Knowing the Union Bank SO Syllabus and Exam pattern is a must for candidates who are aspiring for the post of Specialist Officer under Union Bank of India recruitment. The latest and detailed Union Bank SO Syllabus & exam pattern is published along with official notification. Candidates who have started their preparation for the Union Bank of India SO exam must know the UBI SO 2025 Syllabus. 

• In this article, we have mentioned details of the Union Bank of India Syllabus and Exam pattern that will help candidates get very aware of the subjects and topics that they should study.
• The selection process includes an Online Written test/ Group Discussion followed by Personal interview. 
• The Union Bank SO syllabus for the Written test includes four major topics namely - Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English language and Professional knowledge.

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Union Bank SO Syllabus 2025

Union Bank SO Exam consists of 4 sections named Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English language, and Professional knowledge. The syllabus of each subject is listed in the table below topic-wise. Have a look at the syllabus and get through with it.

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Union Bank SO Exam Pattern 2025

The structure of the Online Written Examination will be online and will consist of the following tests:

• The test will be conducted online and except for the English section, all questions will be bilingual (English & Hindi).
• There will be a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Group Discussion

If conducted, the Group Discussion (GD) round will carry a total of 50 marks. Candidates must score at least 25 marks if they belong to the General or EWS category and 22.5 marks if they are from SC, ST, or OBC categories to qualify this stage. The GD round is designed to assess a candidate’s communication abilities, clarity of thought, interpersonal skills, and their capacity to work and contribute effectively in a team-based environment. It also helps the panel gauge leadership potential and listening skills. Only those candidates who meet the qualifying criteria in the GD will be shortlisted for the subsequent stage, i.e., the Personal Interview. Merely attending the GD round does not guarantee progression to the next phase.

Interview

The Personal Interview round will also carry 50 marks and is a crucial part of the final selection process. This stage evaluates a candidate’s domain knowledge, practical understanding of the role, leadership qualities, problem-solving abilities, and overall personality traits. It also examines verbal communication, confidence, and professional attitude. To qualify the interview round, candidates must score a minimum of 25 marks if they are from the General or EWS category, and 22.5 marks for those in the SC, ST, or OBC categories. Candidates will be invited to the interview stage in a ratio of 1:3 in proportion to the number of available vacancies. The final selection will be made based on the cumulative performance in all applicable selection stages, including written test (if conducted), Group Discussion (if held), and Personal Interview.

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Union Bank SO Preparation Tips

Here are some of the Union Bank of India SO preparation tips that will help the candidates to get ready for the exam.

• First of all, know the exam pattern and syllabus of Union Bank of India SO.
• Make a study table and distribute time to all the subjects.
• Solve Union Bank SO previous year question papers subject-wise or after the completion of the syllabus.
• Attempt online test series daily for practice.
• Work more on the weaker section.
• Read magazines, newspapers to enhance English skills.
• Note down all the Quantitative formulas in one sheet to go through at the last minute.
• Track your progress and work on it.

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Union Bank SO Books for Preparation

Candidates can refer to the books listed below for their exam preparation. These books cover the Union Bank SO Syllabus and are very helpful for the candidates.

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