UIIC AO Recruitment 2026

United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) has released the notification for recruitment to the post of Administrative Officer (Scale I) for the year 2026. The recruitment is being conducted for Generalists and Hindi Officers, with a total of 225 vacancies.

Of the total vacancies, 200 posts are for Administrative Officer – Generalists and 25 posts are for Administrative Officer – Hindi Officers. Applications are invited from eligible candidates through online mode only.

The online application process started on September 8, 2026, and the last date to submit the application and pay the applicable fee is September 28, 2026. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for October 22, 2026, while the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2026.

UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The recruitment notification states that the vacancies are provisional and that candidates can apply for either Generalists or Hindi Officers, but not both. Submitting multiple applications or appearing for both disciplines can result in cancellation of candidature.

UIIC AO Vacancy 2026

UIIC has announced 225 Administrative Officer (Scale I) vacancies.

Administrative Officer – Generalists

There are 200 Generalist vacancies.

The category-wise distribution is:

Administrative Officer – Hindi Officers

There are 25 Hindi Officer vacancies.

The notification also provides horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) at 4% as prescribed under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

The company has clarified that the category-wise vacancy figures are provisional and may vary or be interchanged during the recruitment process.

UIIC AO Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility conditions are to be determined as on June 30, 2026.

Educational Qualification for Generalists

Candidates applying for the Administrative Officer – Generalists post must possess a Graduate Degree or Post Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

The notification specifically includes disciplines such as:

• Engineering
• Arts
• Science
• Commerce
• Agriculture
• Data Science
• Other recognised disciplines

Candidates must have secured at least:

• 60% marks in either degree examination for general candidates
• 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates

The qualifying examination must have been completed on or before June 30, 2026.

Educational Qualification for Hindi Officers

The educational requirements for Hindi Officers are more specific.

Candidates must possess the prescribed Master’s Degree qualification involving Hindi and English from a recognised university, with 60% marks, or 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

The notification provides multiple qualifying combinations involving:

• Master’s Degree in Hindi with English
• Master’s Degree in English with Hindi
• Master’s Degree in another subject with Hindi medium and English
• Master’s Degree in another subject with English medium and Hindi
• Other combinations specifically mentioned in the notification

Candidates interested in the Hindi Officer position should carefully check the exact combinations in the official notification before applying.

Other Educational Qualification Conditions

The qualification must have been obtained from a recognised university or institute in India and must satisfy the applicable UGC/AICTE and Central Government recognition requirements.

The notification also specifies the 10+2+3 educational pattern or equivalent.

CGPA/Grade Candidates

Candidates whose university awards CGPA, OGPA or SGPA instead of marks must produce a certificate from the appropriate authority showing the university’s conversion formula and the equivalent percentage.

An important point is that the notification states that the fraction of percentage will be ignored. Therefore, 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%.

Candidates who appeared for the final examination by June 30, 2026 but whose results were declared after that date are not eligible under the notification. Working knowledge of computers is also required.

UIIC AO Age Limit 2026

The age limit is 21 to 30 years as on June 30, 2026.

Candidates must have been born:

Not earlier than June 30, 1996 and not later than June 30, 2005, with both dates inclusive.

Age Relaxation

Upper-age relaxation is available for eligible categories as follows:

The notification also states that where a candidate qualifies for more than one category of age relaxation, relaxation may be cumulative, subject to the maximum age not exceeding 45 years.

UIIC AO Application Fee 2026

The application fee/service charges are as follows:

For SC/ST/PwBD candidates and permanent employees of UIIC, the application fee is nil, but ₹250 plus applicable GST is charged as service charges.

The application fee and service charges are non-refundable.

UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The important dates mentioned in the notification are:

The notification makes it clear that the examination dates are tentative and UIIC may modify the schedule. Candidates are advised to regularly check the recruitment section of the company’s website.

The official IBPS-hosted UIIC application portal also currently lists September 8–28, 2026 as the registration period and September 28, 2026 as the closing date for online fee payment.

UIIC AO Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of:

1. Tier I – Preliminary Examination
2. Tier II – Main Examination
3. Descriptive Test
4. Interview

Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination are shortlisted for the Main Examination. Candidates qualifying in the required stages are subsequently called for interview.

