UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 20 Posts

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: UCO Bank has released an official notification for the recruitment of Specialist Officers for 2026-27. The recruitment drive is being conducted for 20 Manager-level vacancies in the Specialist Cadre, including Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security posts.

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 29 August 2026 to 18 September 2026 through the official UCO Bank recruitment portal. Candidates are advised to carefully check the educational qualifications, experience, age limit, application fee and selection process before applying.

Details for UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026:

Overview

Vacancy Details:

UCO Bank has announced a total of 20 vacancies for Specialist Officers.

Educational Qualification

Manager-AI/ML Engineer

• Candidates must have a full-time B.E./B.Tech in:
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • AI & ML
  • Data Science

• with at least 50% marks.
• Alternatively, candidates with MCA, M.Tech or M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI & ML or Data Science with a minimum of 50% marks are eligible.
• Preferred certifications include AI, Generative AI, NLP and ML certifications.

Experience

• Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Generative AI, NLP or content-analysis-based projects.

Important Skills

• The notification mentions skills including:
  • R
  • Python
  • Neural Networks
  • NLP
  • Big Data technologies
  • Kafka
  • Spark

Manager-Cyber Security

• Candidates must possess a full-time B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communications Engineering or an equivalent specified discipline with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Candidates with MCA, M.Tech or M.Sc. in the specified relevant disciplines with a minimum 50% marks are also eligible.

Mandatory Cyber Security Certifications

• Candidates must hold one or more valid certifications listed in the notification, including:
  • OSCP
  • OSCE³
  • OSWE
  • OSEP
  • GIAC GPEN/GXPN
  • CAISP
  • Offensive AI – Attack & Defend AI Systems
  • GenAI and LLM Security

Experience

• Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security.
• Relevant experience may include:
  • Red Team operations
  • Adversary emulation
  • AI Red Team operations
  • Penetration testing
  • Network and application security testing
  • Cloud and API security testing
  • Enterprise infrastructure testing
  • Vulnerability assessment and exploitation
  • Security evaluation of AI and LLM-based systems

Age Limit

The age limit for both Specialist Officer posts is:

• Minimum Age: 25 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years

The age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.

Age Relaxation

Candidates claiming age relaxation must produce the required supporting documents at the time of interview or whenever required by the Bank.

Salary:

The selected candidates will be appointed in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II).

• The basic pay scale is: ₹64,820 – ₹2,340/1 – ₹67,160 – ₹2,680/10 – ₹93,960

In addition to basic pay, eligible employees will receive DA, HRA/Lease Accommodation, CCA, medical benefits, other allowances and perquisites as per the prevailing Bank rules and regulations.

Selection Process:

The selection process may include:

1. Online Written Examination
2. Screening
3. Group Discussion
4. Interview
5. Any other selection process decided by UCO Bank

The Bank may conduct a written examination depending on the number of applications received. Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility, qualifications and experience, and merely fulfilling the eligibility criteria does not guarantee that a candidate will be called for the next stage.

Application Fee:

The application fee/intimation charges are:

The fees are inclusive of GST and are non-refundable. Online transaction charges, if applicable, are to be borne by the candidate.

Probation and Service Bond

Selected candidates appointed in MMGS-II will have a one-year probation period.

There is also a mandatory service bond. The selected candidate must serve the Bank for a minimum of two years or pay ₹2 lakh if they leave before completing the minimum service period.

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates can apply online only for the UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 from 29 August 2026 to 18 September 2026. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit the official UCO Bank website.
2. Go to the “Career” section.
3. Click on “Recruitment Opportunities.”
4. Find Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01.
5. Click on “Click Here To Apply Online.”
6. Select “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION.”
7. Enter your basic details and complete the registration.
8. Note down your Provisional Registration Number and Password.
9. Log in using your registration credentials.
10. Select the position you want to apply for.
11. Fill in the application form carefully.
12. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
13. Pay the applicable application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI.
14. Check all the details carefully before final submission.
15. Click Final Submit and complete the application.
16. Take a printout of the submitted application form and keep it safely for future reference.

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