United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) has released the UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Notification on 07 September 2026 for the post of Administrative Officer (Scale-I). The recruitment is being conducted for Generalists and Hindi Officers. A total of 225 vacancies have been announced, including 200 vacancies for Generalists and 25 vacancies for Hindi Officers. Eligible candidates can apply online from 08 September 2026 to 28 September 2026. The selection process will include a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Descriptive Test, and Interview.
UIIC AO Notification 2026 Out
The UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 07 September 2026 by United India Insurance Company Limited. The notification contains important details related to vacancies, eligibility criteria, application dates, application fee, examination pattern, selection process, salary, posting, probation, and other recruitment conditions. Candidates interested in the Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts should carefully check the official notification before applying.
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UIIC AO Recruitment 2026
The table below highlights the important details related to the UIIC AO Recruitment 2026. Candidates can check the organization, post name, vacancies, application dates, selection process, and other key information from the overview table.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | United India Insurance Company Limited |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (Scale-I) |
| Disciplines | Generalists & Hindi Officers |
| Total Vacancies | 225 |
| Generalists Vacancies | 200 |
| Hindi Officers Vacancies | 25 |
| Category | Government Job |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Notification Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 08 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 22 October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Main Exam | 30 November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains + Descriptive Test + Interview |
| Salary | ₹1,10,000 per month (approx. gross at metropolitan centres) |
| Official Website | https://uiic.co.in |
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UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Candidates planning to apply for the UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 should keep track of the important dates announced by UIIC. The online registration process will begin on 08 September 2026 and will continue until 28 September 2026. The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 22 October 2026, while the Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for 30 November 2026. The call letters for the online examinations are expected to be available seven days before the respective examination dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| UIIC AO Notification Release | 07 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 28 September 2026 |
| Call Letter Release | 7 days before the respective examination (Tentative) |
| UIIC AO Exam Date 2026 | 22 October 2026 (Prelims – Tentative) |
| UIIC AO Main Exam | 30 November 2026 (Tentative) |
UIIC AO Vacancy 2026
UIIC has announced a total of 225 Administrative Officer vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. Of these, 200 vacancies are for Administrative Officer – Generalists and 25 vacancies are for Administrative Officer – Hindi Officers. The vacancies are provisional and the company reserves the right to vary or interchange category-wise vacancies during the recruitment process. The notification also provides horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) at 4%.
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|
| Administrative Officer – Generalists | 200 |
| Administrative Officer – Hindi Officers | 25 |
| Total | 225 |
UIIC AO Apply Online 2026
The UIIC AO Apply Online 2026 process will begin on 08 September 2026 and candidates can submit their applications until 28 September 2026. The application process will be conducted online only through the Recruitment section of the UIIC website. Candidates should keep their photograph, signature, left thumb impression, handwritten declaration, personal details, and payment details ready before starting the application. UIIC has specified that candidates can apply for either Generalists or Hindi Officers, but not both, and only one application should be submitted by a candidate.
Steps to Apply for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026
Candidates must follow the correct procedure while filling out the UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 application form. The application process includes registration, entering personal and educational details, uploading the required documents, previewing the application, and payment of the applicable fee. Candidates should carefully verify all information before final submission because changes to details such as name, category, date of birth, address, mobile number, email ID, and examination centre will not be permitted after submission.
- Visit the official UIIC website.
- Go to the Recruitment section.
- Click on the Apply Online link for Administrative Officers.
- Select Click here for New Registration.
- Enter your name, contact details, and email ID.
- Note the Provisional Registration Number and Password generated by the system.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and other details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
- Preview and verify the complete application form.
- Pay the applicable application fee/service charges.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the final application form and e-receipt.
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UIIC AO Application Fee 2026
Candidates are required to pay the application fee/service charges while submitting the online application form. For candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD and permanent UIIC employees, the application fee is ₹1,000 plus applicable GST. SC/ST/PwBD candidates and permanent employees of UIIC are exempted from the application fee but must pay ₹250 as service charges plus applicable GST. The fee and service charges are non-refundable.
| Category | Application Fee/Service Charges |
|---|
| All candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD/Permanent UIIC employees | ₹1,000 + GST |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Permanent UIIC employees | ₹250 + GST (Service Charges only) |
UIIC AO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before applying for the UIIC AO Recruitment 2026, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, age, nationality, and other eligibility conditions as on 30 June 2026. Candidates must have completed the required qualification by 30 June 2026; candidates whose final examination results were declared after this date are not eligible. Working knowledge of computers is also mandatory.
