UCO Bank has released Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 for the recruitment of Specialist Officers on a regular basis, inviting applications for 20 Manager-level posts in MMGS-II (Middle Management Grade Scale-II). This recruitment is specifically for two highly technical roles — Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security — aimed at strengthening the Bank’s technology and security functions. This is a detailed, complete breakdown covering every important point students and candidates need before applying.

1. Recruitment Overview

Particular	Details
Bank	UCO Bank
Advertisement Number	HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01
Recruitment Type	Specialist Officer, Regular Basis, 2026-27
Posts	Manager-AI/ML Engineer, Manager-Cyber Security
Grade/Scale	MMGS-II (Middle Management Grade Scale-II)
Total Vacancies	20
Mode of Application	Online only
Head Office	10 BTM Sarani, Kolkata – 700001
Official Website	uco.bank.in

2. Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement date	29 August 2026
Online registration start	29 August 2026
Online registration & fee payment closing date	18 September 2026
Eligibility (age, qualification, experience) reckoning date	1 August 2026

3. Vacancy Details

Total Vacancies: 20, split equally between two posts:

Position	Scale	Age (as on 01-08-2026)	Total	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR
Manager-AI/ML Engineer	MMGS-II	25–35	10	1	0	2	1	6
Manager-Cyber Security	MMGS-II	25–35	10	1	0	2	1	6
Total			20	2	0	4	2	12

• No PwBD vacancies (VI/HI/OC/ID & Others) have been earmarked in this notification.
• These vacancy numbers are provisional and may change based on the Bank’s actual requirements. UCO Bank also reserves the right to interchange reserved-category vacancies as per Government guidelines.
• Important rule: A candidate can apply for only one of the two positions. Applying against one post makes you ineligible to apply against the other.
• No change of category is allowed after the online application is submitted, under any circumstances.

4. Eligibility Criteria

A. Nationality

A candidate must be either:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1962 with the intention of settling permanently, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), or Vietnam, with the intention of settling permanently in India.

Candidates in the last three categories need an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.

B. Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)

• 25 to 35 years for both posts.

Age relaxation:

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	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

Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC can be combined with only one of the remaining categories (disability, ex-servicemen, or riot-affected) — not more than one.

C. EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Criteria

• Applicable to candidates not covered under SC/ST/OBC reservation, with family gross annual income below ₹8 lakh (from all sources, for the financial year prior to application).
• Families owning any of the following are excluded from EWS, regardless of income: 5 acres or more of agricultural land; a residential flat of 1,000 sq. ft. or more; a residential plot of 100 sq. yards or more in notified municipalities; or 200 sq. yards or more elsewhere.
• Property across different locations is clubbed together when assessing EWS eligibility.
• A valid Income & Asset Certificate (for FY 2025-26) from a competent authority is mandatory at the interview stage.

D. Educational Qualification & Experience (as on 1 August 2026)

Post 1: Manager-AI/ML Engineer

Requirement	Details
Mandatory Qualification	Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/AI & ML/Data Science with minimum 50% marks, OR MCA/M.Tech/M.E. in the same disciplines with minimum 50% marks
Preferred	Certification in AI, Gen AI, NLP, or ML
Experience	Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in developing and implementing AI, Gen AI, NLP, or Content Analysis-based projects
Key Skills Sought	R, Python proficiency; experience with Neural Networks; NLP and Big Data technologies (Kafka, Spark)

Job profile includes: advanced data analysis and predictive modelling; designing, validating, and deploying AI/ML models for banking applications; defining AI strategy and technical architecture; ensuring AI governance and model lifecycle management; and driving adoption of emerging AI technology.

Post 2: Manager-Cyber Security

Requirement	Details
Mandatory Qualification	Full-time B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science/CSE/Software Engineering/IT/Electronics/ECE (or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks, OR MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc. in the same disciplines with minimum 50% marks
Preferred	An advanced degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology
Mandatory Certification (at least one of)	OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, or OSEP (from Offensive Security); GIAC GPEN or GXPN; CAISP (Certified AI Security Professional); Offensive AI – Attack & Defend AI Systems (SANS); or GenAI and LLM Security (SANS)
Experience	Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification, hands-on experience in offensive cyber security — Red Team operations, AI Red Teaming, penetration testing of networks/apps/cloud/APIs, or security testing of systems using Frontier AI/LLMs
Key Skills Sought	Deep knowledge of attack tools and techniques (TTPs); expertise in Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite; exploit development and reverse engineering; familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework; scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash

Job profile includes: conducting full-scope Red Team exercises to emulate advanced persistent threats; offensive vulnerability management; developing custom exploits to test AI-powered defence systems; leading purple-team engagements; and AI Red Teaming using AI tools for vulnerability discovery and remediation.

Common qualification notes for both posts:

• All qualifications must be from a University/Institution/Board recognised by the Government of India or approved regulatory bodies.
• Your final result must have been declared on or before 1 August 2026.
• Candidates must indicate percentage marks (to the nearest two decimals) in the online application. If your university awards CGPA/OGPA, you must convert it to percentage using your university’s official formula, and be ready to prove this conversion if called for interview.
• Experience certificates must explicitly state the candidate’s role and area of experience matching the specified field — generic certificates won’t be accepted as valid proof.

