UCO Bank, a Government of India Undertaking, has released Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 for Recruitment of Specialist Officers on Regular Basis 2026-27, inviting online applications for 20 posts – 10 Manager (AI/ML Engineer) and 10 Manager (Cyber Security) – both in MMGS Scale II. Applications open today, 29 August 2026, and close on 18 September 2026 at uco.bank.in. Selection is through Online Written Examination and/or Screening and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview. Pay scale is Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960. A service bond of Rs. 2 lakh for a minimum of 2 years applies on joining.
Important – Read Before You Apply: Three things that will block your application or appointment. First, you can apply for only one of the two posts – not both – a candidate who applies for one post is ineligible to apply for the other; decide which post matches your profile before registering, as no change is permitted after submission. Second, the Cyber Security post requires one or more valid certifications from a specific list as a mandatory condition – OSCP, OSCE3, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS) or GenAI and LLM Security (SANS) – candidates without at least one valid cert from this list on hand as on 01 August 2026 are not eligible; preference and experience alone will not compensate. Third, candidates who have defaulted on repayment of any loan to a Bank, NBFC or Financial Institution – including credit card dues – and have not regularised the outstanding by the date of the appointment letter are not eligible for appointment – this applies even if you qualify all selection stages.
UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | UCO Bank (A Government of India Undertaking) |
| Advertisement No. | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 |
| Posts | Manager – AI/ML Engineer and Manager – Cyber Security (both MMGS-II) |
| Total Vacancies | 20 |
| Application Mode | Online only at uco.bank.in |
| Application Fee | Rs. 850 (General/OBC/EWS); Rs. 175 (SC/ST/PwBD) – both inclusive of GST |
| Application Opens | 29 August 2026 |
| Application Closes | 18 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Reckoned As On | 01 August 2026 |
| Pay Scale (MMGS-II) | Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960 |
| Service Bond | Rs. 2 lakh for minimum 2 years |
| Probation | 1 year |
| Official Website | uco.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 29 August 2026 |
| Online registration and fee payment opens | 29 August 2026 |
| Online registration and fee payment closes | 18 September 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off | 01 August 2026 |
| Online Written Examination | To be notified on uco.bank.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Manager – AI/ML Engineer | MMGS-II | 10 |
| Manager – Cyber Security | MMGS-II | 10 |
| Total | 20 |
Vacancies are provisional and may vary. No PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) vacancies have been notified for either post in this recruitment. Category-wise distribution is as per Bank and Government guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
All eligibility is assessed as on 01 August 2026. The final result of the qualifying degree must have been declared on or before 01 August 2026.
Manager – AI/ML Engineer (MMGS-II)
Educational Qualification (any one):
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI and ML, or Data Science with minimum 50% marks from a Government-recognised University or Institution; or
- MCA with minimum 50% marks; or
- Full-time M.Tech/M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI and ML, or Data Science with minimum 50% marks.
Certification in AI, Gen AI, NLP or ML is preferred.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Gen AI, NLP, or Content Analysis-based projects.
Age: 25 to 35 years as on 01 August 2026.
Manager – Cyber Security (MMGS-II)
Educational Qualification (any one):
- Full-time B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, or Electronics and Communications Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 50% marks; or
- MCA with minimum 50% marks; or
- Full-time M.Tech/M.Sc in the above disciplines with minimum 50% marks.
An advanced degree in Cyber Security or IT is preferred.
Mandatory Certification – at least one of the following must be valid as on 01 August 2026:
OSCP, OSCE3, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN, GIAC GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS) or GenAI and LLM Security (SANS).
Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security – Red Team operations, AI Red Team operations on Generative AI or Frontier AI models, penetration testing, or advanced vulnerability assessment.
Age: 25 to 35 years as on 01 August 2026.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Relaxation over 35 years |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (min. 5 years military service) | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
Pay Scale and Service Bond
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Scale | MMGS-II |
| Basic Pay Scale | Rs. 64,820 – 2,340/1 – 67,160 – 2,680/10 – 93,960 |
| Additional Benefits | DA, HRA or lease accommodation, CCA, medical benefits and other allowances as per Bank rules |
| Probation | 1 year from date of joining |
| Service Bond | Rs. 2,00,000 for minimum 2 years of service; applicable on joining |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 850 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Rs. 175 |
Fee is paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking or UPI. Non-refundable. Bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate.
