UCO Bank
UCO Bank is recruiting IT Specialist Officers on a regular basis.
HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01
Recruitment of IT Specialist Officers in MMGS-II on Regular Basis 2026-27.
| Advertisement Number | HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 |
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20 Posts
10 Manager-AI/ML Engineer posts and 10 Manager-Cyber Security posts.
| Total Vacancies | 20 |
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AI/ML Engineer and Cyber Security
Recruitment is for two Specialist Officer positions in MMGS-II.
Posts:
One Post Only
A candidate can apply for only one of the two advertised positions.
| Maximum Posts Allowed | 1 |
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MMGS-II
Both posts are in Middle Management Grade Scale-II.
| Scale | MMGS-II |
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25 to 35 Years
Age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.
| Cutoff Date | 2026-08-01 |
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| Maximum Age | 35 |
| Minimum Age | 25 |
Online
Eligible candidates must submit the application through the prescribed online recruitment process.
| Mode | Online |
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Preferred
Professional certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Natural Language Processing or Machine Learning are preferred.
| Post | Manager-AI/ML Engineer |
|---|---|
| Preferred | Yes |
Certification Areas:
Relevant Skills
Relevant technical areas include programming with Python or R, neural networks, NLP and Big Data technologies such as Kafka and Spark.
Skills:
At Least One Required
Candidates must hold at least one valid certification from the prescribed offensive cyber security certification list.
| Post | Manager-Cyber Security |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Yes |
| Minimum Required | 1 |
Certifications:
Relevant Skills
Relevant technical areas include penetration testing frameworks, exploit development, reverse engineering, adversarial AI, MITRE ATT&CK and scripting.
Skills:
Required During Registration
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.
| Percentage Required | Yes |
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2 Years
Selected candidates are required to serve the Bank for the prescribed minimum service period.
| Minimum Service Years | 2 |
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Rs. 2 Lakh
The prescribed service bond amount is Rs. 2 lakh if the minimum service condition is not fulfilled.
| Bond Amount | 200000 |
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Required
Candidates must upload the prescribed photograph and signature while completing the online application.
| Required | Yes |
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Required for Cyber Security Post
Candidates applying for Manager-Cyber Security must be able to establish possession of the prescribed valid certification.
| Post | Manager-Cyber Security |
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| Required | Yes |
As Per Bank Requirement
Selected candidates may be posted and utilised according to the requirements and discretion of UCO Bank.
| Posting | As decided by UCO Bank |
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Minimum 50% Marks
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.
| Post | Manager-AI/ML Engineer |
|---|---|
| Minimum Marks Percent | 50 |
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 Years
Minimum three years of post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Generative AI, NLP or Content Analysis-based projects.
| Post | Manager-AI/ML Engineer |
|---|---|
| Minimum Experience Years | 3 |
Experience Areas:
Minimum 50% Marks
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.
| Post | Manager-Cyber Security |
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| Minimum Marks Percent | 50 |
Qualifications:
Preferred
An advanced degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology is preferred.
| Post | Manager-Cyber Security |
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| Preferred | Yes |
Qualification: Advanced Degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology
Minimum 3 Years
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.
| Post | Manager-Cyber Security |
|---|---|
| Minimum Experience Years | 3 |
Experience Areas:
Recognized Institution Required
Educational qualifications must be obtained from a University, Institution or Board recognized by the Government of India or approved by relevant regulatory authorities.
| Recognized Institution Required | Yes |
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01 August 2026
The final result of the qualifying educational examination must have been declared on or before 01 August 2026.
| Cutoff Date | 2026-08-01 |
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Specific Details Required
Experience certificates should clearly establish the candidate designation, job profile, area of relevant experience and specific period of service.
| Experience Certificate Required | Yes |
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Required
Educational qualification documents and mark sheets must support the information entered in the application.
| Required | Yes |
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Required
Candidates must provide valid documents establishing the required post-qualification experience.
