Updated: 07 September 2026
United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) has released its 2026 recruitment notification for Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts in Generalist and Hindi Officer disciplines.
200 Generalist + 25 Hindi Officer vacancies • Applications: 08–28 September 2026 • Approx. Gross Pay: ₹1.10 lakh/month at metropolitan centres
*Approximate gross pay stated by UIIC for metropolitan centres.
⚡ 10-Second Verdict
UIIC AO 2026 is a major public-sector insurance recruitment with 225 provisional vacancies. Generalists get 200 posts and Hindi Officers get 25 posts. Generalist applicants can come from a wide range of graduation/post-graduation disciplines, while Hindi Officer eligibility requires the specified Master's-level Hindi/English combination.
Registration runs from 08 to 28 September 2026. The selection process has Prelims, Main/Descriptive Test and Interview.
Candidates should especially understand two conditions before applying: selected candidates are likely to be posted mainly in Southern/Western zones for an initial minimum period of five years, and appointment also carries a five-year service bond.
UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 — Quick Overview
| Recruiting Organisation | United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) |
|---|---|
| Post | Administrative Officer (Scale-I) |
| Disciplines | Generalists & Hindi Officers |
| Total Vacancies | 225 — Provisional |
| Generalist Vacancies | 200 |
| Hindi Officer Vacancies | 25 |
| Eligibility Cut-off | 30 June 2026 |
| Age | 21 to 30 years as on 30 June 2026, subject to relaxation |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 08 September to 28 September 2026 |
| Preliminary Exam | 22 October 2026 — Tentative |
| Main Exam | 30 November 2026 — Tentative |
| Selection | Prelims + Main + Descriptive Test + Interview |
| Approx. Gross Pay | ₹1,10,000 per month at metropolitan centres |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 07 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 08 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee / Service Charge Payment | 28 September 2026 |
| Prelims Call Letter | Approximately 7 days before examination — Tentative |
| Tier-I Preliminary Examination | 22 October 2026 — Tentative |
| Tier-II Main Examination | 30 November 2026 — Tentative |
UIIC AO Vacancy 2026 — 225 Provisional Posts
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Administrative Officer — Generalists | 200 |
| Administrative Officer — Hindi Officers | 25 |
| Total | 225 |
Generalist Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 68 |
| OBC | 62 |
| SC | 30 |
| ST | 18 |
| EWS | 22 |
| Total | 200 |
Hindi Officer Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 11 |
| OBC | 7 |
| SC | 4 |
| ST | 1 |
| EWS | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
PwBD Horizontal Reservation
| PwBD Category | Generalist | Hindi Officer |
|---|---|---|
| VI — Visually Impaired | 2 | 1 |
| HI — Hearing Impaired | 2 | 0 |
| OC — Orthopedically Challenged | 4 | 0 |
| MD / ID | 3 | 0 |
PwBD reservation is horizontal and is governed by the applicable provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Can You Apply for Both Generalist & Hindi Officer?
Candidates who are already serving as Administrative Officer (Scale-I) in United India Insurance Company Limited are also not eligible to apply under this recruitment.
UIIC AO Generalist Qualification 2026
For the Generalist discipline, the notification accepts a Graduate Degree / Post Graduate qualification in any discipline from a recognised university.
Examples mentioned by UIIC include:
- Engineering
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Agriculture
- Data Science
- Other recognised disciplines
Candidates should have secured at least:
- 60% marks for the applicable general categories, or
- 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, as specified by UIIC.
The required qualification must have been completed on or before 30 June 2026.
UIIC Hindi Officer Qualification 2026
Hindi Officer candidates need a Master's Degree with one of the prescribed Hindi-English combinations and the required marks.
The notification provides the following broad eligibility routes:
- Master's Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/ elective subject or medium at degree level.
- Master's Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/ elective subject or medium at degree level.
- Master's Degree in another subject with Hindi medium and English as the prescribed subject/medium at degree level.
- Master's Degree in another subject with English medium and Hindi as the prescribed subject/medium at degree level.
- Master's Degree in another subject where Hindi and English satisfy the combination prescribed in the official notification.
Minimum marks are 60%, reduced to 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
CGPA / Percentage Important Rule
Where a university awards CGPA/OGPA/SGPA rather than percentage marks, candidates may need an official certificate explaining the conversion to percentage.
