Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27 – 395 Officer Posts (Application Closed)

Union Bank of India, one of the country’s leading Public Sector Banks with pan-India and overseas presence, invited online applications for its Recruitment Project 2026-27 covering Officers with Domain Expertise, General Banking Officers and Specialist Officers, on a regular basis in the General Banking and Specialised segments. Online registration and payment of fees for this drive was open from 21 July 2026 to 10 August 2026.

This is a large lateral/experienced-hire recruitment drive, covering 395 vacancies spread across roughly 127 distinct post codes – from broad General Banking Officer roles to highly specialised positions in IT, Cybersecurity, Chartered Accountancy, Forex, Risk Management, Law, Engineering and more. Almost every post in this notification requires prior, relevant post-qualification work experience, so this drive is aimed at experienced professionals rather than fresh graduates.

Overview of Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27

Note: Online registration for this drive closed on 10 August 2026. Candidates who missed this window should watch the Bank’s careers page for the next recruitment cycle; the details below are provided for reference and to help candidates track the outcome of this recruitment.

Regular Cadre – Grade-wise Vacancies and Pay Scale

The 395 vacancies fall under regular General Banking and Specialised segment appointments across five broad grades, as follows:

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In addition to Basic Pay, selected officers are eligible for Special Allowance, Dearness Allowance and other allowances, plus amenities like residential quarters/lease rent, LFC, medical/hospitalisation reimbursement and other perquisites, as per the Bank’s policy and the industry-level bipartite settlement.

Domain-wise Vacancy Distribution

Within these 395 posts, roles are organised across ~127 individual post codes (G01-G19 for General Banking related domain roles, and S01-S108 for Specialist Officer roles). These are grouped into the following broad domains:

The overall reservation break-up of all 395 posts is: SC-57, ST-27, OBC-105, EWS-36, UR-170, with 19 posts additionally reserved horizontally for PwBD candidates (VI-5, HI-5, OC-7, ID-2) across various categories. Since almost every one of the ~127 post codes carries its own specific age limit, educational qualification and years of post-qualification experience, candidates interested in a particular specialist role are advised to check the exact post code in the official detailed advertisement for precise eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria – General Pattern

While each post code has its own specific requirements, some general patterns apply across the notification:

• Most roles at Scale II require a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant post-qualification experience; Scale III roles typically require 3-5 years; and higher scales (IV, V, VI) require 5 to 20 years of relevant senior-level experience.
• General Banking Officer posts (G15-G16) require a Graduate Degree in any discipline, with post-qualification work experience in Banking (5 years for Scale III, 2 years for Scale II), including specific experience as a Branch Head or Credit Officer.
• Forex Officer posts (S01-S02) require a Graduate degree, with S01 (Scale III) additionally requiring a full-time MBA/PGDBA/PGDBM/PGPM/PGDM with specialisation in Finance/International Business/Trade Finance, and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant banking experience; S02 (Scale II) requires a minimum of 3 years’ relevant banking experience.
• Specialist IT roles typically require a B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, etc.), along with several years of hands-on experience in the specific technical domain (such as API development, Cloud administration, Cybersecurity, or DevSecOps).
• Chartered Accountant posts require candidates to be qualified CAs, with post-qualification experience in areas such as Taxation, Balance Sheet, Capital Planning, Investor Relations or Credit, depending on the specific post code.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC applicants is allowed cumulatively with only one of the other applicable relaxation categories. There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen in the vacancies of the Officers’ Cadre.

Probation Period and Service Indemnity Bond

Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years of active service from the date of joining. Additionally, selected candidates must execute a Service Indemnity Bond:

• For General Banking related posts (G01 to G19): undertaking to serve the Bank for a minimum of 3 years, or pay Rs.2,00,000 plus applicable taxes if they leave before completing 3 years.
• For Specialist Officer posts (S01 to S108): undertaking to serve the Bank for a minimum of 3 years, or pay Rs.2,50,000 plus applicable taxes if they leave before completing 3 years.

Selection Process

The selection process for posts up to Scale III may comprise an Online Examination and/or Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview, depending on the number of applicants. For posts in Scale IV, V and VI, selection may comprise Group Discussion and/or other assessments and/or Personal Interview.

Online Examination Structure

For Specialist Officer post codes (S01 to S108) up to Scale-III: a single Professional Knowledge test of 50 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, in a duration of 60 minutes.

For General Banking related post codes (G01 to G19) up to Scale-III: Quantitative Aptitude (25 Qs/25 marks), Reasoning (25 Qs/25 marks), English Language (25 Qs/25 marks) – all qualifying in nature – plus Professional Knowledge relevant to the post/domain (50 Qs/100 marks), for a total of 175 marks across 120 minutes.

The minimum qualifying marks/percentage in each section is 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates. Tests (other than English Language) are available bilingually in English and Hindi.

Application Fee

Important Instructions

• Candidates can apply for only one post code; in case of multiple applications, only the last valid (complete) application will be retained.
• No change of category is permitted at any stage after registration of the online application.
• Selected candidates may be posted at any Branch/Office of the Bank throughout India, at the sole discretion of the Bank – only candidates willing to serve anywhere in India should apply.
• The vacancy numbers mentioned are provisional and may vary based on the Bank’s actual requirements and availability of suitable candidates.

About Union Bank of India

Union Bank of India is one of the country’s largest Public Sector Banks, formed after the 2020 amalgamation with Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank, giving it an extensive branch network and pan-India presence alongside operations abroad. A recruitment drive of this scale and breadth – spanning traditional banking roles alongside cutting-edge technology positions in Cloud, Cybersecurity, GenAI/ML and Digital Banking – reflects how large public sector banks are increasingly hiring specialised, lateral talent from the private sector and IT industry to build out their technology and risk functions, alongside the more conventional route of promoting or recruiting career bankers into General Banking Officer and Forex roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27?

It is a recruitment drive by Union Bank of India for 395 Officer posts covering General Banking Officers, Officers with Domain Expertise and Specialist Officers, across roughly 127 distinct post codes and grades MMGS-II to TEGS-VI.

2. Is this recruitment still open?

No. Online registration closed on 10 August 2026. This article is for reference; candidates should track the Bank’s official careers page for the next recruitment cycle.

3. Is this recruitment for freshers?

No. Almost every post code requires a minimum number of years of relevant post-qualification work experience, ranging from 2 years at Scale II to up to 20 years at Scale VII, so this is primarily aimed at experienced professionals.

4. What is the application fee?

Rs.1,180 for UR/EWS/OBC candidates, and Rs.177 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

5. What is the probation period for selected candidates?

2 years of active service from the date of joining the Bank.

6. Is a service bond required?

Yes. Selected candidates must execute a Service Indemnity Bond to serve the Bank for a minimum of 3 years, or pay Rs.2,00,000 (General Banking posts) or Rs.2,50,000 (Specialist Officer posts), plus applicable taxes, if they leave earlier.

7. What is the selection process?

An Online Examination (Professional Knowledge test for Specialist posts; Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English plus Professional Knowledge for General Banking related posts), followed by Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview as applicable to the scale.

8. How many total vacancies are there?

395 vacancies across General Banking, IT & Cybersecurity, Chartered Accountancy, Forex, Risk Management, Law, Engineering and other specialist domains.

9. Can candidates apply for more than one post?

No. Candidates can apply for only one post; in case of multiple applications, only the last valid completed application is retained.

10. Where will selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates may be posted at any Branch/Office of the Bank throughout India, at the sole discretion of the Bank.