| Required | Yes |
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25 Years
Candidates must have attained the prescribed minimum age as on 01 August 2026.
| Minimum Age | 25 |
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35 Years
Candidates must not exceed the prescribed maximum age as on 01 August 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
| Maximum Age | 35 |
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5 Years
Upper age relaxation for eligible SC and ST candidates.
| Relaxation Years | 5 |
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3 Years
Upper age relaxation for eligible OBC candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer.
| Relaxation Years | 3 |
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10 Years
Upper age relaxation for eligible Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per applicable rules.
| Relaxation Years | 10 |
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5 Years
Applicable age relaxation for eligible Ex-Servicemen or Commissioned Officers with the prescribed qualifying service.
| Relaxation Years | 5 |
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5 Years
Applicable upper age relaxation for eligible persons affected by the 1984 riots.
| Relaxation Years | 5 |
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MMGS-II | 10 Posts
Category-wise vacancies: SC 1, ST 0, OBC 2, EWS 1 and UR 6. No PwBD vacancy has been earmarked for VI, HI, OC or ID and Other categories.
| SC | 1 |
|---|---|
| ST | 0 |
| UR | 6 |
| EWS | 1 |
| OBC | 2 |
| Scale | MMGS-II |
| Total | 10 |
| PwBD HI | 0 |
| PwBD OC | 0 |
| PwBD VI | 0 |
| Age Limit | 25-35 |
| Post Name | Manager-AI/ML Engineer |
| PwBD ID Others | 0 |
Provisional
The notified vacancies are provisional and may change according to the actual requirements of UCO Bank.
| Provisional | Yes |
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MMGS-II | 10 Posts
Category-wise vacancies: SC 1, ST 0, OBC 2, EWS 1 and UR 6. No PwBD vacancy has been earmarked for VI, HI, OC or ID and Other categories.
| SC | 1 |
|---|---|
| ST | 0 |
| UR | 6 |
| EWS | 1 |
| OBC | 2 |
| Scale | MMGS-II |
| Total | 10 |
| PwBD HI | 0 |
| PwBD OC | 0 |
| PwBD VI | 0 |
| Age Limit | 25-35 |
| Post Name | Manager-Cyber Security |
| PwBD ID Others | 0 |
As Per Rules
The Bank reserves the right to interchange reserved-category vacancies according to applicable Government guidelines.
| Interchange Allowed As Per Rules | Yes |
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20 Posts
Combined category-wise vacancies: SC 2, ST 0, OBC 4, EWS 2 and UR 12. No PwBD seats are earmarked under this notification.
| SC | 2 |
|---|---|
| ST | 0 |
| UR | 12 |
| EWS | 2 |
| OBC | 4 |
| Total | 20 |
| PwBD HI | 0 |
| PwBD OC | 0 |
| PwBD VI | 0 |
| PwBD ID Others | 0 |
No Seat Earmarked
No vacancy has been specifically earmarked for VI, HI, OC or ID and Other PwBD categories for either of the two advertised posts.
| HI | 0 |
|---|---|
| OC | 0 |
| VI | 0 |
| ID Others | 0 |
Rs. 175
Application fee and intimation charges including applicable GST.
| Amount | 175 |
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Categories:
Rs. 850
Application fee and intimation charges including applicable GST.
| Amount | 850 |
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Online
Application fee and intimation charges must be paid through the prescribed online payment process.
| Payment Mode | Online |
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Non-Refundable
Application fee and intimation charges paid for the recruitment process are non-refundable.
| Refundable | No |
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Online Only
Applications must be submitted through the prescribed online recruitment process.
| Online Only | Yes |
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Not Normally Required
Candidates should follow the official online application process and submit physical documents only when specifically required during a later stage of recruitment.
| Online Application | Yes |
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Selected candidates are subject to a probation period of one year.
| Probation Months | 12 |
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As Decided by UCO Bank
The selection process may include an online written examination.
| Stage | Online Written Examination |
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If Required
Candidates may be screened according to the recruitment requirements and process decided by the Bank.