UIIC AO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary Examination is applicable to both Generalists and Hindi Officers.

The sections are separately timed. English is conducted in English, while Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude are available in English/Hindi.

Candidates must qualify in each section as well as the overall qualifying score prescribed by UIIC.

UIIC AO Main Exam Pattern 2026 – Generalists

For Generalists, the Main Examination contains an objective test for 250 marks followed by a 30-mark descriptive test.

Objective Test

Descriptive Test

The Generalist descriptive test is for 30 marks and has a duration of 30 minutes.

It consists of:

• Letter Writing – 10 marks
• Essay – 20 marks

The descriptive test is conducted online in English.

UIIC AO Main Exam Pattern 2026 – Hindi Officers

For Hindi Officers, the Main Examination consists of an objective test for 200 marks.

The Professional Knowledge section covers Hindi and English grammar/vocabulary, knowledge of relevant Acts/Rules relating to Official Language implementation and translation between English and Hindi.

The Hindi Officer descriptive test carries 50 marks and has a duration of 60 minutes. It includes English and Hindi essay writing, Hindi letter writing, English-to-Hindi translation and Hindi-to-English translation.

Negative Marking in UIIC AO Exam

There is a penalty for incorrect answers in the objective online examinations.

For every wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

There is no penalty for unanswered questions.

Candidates should therefore take care while attempting questions, particularly in the objective tests.

UIIC AO Salary 2026

The Administrative Officer (Scale I) pay scale is:

₹82,485 – 4,050 (14) – ₹1,39,185 – 4,390 (4) – ₹1,56,745

In addition to basic pay, selected officers will receive applicable allowances and benefits.

The notification states that benefits include:

• Gratuity
• Leave Travel Subsidy (LTS)
• Medical benefits
• Group Personal Accident Insurance
• National Pension System (NPS)
• Leased accommodation, as per company rules

The approximate gross salary is ₹1,10,000 per month at metropolitan centres.

UIIC AO Posting and Transfer

The notification states that vacancies are substantially in the Western and Southern Zones and selected candidates are likely to be posted mostly in offices in these zones.

The initial period of posting would be for a minimum of five years, and requests for transfer to a place of choice would not be entertained during this period.

The company also reserves the right to post or transfer selected candidates to any location in India according to its requirements.

Five-Year Service Bond

Candidates selected for appointment on the regular payroll of UIIC have to give an undertaking to serve the company for a minimum of five years, including the probation period.

The notification contains provisions for liquidated damages if an officer resigns before completion of the bond period, along with an onboarding and integration cost of ₹35,000 as specified in the notification.

Candidates should read the relevant bond conditions carefully before accepting the appointment.

How to Apply for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates have to apply online only. No offline application mode is accepted.

Step 1: Visit the Application Portal

Candidates can use the official online application portal:

UIIC AO 2026 Online Application Portal

The portal provides options for new registration and login for candidates who have already registered.

Step 2: Complete New Registration

Select “Click here for New Registration” and enter your name, contact details and email ID.

A provisional registration number and password will be generated. Candidates should save these details because they are required for accessing the application later.

Step 3: Fill in the Application Form

Enter your personal, educational, category and other required details carefully.

The notification specifically advises candidates to verify the information before clicking “Complete Registration”, because changes will not be permitted after final submission.

Step 4: Upload Photograph and Signature

Candidates must upload the required photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

The notification also requires:

• Left thumb impression
• Handwritten declaration

The handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate in English, in their own handwriting. A declaration written by someone else or written in another language can lead to rejection of the application.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

Complete the online payment using the available payment methods.

After successful payment, an e-Receipt should be generated. Candidates are advised to save/print the e-Receipt and the completed application form.

Step 6: Submit and Print the Application

Before final submission, carefully verify the complete application.

After successful registration, candidates should take a printout of the system-generated application form for future reference.

UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

Candidates should refer to the official UIIC recruitment notification for the complete eligibility conditions, reservation rules, examination instructions, and other terms before submitting the application.

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