UIIC Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026: 225 Vacancies, Apply Online

According to the recruitment notification dated September 7, 2026, eligible Indian citizens can submit their applications online from September 8 to September 28, 2026. The recruitment process will include a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Descriptive Test and Interview.

UIIC AO Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

The recruitment has been announced for the following disciplines:

• Administrative Officer – Generalists: 200 posts
• Administrative Officer – Hindi Officers: 25 posts
• Total vacancies: 225

The vacancies are provisional and category-wise allocation may be changed by UIIC during the recruitment process.

Educational Qualification

Administrative Officer – Generalists

Candidates applying for the Generalist discipline must have:

• A Graduate Degree or Postgraduate Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
• The qualification can include disciplines such as Engineering, Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture and Data Science, among others.
• Candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in either degree examination.
• The minimum marks requirement is 55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
• The required qualification must have been obtained on or before June 30, 2026.
• Working knowledge of computers is mandatory.

Administrative Officer – Hindi Officers

Candidates applying for the Hindi Officer discipline must fulfil the prescribed Master's degree requirements involving Hindi and English. The notification specifies several eligible combinations, including:

• Master's Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject or as the medium of examination at degree level; or
• Master's Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or as the medium of examination; or
• Master's Degree in another subject with the prescribed Hindi-English language and medium combinations.

Candidates must generally have secured 60% marks, with the minimum reduced to 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, as prescribed in the notification.

UIIC AO Age Limit 2026

The age limit will be calculated as on June 30, 2026.

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 30 years
• Candidates should have been born between June 30, 1996 and June 30, 2005, both dates inclusive.

Upper-age relaxation is available for eligible categories according to the rules specified by UIIC.

Key relaxations include:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Eligible Ex-servicemen: 5 years
• Certain eligible defence personnel: 3 years
• Eligible widows, divorced women and legally separated women who have not remarried: 9 years
• Existing confirmed employees of public sector general insurance companies: 8 years

UIIC AO Application Dates 2026

The important dates mentioned in the recruitment notification are:

• Online registration starts: September 8, 2026
• Last date to apply: September 28, 2026
• Last date for payment of application fee: September 28, 2026
• Tier I Preliminary Examination: October 22, 2026, tentatively
• Tier II Main Examination: November 30, 2026, tentatively
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UIIC has stated that examination dates are tentative and may be modified if required.

UIIC AO Application Fee

The application fee and service charges are as follows:

• General applicants and applicants other than SC/ST/PwBD/permanent UIIC employees: ₹1,000 application fee including service charges, plus GST as applicable.
• SC/ST/PwBD/permanent UIIC employees: No application fee, but ₹250 service charges plus GST as applicable.

The fee once paid will not be refunded.

UIIC AO Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of online examinations and an interview.

The stages are:

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

Candidates qualifying in the required stages will be shortlisted for the subsequent stage according to the criteria prescribed by UIIC.

Preliminary Examination

The Tier I Preliminary Examination will be conducted online for both Generalists and Hindi Officers.

It will carry 100 marks and will have a total duration of 60 minutes.

Sections include:

• English Language – 30 questions, 30 marks
• Reasoning – 35 questions, 35 marks
• Quantitative Aptitude – 35 questions, 35 marks

Each section will be separately timed for 20 minutes.

Main Examination for Generalists

For Generalist candidates, the Main Examination will consist of objective tests carrying 250 marks, followed by a 30-mark Descriptive Test.

The objective examination includes:

• English Language – 40 questions, 50 marks
• Reasoning – 50 questions, 60 marks
• Quantitative Aptitude – 50 questions, 60 marks
• General Awareness with special reference to the Financial Sector – 40 questions, 60 marks
• Computer Knowledge – 20 questions, 20 marks

The total duration of the objective Main Examination is 150 minutes.

The Descriptive Test will carry 30 marks and will include:

• Letter Writing – 10 marks
• Essay – 20 marks

The Descriptive Test will be conducted in English through the online mode.

Important Points for Applicants

Candidates should keep the following points in mind:

• Applications will be accepted only through the online mode.
• A candidate can apply for either Generalist or Hindi Officer, not both.
• Multiple registrations or appearances can lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification requirements as on June 30, 2026.
• Candidates should carefully check the prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting the application.
• UIIC has stated that vacancies are provisional and may change during the recruitment process.
• Selected candidates may be posted or transferred to locations anywhere in India.
• UIIC has stated that vacancies are substantially in the Western and Southern zones and selected candidates are likely to be posted mostly in these zones initially.
• Candidates should regularly check the UIIC recruitment section for updates regarding examination dates, call letters and other recruitment-related announcements.

Key Facts: UIIC AO Recruitment 2026

• Recruiting organisation: United India Insurance Company Limited
• Post: Administrative Officer (Scale I)
• Total vacancies: 225
• Generalists: 200
• Hindi Officers: 25
• Age limit: 21–30 years
• Age cut-off date: June 30, 2026
• Registration: September 8–28, 2026
• Preliminary Examination: October 22, 2026, tentative
• Main Examination: November 30, 2026, tentative
• Selection: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Descriptive Test and Interview

 FAQs

1. How many vacancies are available in UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?

UIIC has announced 225 Administrative Officer vacancies, comprising 200 Generalist and 25 Hindi Officer posts.

2. What is the last date to apply for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online registration and payment of the applicable fee is September 28, 2026.

3. What is the age limit for UIIC Administrative Officer Recruitment?

Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on June 30, 2026, subject to applicable age relaxations.

4. What is the educational qualification for UIIC AO Generalist posts?

Candidates must have a Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 60% marks, or 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, as prescribed by UIIC.

5. Can candidates apply for both Generalist and Hindi Officer posts?

No. A candidate can apply for either Generalist or Hindi Officer, but not both.

6. What is the selection process for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?

The selection process consists of the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Descriptive Test and Interview.

7. When will the UIIC AO Preliminary Examination be held?

The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for October 22, 2026.

8. When is the UIIC AO Main Examination scheduled?

The Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2026.

9. What is the application fee for UIIC AO Recruitment?

For applicants other than SC/ST/PwBD/permanent UIIC employees, the application fee is ₹1,000 plus GST as applicable. SC/ST/PwBD/permanent UIIC employees are required to pay ₹250 service charges plus GST, with no application fee.

10. Is the UIIC AO examination conducted online?

Yes. The Preliminary and Main examinations are conducted in the online mode. The Descriptive Test is also conducted online.

11. What is the minimum qualification date for UIIC AO Recruitment?

Candidates must have obtained the required educational qualification on or before June 30, 2026.

12. Where should candidates check recruitment updates?

Candidates should regularly check the UIIC official website and its recruitment section for application, examination and recruitment-related updates.