Overview
UCO has released a recruitment notification for the post of Manager-AI/ML Engineer, Manager-Cyber Security (both MMGS-II) (20 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- UCO
- Qualification
- 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 pr…
- Vacancies
- 20
- Advertisement No
- HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01
- Posted
- 29.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 18.09.2026
Important Dates
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 29.08.2026 to 18.09.2026 |
| Activity | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 29.08.2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 29.08.2026 |
| Online Registration Closing Date | 18.09.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges | 29.08.2026 to 18.09.2026 |
| Online Written Examination Date | Not specified in the notification |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
Vacancy Details
UCO Bank Vacancy 2026 covers 20 posts under the Specialist Cadre, both in MMGS-II (Middle Management Grade Scale-II). Vacancies are provisional and may vary as per the Bank's actual requirements; the Bank reserves the right to interchange the number of reserved vacancies across categories as per Government guidelines. Candidates can apply for only one position - a candidate applying against one position's vacancy will not be eligible to apply against the vacancy of the other position. S. No.: Position | Scale | Vacancies 1: Manager-AI/ML Engineer | MMGS-II | 10 2: Manager-Cyber Security | MMGS-II | 10 Total: 20 | 2 No vacancies under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category - Visually Impaired (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI), Orthopedically Challenged (OC), or Intellectual Disability & Others (ID) - have been notified for either post in this recruitment.
Eligibility
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 pr…
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.
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.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee / Intimation Charges SC / ST / PwBD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST) All Others: ₹850/- (inclusive of GST) Fees/intimation charges are payable only through Online mode (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI) from 29.08.2026 to 18.09.2026. Bank transaction charges for online payment must be borne by the candidate. Fees, once paid, will not be refunded on any account, nor held in reserve for any other exam or selection.
Selection Process
Online Written Examination and/or Screening and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview
How to Apply
• Log in to www.uco.bank.in. • Scroll down and click on "Career." • Click on "Recruitment Opportunities." • Locate Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 and click "Click Here To Apply Online." • Complete the Registration process by clicking "Click Here For New Registration" and entering basic information; note the system-generated provisional registration number and password (also sent via SMS). • Click "Login" and enter the login credentials. • Complete the application process by selecting the position for which you are applying (only one position per candidate). • Pay the applicable Application Fee / Intimation Charges online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/UPI). • Upload the required documents - photograph, signature, and other documents - as per the specifications in the notification's Annexure-I. • Use "Save and Next" to verify details before Final Submit, as no changes are permitted after final submission. Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.
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…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 20 Posts?
Online Registration & Fee Payment: 29.08.2026 to 18.09.2026; Activity: Date; Advertisement Date: 29.08.2026; Online Registration Start Date: 29.08.2026; Online Registration Closing Date: 18.09.2026; Payment of Application Fee / Intimation Charges: 29.08.2026 to 18.09.2026; Online Written Examination Date: Not specified in the notification; Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years
What is the application fee?
₹175/- (SC/ST/PwBD); ₹850/- (All others)
What is the age limit?
25–35 years (as on 01.08.2026)
What is the selection process?
Online Written Examination and/or Screening and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview