Union Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026: 395 Vacancies Announced

Union Bank of India has released its Recruitment Project 2026–27 notification for 395 vacancies across General Banking Officer and Specialist Officer posts, ranging from Manager (MMGS-II) up to Deputy General Manager (TEGS-VI).

Key Details

• Application Window: 21 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 (till 11:59:59 PM).
• Vacancies span 108 individual post codes — G01–G19 under General Banking and S01–S108 under specialized segments including IT, Forex, Chartered Accountancy, Risk Management, Law, Architecture, Engineering, Fire Safety, and Vendor Management.
• Age Limit: Minimum 22 years, maximum 50 years (varies by post/scale), calculated as on 1 July 2026.
• Application Fee: ₹177 (incl. GST) for SC/ST/PwBD candidates; ₹1,180 (incl. GST) for UR/EWS/OBC candidates.
• Selection Process: For posts up to Scale III — Online Exam, Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview; for Scale IV–VI — Group Discussion/other assessment followed by Interview.

Documents to Keep Ready

Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or Class 10 certificate), a valid photo ID (PAN/Passport/Driving Licence/Voter ID/Aadhaar), and experience certificates in the prescribed Annexure-II format — appointment letters, salary slips, or pay certificates are not accepted as substitutes. Only full-time, regular-course qualifications from recognised institutions are accepted; clerical-cadre experience does not count toward eligibility.

How to Apply

Interested candidates need to visit the official Union Bank of India website, locate the “Recruitment” or “Careers” section on the homepage, and open the link for the Recruitment Project 2026–27 notification. New applicants must complete a fresh registration using their basic personal and contact details, after which the system generates a provisional registration number and password. Candidates can then log in to fill out the remaining sections of the form, upload scanned photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size, preview the entire application, and proceed to fee payment. It is advisable to use the “save and next” option while filling the form so that partially completed sections are not lost, and to double-check every detail before final submission, since no corrections are typically allowed afterward.

Vacancy Distribution Note

The bank has clarified that the number of vacancies advertised is provisional and may be revised based on its actual requirement at the time of selection. Reserved-category candidates are permitted to apply against unreserved vacancies provided they satisfy all the unreserved eligibility conditions, though the reverse is not permitted. Each candidate may apply for only one post; submitting multiple applications can lead to cancellation of candidature or forfeiture of the additional application fees paid.

Security Deposit

As is standard for many senior officer-level bank recruitments, selected candidates may be required to furnish a security deposit at the time of joining, refundable after completing a specified period of satisfactory service, with forfeiture applicable if the candidate leaves the bank before that period is completed.

Post-Wise Career Path

Candidates recruited under the General Banking Officer stream typically follow the bank’s standard promotion policy alongside other officers in the same scale, while those joining under a Specialist Officer designation are usually expected to continue serving in their specialised domain, such as IT, Law, or Risk Management, for a minimum specified period before being considered for cross-functional roles. Given the wide spread of post codes in this recruitment cycle — spanning both General Banking and multiple specialist verticals — candidates are advised to carefully match their educational background and work experience to the exact post code they intend to apply for, since applying under an unsuitable category can lead to rejection at the document verification stage even after clearing the written exam or interview.

Official Notification

unionbankofindia.bank.in/recruitment.aspx