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UIIC AO Educational Qualification
The educational qualification varies according to the discipline. Generalist candidates must hold a Graduate Degree/Post Graduate degree in any discipline with the prescribed minimum marks, while Hindi Officer candidates must possess a relevant Master's Degree with Hindi and English as prescribed by the notification.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|
| Generalist | Graduate Degree/Post Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in either degree examination |
| Hindi Officer | Master's Degree from a recognized university in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination, with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), OR Master's Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination, with the same marks requirement, OR Master's Degree in any subject other than Hindi/English with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination, OR Master's Degree in any subject other than Hindi/English with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination, OR Master's Degree in any subject other than Hindi/English with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or one as the medium and the other as a compulsory/elective subject, with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
UIIC AO Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 30 June 2026. Candidates must have been born between 30 June 1996 and 30 June 2005, both dates inclusive.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Date of Birth Range | 30 June 1996 to 30 June 2005 |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is available to eligible candidates belonging to reserved and other specified categories as per the notification.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| Widows/Divorced women/Women legally separated and not remarried | 9 years |
| Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies | 8 years |
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UIIC AO Selection Process 2026
The UIIC AO Selection Process 2026 consists of a preliminary examination, a main examination, a descriptive test, and Interview. The Preliminary Examination is conducted for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination, while candidates qualifying in the prescribed stages are further shortlisted for the Interview.
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Descriptive Test
- Interview
UIIC AO Syllabus 2026
The UIIC AO Syllabus 2026 covers subjects that assess candidates' English language, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness, computer knowledge, and professional knowledge for Hindi Officer candidates. Candidates should prepare according to the stage and discipline they are applying for.
- English Language
- Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General Awareness
- General Awareness with special reference to Financial Sector for Generalists
- Computer Knowledge
- Professional Knowledge for Hindi Officers
UIIC AO Exam Pattern 2026
The UIIC AO Exam Pattern 2026 consists of a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination and Descriptive Test. The Preliminary Examination is common to both generalists and Hindi officers and carries 100 marks. The mains examination pattern differs for the two disciplines. All objective questions in the Preliminary and Main Examinations carry a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to the question for every wrong answer, while unanswered questions do not attract any penalty. There will also be sectional and overall cut-offs.
UIIC AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination is applicable to both Generalists and Hindi Officers. Candidates must qualify in each section as well as secure the prescribed overall qualifying score to be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
- The examinations will be conducted in online mode.
- The Preliminary Examination consists of 100 questions for 100 marks.
- The Preliminary Examination is separately timed with a total duration of 60 minutes.
| Name of the Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Overall | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
UIIC AO Main Exam Pattern 2026 (Generalist)
The Generalist Main Examination also includes a Descriptive Test of 30 marks and 30 minutes. It consists of English Language questions covering Letter Writing for 10 marks and Essay for 20 marks. The Descriptive Test is conducted online and candidates have to type their answers on the computer.
- The Main Examination is separately timed for each section.
- The Generalist Main Objective Test carries 250 marks.
- The Hindi Officer Main Objective Test carries 200 marks.
- Descriptive Tests are conducted online immediately after the respective Objective Tests.
- There is a negative marking of 1/4th marks for every incorrect answer in the Preliminary and Main Objective Tests.
| Name of the Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|
| English Language | 40 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning | 50 | 60 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness (with special reference to Financial Sector) | 40 | 60 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | 10 minutes |
| Overall Objective Test | 200 | 250 | 150 minutes |
UIIC AO Main Exam Pattern 2026 (Hindi Officer)
The Hindi Officer Main Examination also includes a descriptive test of 50 marks and 60 minutes. It consists of an English essay, a Hindi essay, Hindi letter writing, English-to-Hindi translation, and Hindi-to-English translation, with 10 marks allotted to each component.
| Name of the Sections | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 50 | 100 | 50 minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 10 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 10 minutes |
| Overall Objective Test | 150 | 200 | 120 minutes |
UIIC AO Descriptive Test 2026
The Descriptive Test is conducted online immediately after the Objective Test of the Main Examination. For Generalists, it carries 30 marks for 30 minutes and includes an English Letter Writing task and Essay. For Hindi Officers, it carries 50 marks for 60 minutes and includes English Essay, Hindi Essay, Hindi Letter Writing, English-to-Hindi Translation, and Hindi-to-English Translation. Candidates have to type their answers using a computer keyboard.
UIIC AO Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed as Administrative Officer (Scale-I). The basic pay scale is ₹82,485–4,050 (14)–₹1,39,185–4,390 (4)–₹1,56,745. In addition to the basic pay, selected officers will be eligible for benefits such as Gratuity, LTS, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, National Pension System (NPS), and leased accommodation as per company rules. The notification states that the approximate gross pay is ₹1,10,000 per month at metropolitan centres.
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