UCO Bank invites online applications for recruitment of IT Specialist Officers on regular basis for the financial year 2026-27. The recruitment is for Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security posts in Middle Management Grade Scale-II. A total of 20 vacancies have been notified, including 10 vacancies for each post. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualification, relevant post-qualification experience and other eligibility conditions as on 01 August 2026.
| Vacancy Status | The notified vacancies are provisional and may change according to the actual requirements of UCO Bank. |
|---|---|
| Reserved Vacancy Interchange | The Bank reserves the right to interchange reserved-category vacancies according to applicable Government guidelines. |
| PwBD Vacancies | No vacancy has been specifically earmarked for VI, HI, OC or ID and Other PwBD categories for either of the two advertised posts. |
| Number of Posts Per Candidate | A candidate can apply for only one of the two advertised positions. |
| AI/ML Engineer - Mandatory Qualification | Full-time BE/BTech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning or Data Science with minimum 50% marks; OR MCA; OR full-time ME/MTech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning or Data Science with minimum 50% marks. |
| AI/ML Engineer - Preferred Certification | Professional certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing or Machine Learning are preferred. |
| AI/ML Engineer - Experience | Minimum three years of post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Generative AI, NLP or Content Analysis-based projects. |
| AI/ML Engineer - Key Technical Skills | Relevant technical areas include programming with Python or R, neural networks, NLP and Big Data technologies such as Kafka and Spark. |
| Cyber Security - Mandatory Qualification | Full-time BTech/BE in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics or Electronics and Communication Engineering or equivalent discipline with minimum 50% marks; OR MCA; OR full-time MTech/MSc in the prescribed relevant disciplines with minimum 50% marks. |
| Cyber Security - Preferred Qualification | An advanced degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology is preferred. |
| Cyber Security - Mandatory Certification | Candidates must hold at least one valid certification from the prescribed offensive cyber security certification list. |
| Cyber Security - Experience | Minimum three years of post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security, including relevant areas such as Red Team operations, AI Red Team operations, penetration testing or advanced vulnerability assessment. |
| Cyber Security - Key Technical Skills | Relevant technical areas include penetration testing frameworks, exploit development, reverse engineering, adversarial AI, MITRE ATT&CK and scripting. |
| Qualification Recognition | Educational qualifications must be obtained from a University, Institution or Board recognized by the Government of India or approved by relevant regulatory authorities. |
| Final Result Cut-off | The final result of the qualifying educational examination must have been declared on or before 01 August 2026. |
| Marks Percentage | Candidates are required to provide their percentage of marks in the online application. Where CGPA or OGPA is awarded, conversion to percentage must follow the applicable University or Institution norms. |
| Experience Certificate | Experience certificates should clearly establish the candidate designation, job profile, area of relevant experience and specific period of service. |
| Minimum Age | Candidates must have attained the prescribed minimum age as on 01 August 2026. |
| Maximum Age | Candidates must not exceed the prescribed maximum age as on 01 August 2026, subject to applicable relaxation. |
| SC/ST Age Relaxation | Upper age relaxation for eligible SC and ST candidates. |
| OBC Age Relaxation | Upper age relaxation for eligible OBC candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer. |
| PwBD Age Relaxation | Upper age relaxation for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per applicable rules. |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers | Applicable age relaxation for eligible Ex-Servicemen or Commissioned Officers with the prescribed qualifying service. |
| Persons Affected by 1984 Riots | Applicable upper age relaxation for eligible persons affected by the 1984 riots. |
| SC/ST/PwBD Application Fee | Application fee and intimation charges including applicable GST. |
| Other Candidates Application Fee | Application fee and intimation charges including applicable GST. |
| Fee Payment Mode | Application fee and intimation charges must be paid through the prescribed online payment process. |
| Fee Refund | Application fee and intimation charges paid for the recruitment process are non-refundable. |
| Probation Period | Selected candidates are subject to a probation period of one year. |
| Minimum Service Bond | Selected candidates are required to serve the Bank for the prescribed minimum service period. |
| Service Bond Amount | The prescribed service bond amount is Rs. 2 lakh if the minimum service condition is not fulfilled. |
| Application Mode | Applications must be submitted through the prescribed online recruitment process. |
| Photograph and Signature | Candidates must upload the prescribed photograph and signature while completing the online application. |
| Qualification Documents | Educational qualification documents and mark sheets must support the information entered in the application. |
| Experience Documents | Candidates must provide valid documents establishing the required post-qualification experience. |
| Cyber Security Certification Proof | Candidates applying for Manager-Cyber Security must be able to establish possession of the prescribed valid certification. |
| Hard Copy of Application | Candidates should follow the official online application process and submit physical documents only when specifically required during a later stage of recruitment. |
| Posting | Selected candidates may be posted and utilised according to the requirements and discretion of UCO Bank. |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager-AI/ML Engineer | — |
| Manager-Cyber Security | — |
| Total Vacancies | — |
Qualification: Post-wise prescribed BE/BTech/MCA/ME/MTech/MSc qualification with minimum 50% marks, minimum 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience and prescribed certification for Manager-Cyber Security.
Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC Non-Creamy Layer 3 years, PwBD 10 years, Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers with prescribed service 5 years and persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years, subject to applicable rules.
Official recruitment advertisement released.
Online registration begins.
Online registration closes on this date.
Application fee and intimation charges must be paid within the prescribed online application period.
Age, educational qualification and required experience are reckoned as on this date.
The examination or subsequent selection schedule will be notified separately by the Bank.
The selection process may include an online written examination.
Candidates may be screened according to the recruitment requirements and process decided by the Bank.
Group Discussion may be included in the selection process.
Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview according to the selection process decided by the Bank.
Final selection will be made according to the process, scores and eligibility verification prescribed by UCO Bank.
| Post / Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Grade / Scale | Middle Management Grade Scale-II. |
| Basic Pay Scale | Rs. 64,820-2,340/1-67,160-2,680/10-93,960. |
| Dearness Allowance | DA is admissible according to prevailing Bank and industry rules. |
| HRA / Lease Accommodation | HRA or lease accommodation is admissible according to prevailing Bank rules. |
| CCA and Other Benefits | CCA, medical benefits and other admissible allowances apply according to Bank rules. |
MMGS-II Basic Pay Scale: Rs. 64,820-2,340/1-67,160-2,680/10-93,960 plus DA, HRA or lease accommodation, CCA, medical benefits and other admissible allowances as per Bank rules.
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