Union Bank of India Placement Criteria 2026 (Formerly Andhra Bank): Eligibility, Selection Process & Recruitment

Last Updated: May 6, 2026

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Union Bank of India is one of India’s largest public-sector banks, serving over 153 million customers across 8,500+ branches. Following the 2020 amalgamation that absorbed Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank, Union Bank has become a major recruiter for graduate-level banking jobs through national-level competitive examinations.

If you were searching for the Andhra Bank placement criteria, this guide will give you the current eligibility, selection process and exam pattern for joining Union Bank of India as a Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk or Specialist Officer (SO).

How Union Bank of India Recruits in 2026

Union Bank of India recruits through three main channels:

• IBPS PO/MT, Common Recruitment Process for Probationary Officers, conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Union Bank participates as a member bank.
• IBPS Clerk, Common Recruitment Process for Clerical cadre.
• Specialist Officer (SO) recruitment, IT Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, HR Officer, Marketing Officer and Agriculture Field Officer roles.

Union Bank of India Placement Eligibility Criteria

Probationary Officer (PO)

• Educational qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates).
• Age limit: 20–30 years as on the cut-off date specified in the IBPS notification, with relaxations as per government rules (5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwD).
• Computer literacy: Working knowledge of computers is mandatory.
• Language: Proficiency in the official language of the state/UT for which the candidate applies.

Clerk

• Educational qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
• Age limit: 20–28 years (with applicable relaxations).
• Local language: Candidate must be proficient in the official language of the state for which they apply.

Specialist Officer (SO)

Eligibility varies by role. For example, IT Officer (Scale I) requires a 4-year engineering degree in Computer Science / IT / Electronics & Communications, or a postgraduate degree in the same fields. Age limit is typically 20–30 years.

Selection Process

The selection for Union Bank of India through IBPS happens in three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Online), Objective tests covering English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability. Total 100 marks, 1-hour duration. Sectional and overall cut-offs apply.
2. Main Examination (Online), Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, English Language, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/Economy/Banking Awareness. Total 200 marks objective + 25 marks descriptive (essay and letter writing).
3. Interview, Conducted by Union Bank of India for shortlisted candidates. Interview is for 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 40% (35% for reserved categories).

The final merit list combines Mains marks (80% weightage) and Interview marks (20% weightage).

Salary and Career Growth

A Union Bank of India Probationary Officer joins at the JMGS-I scale with a basic pay of ₹48,480 plus DA, HRA, CCA and special allowances, with the gross monthly emoluments typically ranging between ₹70,000 and ₹85,000 depending on posting location. After confirmation, officers can grow to MMGS-II, MMGS-III and beyond, with senior management positions including AGM, DGM and GM levels.

Preparation Tips for Union Bank Recruitment

• Master the IBPS PO syllabus, focus on quant, reasoning and English fundamentals. Sectional time management is critical at the prelims stage.
• Stay updated on banking & economy, RBI policies, banking sector developments, government schemes related to financial inclusion (e.g. Jan Dhan, Mudra), and current affairs of the last 6 months.
• Practice descriptive writing, for Mains, work on essay and letter writing in 30-minute slots; aim for 200–250 word essays with clear structure.
• Take regular mock tests, at least 2 full-length mocks per week from the start of preparation, scaling up to one daily 4–6 weeks before exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Andhra Bank?

Andhra Bank was merged into Union Bank of India on 1 April 2020 along with Corporation Bank. The Andhra Bank brand no longer exists as a separate entity, but all customer accounts and branches now operate as Union Bank of India.

Can I still apply for Andhra Bank jobs?

No. There is no separate recruitment for Andhra Bank since the merger. To work in the merged entity, you must apply for Union Bank of India through IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk or the bank’s Specialist Officer notifications.

What is the minimum percentage required for Union Bank of India PO?

Union Bank of India follows the IBPS guidelines, which require graduation in any discipline. While IBPS does not specify a minimum percentage, Union Bank’s own selection process gives preference to candidates with 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories).

Is the Union Bank of India PO exam tougher than the State Bank of India PO?

Both exams test similar topics, but the SBI PO is generally considered slightly more competitive due to its descriptive Mains paper and group exercise. The IBPS PO (which Union Bank uses) is more standardised across PSU banks.

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