Union Bank of India announces 500 SO vacancies; apply online by May 20, check the direct link here
Union Bank SO Recruitment 2025: The Union Bank of India has released an official notification inviting applications for the recruitment of 500 Specialist Officer (SO) posts across various departments. The recruitment drive offers an opportunity for qualified individuals to apply for positions such as Assistant Manager in Credit and IT streams under the Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS I).
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official website of the Union Bank of India — www.unionbankofindia.co.in. The last date to apply for the advertised vacancies is May 20, 2025. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, application process, and other key details before proceeding with the registration.
Eligibility criteria for Union Bank SO recruitment 2025
Applicants must be either a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in the country. Additionally, persons of Indian origin who have migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or several East African countries are also eligible, provided they intend to settle in India permanently.
Union Bank SO Recruitment 2025: Educational qualifications required
For the post of Assistant Manager (Credit), candidates must possess a graduate degree in any discipline from a government-recognised university. Additionally, they must hold at least one of the following professional qualifications: CA, CMA, CS, or a full-time regular MBA/MMS/PGDM/PGDBM in Finance with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates).
For the role of Assistant Manager (IT), candidates should have completed a full-time B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. (IT)/M.S./M.Tech/5-year Integrated M.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, ECE, ETC, Data Science, ML & AI, or Cyber Security from a recognised institute. Certifications such as AWS, Azure, GCP, CCSP, CEH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, Power BI, and others are desirable.
Union Bank SO Recruitment 2025: Selection process for SO posts
The selection procedure may include one or more of the following stages: online examination, group discussion (if conducted), application screening, and/or personal interview. The bank reserves the right to determine the appropriate selection method based on the number of applications received.
The online examination will consist of sections on quantitative aptitude, reasoning, English language, and professional knowledge relevant to the post. Except for the English section, all tests will be available in both English and Hindi.
Union Bank SO Recruitment 2025: Application fees
The application fee is Rs 177 for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, and Rs 1,180 for all other candidates. Payments can be made via debit/credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards, mobile wallets, or UPI.
Steps to apply for Union Bank SO recruitment
Step 1: Visit the official website – www.unionbankofindia.co.in
Step 2: Navigate to the “Recruitments” section
Step 3: Click on “Click to View Current Recruitment”
Step 4: Select the relevant Specialist Officer recruitment notification
Step 5: Click on “Apply Online”
Step 6: Fill in the required details and upload necessary documents
Step 7: Pay the application fee and submit the form
Step 8: Download and print the confirmation page for future reference
Direct link to apply online for Union Bank SO Recruitment 2025
Read the official notification here
For detailed information on syllabus, eligibility, and other instructions, candidates are advised to visit the official website.
