Union Bank of India has released the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27 notification for recruitment to various General Banking and Specialized Officer posts. The recruitment covers posts from Manager to Deputy General Manager and some specialist IT, Forex, Risk Management, Law, Engineering, Chartered Accountancy and other positions.
A total of 395 vacancies have been announced. The starting date for submission of online application is 21 July 2026. Last date for submission of online applications is 15 August 2026(Extended).
Union Bank Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Recruiting Organisation | Union Bank of India |
| Recruitment Project | Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27 |
| Posts | Officers with Domain Expertise, General Banking Officers & Specialist Officers |
| Total Vacancies | 395 |
| Employment Type | Regular |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 August 2026 (Extended) |
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Important links
- Official website
- Union Bank Recruitment 2026 PDF
- Union Bank Recruitment 2026 Date Extended PDF
- Direct link to apply online
Union Bank Recruitment 2026 Vacancy
Union Bank has announced 395 vacancies across different cadres and specialist areas. The broad cadre-wise distribution is given below.
| Post/Cadre | Scale/Grade | CTC Approx. | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | MMGS-II | ₹21 lakh | 163 |
| Senior Manager | MMGS-III | ₹25 lakh | 153 |
| Chief Manager | SMGS-IV | ₹30 lakh | 52 |
| Assistant General Manager | SMGS-V | ₹38 lakh | 20 |
| Deputy General Manager | TEGS-VI | ₹47 lakh | 7 |
| Total | — | — | 395 |
Note: The CTC figures are approximate and may vary depending on factors such as location, Dearness Allowance, wage revision, and applicable Bank benefits. Officers may also receive allowances and other benefits according to Bank rules.
Union Bank Recruitment 2026: Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 57 |
| ST | 27 |
| OBC | 105 |
| EWS | 36 |
| UR | 170 |
| Total | 395 |
PwBD Reservation
| PwBD Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| VI (Visually Impaired) | 5 |
| HI (Hearing Impaired) | 5 |
| OC (Orthopedically Challenged) | 7 |
| ID (Intellectually Disabled/Multiple Disabilities) | 2 |
Total PwBD vacancies: 19.
The notification states that the vacancy figures are provisional and may change according to the Bank’s actual requirements and availability of suitable candidates.
Union Bank Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Union Bank has prescribed post-specific eligibility conditions. Candidates must check the requirements for the particular post they wish to apply for.
Educational Qualification
| Post/Area | Educational Qualification – Key Requirement |
|---|---|
| General Banking | Graduate Degree in any discipline for several General Banking posts |
| Certified Fraud Examiner | Graduate Degree in any discipline with required CFE certification |
| Project Management | BE/BTech in specified technology disciplines or MCA/MSc in specified fields, depending on scale |
| Chartered Accountant Posts | CA qualification for most CA positions; some Credit posts also accept CMA/CFA as specified |
| Forex Officer | Graduate degree plus specified management qualification |
| IT Specialist Posts | Qualifications such as BE/BTech, ME/MTech, MCA, MSc and other specified technology qualifications depending on the post |
| Risk Management | Qualifications vary and include CA, BE/BTech, MCA and postgraduate qualifications in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Science and related fields |
| Law Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Law |
| Architect | Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with valid Council of Architecture registration |
| Civil Engineer | BE/BTech in Civil Engineering |
| Electrical Officer | BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering/Electrical & Electronics |
| Fire Officer | Specified Fire/Safety Engineering qualification or other qualifications prescribed for the post |
| Printing Specialist | BE/BTech in Printing Technology |
| IT Vendor Management | Full-time BE/BTech or MCA, depending on the post |
Age Limit
The age limit is different for each post. Depending on the position, the minimum age may be 22 or 25 years, while the maximum age ranges from 30 to 50 years.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Certified Fraud Examiner | 25–35 years |
| Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist | 22–30 years |
| Certified Financial Crimes Investigator | 22–30 years |
| Project Management Professional – VI | Maximum 50 years |
| Project Management Professional – V | Maximum 45 years |
| Project Management Professional – IV | Maximum 40 years |
| Project Management Professional – III | 25–35 years |
| General Banking Officer – III | 25–35 years |
| General Banking Officer – II | 22–30 years |
| IT/Risk/Law/Engineering Posts | Varies by post and scale |
The exact age requirement should therefore be checked against the post code before submitting the application.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen/Commissioned Officers | 5 years |
| Persons affected by 1984 riots | 5 years |
The notification also contains specific conditions regarding the use of cumulative age relaxation and OBC creamy-layer status.
Work Experience
Work experience is an important requirement for this recruitment. Most posts require post-qualification experience, and the required experience depends on the post and scale.
For example:
- General Banking Officer III: Minimum 5 years of post-qualification banking experience, including the specified experience as Branch Head or Credit Officer.
