Union Bank of India LBO Recruitment 2025-26 – Apply for 1500 Local Bank Officer Posts

Recruitment of Local Bank Officer 2025-26 in Human Resources Department, Manpower Planning and Recruitment Division, Central Office, Mumbai

Union Bank of India, one of India’s leading public sector banks with a strong national and international presence, is seeking talented individuals to join as Local Bank Officers (LBO) for the 2025-26 recruitment cycle. Union Bank of India LBO Recruitment 2025-26 is a fantastic opportunity for qualified candidates to become a part of a prestigious banking institution and contribute to the economic growth of the nation. The Bank offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a chance to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. Interested candidates are encouraged to read the details below and apply online.

Union Bank of India, a leading listed Public Sector Bank with its Central Office in Mumbai, invites online applications for the recruitment of the following position:

Union Bank of India LBO Recruitment 2025-26 Overview

Post Name Local Bank Officer (LBO)
Scale/Grade JMGS-I
Basic Pay Scale 48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920
Total Vacancies 1500
Posting Location Within selected state
Probation Period 2 years
Bond Requirement INR 2,00,000 for 3 years
Selection Process Online Exam, LPT, Personal Interview
Union Bank of India LBO Recruitment 2025-26 for 1500 Vacancies - Apply Now.
Union Bank of India LBO Recruitment 2025-26: 🚀 1500 Vacancies – Apply Online by 13th November!

Union Bank of India LBO Recruitment 2024 Vacancies

Post Code Post Scale/Grade Vacancies
01 Local Bank Officer (LBO) JMGS-I 1500

In addition, Special Allowance, Dearness Allowance, and other allowances will be payable as per the prevailing rules and regulations of the Bank. Officers will also be eligible for amenities like residential quarters, lease rent in lieu of quarters, LFC, reimbursement of medical/hospitalization expenses, and other perquisites as per Bank policy.

State-wise Vacancies Breakup

The details of state-wise vacancies, along with reservation, are as follows:

SN State Mandatory Language Proficiency Vacancies
1 Andhra Pradesh Telugu 200
2 Assam Assamese 50
3 Gujarat Gujarati 200
4 Karnataka Kannada 300
5 Kerala Malayalam 100
6 Maharashtra Marathi 50
7 Odisha Odia 100
8 Tamil Nadu Tamil 200
9 Telangana Telugu 200
10 West Bengal Bengali 100
Total 1500

Note: The number of vacancies is provisional and may vary as per the Bank’s requirement. The Bank reserves the right to interchange reserved vacancies in various categories as per Government Guidelines.

State-wise Vacancies’ Reservation

The details of state-wise vacancies, along with reservation, are as follows:

State SC ST OBC EWS UR Total
Andhra Pradesh 30 15 54 20 81 200
Assam 7 3 13 5 22 50
Gujarat 30 15 54 20 81 200
Karnataka 45 22 81 30 122 300
Kerala 15 7 27 10 41 100
Maharashtra 7 3 13 5 22 50
Odisha 15 7 27 10 41 100
Tamil Nadu 30 15 54 20 81 200
Telangana 30 15 54 20 81 200
West Bengal 15 7 27 10 41 100
224 109 404 150 613 1500

Important Notes

  • Single State Application: Candidates must apply for vacancies in only one state. A candidate applying for a vacancy in one state is not eligible to apply for a vacancy in another state. Merit lists will be drawn state-wise.
  • Posting Terms: Selected candidates will be posted within the selected State for the first 10 years of their service or until their promotion to SMGS IV Grade, whichever is earlier.
  • Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the local language of the state for which they are applying.
  • Experience Consideration: No prior experience will be considered for seniority in service.

Union Bank of India LBO Recruitment 2024 Important Dates

Event Date
Start Date for Online Registration and Payment of Fees 24th October 2024, 00:00 hrs
Last Date for Online Registration and Payment of Fees 13th November 2024, 24:00 hrs

Note: Applicants are advised to apply only after thoroughly reading and understanding this notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants may apply for only one of the states as per the identified vacancies in this notification. Before applying, applicants must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria, including proficiency in the specified language of the state as listed above.

