Union Bank of India SO Recruitment 2025: Overview
Union Bank of India (UBI), a premier Public Sector Bank headquartered in Mumbai, invites online applications for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) for the year 2025-26. This recruitment drive aims to fill 500 vacancies for Assistant Manager positions in the Credit and IT specializations under the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Eligible and interested candidates looking for a rewarding career in the banking sector can apply online from April 30, 2025, to May 20, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to join one of India’s leading banks!
Hiring Organization: Union Bank of India
- Hiring Body: Union Bank of India (UBI)
- Post Name: Assistant Manager (Credit), Assistant Manager (IT)
- Scale/Grade: Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I)
- Total Vacancies: 500
- Location: Pan India (Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India)
Union Bank SO Vacancy Breakdown 2025
Union Bank has announced a total of 500 vacancies for the Specialist Officer posts. The distribution is as follows:
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies |
| 1 | Assistant Manager (Credit) | 250 |
| 2 | Assistant Manager (IT) | 250 |
| Total | 500 |
Union Bank SO Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria before applying:
Nationality/Citizenship:
An applicant must be:
- A Citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, for permanent settlement, or
- A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), or Vietnam for permanent settlement in India.
Age Limit (as of 01.04.2025):
- Minimum Age: 22 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- (Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms )
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen (as per norms): 5 years
- Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
Educational Qualification & Experience (as of 20.05.2025):
- Assistant Manager (Credit):
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
- AND CA/CMA(ICWA)/CS
- OR Full-time regular MBA/MMS/PGDM/PGDBM (2 years) with specialization in Finance (minimum 60% marks; 55% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
- Desirable Experience (Not Compulsory): Post qualification working experience in PSBs/BFSI.
- Assistant Manager (IT):
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc (IT)/M.S/M.Tech/5-year Integrated M.Tech in specified engineering/IT fields (Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Data Science, AI/ML, Cyber Security etc.) from a recognized University/Institution.
- Mandatory Experience: Minimum 1-year Post qualification experience in IT domain (Cloud Operations, DevSecOps/Kubernetes, Networking, Data Analytics/Engineering, Cyber Security/SOC, Software Development/Scripting, GenAI/ML, OS Admin, DB Admin, Data Centre Ops, API Development etc.).
- Desirable Certifications (Not Compulsory): Relevant certifications in Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Security (CCSP, CEH, CISA etc.), Networking (CCNA), Data Analytics/Engineering, Database tech, API management etc. are desirable.
(Cut-off date for Educational Qualification and Experience is 20.05.2025. Only full-time experience after acquiring the necessary qualification will be counted.)
Union Bank SO Recruitment: Important Dates 2025
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 30.04.2025 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment Last Date | 20.05.2025 |
| Online Examination Date | To be Notified Later |
| Interview Date | To be Notified Later |
Union Bank SO Salary & Benefits 2025
Selected candidates will be appointed in the JMGS-I scale.
- Basic Pay Scale: ₹ 48480 – 2000/7 – 62480 – 2340/2 – 67160 – 2680/7 – 85920.
- Allowances: In addition to the basic pay, officers are eligible for Special Allowance, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) or leased accommodation, City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), and other allowances as per Bank rules.
- Other Benefits: Residential quarters/lease rent, Leave Fare Concession (LFC), reimbursement of medical/hospitalization expenses, and other perquisites as per Bank policy.
Union Bank SO Selection Process 2025
The selection process may include:
- Online Examination:
- Objective type test with sections on Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Professional Knowledge relevant to the post.
- Total Marks: 225
- Total Duration: 150 Minutes (2.5 hours)
- Negative Marking: Yes (0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer).
- Group Discussion (GD): (If conducted by the Bank)
- Maximum Marks: 50
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25 (General/EWS), 22.5 (Reserved)
- Personal Interview (PI):
- Maximum Marks: 50
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25 (General/EWS), 22.5 (Reserved)
- Candidates will be called in a 1:3 ratio based on online test merit (if conducted).
- Document Verification: During the interview stage.
The Bank reserves the right to decide the selection methodology (Online Exam, GD, PI, or a combination) based on the number of applications received. Final selection will be based on merit derived from the scores in the selection stages employed.
How to Apply for Union Bank SO Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply online through the official Union Bank of India website.
- Visit the Official Website of the Union Bank of India
- Navigate to Careers: Click on the ‘Recruitments’ or ‘Careers Overview’ link.
- Find the Notification: Look for “UNION BANK RECRUITMENT PROJECT 2025-26 (SPECIALIST OFFICERS)” and click on “CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE”.
- New Registration: If you are a new user, click on “Click here for New Registration”. Enter basic details like Name, Contact number, and Email ID. A Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated.
- Login & Fill Application: Log in using the generated credentials and fill in the application form carefully. Use the “SAVE AND NEXT” option to save your progress.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your Photograph, Signature, Left Thumb Impression, and a Hand-written declaration as per the specified3 format (Refer to Annexure-I in the notification). Ensure live photo capture is completed if prompted.
- Verify Details: Preview the application form thoroughly before final submission (“COMPLETE REGISTRATION”). No changes are allowed after final submission.
- Fee Payment: Proceed to the payment gateway and pay the application fee online using Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets/UPI.
- Submit & Print: After successful payment, submit the application. Take a printout of the final submitted application form and the e-receipt for future reference.
Application Fees (Non-Refundable)
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: ₹ 177/- (Inclusive of GST)
- Other Categories (General/EWS/OBC): ₹ 1180/- (Inclusive of GST) (Bank transaction charges are extra and to be borne by the candidate )
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Download Here
- Direct Apply Online Link: Apply Here
- Union Bank Official Website: Visit Here
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(Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification PDF before applying. Information provided here is for reference purposes based on the notification dated 30.04.2025.)