Working knowledge of computers is mandatory.
UIIC AO Age Limit 2026
Age will be calculated as on 30 June 2026.
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
The notification states that candidates should have been born not earlier than 30 June 1996 and not later than 30 June 2005, both dates inclusive, subject to applicable relaxation.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC — Non-Creamy Layer | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs | 5 Years |
| Specified Defence Service Personnel Disabled in Operations | 3 Years |
| Widows / Divorced Women / Legally Separated Women who have not remarried | 9 Years |
| Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies, including GIC & AIC | 8 Years |
Where a candidate qualifies for more than one applicable relaxation, cumulative relaxation can apply subject to a maximum age of 45 years.
You can use the Sarkari Nokrii Age Calculator to check your age against the 30 June 2026 cut-off.
UIIC AO Application Fee 2026
| Applicant Category | Fee / Service Charges |
|---|---|
| Applicants other than SC / ST / PwBD / Permanent UIIC Employees | ₹1,000 + applicable GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Permanent Employees of UIIC | Application Fee Nil + ₹250 Service Charges + GST |
Application fee/service charges are non-refundable.
UIIC AO Salary 2026
The Administrative Officer Scale-I pay scale is:
UIIC states that approximate gross pay at metropolitan centres will be ₹1,10,000 per month.
Other applicable benefits may include:
- Gratuity
- LTS
- Medical Benefits
- Group Personal Accident Insurance
- National Pension System (NPS)
- Leased accommodation, as per Company rules
⚠️ Five-Year Initial Posting Rule
The initial posting period will be for a minimum of five years, during which requests for transfer to a candidate's place of choice will not be entertained.
UIIC nevertheless retains the right to post or transfer selected candidates to any location in India depending on organisational requirements.
UIIC AO Selection Process 2026
The recruitment process consists of:
- Tier-I Preliminary Examination
- Tier-II Main Examination
- Descriptive Test
- Personal Interview
- Document / eligibility verification and other appointment formalities
UIIC AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The same Tier-I Preliminary Examination pattern applies to both Generalist and Hindi Officer applicants.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 Minutes | English |
| Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 Minutes | English / Hindi |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes | — |
UIIC AO Generalist Main Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 40 | 50 | 30 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 50 | 60 | 40 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 40 Minutes |
| General Awareness — Special Reference to Financial Sector | 40 | 60 | 30 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | 10 Minutes |
| Total Objective Test | 200 | 250 | 150 Minutes |
Generalist Descriptive Test
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Letter Writing | 10 |
| Essay | 20 |
| Total | 30 Marks / 30 Minutes |
The Generalist descriptive paper is an online English Language test and candidates have to type their answers on the computer.
UIIC Hindi Officer Main Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge — Hindi/English Grammar, Vocabulary, Official Language Rules & Translation | 50 | 100 | 50 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| Total Objective Test | 150 | 200 | 120 Minutes |
Hindi Officer Descriptive Test
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| English Essay | 10 |
| Hindi Essay | 10 |
| Hindi Letter Writing | 10 |
| English to Hindi Translation | 10 |
| Hindi to English Translation | 10 |
| Total | 50 Marks / 60 Minutes |
Hindi descriptive answers are typed online. The notification mentions the following keyboard layouts for Hindi typing:
- Inscript
- Remington (GAIL)
Negative Marking & Cut-Off Rules
- Wrong objective answers attract a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question.
- No penalty applies to unanswered questions.
- UIIC will apply section-wise cut-offs as well as an overall cut-off.
- Scores may be equated where examinations are conducted in multiple sessions.
Interview & Final Merit
Candidates qualifying the required Main Examination stages will be called for Interview up to approximately three times the vacancies in the relevant category/discipline.
| Discipline | Final Merit Basis |
|---|---|
| Generalist |
Main Objective Test + Interview = 75:25 Prelims and Descriptive marks not counted in final merit |
| Hindi Officer |
Main Examination including Objective + Descriptive + Interview =
75:25 Prelims marks not counted |
Online Pre-Examination Training
UIIC will arrange online Pre-Examination Training (PET) for eligible:
- SC
- ST
- OBC — Non-Creamy Layer
- PwBD candidates
Candidates wishing to use PET should select the relevant option while filling the online application.
