Union Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Notification for 395 Specialist Officer Posts

Union Bank SO Recruitment 2026

Union Bank of India has invited online applications for 395 Specialist Officer (SO), General Banking Officer, and Domain Expert Officer vacancies under the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27. The recruitment offers opportunities across multiple scales, including Manager, Senior Manager, Chief Manager, Assistant General Manager, and Deputy General Manager. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 21 July 2026 to 10 August 2026 through the official website.

Recruitment Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Union Bank of India
Recruitment Project	Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27
Advertisement	Recruitment of Officers with Domain Expertise, General Banking Officers & Specialist Officers
Post Name	Specialist Officer (SO), General Banking Officer & Other Posts
Total Vacancies	395
Job Location	Anywhere in India
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	Click Here

The selected candidates may be posted at any branch or office of the Bank across India, as per the Bank’s requirements.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	21 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	10 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	10 August 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	₹1,180
OBC	₹1,180
EWS	₹1,180
SC	₹177
ST	₹177
Female	As per respective category
PwBD	₹177
Payment Mode	Online

Fee includes GST as mentioned in the official notification.

Age Limit

The age limit varies according to the post and scale.

Particular	Age
Minimum Age	22 Years
Maximum Age	50 Years
Age Relaxation	Applicable as per Government of India and Union Bank rules

Vacancy Details (Summary)

Cadre / Scale	Vacancies
Manager (MMGS-II)	163
Senior Manager (MMGS-III)	153
Chief Manager (SMGS-IV)	52
Assistant General Manager (SMGS-V)	20
Deputy General Manager (TEGS-VI)	7
Total	395

Major Posts Included

The recruitment covers a wide range of General Banking and Specialist Officer positions, including:

• General Banking Officer
• Forex Officer
• Project Management Professional
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist
• Certified Financial Crimes Investigator
• Chartered Accountant
• Law Officer
• Architect
• Civil Engineer
• Electrical Officer
• Fire Officer
• Vendor Management Professional
• Data Scientist / Analyst
• Gen AI / Machine Learning Professional
• DevSecOps Professional
• Cyber Security & Forensic Analyst
• Cloud Administrator
• Enterprise Architect
• ETL Developer
• Network Administrator
• Mobile App Developer
• Open Banking Platform Specialist
• Quality Assurance Professional
• RPA Professional
• SOC Analyst
• Linux/Unix Administrator
• Windows Administrator
• Firewall Administrator
• Data Centre Specialist
• IT Infrastructure Management
• IoT & Edge Computing Professional
• Innovation (R&D)
• Digital Identity & Biometrics
• API Management
• Blockchain / Quantum Computing
• And several other specialist domain roles.

Educational Qualification

Union Bank of India has announced vacancies across multiple specialist domains. Therefore, the educational qualification varies according to the post. Candidates must possess the required degree, professional certification (where applicable), and relevant post-qualification work experience before applying.

General Banking Posts

Post	Educational Qualification
General Banking Officer (MMGS-II & MMGS-III)	Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university with relevant banking experience
Personal Assistant to Executives	Graduate in any discipline with required experience
Vendor Management (Non-IT)	Graduate in any discipline with relevant banking/vendor management experience
Certified Fraud Examiner	Graduate + Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification
Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist	Graduate + CAMS Certification
Certified Financial Crimes Investigator	Graduate + Certified Financial Crime Investigator Certification

IT & Digital Technology Posts

Candidates applying for IT-related Specialist Officer posts should possess qualifications such as:

• B.E./B.Tech
• M.E./M.Tech
• MCA
• M.Sc (IT/Computer Science)
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Information Technology
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Software Engineering

Relevant professional certifications are mandatory for several posts, depending on the specialization.

Chartered Accountant Posts

Applicants must possess:

• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)

Applicable for:

• Taxation
• Capital Planning
• Investor Relations
• Balance Sheet
• IND-AS & IGAAP
• Credit
• MFTP

Engineering Posts

Eligible qualifications include:

• B.E.
• B.Tech
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Computer Science Engineering
• Information Technology

Applicable for:

• Civil Engineer
• Electrical Officer
• Fire Officer
• Architect
• IT Infrastructure
• Data Centre Specialist

Management & Finance Posts

Depending upon the post, candidates may require:

• MBA
• PGDM
• PGDBA
• PGDBM
• PGPM
• MCA
• M.Tech
• M.Sc
• Finance
• International Business
• Disaster Management
• Risk Management
• Data Science

Experience Requirement

This recruitment is meant for experienced professionals.