Selection Process
Selection is through one or more of the following stages, as decided by the Bank:
- Online Written Examination
- Screening
- Group Discussion
- Interview
The Bank may decide the parameters and qualifying marks for each stage. Only the most suitable candidates, at the Bank’s discretion, are called for the selection process. Mere eligibility does not entitle a candidate to be called. In case of a tie at the cut-off score, candidates are ranked by age in descending order (older candidates ranked higher). Shortlisting is provisional; candidature is subject to full document verification at the Bank’s discretion.
How to Apply
- Visit uco.bank.in and go to the Career section.
- Click on Recruitment Opportunities and locate Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01.
- Click “Click Here To Apply Online.”
- Click “Click Here For New Registration,” enter your name, contact details and email ID. Note the provisional Registration Number and Password (also sent by SMS/email).
- Log in and select the one post you are applying for. You cannot apply for both.
- Complete all personal, educational and experience details. Enter the percentage of marks obtained in your qualifying degree; if CGPA is awarded, convert it as per your University’s norms.
- Upload your photograph, signature and other documents as per the specifications in Annexure-I of the official notification.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Click “Save and Next” at each step to verify before Final Submit. No changes are permitted after final submission.
- Take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Apply for only one post. A candidate who applies for one post is ineligible to apply for the other.
- No change of category, name, date of birth or any other particulars is permitted after submission.
- Candidates who have defaulted on any loan or credit card repayment to a Bank, NBFC or Financial Institution, and have not regularised it by the date of the appointment letter, will not be eligible for appointment.
- OBC candidates must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate at the time of document verification.
- All documents will be verified with the issuing authority. Submitting wrong or fabricated documents leads to debarment and potential legal action.
- Multiple applications result in only the last completed application being considered; fees for earlier registrations are forfeited.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- The Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment at any stage without assigning reasons.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Official Notification PDF | Apply Now |
| UCO Bank Official Website | Apply Now |
Frequently Asked Questions – UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are there in UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?
✅ 20 posts – 10 Manager (AI/ML Engineer) and 10 Manager (Cyber Security), both in MMGS Scale II, under Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 dated 29 August 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 18 September 2026. Online registration and fee payment open on 29 August 2026 and close on 18 September 2026 at uco.bank.in.
Q3. Can I apply for both AI/ML Engineer and Cyber Security posts?
✅ No. You can apply for only one of the two posts. Applying for one post makes you ineligible to apply for the other. No change is permitted after submission.
Q4. Is the cyber security certification mandatory or just preferred?
✅ Mandatory. At least one of the following certifications must be valid as on 01 August 2026: OSCP, OSCE3, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN, GIAC GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS) or GenAI and LLM Security (SANS). Candidates without a valid cert from this list are not eligible.
Q5. What is the application fee?
✅ Rs. 850 for General, OBC and EWS candidates; Rs. 175 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates, both inclusive of GST. Paid online and non-refundable.
Q6. What is the pay scale?
✅ MMGS-II: Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960, plus DA, HRA or lease accommodation, CCA, medical benefits and other allowances as per Bank rules.
Q7. What is the service bond condition?
✅ Selected candidates must execute a bond of Rs. 2,00,000 committing to serve UCO Bank for a minimum of 2 years. Leaving before 2 years means paying Rs. 2 lakh to the Bank.
Q8. What experience is required for the AI/ML Engineer post?
✅ Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Gen AI, NLP, or Content Analysis-based projects, assessed as on 01 August 2026.
Q9. What is the age limit?
✅ 25 to 35 years as on 01 August 2026 for both posts, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD and 5 years for Ex-Servicemen.
Q10. Can a loan defaulter apply?
✅ No. Candidates who have defaulted on repayment of any loan, credit card or other dues to a Bank, NBFC or Financial Institution, and have not regularised the outstanding by the date of the appointment letter, are not eligible for appointment at UCO Bank.
Disclaimer: This article is based on Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 dated 29 August 2026, released by UCO Bank, a Government of India Undertaking, for 20 Specialist Officer posts – 10 Manager (AI/ML Engineer) and 10 Manager (Cyber Security) – in MMGS Scale II. Applications are open from 29 August to 18 September 2026 at uco.bank.in. Eligibility is assessed as on 01 August 2026. Mandatory certifications are required for the Cyber Security post. A service bond of Rs. 2 lakh for minimum 2 years applies on joining. Candidates can apply for only one post. Candidates must read the official notification in full before applying. JobShouter.com is not associated with UCO Bank in any manner.
