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UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026: AI/ML & Cyber Security ke 20 Posts

UCO Bank ne Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026-27 ka official notification release kar diya hai, jo Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 ke under aaya hai. Is recruitment drive mein total 20 vacancies hain, do positions ke liye – Manager – AI/ML Engineer aur Manager – Cyber Security. Online registration aur fee payment 29 August 2026 se 18 September 2026 tak open rahega.

Is article mein hum vacancy break-up, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process aur step-by-step application procedure ko official notification ke hisaab se cover kar rahe hain.

Table of Contents

• Quick Answers
• UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
• Post-wise Eligibility at a Glance
• UCO Bank Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026
• Eligibility for Manager – AI/ML Engineer
• Eligibility for Manager – Cyber Security
• Mandatory Certifications for Manager – Cyber Security
• Cyber Security Experience Requirement
• Cyber Security Skills
• Age Limit
• UCO Bank Specialist Officer Salary 2026
• Application Fee
• Important Dates
• Selection Process
• Probation and Service Bond
• Eligibility Cut-Off Date
• Documents Required
• Photograph and Signature Requirements
• How to Apply
• Important Conditions
• Who Should Apply?
• Quick Summary
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Final Words

Quick Answers

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 mein kitni vacancies hain?

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 mein total 20 vacancies hain. Inmein 10 vacancies Manager – AI/ML Engineer aur 10 vacancies Manager – Cyber Security ke liye hain. Dono posts MMGS-II scale mein regular basis par hain.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 ki last date kya hai?

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 ki last date 18 September 2026 hai. Online application aur fee payment 29 August 2026 se 18 September 2026 tak ki ja sakti hai.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 ki age limit kya hai?

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 ke liye age limit 25 se 35 years hai, calculated as on 01 August 2026. Applicable reserved-category age relaxation notification ke rules ke according rahegi.

Can freshers apply for UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?

No. Both advertised Manager posts require a minimum of 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience, subject to the detailed eligibility conditions in the official notification.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Ye notification do highly specialised roles ke liye hai, aur ek candidate in dono mein se sirf ek hi position par apply kar sakta hai (details Important Conditions section mein hain).

Post-wise Eligibility at a Glance

Is table se aap turant decide kar sakte hain ki aapki qualification aur experience ke hisaab se kaunsa post relevant hai. Full details neeche diye gaye hain.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Vacancy 2026

The category-wise break-up of the total 20 vacancies is as follows:

• SC – 2
• ST – 0
• OBC – 4
• EWS – 2
• UR – 12

Notification ke mutabik, PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) sub-categories – VI, HI, OC aur ID & Others – mein kisi bhi post ke liye vacancy reserve nahi ki gayi hai.

Similar Specialist Officer role ke liye IOB LBO Recruitment 2026 bhi check kar sakte hain.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Eligibility 2026 – Manager AI/ML Engineer

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold, on a full-time basis, one of the following with a minimum of 50% marks, from a University/Institution/Board recognised by the Government of India or approved by Government regulatory bodies:

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI & ML, or Data Science

OR

• MCA, or M.Tech/M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI & ML, or Data Science

Preferred Certification

A certification in AI, Gen AI, NLP or ML is mentioned as a preferred qualification, not a mandatory one, for this post.

Experience

Candidates need a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in the development and implementation of AI, Gen AI, NLP or Content Analysis based projects.

Key Job Profile

• Performing enhanced/advanced data analysis and predictive modelling
• Designing, developing, validating, deploying and monitoring AI/ML models for banking applications
• Collaborating with business and technology teams to identify requirements and implementation approaches
• Improving application performance and resolving technical issues
• Ensuring model quality, accuracy, responsiveness and scalability
• Defining AI strategy and technical architecture
• Ensuring AI governance, model performance and AI lifecycle management
• Driving innovation through adoption of emerging AI technology

Skill Set

• R and Python proficiency
• Experience with Neural Networks
• NLP and Big Data technologies such as Kafka and Spark

Manager – Cyber Security Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold, on a full-time basis, one of the following with a minimum of 50% score, from a University/Institution/Board recognised by the Government of India or approved by Government regulatory bodies:

• B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communications Engineering, or an equivalent degree in the specified disciplines

OR

• MCA, or M.Tech/M.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics, Electronics & Communications Engineering, or an equivalent degree in the specified disciplines

An advanced degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology is mentioned as preferred, in addition to the above qualification.