| Stage | Screening |
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If Conducted
Group Discussion may be included in the selection process.
| Stage | Group Discussion |
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If Conducted
Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview according to the selection process decided by the Bank.
| Stage | Interview |
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Merit and Selection Criteria
Final selection will be made according to the process, scores and eligibility verification prescribed by UCO Bank.
| Stage | Final Selection |
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MMGS-II
Middle Management Grade Scale-II.
| Scale | MMGS-II |
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Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960
Rs. 64,820-2,340/1-67,160-2,680/10-93,960.
| Pay Scale | 64820-2340/1-67160-2680/10-93960 |
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| Maximum Basic Pay | 93960 |
| Minimum Basic Pay | 64820 |
As Applicable
DA is admissible according to prevailing Bank and industry rules.
| Allowance | DA |
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As Applicable
HRA or lease accommodation is admissible according to prevailing Bank rules.
| Allowance | HRA or Lease Accommodation |
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As Applicable
CCA, medical benefits and other admissible allowances apply according to Bank rules.
Benefits:
A total of 20 vacancies are available: 10 Manager-AI/ML Engineer posts and 10 Manager-Cyber Security posts.
| Answer | 20 vacancies. |
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| Question | How many vacancies are available? |
Each post has 1 SC, 0 ST, 2 OBC, 1 EWS and 6 UR vacancies, making a combined total of SC 2, ST 0, OBC 4, EWS 2 and UR 12.
Answer: Each post: SC 1, ST 0, OBC 2, EWS 1, UR 6.
Question: What is the category-wise vacancy distribution?
No specific PwBD vacancies are earmarked for VI, HI, OC or ID and Other categories in the notified vacancy table for these posts.
| Question | Are PwBD vacancies available? |
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Answer: No PwBD seats are specifically earmarked.
The last date for online registration and fee payment is 18 September 2026.
| Answer | 18 September 2026. |
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| Question | What is the last date to apply? |
The age limit for both posts is 25 to 35 years as on 01 August 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
| Answer | 25 to 35 years as on 01 August 2026. |
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| Question | What is the age limit? |
No. A candidate can apply for only one of the two advertised positions.
| Answer | No. Only one post can be selected. |
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| Question | Can I apply for both posts? |
Candidates require at least three years of post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Generative AI, NLP or Content Analysis-based projects.
Answer: Minimum 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
Question: What experience is required for AI/ML Engineer?
Candidates require at least three years of hands-on post-qualification experience in offensive cyber security, including relevant Red Team, AI Red Teaming, penetration testing or advanced vulnerability assessment work.
Answer: Minimum 3 years of relevant hands-on offensive cyber security experience.
Question: What experience is required for Cyber Security?
Yes. Candidates must possess at least one valid certification from the prescribed professional certification list.
Answer: Yes, at least one prescribed valid certification is mandatory.
Question: Is certification mandatory for Cyber Security?
Both posts are in MMGS-II with a basic pay scale of Rs. 64,820-2,340/1-67,160-2,680/10-93,960 plus applicable allowances.
| Question | What is the salary? |
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Answer: MMGS-II basic pay scale from Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960.
The application fee is Rs. 175 including GST for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and Rs. 850 including GST for other candidates.
| Question | What is the application fee? |
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Answer: Rs. 175 for SC/ST/PwBD and Rs. 850 for other candidates.
Selection may include an Online Written Examination and/or Screening and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview as decided by UCO Bank.
| Question | What is the selection process? |
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Answer: Online Written Examination and/or Screening and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview.
Selected candidates are subject to a probation period of one year.
| Answer | One year. |
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| Question | What is the probation period? |
Selected candidates are subject to the prescribed minimum two-year service condition with a Rs. 2 lakh service bond amount.
| Question | Is there a service bond? |
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Answer: Yes. Minimum service condition of 2 years with a Rs. 2 lakh bond amount.
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.
Stay updated on admit card, exam date and results.
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