UIIC AO Probation
Selected candidates may be appointed on one year of probation, which can be extended at UIIC's discretion.
During probation, officers may undergo theoretical/practical training.
⚠️ UIIC AO Five-Year Service Bond
A candidate resigning before completion of the bond period may be liable for liquidated damages equivalent to the actual gross salary paid, subject to the maximum prescribed by UIIC of up to one year's gross salary.
In addition, the notification specifies ₹35,000 towards Onboarding and Integration cost.
Where resignation takes place after one completed year but before five years, the liquidated damages are to be reduced proportionately according to the conditions in the notification.
EWS Certificate — Important 2026 Rule
Candidates claiming EWS reservation should carefully check the Income & Asset Certificate requirement.
UIIC states that the relevant income is for financial year 2025–26 and the certificate should have been issued after 31 March 2026.
The EWS income and asset conditions, prescribed property limits and competent authority requirements should be checked in the official notification before claiming the category.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Signature made with black ink
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Valid mobile number and personal email address
- Graduation / Post Graduation certificates and marksheets
- Category certificate, where applicable
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate / scribe documents, where applicable
- Age-relaxation supporting documents, where applicable
- NOC for applicable Government/PSU employees when required at Interview
- Valid photo identity proof for examination/interview
Before submitting the application, also check our Government Job Application Documents Checklist 2026 .
Photo, Thumb Impression & Declaration Specifications
| Upload | Important Specification |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Recent colour passport photograph; preferred 200 × 230 pixels; 20–50 KB |
| Signature | Candidate's own signature on white paper with black ink; capital-letter signature not accepted |
| Left Thumb Impression | JPG/JPEG; preferred 240 × 240 pixels; 20–50 KB; black or blue ink |
| Handwritten Declaration | JPG/JPEG; preferred 800 × 400 pixels; 50–100 KB; written in English and not in capital letters |
Use Sarkari Nokrii Candidate Tools to help prepare image and application documents, but always compare the final file against the live UIIC portal's upload validation before submission.
Handwritten Declaration
Official declaration text:
“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.”
It must normally be in the candidate's own handwriting, in English, and should not be written in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Exam-Day Identity Proof Warning
Candidates will need the prescribed call letter, original valid photo ID, photocopy of that ID and other required documents.
The name on the call letter should match the name appearing on the identity proof. Candidates who have legally changed their name should carry the required supporting documents specified by UIIC.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for both Generalist and Hindi Officer.
- Treating 225 provisional vacancies as final vacancies.
- Ignoring the 30 June 2026 qualification-result cut-off.
- Assuming 59.99% will be rounded to 60%.
- Ignoring the separately timed Preliminary sections.
- Forgetting the one-fourth negative marking rule.
- Assuming the Generalist descriptive marks count in final merit.
- For Hindi Officer, overlooking the precise Hindi-English qualification combination.
- Assuming every female candidate receives a fee exemption.
- Ignoring the five-year initial posting restriction.
- Ignoring the separate five-year service bond.
- Uploading the declaration/signature in capital letters.
- Using an outdated or incorrect category/EWS/OBC certificate.
- Waiting until 28 September to complete registration and payment.
Who Should Apply?
- Graduates/Post Graduates meeting the Generalist marks requirement and looking for an officer-level PSU insurance career.
- Candidates comfortable with a multi-stage exam involving Prelims, Main, Descriptive Test and Interview.
- Hindi-language professionals satisfying the specific Master's-level Hindi-English academic requirements.
- Candidates willing to accept posting according to UIIC's organisational requirements.
- Candidates comfortable with the five-year service commitment.
Who Should Check Carefully Before Applying?
- Candidates whose qualifying result was declared after 30 June 2026.
- Candidates with marks just below 60% who are expecting mathematical rounding.
- Candidates who cannot relocate to Southern/Western India for a prolonged initial posting.
- Candidates planning to leave the organisation within a short period, because the five-year bond has financial consequences.
- Hindi Officer candidates whose degree-level Hindi/English combination does not exactly match the notification.
- Candidates intending to apply for both disciplines.
How to Apply for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UIIC Recruitment section from 08 September 2026.
- Open the Administrative Officer Scale-I 2026 recruitment and select Apply Online.
- Choose New Registration and enter your name, mobile number and email address.
