Short Info : United Commercial Bank Limited (UCO), has published the notification for Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment - 2026 (20 Vacancies). Candidates who are interested in this Recruitment can submit their Online application from 29 August, 2026 to 18 September, 2026. Read the job notification to know about eligibility, job information, selection process, age limit, pay scale and all other information.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
29 August, 2026
Last Date For Applying Online
18 September, 2026
Last Date For Paying Exam Fees
18 September, 2026
Exam Date
Notified Soon
Admit Card for Exam
Available Soon
Eligibility Details
Minimum Age
25 Years (As on 01 August, 2026)
Maximum Age
35 Years (As on 01 August, 2026)
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes (SC / ST)
05 Years
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Other Backward Classes (Non- Creamy Layer) {OBC-NCL}
03 Years
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Persons With Benchmark Disability as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”
10 Years
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year from the last date of receipt of application) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment, subject to ceiling as per Government guidelines.
05 Years
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit for Persons Affected by 1984 Riots
05 Years
Application Fees Info
General / OBC / EWS Category Candidates
800 Rs./-
SC / ST / PwBD Category Candidates
175 Rs./-
Payment Mode
Online Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Vacancy Info

United Commercial Bank Limited (UCO), Specialist Officer (SO) Recruitment - 2026 (20 Vacancies) - Post Wise Vacancies

Post Name

Total

Post Name

Total

Manager-AI/ML Engineer (MMGS-II)

10

Manager-Cyber Security (MMGS-II)

10

Category Wise Vacancies

Position

Scale

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

UR

Total

Manager-AI/ML Engineer

MMGS-II

01

00

02

01

06

10

Manager-Cyber Security

MMGS-II

01

00

02

01

06

10

Total

02

00

04

02

12

20

Educational Qualification, Job Profile, Skill Set & Experience

Manager - AI/ML Engineer (MMGS-II)

  • Educational Qualification :

    • Mandatory : Full-time B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech/M.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, AI & ML, or Data Science with a minimum of 50% marks, OR MCA with a minimum of 50% marks.

    • Preferred : Certifications in AI, Gen AI, NLP, or ML.

  • Experience : Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in development and implementation of AI, Gen AI, NLP, or content analysis-based projects.

  • Job Profile :

    • Perform enhanced/advanced data analysis and predictive modelling.

    • Design, develop, validate, deploy, and monitor AI/ML models for banking applications.

    • Collaborate with business and technology teams, define AI strategy/technical architecture, ensure AI governance, and drive innovation.  

  • Skill Set : Proficiency in R and Python; experience with Neural Networks, NLP, and Big Data technologies (Kafka, Spark).

2. Manager - Cyber Security (MMGS-II)

  • Educational Qualification :

    • Mandatory : Full-time B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communications Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% marks, OR MCA with a minimum of 50% marks.

    • Preferred : Advanced degree in Cyber Security or Information Technology.

  • Other Certifications (Mandatory - hold one or more) :

    • OSCP, OSCE³, OSWE, or OSEP from OffSec

    • GIAC GPEN or GXPN

    • CAISP - Certified AI Security Professional from Practical DevSecOps

    • Offensive AI - Attack & Defend AI Systems, or GenAI and LLM Security from SANS

  • Experience : Minimum 3 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in offensive cyber security (e.g., Red Team operations, AI Red Team security assessments, penetration testing of networks/cloud/APIs/LLMs, and advanced vulnerability assessment).

  • Job Profile :

    • Conduct full-scope Red Team exercises and adversarial simulations.

    • Perform offensive vulnerability management, threat hunting from an attacker's perspective, and purple-team engagements.

    • AI Red Teaming and utilizing AI tools for vulnerability discovery and remediation.

  • Skill Set : Deep understanding of TTPs, penetration testing frameworks (Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite), exploit development, reverse engineering, adversarial AI/sandbox bypass, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).

How to Apply?

  • Step 1 : Website Navigation - Go to portal : Access the official UCO Bank website at [https://uco.bank.in](https://uco.bank.in).

  • Step 2 : Section Access - Open career tab : Scroll down the homepage and click on the "Career" option.

  • Step 3 : Opportunities Link - Select recruitment : Click on "Recruitment Opportunities" and locate the relevant notification for Advertisement No. HO/HRM/RECR/2026-27/COM-01.

  • Step 4 : Application Portal - Initiate apply : Click on the "Click Here To Apply Online" link provided for the Specialist Officer positions.

  • Step 5 : New Registration - Register details : Click on "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" and enter basic information to generate a provisional registration number and password.

  • Step 6 : Credential Login - Sign in : Click on Login and enter the generated login credentials to access the application form.

  • Step 7 : Form Completion - Fill details : Complete the application process by selecting the desired position (Manager-AI/ML Engineer or Manager-Cyber Security) and filling out required fields carefully.

  • Step 8 : Document Upload - Upload files : Scan and upload your photograph, signature, and mandatory documents (such as proof of birth, identity, educational certificates, and experience certificates) as per the specified formats and size limits.

  • Step 9 : Fee Payment - Pay online : Complete the payment of application fees/intimation charges (Rs. 175/- for SC/ST/PwBD and Rs. 850/- for all others) using the online payment gateway via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.

  • Step 10 : Final Submission - Print application : Verify all filled details using the "SAVE AND NEXT" feature before clicking the final submit button, then take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.

Selection Process

  • Step 1 : Online Registration and Fee Payment - Candidates must register online through the UCO Bank website and pay the required application fees/intimation charges between 29 August, 2026 and 18 September, 2026.

  • Step 2 : Eligibility Screening - A screening committee constituted by the Bank examines applications to verify whether candidates fulfill the required eligibility criteria and parameters.

  • Step 3 : Selection Rounds - The selection is conducted through an Online Written Examination and/or Screening and/or Group Discussion and/or Interview or any other selection process decided by the Bank.

  • Step 4 : Document Verification and Merit Listing - A provisional merit list is prepared based on scores, followed by thorough verification of original documents, educational qualifications, and certificates during the interview or subsequent stages.

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