- General Banking Officer II: Minimum 2 years of banking experience, including the specified Branch Head or Credit Officer experience.
- Personal Assistant to Executives III: Minimum 4 years of post-qualification banking experience, including at least 2 years as Personal Assistant to Executives.
- Personal Assistant to Executives II: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification banking experience, including at least 1 year as Personal Assistant to Executives.
- Project Management Professional posts: The notification requires substantial post-qualification experience in BFSI projects/programmes, with the requirement increasing for higher scales.
- Specialist IT, Risk, Law, Engineering and other posts have their own domain-specific experience requirements.
Candidates should note that experience must meet the notification’s conditions. The Bank requires proper experience certificates and does not accept appointment letters, salary certificates or payslips in place of the prescribed work experience certificate.
Union Bank Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
The recruitment offers officer-level positions with attractive CTC figures. The approximate CTC ranges from ₹21 lakh for Manager-level posts to ₹47 lakh for Deputy General Manager-level posts.
| Scale | Approx. CTC |
|---|---|
| MMGS-II | ₹21 lakh |
| MMGS-III | ₹25 lakh |
| SMGS-IV | ₹30 lakh |
| SMGS-V | ₹38 lakh |
| TEGS-VI | ₹47 lakh |
Application Fee
The application fee is different for reserved and unreserved categories.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹177 |
| UR/EWS/OBC | ₹1,180 |
Both amounts are inclusive of GST. The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable.
Important Dates
| Online Application Starts | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 August 2026 |
| Cut-off date for Age | 1 July 2026 |
| Cut-off date for Educational Qualification | 10 August 2026 |
| Cut-off date for Experience | 10 August 2026 |
| Cut-off date for Mandatory Certification | 10 August 2026 |
Union Bank Recruitment 2026 Selection Procedure
The Union Bank recruitment selection process depends on the post, scale, and number of applications received.
For Posts up to Scale III
The selection process may include:
- Online Examination
- Group Discussion, if required
- Any other test/assessment, if required
- Personal Interview
For Scale IV, V and VI Posts
The process may include:
- Group Discussion, if required
- Any other test/assessment, if required
- Personal Interview
The Bank has the right to conduct or skip an online examination depending on the number of applications and other recruitment requirements.
Online Examination Pattern
For Specialist Officer posts S01 to S108 up to Scale III, where an online examination is conducted:
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Knowledge relevant to the post | 50 | 100 | 60 minutes |
| Total | 50 | 100 | 60 minutes |
For General Banking posts G01 to G19 up to Scale III:
| Test | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 125 | 175 |
The first three sections of the General Banking examination are qualifying in nature and their marks are not counted towards final merit.
There is also a negative marking of one-fourth or 25% of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect answer.
Personal Interview
The Personal Interview carries 100 marks.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50 |
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD | 45 |
The interview evaluates areas such as academic and job knowledge, communication, leadership qualities, clarity of thought, behaviour, suitability for the post, and overall personality.
Final Selection
The final merit list will depend on the selection method actually used by the Bank:
- If Online Examination + Personal Interview are conducted, merit will be based on the aggregate marks.
- If only Personal Interview is conducted, merit will be based on interview marks.
- If GD/other assessment + Personal Interview are conducted without an online examination, the aggregate marks of those stages will be considered.
Selection will be made according to the respective category-wise merit list and number of available vacancies.
How to Apply for Union Bank Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online only through the Union Bank website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Visit the Union Bank of India website.
- Go to the Recruitment/Careers section.
- Open the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27 notification and application link.
- Select the one post for which you meet all eligibility requirements.
- Register using the required personal and communication details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Fill in the educational qualification and work experience details carefully.
- Upload the required documents and certificates.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application form before 10 August 2026.
- Save and print the system-generated application form for future use.
Candidates should keep their registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process because important communication may be sent through email and SMS.
Important Things Candidates Should Know
- A candidate can apply for only one post.
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the last valid and complete application will be retained.
- The application fee once paid will not be refunded.
- Candidates must produce original eligibility documents when called for the Personal Interview.
- Candidates currently working in Government/PSUs, including banks and financial institutions, may be required to submit an NOC.
- Selected candidates are required to undergo medical examination and other pre-recruitment formalities.
- Posting may be anywhere in India.
- The number of vacancies is provisional and may change according to the Bank’s requirements.
Union Bank Recruitment 2026: FAQs
How many vacancies are available in Union Bank Recruitment 2026?
There are 395 vacancies in the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27.
When does the Union Bank application process start?
Online registration starts on 21 July 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Union Bank Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 10 August 2026.
What is the Union Bank application fee?
The fee is ₹1,180 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates and ₹177 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, inclusive of GST.
What is the age limit for Union Bank Recruitment 2026?
The age limit varies according to the post. Depending on the position, the minimum age is generally 22 or 25 years, while the maximum age can go up to 50 years.