- Note the provisional registration number and password sent/displayed by the application system.
- Fill personal, educational, category and other required information.
- Select only one discipline — Generalist or Hindi Officer.
- Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Preview the complete application carefully before clicking Complete Registration.
- Pay the applicable fee/service charges online.
- Save the e-receipt and take a print/save a copy of the submitted application form.
What Happens Next?
- Online registration runs from 08 to 28 September 2026.
- Preliminary call letters will be released before Tier-I.
- Tier-I Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 22 October 2026.
- Qualified candidates will move to Tier-II Main Examination.
- Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for 30 November 2026.
- Applicable Main and Descriptive tests will be conducted online.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview.
- Final merit will be prepared according to the discipline-specific 75:25 rule.
- Selected candidates will undergo document, medical and other appointment formalities.
- Appointed officers will begin probation and become subject to the prescribed service conditions and bond.
UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 FAQs
How many vacancies are announced in UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?
UIIC has announced 225 provisional Administrative Officer Scale-I vacancies: 200 Generalist and 25 Hindi Officer posts.
What is the last date for UIIC AO 2026?
The last date for online registration and fee/service-charge payment is 28 September 2026.
When does UIIC AO 2026 registration start?
Online registration is scheduled to begin on 08 September 2026.
What is the age limit for UIIC AO 2026?
The basic age limit is 21 to 30 years as on 30 June 2026, with category-wise relaxation available according to the notification.
Can graduates apply for UIIC AO Generalist?
Yes. The Generalist qualification allows Graduate Degree/Post Graduate candidates from recognised disciplines subject to the prescribed marks and eligibility conditions.
Can I apply for both Generalist and Hindi Officer?
No. UIIC permits a candidate to apply and appear for only one of the two disciplines. Multiple registrations/appearances can lead to cancellation.
What is the UIIC AO salary in 2026?
The notified basic pay starts at ₹82,485. UIIC states approximate gross pay of ₹1.10 lakh per month at metropolitan centres, along with applicable benefits.
Is there negative marking in UIIC AO?
Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for an incorrect objective answer. Unanswered questions do not attract a penalty.
Does UIIC AO have sectional cut-offs?
Yes. The notification provides for section-wise cut-offs as well as an overall cut-off.
Do Generalist descriptive marks count in final merit?
No. Generalist candidates must qualify the Descriptive Test, but final merit is based on Main Objective Test marks and Interview in the ratio of 75:25.
Do Hindi Officer descriptive marks count in final merit?
Yes. For Hindi Officers, Tier-II Main Examination comprising Objective and Descriptive components is considered with Interview in the prescribed 75:25 ratio.
Is there a bond in UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Selected candidates are required to undertake to serve UIIC for a minimum of five years including probation. Early resignation can result in liquidated damages under the conditions specified in the notification.
Is the five-year bond the same as the five-year posting condition?
No. They are separate conditions. The notification states an initial minimum five-year posting period with no transfer to place of choice and separately specifies a five-year service bond.
Where are UIIC AO candidates likely to be posted?
The notification says vacancies are substantially in Western and Southern Zones and selected candidates are likely to be posted mostly in these regions, although UIIC can post/transfer candidates anywhere in India.
When is the UIIC AO Prelims exam?
Tier-I Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 22 October 2026.
When is the UIIC AO Main exam?
Tier-II Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for 30 November 2026.
Final Candidate Advice
UIIC AO 2026 is attractive because of the officer-level role, broad Generalist qualification and approximately ₹1.10 lakh metropolitan gross monthly pay. But candidates should evaluate the recruitment beyond salary and vacancy count.
The most important practical conditions are the Southern/Western-heavy posting requirement, minimum five-year initial posting period, five-year service bond, category/discipline restrictions and multi-stage examination structure.
Generalist candidates should also remember that Prelims and Descriptive marks do not enter final merit, whereas Hindi Officer candidates have a different Main/Descriptive merit structure.
Read the complete official UIIC notification before payment and do not wait until the final day to upload documents and complete registration.
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📌 Important Links
| Apply Online | UIIC Recruitment Page — Application from 08 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download UIIC AO Notification 2026 PDF |
| Official Website | United India Insurance Company Limited |
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| Application Document Guide | Government Job Application Documents Checklist 2026 |