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UCO Bank has officially announced the UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2025 on its official website. This recruitment is for the position of Specialist Officer (SO), and candidates can find all the essential information related to the recruitment process in this post.
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About UCO
UCO Bank, formerly known as United Commercial Bank, is an Indian public sector bank and financial services government-owned body headquartered in Kolkata. It is a medium-sized public sector bank in India, ranked 1948 in the Forbes Global 2000 list of 2018 and 80th on the Fortune India 500 list in 2020. During the financial year 2023–24, the bank’s total business amounted to ₹4.50 lakh crore. As of 2024, UCO Bank’s market capitalization stands at ₹71,078 crore.
UCO Recruitment 2025
UCO Bank has announced 68 vacancies for various Specialist Officer (SO) positions, including roles such as Economist, Fire Safety Officer, Security Officer, Risk Officer, IT Officer, and Chartered Accountant. The selection process will involve screening and personal interviews. Candidates can download the official UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2025 notification from the official website.
UCO Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization Name | UCO Bank |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Various Specialist Officer Posts (Economist, Fire Safety Officer, Security Officer, Risk Officer, IT Officer, Chartered Accountant) |
| Educational Qualifications | Varies by post (details below) |
| Number of Vacancies | 68 |
| Application Start Date | 27 December 2024 |
| Application End Date | 20 January 2025 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam, Screening, Interview |
| Job Location | As per the post |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.ucobank.com |
UCO Recruitment 2025 Vacancies
| Position | Vacancies | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| Economist | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fire Safety Officer | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Security Officer | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Risk Officer | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| IT Officer | 21 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| Chartered Accountant | 25 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 10 |
| Total | 68 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 7 | 33 |
UCO Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Economist: Postgraduate degree in Economics, Econometrics, or related fields.
- Fire Safety Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Engineering or equivalent with relevant certifications and experience.
- Security Officer: Graduate in any discipline with relevant defense or paramilitary experience.
- Risk Officer: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related fields, or professional certifications like CFA/FRM.
- IT Officer: B.E./B.Tech in IT, Computer Science, or related fields, or MCA/M.Sc in Computer Science with relevant IT experience.
- Chartered Accountant: Chartered Accountant certification with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Age Limit (As on 01-11-2024)
| Position | Age Limit |
| Economist | 21-30 years |
| Fire Safety Officer | 22-35 years |
| Security Officer | 25-35 years |
| Risk Officer | 25-35 years |
| IT Officer | 25-35 years |
| Chartered Accountant | 25-35 years |
UCO Recruitment 2025 Salary & Compensation
| Position | Pay Scale | Basic Pay Scale |
| Economist | JMGS-I | ₹48,480 – ₹62,480 (Basic Pay) |
| Fire Safety Officer | JMGS-I | ₹48,480 – ₹62,480 (Basic Pay) |
| Security Officer | JMGS-I | ₹48,480 – ₹62,480 (Basic Pay) |
| Risk Officer | MMGS-II | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 (Basic Pay) |
| IT Officer | MMGS-II | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 (Basic Pay) |
| Chartered Accountant | MMGS-II | ₹64,820 – ₹93,960 (Basic Pay) |
UCO Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
- Written Examination: A written exam will assess candidates on various parameters (specifics to be mentioned in the detailed notification).
- Screening: Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria and qualifications.
- Interview: Candidates who pass the screening will be called for a personal interview.
- Provisional Shortlisting: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are shortlisted provisionally.
- Final Selection: Based on merit from the written exam and/or interview. In case of a tie, older candidates will be preferred.
UCO Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD Candidates | ₹100 |
| All Other Candidates | ₹600 |
UCO Recruitment 2025 Application Process
- Eligibility:
Download the application form from www.npcil.nic.in. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. - Application Submission:
Send the completed application with a passport-size photo and self-attested copies of documents by post to:
Deputy Manager (HRM), NPCIL, Kakrapar Gujarat Site, Anumala-394651, Dist. Tapi, Gujarat. - Incomplete Applications:
Applications without required documents will be rejected. - Last Date:
Apply by 21st January 2025. Late applications will not be considered. - Required Documents:
- Birth certificate or SSC mark sheet (Date of Birth proof).
- 10th/12th mark sheets, 8th mark sheet for Welder.
- ITI/Diploma/Graduate certificates and mark sheets.
- Experience certificates (if any).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Income certificate (for EWS).
- Disability certificate (for PwBD).
- Police verification certificate.
- Character certificate.
- Aadhar card.
- 4 passport-size photos.
- Residential proof (if within 16 km of Kakrapar).
- Apprentice registration proof from apprenticeshipindia.gov.in or nats.education.gov.in.
Official Notification: Click Here
To apply for this job please visit onlineappl.ucoonline.in.