UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 20 Manager Posts
UCO Bank (A Government of India Undertaking) has officially released the recruitment notification for Specialist Officers on a Regular Basis (2026–27) under Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01.
Eligible candidate holding a B.E./B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, or MCA degree with relevant work experience can apply online for 20 vacancies in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II). The application window opens on August 29, 2026, and closes on September 18, 2026.
Key Highlights & Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | UCO Bank |
| Advertisement No. | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 |
| Post Names | Manager (AI/ML Engineer) & Manager (Cyber Security) |
| Pay Scale | MMGS-II: ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 |
| Total Vacancies | 20 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online Only via uco.bank.in |
| Application Window | August 29, 2026 – September 18, 2026 |
| Age Limit | 25 to 35 Years (as of 01.08.2026) |
Vacancy Details
Candidates can apply for only one of the two posts listed below:
| S. No. | Post Name | Grade / Scale | Vacancies |
| 1 | Manager – AI/ML Engineer | MMGS-II | 10 |
| 2 | Manager – Cyber Security | MMGS-II | 10 |
| Total | 20 |
Eligibility Criteria (as of 01.08.2026)
1. Manager – AI/ML Engineer (MMGS-II)
- Educational Qualification:
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science / IT / AI & ML / Data Science) with a minimum of 50% marks, OR
- MCA, OR
- M.Tech/M.E. (CS / IT / AI & ML / Data Science) with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution.
- Desirable: Certification in AI, Gen AI, NLP, or ML.
- Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in developing and implementing AI, Gen AI, NLP, or content analysis-based projects.
2. Manager – Cyber Security (MMGS-II)
- Educational Qualification:
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech (CS / CSE / Software Eng. / IT / Electronics / ECE or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks, OR
- MCA, OR
- M.Tech/M.Sc in relevant technical disciplines with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Mandatory Certification: Must hold one or more valid certificates such as OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS), or GenAI and LLM Security (SANS).
- Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security, Red Team operations, penetration testing, or advanced vulnerability assessment.
Age Limit & Relaxations (as of 01.08.2026)
- Age Criteria: Minimum 25 years to Maximum 35 years.
Upper Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST: 5 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
- PwBD: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers: 5 Years
- Persons affected by 1984 Riots: 5 Years
Salary, Service Bond & Probation Period
- Pay Scale (MMGS-II): ₹64,820 – 2340/1 – 67,160 – 2680/10 – ₹93,960.
- Allowances: DA, HRA/Lease Accommodation, CCA, and Medical benefits are applicable per bank rules.
- Probation Period: 1 Year.
- Service Bond: Selected candidates must sign a bond to serve the bank for a minimum of 2 years or pay ₹2 Lakhs upon early exit.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount (Incl. GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹175/- |
| All Others (General / EWS / OBC) | ₹850/- |
Payment must be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Selection Process
The selection will be conducted through one or a combination of the following methods, as decided by UCO Bank:
- Screening / Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria & experience.
- Online Written Examination (if applicable).
- Group Discussion (GD) and/or Personal Interview.
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the official UCO Bank website: www.uco.bank.in.
- Scroll down and click on Career$\rightarrow$Recruitment Opportunities.
- Locate Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01.
- Click on Click Here To Apply Online and select New Registration.
- Fill in basic details to generate your Registration Number and Password.
- Fill out the application form, select the position you wish to apply for, and upload your documents (Photo, Signature, Experience Certificates, etc.).
- Pay the required application fee online.
- Verify all entered data and click Final Submit. Download and print a copy of the application form for future reference.
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