Union Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 395, Download Official PDF

Union Bank of India has released the SO Recruitment 2026 Notification under the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27 to recruit 395 General Banking Officers, Specialist Officers, and Officers with Domain Expertise across various scales from MMGS-II to TEGS-VI. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 21 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 through the official recruitment portal.

Union Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026

Union Bank of India has invited online applications for Specialist Officer and General Banking Officer vacancies regularly.  The recruitment covers various fields, including IT, Forex, Risk Management, Chartered Accountancy, Law, Engineering, Architecture, Cyber Security, Data Science, Project Management, and General Banking.

Before applying, candidates should check the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, salary, application fee, selection process, and other important instructions mentioned in the official notification.

Download Union Bank of India SO Notification 2026 PDF

Union Bank of India SO Notification 2026: Highlights

Union Bank of India SO Exam 2026: Important Dates

Union Bank of India SO Vacancy Details

Union Bank of India has released 395 vacancies for Specialist Officer (SO) posts across five officer scales. The recruitment includes vacancies for Manager, Senior Manager, Chief Manager, Assistant General Manager, and Deputy General Manager. The post-wise vacancy details are provided in the table below.

Category-wise Vacancy Details

Union Bank of India SO Eligibility

The eligibility criteria differ according to the post applied for.

Educational Qualification

Depending upon the post, candidates should possess one or more of the following qualifications:

Note: Many Specialist Officer posts also require relevant professional certifications and post-qualification work experience.

Age Limit

The age limit varies according to the post and scale.

Age Relaxation

Experience Required

Union Bank of India SO Apply Online 2026

The online application process will be open from 21 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. Eligible candidates should submit their applications before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues. Only one application is allowed for each post. The direct application link will be provided below once it is activated.

Application Fee

How to Apply for Union Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Union Bank of India recruitment portal.
2. Click on the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27 link.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully.
5. Upload your photograph, signature and required documents.
6. Pay the prescribed application fee.
7. Verify all entered details before final submission.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and print the application form for future reference.

Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration
• Educational certificates
• Experience certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Photo ID proof

Union Bank Exam Pattern 2026

The online examination pattern varies according to the post applied for. Candidates applying for Specialist Officer (SO) posts up to Scale III have to appear only for the Professional Knowledge test, while candidates applying for General Banking Officer (GBO) posts have to appear for four sections. The detailed exam pattern is given below

Exam Pattern for Specialist Officer (SO) Posts 

Exam Pattern for General Banking Officer (GBO) Posts

Note:

• The Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language sections are qualifying in nature.
• Professional Knowledge marks are considered for preparing the final merit list.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.

Union Bank of India SO Selection Process

The selection process for Union Bank Recruitment 2026 is based on the post/scale applied for and consists of the following stages:

Selection Process for MMGS-II & MMGS-III Posts

1. Online Written Examination
2. Group Discussion (if conducted)
3. Personal Interview

Selection Process for SMGS-IV, SMGS-V & TEGS-VI Posts

1. Group Discussion (if conducted)
2. Any Other Test/Assessment (if required by the Bank)
3. Personal Interview

Union Bank of India SO Salary

Selected candidates will receive a salary according to the officer scale along with DA, HRA, Special Allowance, Medical Benefits, Leave Fare Concession and other admissible allowances.

Probation Period and Service Bond

Candidates appointed under Union Bank Recruitment 2026 will be placed on probation for a period of 2 years from the date of joining. During this period, their performance and suitability for the post will be assessed by the Bank. The service bond requirements are as follows:

Candidates who resign before completing the prescribed 3-year service bond will be required to pay the applicable bond amount along with taxes.