Mandatory Certifications for Manager – Cyber Security

Unlike the AI/ML Engineer post, certification requirements for the Cyber Security role are mandatory. As per the notification, the candidate should hold one or more valid certifications from the following list:

• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) from Offsec
• OSCE³ (OffSec Certified Expert 3) from Offsec
• OSWE (Offensive Security Web Expert) from Offsec
• OSEP (Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester) from Offsec
• GIAC GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester) / GXPN (GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester)
• CAISP – Certified AI Security Professional from Practical DevSecOps
• Offensive AI – Attack & Defend AI Systems from SANS
• GenAI and LLM Security from SANS

The notification specifically lists the above certifications for this requirement.

Cyber Security Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security is mandatory, covering one or more of the following areas as specified in the notification:

• Red Team operations and adversary emulation
• AI Red Team operations, including security assessment of Generative AI and Frontier AI models
• Penetration testing of networks, applications, cloud environments, APIs and enterprise infrastructure
• Cyber security testing of systems leveraging Frontier AI models and Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Advanced vulnerability assessment, exploitation and validation of security weaknesses in enterprise environments

Cyber Security Skills

Age Limit

The base age limit for both posts is 25–35 years as on 01 August 2026. Age relaxation is available as follows:

As per the notification, the relaxation available to SC/ST/OBC candidates can be availed on a cumulative basis with only one of the remaining relaxation categories, subject to the conditions specified in the advertisement.

UCO Bank Specialist Officer Salary 2026

Both posts are placed in Scale MMGS-II with the following basic pay scale:

₹64,820 – 2,340/1 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/10 – ₹93,960

In addition to basic pay, the bank provides Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA)/Lease Accommodation, City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), medical benefits, and other allowances and perquisites as per the bank’s prevailing rules. Similar Specialist Cadre pay scales can be checked in Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026.

Application Fee

The fee is inclusive of GST and payable online only, between 29 August 2026 and 18 September 2026. Bank transaction charges for online payment have to be borne by the candidate, and the fee once paid is non-refundable.

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Important Dates

No other dates such as exam date, admit card date, or interview date have been mentioned in the notification yet. This article will be updated once such details are officially released.

Selection Process

As per the notification, the bank may adopt one or more of the following stages for selection:

• Online Written Examination
• Screening
• Group Discussion
• Interview

The bank reserves the right to decide whether a written examination will be conducted, depending on the number of applications received. It is important to note that merely meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for interview or further stages of selection. The bank will shortlist candidates based on qualification, eligibility and experience, and only the most suitable candidates will be called forward.

Probation and Service Bond

Selected candidates for Scale MMGS-II will be on probation for 1 year from the date of joining. There is a mandatory minimum service requirement of 2 years.

If a selected candidate leaves the bank before completing 2 years of service, a service bond amount of ₹2,00,000 becomes payable to the bank.

Eligibility Cut-Off Date

01 August 2026 is the cut-off date for both educational qualification and experience. All required educational qualifications must have their final result declared on or before this date, and experience certificates must clearly mention the relevant field experience, designation, period of service and other required details.

Documents Required

The experience certificate should clearly mention the designation/job profile, specific period of service with dates, and emoluments drawn, as specified in the notification.

Photograph and Signature Requirements

Photograph

• Size 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm
• Preferred dimensions 200 × 230 pixels
• File size between 20–50 KB
• Format: JPG/JPEG
• Recent passport-style colour photograph with a light, preferably white, background

Signature

• Signed on white paper with black ink
• Preferred dimensions 140 × 60 pixels
• File size between 10–50 KB
• Format: JPG/JPEG
• Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted

How to Apply for UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026

Applications sirf online mode mein, UCO Bank ki official Job Opportunities page ke through hi accept ki jayengi. Notification mein diya gaya navigation path hai: Bank website → Career → Recruitment Opportunities → Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 → Click Here To Apply Online. (Direct link Important Links section mein diya gaya hai.)

Step-by-step process kuch is tarah hai:

1. Official UCO Bank website par visit karein.
2. Scroll down karke “Career” par click karein.
3. “Recruitment Opportunities” par click karein.
4. Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 dhoondhein aur “Click Here To Apply Online” par click karein.
5. New registration process complete karein, jisse provisional registration number aur password generate hoga.
6. Login par click karke apni login credentials enter karein.
7. Jis position ke liye apply kar rahe hain use select karein aur required details bharein.
8. Required documents, photograph aur signature ko specifications ke hisaab se upload karein.
9. Applicable application fee/intimation charges online pay karein.
10. Submitted application ka printout nikaal kar registration number aur password ke saath future reference ke liye rakh lein.

