Union Bank of India, a leading public sector bank with its central office in Mumbai, invites online applications for the recruitment of Local Bank Officers (LBO) for the year 2025-26. ​ The recruitment process includes online registration, payment of fees, and an online examination followed by a personal interview.

Important Dates

• Online Registration and Payment of Fees: 24/10/2024 to 13/11/2024 ​

Vacancy Details

• Post: Local Bank Officer (LBO) ​
• Scale/Grade: JMGS-I
• Basic Pay Scale: 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 ​
• Total Vacancies: 1500

State-wise Vacancies

The vacancies are distributed across various states with specific language proficiency requirements. ​ Here are some examples:

• Andhra Pradesh: 200 vacancies, proficiency in Telugu ​
• Assam: 50 vacancies, proficiency in Assamese ​
• Gujarat: 200 vacancies, proficiency in Gujarati
• Karnataka: 300 vacancies, proficiency in Kannada
• Kerala: 100 vacancies, proficiency in Malayalam ​
• Maharashtra: 50 vacancies, proficiency in Marathi
• Odisha: 100 vacancies, proficiency in Odia
• Tamil Nadu: 200 vacancies, proficiency in Tamil
• Telangana: 200 vacancies, proficiency in Telugu
• West Bengal: 100 vacancies, proficiency in Bengali ​

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality/Citizenship

An applicant must be:

• A citizen of India, or ​
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or ​
• A Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before 1st January 1962, or ​
• A person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. ​

Age and Educational Qualification ​

• Age: 20 to 30 years as of 01.10.2024
• Educational Qualification: A full-time/regular Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution. ​

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years ​
• OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years ​
• PwBD: 10 years ​
• Ex-Servicemen: 5 years ​
• Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years ​

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Online Examination: Consisting of Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/Economy/Banking Awareness, Data Analysis & Interpretation, and English Language.
2. Language Proficiency Test (LPT): Candidates must be proficient in the local language of the state they are applying for. ​
3. Personal Interview: Candidates shortlisted from the online examination will be called for an interview. ​

Application Process

Application Fees

• GEN/EWS/OBC: Rs. 850/- (Inclusive of GST) ​
• SC/ST/PwBD: Rs. 175/- (Inclusive of GST) ​

How to Apply ​

1. Visit the Bank’s website www.unionbankofindia.co.in and click on the ‘Recruitments’ Page. ​
2. Register by providing your name, contact details, and email ID. ​
3. Fill in the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee. ​
4. Submit the application and take a printout for future reference. ​

Important Notes

• Candidates can apply for vacancies in one state only. ​
• The selected candidates will be posted within the selected state for the first 10 years of their service. ​
• Candidates must be proficient in the specified local language of the state. ​

For more detailed information, please refer to the official notification on the Union Bank of India website. ​