UIIC AO Scale-I Recruitment 2026: Apply for 225 Posts

Last Update: 07 September 2026

To apply online for 225 Administrative Officer positions through the UIIC AO Scale-I Recruitment 2026, visit uiic.co.in, and find out the salary, eligibility criteria and the scheme for the pre-mains exam.

The notification for Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts by United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) was issued on 7 September 2026, with 225 positions available — 200 for generalists and 25 for Hindi officers. Online applications started on 8 September 2026 and had to be submitted by 28 September 2026, the preliminary examination being held on 22 October 2026 and the main examination on 30 November 2026.

For a graduate or postgraduate considering this option in comparison with other opportunities in the PSU sector such as those with LIC AAO, NIACL AO, or GIC Re, the following information has been taken directly from the notification — regarding the split of the vacancies, eligibility, the two-stage examination pattern, and the actual pay scale.

UIIC AO Scale-I Recruitment 2026 — Quick Overview

The Key Differentiator: This Isn't Just a Generalist-Only Drive

The reason why this recruitment deserves to be read carefully rather than just glanced at is that out of the 225 posts, 200 are open to any graduate—whether they have a B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Tech., or indeed any other degree—as long as they achieve the required minimum of 60% (55% for candidates from SC/ST/PwBD communities). It is not necessary to have a specific background in finance, insurance, or commerce if you are applying for the Generalist stream.

The 25 posts left are set aside for Hindi Officers and are intended for candidates who have the appropriate academic background in Hindi and English translation, generally meaning that they hold a postgraduate degree in Hindi with English studied at the degree level or the other way around — however, it is essential to check the exact qualification requirement for this particular stream in the official notification PDF before applying.

The two streams adhere to the same examination and selection schedule: the Phase-I Preliminary on 22 October 2026, the Phase-II Main on 30 November 2026, and then an interview stage.

Stream-wise Vacancy Breakdown

It should be noted that the number of vacancies is provisional and may be altered according to UIIC's organizational needs when the final selection is made. The breakdown of vacancies by category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) within each stream is given in the official notification PDF and should be checked directly according to your own category.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (Generalists)

• Graduation from any discipline at a university that is recognized by the UGC.
• General, EWS, and OBC candidates need at least 60% total marks.
• SC/ST/PwBD candidates must obtain a minimum of 55% in the aggregate.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years
• The age will be calculated as of 30 June 2026, obliging candidates to have been born no earlier than 30 June 1996 and no later than 30 June 2005 (both dates being inclusive).
• In accordance with the norms of the Government of India, age relaxation is available to reserved categories and the total age relaxation that can be granted to candidates who are eligible under more than one category should not exceed 45 years.

Nationality

Indian citizens are eligible, together with all the other categories of nationality, as expressly allowed under the official notification (for example, subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, certain categories of Tibetan refugees, and persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specified countries, in accordance with the standard eligibility rules of the Government of India for such recruitments).

Phase-I & Phase-II Examination Pattern

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination (22 October 2026)

The Preliminary Examination serves only as a qualifying stage; although candidates have to meet both the sectional and the overall cut-offs in order to be shortlisted for Phase-II, their Prelims marks are not included in the final merit list.

Phase-II: Main Examination (30 November 2026)

In the objective sections of both the Prelims and the Mains, a deduction of 0.25 marks is made for each incorrect answer, which is why it is important to make calculated attempts rather than guess randomly at this stage.

Interview

Those who pass the Main Examination (with the combined cut-off of the objective and descriptive portions) are invited to take a Personal Interview, this interview being given additional weight in the preparation of the final merit list together with the marks obtained in the Main Examination.

Salary & Allowances Breakdown

As for the total gross amount, UIIC's own figures relating to salaries most frequently give an approximate monthly gross pay of ₹1,10,000 at Metropolitan Centres. Figures around ₹88,000 probably apply to non-metropolitan areas or to postings in lower-classified cities, where the HRA and City Compensatory Allowance bands are smaller. The amount you actually receive home after deductions will vary according to your posting location — see the detailed allowances table in the official notification for the exact figures by city.

Step-by-Step UIIC Application Guide

1. Go to the official website at uiic.co.in and look for the 'Careers' or 'Recruitment' section.
2. Before you proceed, make sure you find and download the notification called "Recruitment of Administrative Officers (Scale-I) – Generalists and Hindi Officers 2026".
3. Click on the "Apply Online" link and sign up using a valid email address and mobile number.
4. Log in and fill in the application form with information about your personal details, educational background, and category.
5. Choose the discipline you would like — either Generalist or Hindi Officer — and also select your city preference for the exam.
6. You must upload the following documents: a recent passport-sized photograph, a scanned signature, and any category or education certificates.
7. Pay the required application fee using the available online payment methods.
8. It is advisable to check your entire application on the Preview page before you finally submit it — corrections are usually not allowed after submission.
9. Fill in the form and then download or print the confirmation page together with your registration number for future reference.

Important Links Table

Disclaimer: All details above are based on United India Insurance Company Limited's official notification dated 7 September 2026, as available at the time of writing. Prelims and Mains exam dates are tentative as per the notification. Candidates must download and verify the complete notification PDF from uiic.co.in before applying, particularly regarding the exact Hindi Officer qualification clause and city-wise salary/allowance figures.