By Akinchan Aggarwal, Advocate
Union Bank of India, one of the country’s leading public sector banks, has released its Specialist Officer (SO) and General Banking Officer recruitment for 2026 — a total of 395 posts across scales from Manager (MMGS-II) up to Deputy General Manager (TEGS-VI). Notably for law graduates, the drive includes dedicated Law Officer vacancies. Online registration is open from 21 July 2026 and closes on 10 August 2026, with applications accepted only through the IBPS portal.
This recruitment, part of the Union Bank Recruitment Project 2026-27, spans a wide range of specialist domains including law, information technology, risk, forex, chartered accountancy and engineering, in addition to general banking. Below is a complete, structured breakdown of the vacancies, eligibility, pay, fee, selection process and important dates.
Recruitment at a glance
- Recruiting body: Union Bank of India (Head Office, Mumbai)
- Post: Specialist Officers & General Banking Officers (including Law Officers)
- Total vacancies: 395 posts
- Scales: MMGS-II to TEGS-VI
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree / B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / CA (as per post)
- Application fee: ₹1,180 (Gen/OBC/EWS) | ₹177 (SC/ST/PwBD)
- Selection: Online Exam (if required) + Group Discussion + Personal Interview
- Job location: Pan India
- Last date to apply: 10 August 2026
Grade-wise vacancies
| Post / Grade | Scale | Pay Scale (₹) | Vacancies |
| Manager | MMGS-II | 64,820 – 93,960 | 163 |
| Senior Manager | MMGS-III | 85,920 – 1,05,280 | 153 |
| Chief Manager | SMGS-IV | 1,02,300 – 1,20,940 | 52 |
| Assistant General Manager | SMGS-V | 1,20,940 – 1,35,020 | 20 |
| Deputy General Manager | TEGS-VI | 1,40,500 – 1,56,500 | 07 |
| Total | — | — | 395 |
Specialist domains on offer
The recruitment covers a broad spread of specialist streams:
- Law Officers — for LL.B./LL.M. qualified candidates seeking a legal career in banking.
- IT & Digital Banking (API, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Gen AI/ML, Full-Stack Development, etc.)
- Forex Officers
- Chartered Accountants (Taxation, Credit, Ind-AS, etc.)
- Risk Management Officers
- General Banking Officers
- Engineers (Civil & Electrical)
- Other specialist posts (Vendor Management, Disaster Management, etc.)
Eligibility criteria
- Educational qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree, B.E./B.Tech, MCA or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification, depending on the specific post. Law Officer aspirants should hold a law degree as specified in the detailed notification.
- Age limit: Reckoned as on 01 July 2026; the exact age band is post-specific and set out in the detailed notification.
- Nationality: As prescribed for public sector bank recruitment.
Age relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Application fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,180
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹177
- Mode: Online payment only
Selection process
Depending on the post, selection will involve one or more of the following stages:
- Online Examination (if required)
- Group Discussion (if conducted)
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important dates
- Start of online registration: 21 July 2026
- Last date for online registration & editing: 10 August 2026
- Last date for printing the application: 25 August 2026
How to apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the IBPS portal. The broad steps are:
- Step 1: Visit the official application link on the IBPS portal.
- Step 2: Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Step 3: Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
- Step 4: Upload the scanned photograph, signature and other required documents.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online.
- Step 6: Submit the form and retain a printout for future reference.
Important links
- Detailed Notification (PDF): Click here
- Apply Online (IBPS): https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/ubijul26/
Why this matters for law graduates
Bank Law Officer roles are among the most stable and well-paid legal careers outside litigation. A Law Officer in a public sector bank advises on documentation, recovery and enforcement under the SARFAESI Act and the Recovery of Debts laws, handles matters before Debts Recovery Tribunals, vets loan and security documents, and supports the bank’s compliance and litigation functions. With entry at Manager scale (MMGS-II) and a clear promotion ladder up to senior management, the Union Bank SO drive is a strong opportunity for LL.B./LL.M. graduates who prefer an in-house advisory career with the security and pay structure of a nationalised bank. Given the 10 August 2026 deadline, eligible candidates should read the detailed notification carefully and apply well before the closing date.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is based on publicly available recruitment details. It is not legal or career advice. Candidates must read the official Union Bank of India / IBPS notification carefully and rely only on the official notification and portal before applying.