The required experience varies from 2 years to 15 years, depending upon the post and grade.

Examples include:

• General Banking Officers
• Specialist Officers
• IT Professionals
• Cyber Security Experts
• Chartered Accountants
• Risk Management Professionals
• Law Officers
• Engineers
• Architects
• Data Scientists
• AI/ML Professionals
• Vendor Management Professionals

Candidates should carefully check the specific experience requirement for the post before applying.

Mandatory Certifications

Some posts require professional certifications in addition to educational qualifications.

Examples include:

• CFE
• CAMS
• Certified Financial Crime Investigator
• PMP
• PgMP
• TOGAF
• AWS
• Azure
• VMware
• RHCE
• CISSP
• CISM
• CEH
• GIAC
• Microsoft Certifications
• Google Professional Certifications
• Blockchain Certifications
• Linux Certifications
• Firewall Certifications
• ICAI Membership (CA Posts)

Certification requirements vary by post. Candidates must verify the applicable certification for their chosen post before submitting the application.

Selection Process

The selection process may include the following stages:

• Online Application Scrutiny
• Shortlisting of Candidates
• Personal Interview
• Group Discussion (if conducted by the Bank)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination
• Final Merit List

Union Bank of India reserves the right to modify the selection process depending on the number of applications received.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable officer scale along with Dearness Allowance, Special Allowance, HRA/Lease Rent, Medical Benefits, Leave Fare Concession and other admissible benefits as per Bank rules.

Scale	Pay Scale
MMGS-II	₹64,820 – ₹93,960
MMGS-III	₹85,920 – ₹1,05,280
SMGS-IV	₹1,02,300 – ₹1,20,940
SMGS-V	₹1,20,940 – ₹1,35,020
TEGS-VI	₹1,40,500 – ₹1,56,500

Approximate annual CTC:

Scale	Approx. CTC
MMGS-II	₹21 Lakh
MMGS-III	₹25 Lakh
SMGS-IV	₹30 Lakh
SMGS-V	₹38 Lakh
TEGS-VI	₹47 Lakh

Reservation Details

Reservation has been provided as per Government of India guidelines.

Category	Vacancies
SC	57
ST	27
OBC	105
EWS	36
UR	170
Total	395

PwBD Reservation:

• Visually Impaired (VI): 5
• Hearing Impaired (HI): 5
• Orthopedically Challenged (OC): 7
• Intellectual Disability/Multiple Disabilities (ID): 2

Important Instructions

• Candidates can apply for only one post.
• Multiple applications for different posts are not permitted; only the last valid application for a single post will be considered.
• Ensure that all eligibility conditions are fulfilled before submitting the application.
• Upload the required photograph, signature, and documents in the prescribed format.
• Keep a printout of the submitted application and fee receipt for future reference.
• Original documents must be produced during document verification and interview.
• The number of vacancies is provisional and may change according to the Bank’s requirements.
• Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection or appointment.
• Read the complete official notification carefully before applying.

How to Apply

Candidates should complete the online application process carefully by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Union Bank of India website.
2. Open the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026–27 advertisement.
3. Read the complete Official Notification carefully and ensure you meet all eligibility conditions.
4. Click on the Apply Online link and complete the registration process using a valid mobile number and email ID.
5. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, experience, and communication details accurately.
6. Upload the required scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, and other documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee through the available online payment gateway.
8. Preview the application carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application and download/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should complete the registration and fee payment on or before 10 August 2026 (11:59 PM).

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the application form:

• Passport-size recent photograph
• Signature
• Left Thumb Impression
• Handwritten Declaration
• Valid Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Voter ID or other valid Photo ID
• Date of Birth Proof
• Educational Qualification Certificates and Mark Sheets
• Professional Certification(s), wherever applicable
• Experience Certificates
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates, if required)
• Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
• Online Fee Payment Receipt

The notification specifies that original documents must be produced during the interview and subsequent stages of recruitment.