Organization

UCO Bank

Recruitment Name

Specialist Officers on Regular Basis 2026-27

Advertisement No.

HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01

Post Names

Manager-AI/ML Engineer, Manager-Cyber Security

Scale

MMGS-II

Total Vacancies

20 Posts

Application Mode

Online

Notification Date

29 August 2026

Online Application Start

29 August 2026

Fee Payment Start

29 August 2026

Last Date to Apply Online

18 September 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment

18 September 2026

Online Examination

To be notified

Interview

To be notified

The age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026.

• Minimum Age: 25 Years

• Maximum Age: 35 Years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC-NCL	3 Years
PwBD	10 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years
Persons affected by 1984 riots	5 Years

The applicable government rules and conditions will apply for age relaxation.

Category	Application Fee
SC / ST / PwBD	₹175/-
All Other Candidates	₹850/-

The fee includes GST and is payable online only from 29 August 2026 to 18 September 2026.
The fee is non-refundable, and online transaction charges are to be borne by the candidate

A total of 20 posts have been notified:

Post Name	Scale	Total Posts	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR
Manager-AI/ML Engineer	MMGS-II	10	1	0	2	1	6
Manager-Cyber Security	MMGS-II	10	1	0	2	1	6
Total		20	2	0	4	2	12

The vacancies are provisional and may vary according to the Bank's actual requirements. A candidate can apply for only one position.

1. Manager-AI/ML Engineer – MMGS-II

Mandatory Qualification:
Candidates must have a full-time:

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science

• Information Technology

• AI & ML

• Data Science

OR

• MCA

• M.Tech/M.E. in Computer Science

• Information Technology

• AI & ML

• Data Science

Candidates must have secured minimum 50% marks from a recognized University/Institution/Board approved by the Government of India or relevant regulatory bodies.
Preferred: Certification in AI, Generative AI, NLP or ML.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Generative AI, NLP or Content Analysis-based projects.

2. Manager-Cyber Security – MMGS-II

Candidates must have a full-time:

• B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science

• Computer Science & Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Information Technology

• Electronics

• Electronics & Communications Engineering

• Or equivalent qualification

OR

• MCA

• M.Tech/M.Sc. in the relevant specified disciplines

Minimum 50% marks are required.
An advanced degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology is preferred.
Mandatory Cyber Security Certification
Candidates applying for Manager-Cyber Security must hold one or more valid certifications from the prescribed list, including certifications such as:

• OSCP

• OSCE³

• OSWE

• OSEP

• GIAC GPEN/GXPN

• CAISP

• Offensive AI – Attack & Defend AI Systems

• GenAI and LLM Security

The official notification specifies the complete certification list.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security in areas such as red-team operations, penetration testing, AI red teaming, vulnerability assessment/exploitation and related work.

Selected candidates will be appointed in MMGS-II.

Basic Pay Scale:

₹64,820 – 2,340/1 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/10 – ₹93,960

In addition to basic pay, candidates will be eligible for applicable:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)

• HRA / Lease Accommodation

• CCA

• Medical Benefits

• Other allowances and perquisites

Benefits will be governed by the prevailing UCO Bank rules.

The selection process may include:
Online Written Examination and/or Screening → Group Discussion and/or Interview
UCO Bank reserves the right to decide the selection process depending on the number of applications and its requirements.
The Bank may also conduct screening to shortlist candidates based on qualification, experience and suitability.
Simply meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee that a candidate will be called for the next stage.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for the online application:

• Proof of Identity and Address

• Proof of Date of Birth

• Educational Qualification Certificates

• Mark Sheets

• Experience Certificates

• Caste Certificate, if applicable

• OBC-NCL Certificate, if applicable

• EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable

• PwBD/Disability Certificate, if applicable

• Required professional/certification documents

• Recent Photograph

• Signature

• Other documents as applicable

The official notification requires documents such as identity/address proof, birth proof, educational certificates, category/disability certificates and experience certificates to be uploaded in the prescribed format.

Photograph

• Recent passport-style colour photograph
• Preferably light/white background
• Preferred dimensions: 200 × 230 pixels
• Photograph size: 20 KB to 50 KB
• JPG/JPEG format

Signature

• Signature on white paper using black ink
• Preferred dimensions: 140 × 60 pixels
• File size: 10 KB to 50 KB
• JPG/JPEG format
• Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS is not accepted

Candidates should follow the official specifications while uploading documents.

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UCO Bank has released the Specialist Officer SO Recruitment 2026 notification for 20 posts of Manager-AI/ML Engineer and Manager-Cyber Security in MMGS-II. Eligible candidates with the required educational qualification and minimum 3 years of relevant experience can apply online from 29 August 2026 to 18 September 2026. Candidates can apply for only one post.