5. Selection Process

Selection may involve any combination of the following, at the Bank’s discretion:

• Online Written Examination
• Screening
• Group Discussion
• Interview
• Or any other process the Bank decides to adopt

Key points about the process:

• A screening committee checks whether candidates meet eligibility criteria. Shortlisting at this stage is provisional, without document verification.
• Only the most suitable candidates are called forward — simply meeting the minimum eligibility doesn’t guarantee a call for the next stage.
• The qualifying marks for any written exam, GD, or interview will be decided by the Bank.
• The final merit list is prepared in descending order of marks scored across the applicable stages.
• Tie-breaker: if multiple candidates share the same cut-off marks, the older candidate (by date of birth) is ranked higher.
• If the Bank decides to conduct a written exam, the exact structure and pattern will be announced separately on the official website.

6. Salary & Pay Structure

Selected candidates will be placed in MMGS-II, with the following pay scale:

₹64,820 – 2340/1 – 67,160 – 2680/10 – 93,960

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates get:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Lease Accommodation
• City Compensatory Allowance (CCA)
• Medical benefits
• Other allowances and perquisites as per prevailing Bank rules (subject to periodic revision through industry-level settlements)

Probation & Service Bond

Scale	Probation Period	Bond Amount	Minimum Service Period
MMGS-II	1 year	₹2 lakh	2 years

Selected candidates must execute a bond to serve the Bank for a minimum of 2 years, or pay ₹2 lakh if they leave before completing this period.

7. Application Fee

Category	Fee (Inclusive of GST)
SC / ST / PwBD	₹175
All other categories	₹850

• Fee is payable online only, from 29 August 2026 to 18 September 2026.
• Payment modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.
• Bank transaction charges for online payment must be borne by the candidate.
• The fee is non-refundable and cannot be held in reserve for any other exam or selection process.

8. How to Apply

1. Visit the official UCO Bank website: uco.bank.in
2. Scroll down and click on “Career.”
3. Click on “Recruitment Opportunities” and locate Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01.
4. Click “Click Here to Apply Online.”
5. Click “Click Here for New Registration” and enter your basic information. The system will generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password — note these down (they’re also sent via SMS to your mobile number).
6. Log in with your credentials and complete the application form by selecting the position you wish to apply for.
7. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents, following the exact specifications (see below).
8. Use the “Save and Next” option to review your details before final submission — no changes are allowed after you click Final Submit.
9. Complete the fee payment through the integrated payment gateway.
10. After successful payment, take a printout of your submitted application and retain it along with your registration number and password. Do not send this printout to the Bank.

Document Upload Specifications

Item	Dimensions	File Size	Format
Photograph	4.5cm × 3.5cm (200 × 230 pixels preferred)	20KB – 50KB	JPG/JPEG
Signature	140 × 60 pixels	10KB – 50KB	JPG/JPEG
Proof of Identity & Address	—	Max 100KB	PDF
Proof of Birth	—	Max 100KB	PDF
Educational Certificates	—	Max 1MB	PDF
Caste/Disability Certificate (if applicable)	—	Max 1MB	PDF
Experience Certificates (if applicable)	—	Max 1MB	PDF

Photograph guidelines: Recent, colour, passport-style, against a light/white background, no caps/hats/dark glasses (religious headwear allowed if it doesn’t cover the face), no red-eye, no glare on spectacles.

Signature guidelines: Signed on white paper with black ink, by the applicant only (not in capital letters) — a mismatched signature at exam/interview stage leads to disqualification.

Important Application Rules

• Use a valid personal email ID and active mobile number — all communication happens through these.
• No changes are permitted to Name, Category, Date of Birth, Address, Mobile Number, or Email ID after final submission.
• Only one application per candidate. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid (completed) one is retained, and fees paid for the other(s) are forfeited.
• Multiple attendance at the exam/interview will lead to rejection or cancellation of candidature.
• Keep about 8 extra copies of the same photograph used in your application — you’ll need these at later stages of selection.
• Apply well before the deadline — heavy website traffic near the closing date is common, and the Bank isn’t responsible for failed submissions due to server load.

9. Other Important Conditions

• Government/PSU employees: Must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the interview stage, and a relieving letter at the time of appointment.
• CIBIL/loan default clause: Candidates who have defaulted on repayment to banks/NBFCs/financial institutions (including credit card dues) and haven’t cleared this by the time of the appointment letter are not eligible for appointment.
• Criminal case disclosure: Candidates must disclose any pending criminal cases at the time of interview/joining. The Bank may independently verify this, including through police records, and can deny appointment based on findings.
• Ex-servicemen currently in service must submit a certificate confirming they will be relieved from defence service on or before 17 September 2027 — failure to do so results in immediate disqualification.
• Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
• Any dispute related to this recruitment falls under the jurisdiction of courts in Kolkata.
• The Bank reserves the right to cancel the entire recruitment process at any stage, and to alter or modify eligibility criteria even after the notification is published.

10. Frequently Asked Questions

11. Official Links

Resource	Link
Official Notification – UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026	Download PDF
Online Application Portal	Apply Online
Official UCO Bank Website	uco.bank.in

Read the complete official notification carefully before applying, especially the mandatory certification requirements for the Cyber Security post. Rely only on the official UCO Bank website for updates on exam schedules, admit cards, and results.