Union Bank of India SO Recruitment 2026 – 395 Specialist Officer Posts
Union Bank of India has opened online applications for 395 Specialist Officer posts across five scales — Manager, Senior Manager, Chief Manager, Assistant General Manager, and Deputy General Manager. This is a lateral recruitment drive aimed at experienced banking and domain professionals who want a scale-wise officer role at one of India's largest public sector banks. The application window runs from 21 July 2026 to 10 August 2026, and you must apply online before the deadline. Full details on vacancies, eligibility, important dates, application fee, pay, selection process, and how to apply are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Post Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | 163 |
| Senior Manager | 153 |
| Chief Manager | 52 |
| Assistant General Manager | 20 |
| Deputy General Manager | 7 |
| Total | 395 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | You need a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree along with the required post-qualification work experience in the concerned field. The exact degree, specialisation, and minimum years of experience differ for each post and scale (Manager to Deputy General Manager), so check the post-wise eligibility table in the official notification before applying. |
| Age Limit | The age limit is calculated as on 01 April 2026 and varies by post. The minimum age ranges from 22 to 25 years and the maximum age ranges from 35 to 50 years, depending on the scale you apply for. Age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates applies as per Government and bank rules — refer to the official notification for the exact age band of each post. |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/PwD as per Government and Union Bank rules. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 10 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | As per schedule (Refer official notification) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,180 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹177 |
Salary / Pay
Union Bank of India appoints these Specialist Officers in scale-wise officer grades (Manager through Deputy General Manager), with pay and allowances as per the bank's officer pay structure and the applicable scale. The source notification page does not list a fixed pay scale or in-hand figure, so treat any salary number as indicative until you confirm it from the official notification. Officer-grade roles at this level also carry standard bank allowances such as DA, HRA, and other perquisites as per bank rules.
Selection Process
The exact selection stages are not spelt out on the notification summary. For this kind of lateral Specialist Officer hiring, banks typically shortlist candidates based on eligibility and experience, followed by an interview (and, where applied, an online test and document verification). Confirm the exact selection process — shortlisting, online exam, interview, and document verification — from the official notification before you apply.
How to Apply
Apply online through the IBPS registration portal at ibpsreg.ibps.in (UBI July 2026 link). The application window is 21 July 2026 to 10 August 2026. Register with your basic details to get a registration ID and password, log in and fill the application form, upload your photograph, signature, and required documents, pay the application fee online (debit/credit card or net banking), then submit and download a copy for your records. Apply well before 10 August 2026 to avoid last-day server load.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in UBI Specialist Officer 2026?
There are 395 total posts — Manager (163), Senior Manager (153), Chief Manager (52), Assistant General Manager (20), and Deputy General Manager (7).
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online and to pay the fee is 10 August 2026. Applications started on 21 July 2026.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹1,180 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹177 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, paid online.
What qualification do I need?
A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree along with the required work experience. Exact degree and experience differ by post — check the post-wise eligibility in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
Age is calculated as on 01 April 2026 and is post-wise: minimum 22–25 years and maximum 35–50 years depending on the scale, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.