Nationality/Citizenship

An applicant must be either:

  • A citizen of India, or
  • A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
  • A Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before 1st January 1962 intending to settle permanently in India, or
  • A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam intending to settle permanently in India.

Candidates belonging to categories (ii) to (v) must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Age and Educational Qualification

  • Post: Local Bank Officer (LBO) – JMGS-I
  • Age Limit: Minimum 20 years, Maximum 30 years
  • Educational Qualification: Full-time/regular Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a university/institution recognized by the Government of India or its Regulatory bodies. A valid mark-sheet or degree certificate must be produced on the date of registration.

Cut-off Date for Eligibility:

  • Age Criteria: 1st October 2024
  • Educational Qualification: 13th November 2024

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit

SN Category Age Relaxation
1 Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe 5 years
2 Other Backward Classes (Non-creamy layer) 3 years
3 Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) 10 years
4 Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including ECOs/SSCOs 5 years
5 Persons affected by 1984 riots 5 years

Note: The relaxation in the upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC applicants is cumulative with only one of the remaining categories as mentioned above. The maximum upper age limit is 50 years.

Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Under Section 34 of “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016”, persons with benchmark disabilities are eligible for reservation. The reserved categories of disabilities mentioned under this Act are:

  • Visually Impaired (VI): Includes Blindness and Low Vision
  • Hearing Impaired (HI): Includes Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Orthopedically Challenged (OC): Includes Locomotor Disability (One Arm, One Leg, Both Legs), Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy
  • Intellectual Disability (ID): Includes Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness, and Multiple Disabilities

Note: Only persons with a “Permanent Benchmark Disability” are eligible for reservation, which means not less than 40% of a specified disability.

Probation Period

The selected candidates will be on probation for a period of 2 years of active service from the date of joining the Bank.

Service Indemnity Bond

The selected candidates will be required to execute a Service Indemnity Bond, undertaking to serve the Bank for a minimum period of 3 years or to pay the Bank a sum of INR 2,00,000 (Two Lakh) plus applicable taxes if they leave the Bank before completion of 3 years of active service.

Selection Process

The selection process may comprise an Online Examination, Group Discussion (if conducted), Screening of applications, and/or Personal Interview depending on the number of applicants/eligible candidates. The Bank reserves the right to decide whether to use all or any of these modes for selection.

Structure of the Online Examination of Union Bank of India LBO Vacancy

SN Name of the Test No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
1 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 Minutes
2 General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness 40 40 35 Minutes
3 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 Minutes
4 English Language 35 40 40 Minutes
Total 155 200 180 Minutes
5 English Language (Letter & Essay) 2 25 30 Minutes

Penalty for Wrong Answers

There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each wrong answer, one-fourth or 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

Language Proficiency Test (LPT)

Candidates shortlisted in the Online Examination must qualify in the Language Proficiency Test (LPT), which tests proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the specified local language. Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate proving study of the local language will be exempted from the LPT.

Important Instructions

  • No Change in Application Details: Applicants must ensure that all details provided in their applications are correct. No modifications will be allowed after submission.
  • Identity Verification: At the examination hall, candidates must produce the call letter along with a valid photo identity proof.

Important Links

Link Details
Official Notification Notification PDF
Union Bank of India LBO Online Form  Apply Online
Union Bank of India Official Website Union Bank
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question Answer
What is the last date to apply for LBO? 13th November 2024
What is the probation period for LBO? 2 years
What is the bond amount for LBO? INR 2,00,000 for 3 years
Is prior experience considered for seniority? No, prior experience is not considered for seniority.
How will the selection process be conducted? Online Examination, LPT, and/or Personal Interview

For more details and to apply, please visit the Union Bank of India website under the “Recruitments” section.

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