UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 225 Administrative Officer Posts

United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) has released the official notification for Recruitment of Administrative Officers (Scale-I) - Generalists & Hindi Officers 2026. The recruitment notification has been issued under Ref. No. HO:HRM:REC:AO:1:2026 dated 07 September 2026.

UIIC is a leading Public Sector General Insurance Company wholly owned by the Government of India. The company has announced a total of 225 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) vacancies, including 200 Generalist vacancies and 25 Hindi Officer vacancies. Selected candidates may be posted at UIIC offices across India.

Eligible candidates can apply online from 08 September 2026 to 28 September 2026. The tentative Tier-I Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 22 October 2026, while the Tier-II Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for 30 November 2026.

UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 - Overview

UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

UIIC AO Vacancy 2026 Details

UIIC AO Generalist Category-wise Vacancy 2026

UIIC Hindi Officer Category-wise Vacancy 2026

UIIC AO PwBD Vacancy 2026

Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities is horizontal and will be provided in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

VI means Visually Impaired, HI means Hearing Impaired, OC means Orthopedically Challenged, MD means Multiple Disabilities and ID means Intellectual Disability.

UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed nationality, educational qualification and age requirements as on 30 June 2026. Working knowledge of computers is mandatory.

UIIC AO Nationality 2026

A candidate must be one of the following:

• A citizen of India;
• A subject of Nepal;
• A subject of Bhutan;
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India; or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the intention of permanently settling in India, subject to the applicable eligibility certificate requirements.

UIIC AO Generalist Qualification 2026

Candidates applying for Administrative Officer - Generalist must possess:

• Graduate Degree or Post Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognised University; and
• Minimum 60% marks in either of the degree examinations.

For SC, ST and PwBD candidates, the minimum required marks are 55%.

Eligible disciplines include, but are not limited to, Engineering, Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture and Data Science.

UIIC Hindi Officer Qualification 2026

Candidates applying for Administrative Officer - Hindi Officer must possess any one of the following qualifications from a recognised University with 60% marks, or 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates:

• Master's Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at Degree level;
• Master's Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at Degree level;
• Master's Degree in a subject other than Hindi or English with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at Degree level;
• Master's Degree in a subject other than Hindi or English with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at Degree level; or
• Master's Degree in a subject other than Hindi or English with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects, or either language as the medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at Degree level.

UIIC AO Educational Qualification Important Conditions

• Qualification must be from a recognised University or Institute approved by UGC / AICTE, as applicable.
• The prescribed educational pattern should be 10+2+3 or equivalent.
• The required qualification must have been completed on or before 30 June 2026.
• Candidates whose final qualifying examination result was declared after 30 June 2026 are not eligible.
• Where CGPA / OGPA / SGPA is awarded, the candidate must produce the applicable University conversion certificate.
• A fraction in percentage will be ignored. For example, 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%.
• Working knowledge of computers is mandatory.

Can Candidates Apply for Both UIIC Generalist and Hindi Officer?

No. A candidate can apply and appear for either Generalist or Hindi Officer, not both. Multiple registrations, applications or appearances may result in cancellation of candidature.

UIIC AO Age Limit 2026

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years as on 30 June 2026.

Candidates must have been born not earlier than 30 June 1996 and not later than 30 June 2005, both dates inclusive.

UIIC AO Age Relaxation 2026

Where a candidate is eligible for relaxation under more than one category, cumulative relaxation may be allowed subject to the maximum age not exceeding 45 years.

UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Application fee and service charges once paid will not be refunded or held in reserve for another examination or selection.

UIIC AO Selection Process 2026

The UIIC Administrative Officer selection process consists of:

1. Tier-I Preliminary Examination;
2. Tier-II Main Objective Examination;
3. Descriptive Test;
4. Interview;
5. Document / Eligibility Verification;
6. Medical Examination and other pre-appointment formalities.

UIIC AO Preliminary Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary Examination is applicable to both Generalist and Hindi Officer candidates. It will carry 100 marks and will have a duration of 60 minutes.

Candidates must qualify each test/section and also secure the prescribed overall qualifying score. Adequate numbers of candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.

UIIC AO Generalist Main Exam Pattern 2026

The Generalist Main Examination consists of an Objective Test carrying 250 marks followed by a 30-mark Descriptive Test.

UIIC AO Generalist Descriptive Test 2026

The Generalist Descriptive Test will be conducted online in English for 30 minutes. Descriptive answer scripts will be evaluated only for candidates who qualify the Main Objective Examination as per the cut-off decided by UIIC.

UIIC Hindi Officer Main Exam Pattern 2026

For Hindi Officers, the Main Examination consists of an Objective Test of 200 marks and a Descriptive Test of 50 marks.

The Hindi Officer Professional Knowledge section includes Hindi and English grammar, vocabulary, Official Language implementation rules and translation from English to Hindi and Hindi to English.

UIIC Hindi Officer Descriptive Test 2026

The Hindi Officer Descriptive Test will be conducted online for 60 minutes. Candidates should be familiar with Inscript or Remington (GAIL) keyboard layout for Hindi typing.

UIIC AO Negative Marking 2026

For each wrong answer in the objective Preliminary and Main examinations, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.

UIIC will prescribe section-wise as well as overall cut-off marks.

UIIC AO Interview 2026

Candidates qualifying the Main Examination will be shortlisted for Interview up to three times the number of vacancies in the respective category and discipline.

For final selection, the Online Main Examination and Interview carry a weightage of 75:25.

Final Merit for Generalists

For Generalist candidates, marks obtained in the Main Objective Examination and Interview will be considered in the ratio of 75:25. Preliminary Examination and Descriptive Test marks will not be included in the final merit list.

Final Merit for Hindi Officers

For Hindi Officers, marks obtained in the Tier-II Main Examination comprising Objective and Descriptive Tests and the Interview will be considered in the ratio of 75:25. Preliminary Examination marks will not be included in final merit.

UIIC AO Tie-Breaking Rule 2026

If two or more candidates obtain the same consolidated score, the candidate older in age will be placed higher in the final merit list.

UIIC AO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be appointed as Administrative Officer in Scale-I.

UIIC AO Benefits 2026

In addition to salary and admissible allowances, selected officers will be eligible for benefits as per UIIC rules, including:

• Gratuity;
• LTS;
• Medical Benefits;
• Group Personal Accident Insurance;
• National Pension System (NPS); and
• Leased Accommodation.

UIIC AO Probation Period 2026

Selected candidates who are certified medically fit may be appointed on probation for one year. The probation period may be extended at the discretion of UIIC.

During probation, officers may be required to undergo theoretical and practical training. They are also required to pass the Non-Life Licentiate Examination conducted by the Insurance Institute of India before being confirmed in service.

UIIC AO Guarantee Bond 2026

Before joining, selected candidates must give an undertaking to serve UIIC for a minimum period of five years including the probation period.

If a candidate resigns before completing the bond period, liquidated damages equivalent to the actual gross salary paid, subject to a maximum of one year's gross salary, may be payable. An additional amount of Rs. 35,000 towards onboarding and integration cost is also prescribed.

For candidates resigning after completing one year but before completing five years, the liquidated damages will be reduced proportionately depending on the length of service.

UIIC AO Posting and Transfer 2026

The vacancies are substantially in the Western and Southern Zones of India, and selected candidates are likely to be posted mostly in these zones.

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

UIIC may post or transfer selected candidates to any location in India according to organizational requirements. The Administrative Officer posts are permanent.

How to Apply for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official UIIC website at https://uiic.co.in.
2. Open the Recruitment section.
3. Select the Administrative Officers (Scale-I) Recruitment 2026 notification.
4. Click on the Apply Online option.
5. Choose “Click here for New Registration”.
6. Enter your name, contact details and valid email ID.
7. Note the system-generated Provisional Registration Number and Password.
8. Fill in personal, educational, category and other required details carefully.
9. Select either Generalist or Hindi Officer discipline.
10. Upload the prescribed photograph.
11. Upload your signature in black ink.
12. Upload the left thumb impression.
13. Upload the handwritten declaration in English.
14. Pay the applicable application fee / service charges online.
15. Verify all information before final submission.
16. Submit the online application on or before 28 September 2026.
17. Save or print the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.

UIIC AO Documents to Upload 2026

Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following ready:

• Recent passport-size colour photograph;
• Signature in black ink;
• Left thumb impression on white paper using black or blue ink; and
• Handwritten declaration in English.

UIIC AO Handwritten Declaration 2026

The prescribed declaration is:

“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

The declaration must be written by the candidate in English and should not be written in capital letters.

UIIC AO Photograph and Upload Requirements

Documents Required at UIIC AO Interview 2026

Candidates shortlisted for Interview will be required to produce the applicable original documents and self-attested photocopies, including:

• Proof of Date of Birth / Age;
• Educational Qualification Certificates and Mark Sheets;
• Valid Photo Identity Proof;
• SC / ST Certificate, if applicable;
• OBC-NCL Certificate, if applicable;
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if applicable;
• PwBD Certificate, if applicable;
• Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable;
• No Objection Certificate for candidates serving in Government / Quasi-Government / Public Sector Undertakings;
• Other supporting documents required to establish eligibility.

UIIC AO Call Letter 2026

Call letters for Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview must be downloaded from the UIIC website. No hard copy will be sent by post.

Candidates will need their Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Date of Birth to download the call letter.

UIIC AO Pre-Examination Training 2026

UIIC will arrange online Pre-Examination Training for eligible SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines. Candidates who wish to avail themselves of this facility should select the relevant option in the online application form.

UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Total vacancies are 225, including 200 Generalists and 25 Hindi Officers.
• A candidate can apply for either Generalist or Hindi Officer, not both.
• Only one application should be submitted.
• Online registration is from 08 September to 28 September 2026.
• Age and educational eligibility will be determined as on 30 June 2026.
• The age limit is 21 to 30 years, subject to applicable relaxation.
• Working knowledge of computers is mandatory.
• Applications are accepted through online mode only.
• The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 22 October 2026.
• The Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for 30 November 2026.
• There is one-fourth negative marking for wrong answers in objective examinations.
• Section-wise and overall qualifying marks will be prescribed by UIIC.
• Final selection includes Main Examination performance and Interview.
• Selected candidates are subject to medical fitness and verification of credentials and antecedents.
• Probation is initially for one year and may be extended.
• Selected officers must pass the Non-Life Licentiate Examination during probation for confirmation.
• A five-year service undertaking including probation is applicable.
• The gross salary is approximately Rs. 1,10,000 per month at Metropolitan Centres.
• Initial postings are likely to be predominantly in Southern and Western Zones.
• Selected candidates may be posted or transferred anywhere in India.
• Application fee / service charges once paid are non-refundable.
• Candidates should keep their registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.