UCO Bank has released UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026 for 20 Specialist Officer posts in the MMGS-II grade, split equally between Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security roles. This recruitment is aimed at technically qualified professionals with hands-on experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning or offensive cyber security operations.
Under UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026, candidates for the Cyber Security post must hold a mandatory offensive security certification such as OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE or GIAC GPEN, while AI/ML aspirants need relevant experience in Gen AI, NLP or content-analysis projects. Selection is based on an online written examination or screening, followed by a group discussion and/or interview.
Manager-AI/ML Engineer: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/AI & ML/Data Science (minimum 50%), or MCA, or M.Tech/M.E. in the same fields; minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in AI/Gen AI/NLP projects.
Manager-Cyber Security: B.Tech/B.E. in CS/IT/Electronics (minimum 50%), or MCA, or M.Tech/M.Sc; mandatory offensive security certification (OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, OSEP, GIAC GPEN/GXPN, or equivalent); minimum 3 years’ hands-on experience in offensive cyber security or penetration testing.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026): 25 to 35 years, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL and 10 years for PwBD.
Salary
MMGS-II pay scale: Rs. 64,820 – Rs. 93,960, plus DA, HRA/lease accommodation and other allowances.
Selection Process
Online written examination and/or screening.
Group Discussion and/or Interview, as decided by the bank.
Final merit list based on descending scores, with ties broken by age.
Application Fee
Category
Fee (incl. GST)
SC/ST/PwBD
Rs. 175
All Others
Rs. 850
How to Apply for UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026
Visit www.uco.bank.in and go to Career → Recruitment Opportunities.
Click “Apply Online” for Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01.
Complete registration and fill in the application form, selecting only one post — AI/ML Engineer or Cyber Security.
Upload your photograph, signature and required documents as per Annexure-I.
Pay the applicable fee online and submit before 18 September 2026.
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Q1: How many vacancies are there in UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 20 vacancies — 10 each for Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security.
Q2: What certification is mandatory for the Cyber Security post?
A: Candidates need a valid offensive security certification such as OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE or GIAC GPEN/GXPN.
Q3: Can a candidate apply for both posts?
A: No, candidates can apply for only one of the two posts.
Q4: What is the pay scale for these UCO Bank Manager posts?
A: Both posts carry the MMGS-II scale of Rs. 64,820 to Rs. 93,960.
Q5: What is the last date to apply online?
A: The online application window closes on 18 September 2026.
Technology professionals with AI/ML or offensive security expertise should apply for UCO Bank Manager Recruitment 2026 before 18 September 2026, choosing the post that best matches their certification and experience.
