UCO BANK • RECRUITMENT 2026-27

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – 20 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online

UCO Bank has released a recruitment notification for Specialist Officers on a regular basis in MMGS-II. The recruitment includes Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security posts.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for eligible candidates looking for a career in the banking and technology sector. According to the official notification, UCO Bank has announced 20 vacancies for Specialist Officers under MMGS-II.

The vacancies are available for Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security. Candidates with the required educational qualification, professional experience and other eligibility conditions can apply online through the official UCO Bank recruitment portal.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Recruiting Organisation UCO Bank
Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01
Post Name Manager-AI/ML Engineer & Manager-Cyber Security
Total Vacancies 20 Posts
Scale MMGS-II
Application Mode Online
Application Start Date 29 August 2026
Last Date to Apply 18 September 2026

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details

1. Manager-AI/ML Engineer – MMGS-II

Total Vacancies: 10

Category-wise vacancies include SC, OBC, EWS and UR reservations as specified in the official recruitment advertisement.

2. Manager-Cyber Security – MMGS-II

Total Vacancies: 10

Category-wise vacancies include SC, OBC, EWS and UR reservations as specified in the official recruitment advertisement.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

The age of the candidate will be calculated as on 01 August 2026.

Minimum Age: 25 Years

Maximum Age: 35 Years

Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines and the conditions mentioned in the official notification.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification

Manager-AI/ML Engineer

Mandatory Qualification:

  • Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI & ML or Data Science with minimum 50% marks; OR
  • MCA or M.Tech/M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI & ML or Data Science with minimum 50% marks.

The degree should be from a recognised University/Institution/Board approved by the Government of India or the relevant regulatory authority.

Preferred: Certification in AI, Gen AI, NLP or ML.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Gen AI, NLP or content analytics-based projects.

Important Skills: R, Python, Neural Networks, NLP and Big Data technologies such as Kafka and Spark.

Manager-Cyber Security

Mandatory Qualification:

  • Full-time B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communications Engineering or equivalent discipline with minimum 50% marks; OR
  • MCA, M.Tech or M.Sc. in the specified relevant disciplines with minimum 50% marks.

An advanced degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology is preferred.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security.

Relevant areas include:

  • Red Team operations and adversary emulation
  • AI Red Team operations
  • Penetration testing of networks, applications, cloud environments and APIs
  • Cyber security testing of AI/ML and LLM-based systems
  • Advanced vulnerability assessment and exploitation

Preferred Certifications: OSCP, OSCE3, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC certifications, CAPSP, SANS certifications and other relevant cyber security certifications.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Salary

Selected candidates will be appointed in MMGS-II.

Basic Pay Scale:
₹64,820 – 2,340/1 – 67,160 – 2,680/10 – ₹93,960

Other applicable benefits and allowances such as D.A., H.R.A./Lease Accommodation, C.C.A., medical benefits and other permissible allowances will be provided as per applicable bank rules.

Application Fee

SC / ST / PwBD ₹175/-

Inclusive of GST

All Other Candidates ₹850/-

Inclusive of GST

Application fee/intimation charges can be paid through online mode only. Bank transaction charges, wherever applicable, are to be borne by the candidate.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The selection process may include one or more stages as decided by UCO Bank depending upon the number of applications and recruitment requirements.

  • Online Written Examination
  • Screening
  • Group Discussion
  • Interview
  • Any other selection process as decided by the Bank
Important: The Bank reserves the right to conduct a written examination depending upon the number of applications received.

Probation & Service Bond

Selected candidates will remain on probation for one year.

A service bond of ₹2 lakh applies with a minimum service period of 2 years, subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply for UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official UCO Bank website. The application window is open from 29 August 2026 to 18 September 2026.

  1. Visit the official UCO Bank website.
  2. Go to the Career section.
  3. Open Recruitment Opportunities.
  4. Find Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01.
  5. Click on the online application link.
  6. Complete the registration and application form carefully.
  7. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
  8. Pay the applicable application fee online.
  9. Submit the application and keep a copy of the final application form for future reference.

Important Links – UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

Notification Date 29 August 2026
Online Application Starts 29 August 2026
Last Date to Apply 18 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date 18 September 2026

Documents Required

  • Recent Passport Size Photograph
  • Signature
  • Proof of Identity and Address
  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Educational Qualification Certificates
  • Experience Certificate, wherever applicable
  • Caste Certificate, if applicable
  • OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, if applicable
  • EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable
  • PwBD/Disability Certificate, if applicable
  • Relevant Professional/Cyber Security Certifications, wherever applicable

Related Recruitment Updates

Important Note: Candidates are advised to carefully read the complete official notification before applying. Eligibility, experience, documents, fee payment, selection process and other conditions will be governed by the official UCO Bank recruitment advertisement.
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – AI ML Engineer and Cyber Security