Important Conditions

One Post Only

A candidate can apply for only one position among the two posts advertised.

Government/PSU/Bank Employees

Government, Quasi-Government, PSU, Nationalised Banks ya Financial Institutions mein kaam kar rahe candidates ko interview ke time apne employer se No Objection Certificate (NOC) submit karna hoga.

CIBIL / Loan Default Condition

Jin candidates ne kisi bank, NBFC, financial institution ya credit card ke dues default kiye hain aur appointment letter issue hone tak outstanding amount regularise/repay nahi kiya hai, wo appointment ke liye eligible nahi honge.

Medical Fitness

Appointment bank ke requirements ke mutabik medically fit declare hone par hi confirm hoga.

Posting

Selected candidates ki posting, placement aur utilisation bank ke sole discretion par decide ki jayegi.

Court Jurisdiction

Is recruitment process se related koi bhi dispute Kolkata courts ke jurisdiction ke under aayega.

Who Should Apply?

For Manager – AI/ML Engineer: This post is relevant for candidates who meet the specified educational qualification in Computer Science, IT, AI & ML or Data Science, and who have the required post-qualification experience in AI, Gen AI, NLP or content-analysis based projects.

For Manager – Cyber Security: This post is relevant for candidates who meet the specified qualification, hold one or more of the mandatory listed certifications, and have the required hands-on experience in offensive cyber security.

Candidates exploring other Officer-level bank vacancies can also check SBI PO Recruitment 2026 and Union Bank Recruitment 2026.

Quick Summary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the total vacancy in UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?

A total of 20 vacancies have been announced, 10 each for Manager – AI/ML Engineer and Manager – Cyber Security.

2. What are the posts available in this recruitment?

The two posts are Manager – AI/ML Engineer and Manager – Cyber Security, both in Scale MMGS-II.

3. What is the age limit for UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 25–35 years as on 01 August 2026, with relaxation applicable to reserved categories as per government norms.

4. What is the qualification for Manager – AI/ML Engineer?

Candidates need a full-time B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech/M.E./MCA in Computer Science, IT, AI & ML or Data Science with 50% marks.

5. What is the qualification for Manager – Cyber Security?

Candidates need a full-time B.Tech/B.E. or M.Tech/M.Sc./MCA in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or related disciplines with a minimum of 50% score.

6. Is work experience required for these posts?

Yes, both posts require a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification relevant experience, as specified in the notification.

7. Which certifications are mandatory for the Cyber Security Manager post?

Candidates must hold one or more valid certifications from the list including OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS), and GenAI and LLM Security (SANS).

8. What is the UCO Bank Specialist Officer salary?

The pay scale for MMGS-II is ₹64,820 – 2,340/1 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/10 – ₹93,960, along with other allowances as per bank rules.

9. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

The fee is ₹175 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹850 for all other candidates, inclusive of GST.

10. What is the last date to apply for UCO Bank Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 18 September 2026.

11. Can a candidate apply for both posts?

No. A candidate can apply for only one position among the two posts advertised.

12. What is the probation period for selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be on probation for 1 year from the date of joining.

13. What is the service bond amount for this recruitment?

If a selected candidate leaves the bank before completing 2 years of service, a service bond of ₹2,00,000 is payable.

14. Is the written examination compulsory for this recruitment?

Not necessarily. The bank may conduct an online written examination, screening, group discussion or interview, or a combination of these, depending on the number of applications received.

Final Words

UCO Bank ka ye Specialist Officer Recruitment 2026-27, AI/ML Engineering aur Cyber Security ke 20 Manager-level vacancies ke liye ek focused aur highly specialised drive hai. Dono posts ke liye specific technical qualification aur minimum 3 years ka relevant post-qualification experience chahiye, aur Cyber Security post ke liye offensive-security certifications bhi mandatory hain. Interested candidates 29 August 2026 se 18 September 2026 ke beech online apply kar sakte hain.

Application submit karne se pehle apni details official UCO Bank notification se verify kar lein, kyunki dates aur conditions bank dwara corrigendum ke through revise ki ja sakti hain.

Important Links

Source: UCO Bank Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026-27 notification, Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01.

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