Union Bank Exams

1 exams are conducted by Union Bank, the notable exams conducted by Union Bank includes Union Bank SO.

Union Bank Overview

Union Bank of India (UBI) was commenced its operations on 11th November 1919 as a limited company in Mumbai. In the year of independence, 1947, UBI only had four branches, three in Mumbai and one in Saurashtra. After Independence UBI picked up its growth phase and was nationalized in the year 1969. By this time, it has expanded its operations to over 240 branches in 28 states. 

Being an established public sector bank, working with Union Bank is considered to be one of the most reputed jobs. It also guarantees job security and a lucrative pay scale. Union Bank recruitment exams are considered to be the most sought-after exams and aspirants from across the country take part in the recruitment process.

Exams Conducted by Union Bank

Union Bank of India recruitment process is considered to be one of the largest amongst all banking recruitments. The Union Bank of India recruitment is also conducted through IBPS and the scorecard also has certain criteria. The candidates thus, have to look for the criteria that will offer them selection to the Union Bank posts for Probationary Officer, Specialist Officer, MT/Clerk. Union Bank conducts the following examinations:

1. Union Bank SO Exam

2. Union Bank PO Exam

3. Union Bank Clerk/MT Exam

Union Bank Exams Calendar

Union Bank releases an official notification for the exams conducted for recruitment to different posts, across India. The Union Bank exams notification was released on 3rd June 2020 and contain all the details and specifications. The dates once released are subject to change from time to time, hence the candidates should keep visiting the official portal and keep checking the dates.  

Union Bank Exam Dates

Since recruitment to Union Bank also takes place through IBPS (Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection) and the important dates are as follows:

1. The PO Prelims Exam is scheduled to take place on 3rd, 10th and 11th Oct 2020 and the Mains exam is scheduled to be conducted on 28th November 2020. The online application process for the same will begin from 5th August 2020.

2. The SO Exam date is yet to be released and the online application process will also be notified soon.

Vacancies for Various Union Bank Exams

The total vacancies for the post of Specialist Officers for various posts like Fire Officer, Security Officer and Integrated Treasury Officer are 181.

Union Bank Exams Eligibility Criteria

It is very important to check for the eligibility criteria before applying for the examination. A candidate should be aware of whether he or she does fall under the eligible category so that the application has no chance of getting rejected afterwards. The most prominent exam for recruitment to Union Bank is the SO exam for various officer cadre. The eligibility criteria for various posts under SO are as follows:

• 1. Age: The age limit for various officer cadre differs under the post of SO. The minimum age limit of the candidate who can apply for SO exam is 24 years and the maximum age is 40 years. Age relaxation is also offered for various reserved categories.

  2. Nationality: Candidate should be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal and Bhutan, in order to be eligible to sit for the SO exam.

• Educational Qualification: The minimum education qualification required for a candidate is the graduation degree from any recognized university or institution. For certain posts, a post-graduate degree/MBA/PGDM, is also required.

Union Bank Exam Pattern

The exam pattern gives a complete idea on the exam based on the expectation level of the candidates. The Exam Pattern gives detailed information regarding the question set, topics and marking scheme of the exam.  The Union Bank SO selection process consists of the following two stages:

1. Online Examination

2. Personal Interview

The SO online examination comprises of four sections that are Reasoning, Qualitative Aptitude, Professional Knowledge related to the respective post applied for. The SO exam has a total of 200 questions of total 200 marks each and the duration available with the candidates is 120 minutes. For every wrong answer attempted, there will be a negative marking of 1/4th mark.

Union Bank Exam Syllabus

The Union Bank SO exam syllabus is based on previous years’ pattern and mostly it does not change every year. The syllabus consists of the following subjects:

1. Reasoning 

2. English Language

3. Professional Skill

4. Quantitative Aptitude

FAQ’s

Q1. What are the six posts covered under the Union Bank SO post?

The six posts are:

• Fire Officer 

• Economist 

• Security Officer 

• Integrated Treasury Officer 

• Credit Officer 

• Forex Officer

Q2. Is age relaxation facility available in the Union Bank SO selection phase?

Yes, age relaxation facilities are available for the reserved category candidates. 

Q3. What is the application fee for the General category candidates?

The application fee charged from the General category candidates is INR 600. 

Q4. From where can the admit card for Union Bank SO exam be downloaded?

You can download the admit card from the official website of the Union Bank of India

Q5. What is the best book to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude section?

The best book for the Quantitative Aptitude section is Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal.