required eligibility criteria.
Short-listing will be purely provisional without verification of documents.
Adequate candidates as decided by the Bank will be shortlisted based on eligibility, qualification, and experience. Only the most suitable candidates will be called for the selection process.
The qualifying marks in online written examination/Interview/selection process will be decided by the Bank.
Merit list for selection will be prepared in descending order based on scores obtained in online written examination and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview. In case of a tie, candidates will be ranked by age in descending order.
Bank reserves the right to conduct a written examination depending upon the number of applications received.
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Probation and Service Bond
Scale | Probation Period | Bond Amount | Minimum Service Period |
|---|---|---|---|
MMGS-II | 1 Year | ₹2 Lakhs | 2 Years |
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 for UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
Here is the complete procedure to apply for UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026-27. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
Visit UCO Bank’s official website: https://uco.bank.in
Scroll down and click on ‘Career’, then click on ‘Recruitment Opportunities’.
Find Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 and click ‘Click Here To Apply Online’.
Click on ‘CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION’ and enter basic information to generate a provisional registration number and password.
Login using the credentials and complete the application process by selecting the position you are applying for.
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents (age proof, qualification, experience, caste/disability certificate as applicable) in the specified format.
Pay the application fee/intimation charges online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
After successful payment, take a printout of the system-generated online application form and retain it along with the Registration Number and Password for future reference.
Do NOT send the printout to the Bank.
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 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 - educational qualification, caste certificates (including OBC Non-Creamy Layer), EWS certificate, disability certificate, experience certificate - 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.
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification PDF: Click here
Official Website: Click here