- UCO Bank invites online applications for two specialist officer positions in the Middle Management Grade Scale-II (MMGS-II) under the Specialist Cadre.
- Positions include Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security, with a probation period of 1 year and a mandatory service bond of 2 years.
- Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of ₹64,820 - ₹93,960 with additional allowances as per Bank rules.
- Job locations will be determined by the Bank at the sole discretion of the organization.
UCO
Active Listing
🎓 Graduate
🎓 BCA
🎓 B.Tech
🎓 MCA
🎓 M.Tech
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026-27 (AI/ML Engineer & Cyber Security)
UCO Bank
Total Vacancies
20
Job Location
All India (Posting at Bank's discretion)
Apply Start
29 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
18 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | UCO Bank (UCO Bank) |
| Job Category | Banking |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), BCA (bca), B.Tech (btech), MCA (mca), M.Tech (mtech), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 20 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹64,820 - ₹93,960 Per Month |
| Age Limits | 25 to 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Manager-AI/ML Engineer: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in AI/ML/NLP/Content Analysis projects. - Manager-Cyber Security: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security, including Red Team operations, penetration testing, and AI security assessments. |
| Application Fee | - ₹175 (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. - ₹850 (inclusive of GST) for all other candidates. - Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online during the application process. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens or meet specific eligibility criteria for Nepalese/Bhutanese/Tibetan refugees/Persons of Indian origin as per Government of India guidelines.
- Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026): 25 to 35 years for both positions.
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, and 5 years for 1984 riots affected persons.
- Educational Qualification for Manager-AI/ML Engineer: Full-time B.E./B.Tech./MCA/M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science/IT/AI & ML/Data Science with minimum 50% marks.
- Educational Qualification for Manager-Cyber Security: Full-time B.Tech./B.E./MCA/M.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering/Electronics with minimum 50% marks.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in relevant fields for both positions.
- Mandatory Certifications for Manager-Cyber Security: Valid certifications such as OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI, or GenAI and LLM Security.
- Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026): 25 to 35 years for both positions.
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10 years for PwBD, 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, and 5 years for 1984 riots affected persons.
- Educational Qualification for Manager-AI/ML Engineer: Full-time B.E./B.Tech./MCA/M.Tech./M.E. in Computer Science/IT/AI & ML/Data Science with minimum 50% marks.
- Educational Qualification for Manager-Cyber Security: Full-time B.Tech./B.E./MCA/M.Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering/Electronics with minimum 50% marks.
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in relevant fields for both positions.
- Mandatory Certifications for Manager-Cyber Security: Valid certifications such as OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI, or GenAI and LLM Security.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on Online Written Examination, Screening, Group Discussion, and/or Interview as decided by the Bank.
- Shortlisting will be provisional and subject to document verification at later stages.
- Merit list will be prepared based on scores from written examination, Group Discussion, and/or Interview.
- Candidates must produce all required documents (age proof, qualification, experience, caste certificates, etc.) at the time of interview.
- Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
- Shortlisting will be provisional and subject to document verification at later stages.
- Merit list will be prepared based on scores from written examination, Group Discussion, and/or Interview.
- Candidates must produce all required documents (age proof, qualification, experience, caste certificates, etc.) at the time of interview.
- Bank reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
PwBD
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
PwBD
📂 Required Documents
- Age proof (birth certificate, SSC certificate, etc.).
- Educational qualification certificates (degree, mark sheets, etc.).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates) issued by competent authority.
- EWS certificate (if applicable) issued by competent authority.
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates) issued by Medical Board.
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable) issued by competent authority.
- Service bond execution at the time of joining.
- Educational qualification certificates (degree, mark sheets, etc.).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates) issued by competent authority.
- EWS certificate (if applicable) issued by competent authority.
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates) issued by Medical Board.
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable) issued by competent authority.
- Service bond execution at the time of joining.
💳 Application Fee Details
- ₹175 (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- ₹850 (inclusive of GST) for all other candidates.
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online during the application process.
- ₹850 (inclusive of GST) for all other candidates.
- Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online during the application process.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for UCO Bank's Specialist Officers Recruitment 2026-27?
The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 18-09-2026.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Manager-AI/ML Engineer position?
There are 10 vacancies available for the Manager-AI/ML Engineer position under the Specialist Cadre.
Q.
What is the application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in this recruitment?
The application fee for SC/ST/PwBD candidates is ₹175 (inclusive of GST).
Q.
What is the mandatory service bond period for selected candidates?
Selected candidates must serve a minimum of 2 years or pay ₹2,00,000 if they leave before completing 2 years.
Q.
What are the mandatory certifications required for the Manager-Cyber Security position?
Candidates must hold one or more valid certifications such as OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, CAISP, Offensive AI, or GenAI and LLM Security.