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The clock is ticking for candidates aspiring to join the banking sector through two major recruitment drives. The Union Bank of India and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) have announced a total of 1000 vacancies for Specialist Officer (SO) and Apprentice posts respectively, with applications closing tomorrow, August 25, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates must act fast to secure their chance to build a career in public sector banking.
Union Bank is recruiting 250 Specialist Officers across various departments, while Indian Overseas Bank has opened 750 Apprentice positions for fresh graduates. Both banks have made the application process online and accessible through their official portals, ensuring a transparent and streamlined recruitment process.
Eligibility Criteria and Roles
Specialist Officer (Union Bank): Candidates should hold a full-time postgraduate degree such as MBA, MMS, PGDBA, or equivalent from a recognized institution. Age limits for applying are between 25 to 35 years. Sectors covered include IT, finance, law, marketing, and more specialized units within the bank. The selection may involve an online exam, group discussion, and interview.
Apprentices (Indian Overseas Bank): Open to graduates in any discipline from recognized universities, applicants must be aged 20 to 28 years. Apprentices will undergo on-the-job training, gaining valuable experience in banking operations. Selection is based on an online exam and a local language test.
The apprenticeship offers a stipend ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per month and is a valuable stepping stone towards permanent employment in the bank.
How to Apply
Candidates for the Specialist Officer posts are required to visit Union Bank’s official website (unionbankofindia.co.in) for registration and application submission. Indian Overseas Bank applicants should register through the IOB portal (iob.bank.in) under the careers section. Candidates are urged to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches or issues.
Selection Process Insight
Union Bank’s SO recruitment involves multiple stages: online examination, group discussion, and/or personal interviews.
IOB Apprenticeship offers a two-step process with an online written test followed by a local language proficiency exam for successful candidates.
The comprehensive assessment ensures that selected candidates possess the right blend of knowledge, skills, and communication ability to excel in India’s evolving banking sector.
Importance of the Recruitment
These large-scale recruitments aim to strengthen public sector banks’ human resources as they expand digital offerings and improve customer experience. The inclusion of specialist officers enhances technical and managerial capabilities while apprentices bolster grassroots operations, helping banks serve both urban and rural populations effectively.
For candidates, these roles provide attractive career growth, job security, and opportunities to learn banking at a critical time when the sector is rapidly evolving.
Final Reminder
The last date to apply is August 25, 2025. Interested individuals should review official notifications and eligibility criteria thoroughly before applying. Ensure to track future notifications on exam dates, admit cards, and results through the respective bank websites.
Relevant Sources: Hindustan Times, Indian Overseas Bank Official Website, Adda247, Jagran Josh
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