Union Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 395 Specialist Officer Posts

Published: Monday, July 20, 2026, 20:24 [IST]

The Union Bank of India (UBI) has officially released the Union Bank SO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of 395 Specialist Officer (SO) and General Banking Officer (GBO) vacancies under the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27. The recruitment offers opportunities across multiple management scales, ranging from Manager (MMGS-II) to Deputy General Manager (TEGS-VI).

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Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official Union Bank of India website. The online registration process will begin on July 21, 2026, and will remain open until August 10, 2026.

Union Bank SO Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:

Event	Date
Notification Released	July 2026
Online Application Begins	July 21, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	August 10, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	August 10, 2026
Online Examination	To be announced

Applicants are advised to complete the registration well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Union Bank SO Vacancy 2026

The recruitment drive aims to fill 395 vacancies across different management grades.

Post	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

The vacancies are distributed across General Banking and multiple specialist domains.

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification varies according to the post applied for.

Major eligibility includes:

Graduate in any discipline (General Banking Officers)
B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines
M.E./M.Tech
MCA
M.Sc (IT/Computer Science)
MBA
Chartered Accountant (CA)
Cost Accountant (CMA)
CFA
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering

Fire Engineering
Professional certifications like:

PMP
CAMS
CFE
Other role-specific certifications

Several posts also require relevant post-qualification work experience depending on the management scale.

Age Limit

The prescribed age criteria differ according to the post.

Scale II & III Posts: Generally between 25 and 35/38 years
Scale V & VI Posts: Upper age limit up to 47 years

Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and other reserved categories according to Government of India guidelines.

Union Bank SO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive attractive salaries along with various banking allowances.

Scale	Salary
MMGS	₹64,820 - ₹93,960
MMGS-III	₹85,920 - ₹1,02,940
SMGS-IV	Starting from ₹1,20,940
SMGS-V	₹1,20,940 - ₹1,35,020
TEGS-VI	₹1,40,500 - ₹1,56,500

Apart from the basic pay, officers will also receive:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Special Allowance
Medical Benefits
Leave Fare Concession (LFC)
Leased accommodation (where applicable)
Other admissible benefits as per bank rules.

Selection Process

The recruitment process differs according to the management scale.

For Scale II & Scale III Posts

Online Written Examination
Group Discussion (where applicable)
Personal Interview

For Scale IV, Scale V & Scale VI Posts

Group Discussion (if required)
Additional assessment/test (if applicable)
Personal Interview

The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates' performance in the applicable stages.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official Union Bank of India website.

2. Open the Recruitment section.

3. Click on Union Bank SO Recruitment 2026.

4. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.

5. Fill in the online application form carefully.

6. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.

7. Pay the application fee online.

8. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Excellent Opportunity for Banking Professionals

The Union Bank SO Recruitment 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for professionals from engineering, finance, IT, law, project management, architecture, and other specialised fields to build a career in one of India's leading public sector banks. With competitive salaries, career progression, and opportunities to work in specialised domains, the recruitment is expected to attract a large number of applicants.

Candidates should carefully read the official notification, verify their eligibility, and complete the online application process before August 10, 2026, to avoid missing this recruitment opportunity.