UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026 — 20 Posts, Apply Online by 18 Sep (All India)

UCO Bank (UCO), a public sector bank under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has released UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 for 20 posts of Specialist Officer in the Manager cadre. UCO Bank Manager 2026 recruitment covers 10 vacancies for Manager-AI/ML Engineer and 10 vacancies for Manager-Cyber Security, both in Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II). As one of India's oldest public sector banks with a nationwide branch network, UCO Bank is expanding its specialist technology cadre to strengthen its AI, machine learning, and cyber security capabilities. Candidates with a B.E./B.Tech, MCA, or M.Tech/M.E. in a relevant computer science, IT, AI/ML, or cyber security discipline, along with at least three years of post-qualification experience in the respective domain, are eligible to apply. Selected Manager-AI/ML Engineer candidates will work on development and implementation of AI, Generative AI, NLP, or content-analysis-based projects within the Bank, while Manager-Cyber Security candidates will handle offensive cyber security functions such as Red Team operations, AI Red Team operations on Generative AI/Frontier AI models, and advanced penetration testing. The selection process for UCO Bank Manager 2026 consists of an Online Written Examination and/or Screening and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview, or any other process decided by the Bank, with the final merit list prepared in descending order of scores. The salary for UCO Bank Manager 2026 is ₹64,820 to ₹93,960 per month at MMGS-II scale, plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance or lease accommodation, City Compensatory Allowance, medical benefits, and other allowances as per Bank rules. This specialist-cadre recruitment offers strong long-term career growth for technology professionals seeking a stable career in public sector banking. The UCO Bank Manager 2026 online application is available at onlineappl.ucoonline.bank.in/SPE_RCER/. The last date to apply for UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026 is 18 September 2026, with online registration and fee payment open from 29 August 2026. Application fee is ₹850/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹175/- for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, payable online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI. Candidates must read the complete official UCO Bank Manager 2026 notification PDF at uco.bank.in before applying, and can apply for only one of the two positions.

Manager-AI/ML Engineer: 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 the same disciplines with minimum 50% marks, from a Government-recognised 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: 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. Candidates must mandatorily hold one or more valid certifications from a prescribed list, including OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS), or GenAI and LLM Security (SANS). Minimum 3 years' post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security — Red Team operations, AI Red Team operations, penetration testing, or advanced vulnerability assessment. All educational qualifications must be from a University/Institution/Board recognised by the Government of India, with the final result declared on or before 01.08.2026.

• Age: 25 to 35 years as on 01.08.2026
• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation
• OBC-NCL — 3 years relaxation
• Persons with Benchmark Disability — 10 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers (minimum 5 years military service) — 5 years relaxation
• Persons affected by 1984 riots — 5 years relaxation
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates is cumulative with only one of the remaining categories

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Tech/M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI & ML, or Data Science with minimum 50% marks from a Government-recognised institution, for Manager-AI/ML Engineer
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in AI, Generative AI, NLP, or Content Analysis-based project development and implementation, for Manager-AI/ML Engineer
• Full-time B.Tech/B.E./MCA/M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electronics, or Electronics & Communication with minimum 50% marks, for Manager-Cyber Security
• Mandatory valid certification such as OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI (SANS), or GenAI and LLM Security (SANS), for Manager-Cyber Security
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security — Red Team operations, AI Red Team operations, penetration testing, or advanced vulnerability assessment — for Manager-Cyber Security
• Age: 25 to 35 years as on 01.08.2026
• SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC-NCL — 3 years; Persons with Benchmark Disability — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen (minimum 5 years military service) — 5 years; persons affected by 1984 riots — 5 years
• Candidates can apply for only one of the two positions — applying against one position's vacancy makes a candidate ineligible for the other
• Educational qualification and experience are assessed as on 01.08.2026; the final result of the qualifying examination must be declared on or before this date
• 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

• SC/ST/PwBD: ₹175/- (inclusive of GST)
• All other candidates: ₹850/- (inclusive of GST)
• Payable online only — Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI
• Fees once paid are non-refundable

• MMGS-II Basic Pay Scale: ₹64,820 – 2340/1 – 67,160 – 2680/10 – 93,960 per month
• Plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance or lease accommodation, City Compensatory Allowance, medical benefits and other allowances as per Bank rules

1. Visit www.uco.bank.in — official website of UCO Bank
2. Click on "Career" on the homepage
3. Click on "Recruitment Opportunities"
4. Locate Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01 and click "Click Here To Apply Online"
5. Complete registration by clicking "Click Here For New Registration" and note the system-generated provisional registration number and password sent via SMS
6. Log in using the registration credentials received
7. Select the position for which you are applying — Manager-AI/ML Engineer or Manager-Cyber Security — since only one position can be selected
8. Pay the applicable application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI
9. Upload the required photograph, signature, and other documents as per the specifications in the notification's Annexure-I
10. Use "Save and Next" to verify all details, complete Final Submit, and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference