Union Bank of India has launched the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27, a large-scale hiring drive for 395 posts spanning General Banking Officers, Officers with Domain Expertise, and Specialist Officers across grades from Manager (MMGS-II) up to Deputy General Manager (TEGS-VI). Online registration is open from 21 July 2026 to 10 August 2026.
1. Recruitment Overview
This isn’t a typical single-role SO drive — it’s a sweeping technology-and-domain-expertise hiring project covering 108 distinct specialist post codes plus general banking cadres, aimed at building out the Bank’s capabilities in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI/ML, digital banking, risk management, taxation, legal, and several other specialised functions. This reflects a broader trend across PSU banks of hiring laterally for tech and domain skills rather than only through traditional generalist recruitment.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Bank | Union Bank of India |
| Recruitment Name | Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27 |
| Total Vacancies | 395 |
| Segments Covered | General Banking Officers, Officers with Domain Expertise, Specialist Officers |
| Grades | MMGS-II to TEGS-VI |
| Employment Type | Regular |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.unionbankofindia.co.in |
Between the sheer range of specialisations on offer — from Blockchain and Quantum Computing to Fire Officer and Architect — this is one of the more structurally diverse SO recruitment drives a PSU bank has run recently, genuinely opening doors for niche technical and professional backgrounds that don’t usually see many banking-sector openings.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment | 21 July 2026, 00:00 Hrs |
| Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment | 10 August 2026, 23:59 Hrs |
| Cut-off Date for Age Eligibility | 1 July 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Educational Qualification, Certification & Experience | 10 August 2026 |
Since the eligibility cut-off for qualifications and experience is tied to the closing date itself rather than an earlier fixed date, candidates who are just about to cross a minimum experience threshold have a genuine reason to track their own eligibility right up to 10 August, rather than assuming they’re out of the running early.
3. Vacancy Details
The 395 vacancies span three broad segments — General Banking (Post Codes G01–G19), Specialist Officers (Post Codes S01–S108), covering technology, risk, legal, and support functions.
| Vacancy Segment | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General Banking Officers & Domain Roles (G01–G19) | 96 (approx., within overall total) |
| Specialist Officers – Forex, IT, CA, Risk, Law, Architect, Engineer & others (S01–S108) | 299 (approx., within overall total) |
| Grand Total | 395 |
Category-wise overall reservation:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 57 |
| ST | 27 |
| OBC | 105 |
| EWS | 36 |
| UR | 170 |
| Total | 395 |
PwBD reservation within the above: Visually Impaired – 5, Hearing Impaired – 5, Orthopedically Challenged – 7, Intellectually Disabled – 2.
Some of the larger individual post codes:
| Post | Scale | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| General Banking Officers (Scale II) | II | 40 |
| Chartered Accountant – Credit (Scale III) | III | 45 |
| Chartered Accountant – Credit (Scale IV) | IV | 30 |
| Forex Officer (Scale II) | II | 40 |
| Law Officer (Scale II) | II | 20 |
| General Banking Officers (Scale III) | III | 10 |
| Personal Assistants to Executives (Scale II) | II | 15 |
Grade-wise vacancy summary:
| Scale/Grade | Employment Type | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (MMGS-II) | Regular | 163 |
| Senior Manager (MMGS-III) | Regular | 153 |
| Chief Manager (SMGS-IV) | Regular | 52 |
| Assistant General Manager (SMGS-V) | Regular | 20 |
| Deputy General Manager (TEGS-VI) | Regular | 7 |
| Total | 395 |
Given that this notification spans 108 individual specialist post codes across dozens of unique disciplines — from cybersecurity and fintech to fire safety and architecture — a fully exhaustive post-by-post table sits best inside the official PDF itself rather than being reproduced here; candidates should identify their specific post code and cross-check its exact vacancy count and category split directly against the notification before applying.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees settled in India before 1 January 1962, or persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to an eligibility certificate from the Government of India).
Educational Qualification & Experience: Requirements vary enormously by post code, since this notification spans dozens of distinct specialisations. A few representative examples:
| Post (sample) | Qualification | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Fraud Examiner | Graduate in any discipline + CFE certification | Minimum 5 years, including 3 years in fraud investigation |
| General Banking Officer (Scale II) | Graduate degree | Minimum 2 years banking experience, including 1 year as Branch Head/Credit Officer |
| Forex Officer (Scale III) | Graduate + full-time MBA/PGDM with Finance/International Business specialisation | Minimum 5 years relevant banking experience |
| Cybersecurity & Forensic Analyst (Scale II) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc in relevant streams | Minimum 3 years in SOC/incident response |
| Chartered Accountant – Credit (Scale III) | CA/CMA/CFA | Minimum 5 years, including 3 years in corporate credit appraisal |
| Law Officer (Scale II) | Bachelor’s degree in Law | Minimum 3 years as practicing advocate/law officer |
| Architect (Scale III) | Bachelor’s in Architecture + Council of Architecture registration | Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience |
| Civil Engineer (Scale II) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering | Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience |
Important rule on qualification: All educational qualifications must be from full-time regular courses at recognised universities/institutions — part-time, correspondence, or distance-mode qualifications don’t count, and no equivalent qualification will be considered in place of what’s specified.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026) — varies by post code, generally ranging from a minimum of 22 years to a maximum between 30 and 50 years depending on the scale/seniority of the specific post. Junior-scale specialist posts (Scale II) typically run 22–35 years, while senior posts (Scale V–VI) run up to 45–50 years.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
One application per candidate: Applications can be made for only one post. Filing multiple applications means only the last valid one is retained, and multiple interview appearances for a single post lead to summary rejection.
5. Selection Process
Selection depends on the scale of the post applied for — junior posts go through a written test plus interview, while senior posts may skip the written exam entirely.
For posts up to Scale III: Online Examination, possibly a Group Discussion, and/or Personal Interview.
For posts in Scale IV, V, and VI: Group Discussion (if required), any other assessment, and/or Personal Interview — the Bank may decide these directly without a written test.
Online Examination structure:
| Segment | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist Officers (S01–S108, up to Scale III) | Professional Knowledge (relevant to post) | 50 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| General Banking (G01–G19, up to Scale III) | Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, Professional Knowledge | 125 | 175 | 120 minutes |
For General Banking posts, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English are qualifying only — marks scored there don’t count toward final merit, only Professional Knowledge marks do.
Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates in each section (subject to the Bank’s discretion to modify this).
Negative marking: 25% of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Personal Interview: Carries 100 marks. Minimum qualifying marks are 50 for General/EWS and 45 for reserved categories. Candidates are typically called for interview in a 1:3 ratio against vacancies (subject to change at the Bank’s discretion).
Final Merit: Prepared category-wise, based on combined marks from the written exam and interview (or interview alone/GD+interview, depending on which stages were conducted for that post).
6. Salary & Pay Structure
| Scale/Grade | Pay Scale (₹) | Approx. CTC (₹ Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (MMGS-II) | 64,820 – 93,960 | 21 |
| Senior Manager (MMGS-III) | 85,920 – 1,05,280 | 25 |
| Chief Manager (SMGS-IV) | 1,02,300 – 1,20,940 | 30 |
| Assistant General Manager (SMGS-V) | 1,20,940 – 1,35,020 | 38 |
| Deputy General Manager (TEGS-VI) | 1,40,500 – 1,56,500 | 47 |
In addition to basic pay, selected officers receive Special Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and other admissible allowances, along with perquisites like residential quarters (or lease rent in lieu), Leave Fare Concession (LFC), and reimbursement of medical/hospitalisation expenses as per Bank policy. Actual CTC may vary based on posting location, DA revisions, and applicable wage settlements.
Probation: All selected candidates serve a 2-year probation period from the date of joining.
Service Bond: Selected candidates must execute a Service Indemnity Bond to serve the Bank for a minimum of 3 years, or repay ₹2,00,000 (for General Banking posts, G01–G19) or ₹2,50,000 (for Specialist Officer posts, S01–S108) plus applicable taxes if they leave before completing 3 years.
7. Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Inclusive of GST) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹177 |
| UR/EWS/OBC | ₹1,180 |
Bank transaction charges for online payment are to be borne by the candidate separately. Fee is non-refundable once paid.
8. How to Apply
- Visit the official website: www.unionbankofindia.co.in and go to the “Recruitment” page.
- Open “Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27” and click “Click Here to Apply Online.”
- Register with your name, contact details, and email ID — a Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated; note these down carefully.
- Fill in the application form section by section, using “Save and Next” to preserve progress.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and Left Thumb Impression as per the prescribed specifications.
- Fill in remaining details and use the Preview option to check everything before final submission — no changes are allowed after clicking “Complete Registration.”
- Proceed to the Payment tab and complete fee payment online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI, or mobile wallets).
- Take a printout of the e-receipt and the submitted application form for your own records — this should not be sent to the Bank.
Documents required at interview stage: Valid interview call letter, printed application form, proof of date of birth, photo ID proof, mark sheets/degree certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD certificate as applicable (in prescribed government format), experience certificates in the Bank’s prescribed Annexure-II format (appointment letters, salary slips, or pay certificates are not accepted as proof of experience), and a No Objection Certificate if currently employed in a government/PSU role.
Examination centres are spread across major cities in nearly all Indian states, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and many tier-2 cities — the Bank reserves the right to allot a centre other than the one requested.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many total vacancies are there? | 395 vacancies across General Banking, Domain Expertise, and Specialist Officer segments. |
| What is the last date to apply? | 10 August 2026, 23:59 Hrs. Applications opened on 21 July 2026. |
| Can I apply for more than one post? | No. Only one application per candidate is allowed; multiple applications retain only the last valid one. |
| What is the application fee? | ₹177 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates; ₹1,180 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates. |
| Is there a written exam for all posts? | Not necessarily. Posts up to Scale III typically involve a written exam and interview; Scale IV–VI posts may be selected via GD/interview alone. |
| Is there negative marking? | Yes, 25% of the marks for each wrong answer is deducted. |
| What is the probation period? | 2 years of active service from the date of joining. |
| Is there a service bond? | Yes — 3 years, or repayment of ₹2,00,000 (General Banking posts) / ₹2,50,000 (Specialist Officer posts) if the candidate exits early. |
| What documents are accepted as proof of experience? | Only experience certificates in the Bank’s prescribed Annexure-II format, signed by a competent authority — salary slips and appointment letters are not accepted. |
| What is the minimum qualifying mark in the interview? | 50 marks for General/EWS candidates, 45 marks for reserved category candidates (out of 100). |
10. Official Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Union Bank of India Website: https://www.unionbankofindia.co.in
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