United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC), a Government of India-owned general insurance major headquartered in Chennai, has released its Administrative Officer (Scale I) recruitment notification for 2026. A total of 225 vacancies are on offer — 200 for Generalists and 25 for Hindi Officers. Online applications open on 8 September 2026 and close on 28 September 2026 at uiic.co.in.
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This is one of the most awaited insurance sector recruitments of the year, offering a starting basic pay of ₹82,485 and gross monthly earnings of around ₹1,10,000 at metro locations.
UIIC AO 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) |
| Post | Administrative Officer (Scale I) |
| Total Vacancies | 225 (Generalists – 200, Hindi Officers – 25) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Registration Dates | 08.09.2026 to 28.09.2026 |
| Tier I (Prelims) | 22 October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Tier II (Mains) | 30 November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | uiic.co.in |
Vacancy Details
Generalists (200 posts): UR – 68, OBC – 62, SC – 30, EWS – 22, ST – 18. Within these, 11 posts are horizontally reserved for PwBD candidates (VI-2, HI-2, OC-4, MD/ID-3).
Hindi Officers (25 posts): UR – 11, OBC – 7, SC – 4, EWS – 2, ST – 1, with 1 post reserved for VI category.
Important: a candidate may apply for either Generalist or Hindi Officer — not both. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature. Most postings will be in the Southern and Western zones, with a minimum initial posting period of five years and no transfer requests entertained during this time.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 30.06.2026)
Educational Qualification
- Generalists: Graduation or Post-Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in either degree.
- Hindi Officers: Master's degree in Hindi or English (with the other language as a compulsory/elective subject or medium at degree level), or a Master's in any other subject with the prescribed Hindi/English combination — with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Candidates whose final-year results are declared after 30.06.2026 are not eligible. Working knowledge of computers is mandatory. Where only CGPA is awarded, a university conversion certificate is required, and fractions are ignored — 59.99% counts as below 60%.
Age Limit
Minimum 21 and maximum 30 years as on 30.06.2026 (born between 30.06.1996 and 30.06.2005, both inclusive).
Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC (NCL) – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years, Ex-servicemen – 5 years, widows/divorced/legally separated women (not remarried) – 9 years, confirmed employees of PSU general insurance companies – 8 years. Cumulative relaxation is capped at a maximum age of 45 years.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS and others | ₹1,000 + GST |
| SC / ST / PwBD / UIIC permanent employees | ₹250 (service charges only) + GST |
Fees are non-refundable and payable online via debit/credit card, net banking, IMPS or wallets.
Selection Process
Selection involves four stages:
- Tier I – Preliminary Exam (100 marks, 60 minutes): English Language (30 Q), Reasoning (35 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Q) — each section separately timed at 20 minutes. Qualifying in nature.
- Tier II – Main Exam:
- Generalists: Objective test of 250 marks (200 questions, 150 minutes) covering English, Reasoning, Quant, General Awareness (financial sector focus) and Computer Knowledge, followed by a 30-mark online Descriptive Test (letter + essay in English).
- Hindi Officers: Objective test of 200 marks (150 questions, 120 minutes) including a 100-mark Professional Knowledge section on Hindi/English grammar, Official Language rules and translation, plus a 50-mark Descriptive Test (essays, letter writing and translation in Hindi/English).
- Interview: Candidates up to three times the vacancies will be called.
- Final Merit: Prepared on Main Exam and Interview marks in a 75:25 ratio. Prelims marks are not counted. For Generalists, the Descriptive Test is qualifying only; for Hindi Officers, descriptive marks are included in the Mains total.
There is negative marking of 1/4th mark for every wrong answer in both Prelims and Mains, with section-wise and overall cut-offs. Ties in the final score are resolved by date of birth, with the older candidate ranked higher.
Salary and Benefits
Selected AOs are placed in the pay scale of ₹82,485 – ₹1,56,745. Gross emoluments work out to approximately ₹1,10,000 per month at metropolitan centres, along with gratuity, LTS, medical benefits, group personal accident insurance, NPS and leased accommodation as per company rules.
Probation and bond: One year of probation (extendable), during which officers must clear the Licentiate Examination of the Insurance Institute of India for confirmation. A service bond of five years applies — resigning early attracts liquidated damages up to one year's gross salary plus ₹35,000 towards onboarding costs.
Notification read here https://uiic.co.in/web/sites/default/files/Recruitment_UiiC/UIIC-AO-notification-2026%20final.pdf
How to Apply for UIIC AO 2026
- Visit the Recruitment section of uiic.co.in and click "Apply Online" → New Registration.
- Note the provisional registration number and password sent via email/SMS.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully — no changes are allowed after final submission.
- Upload scanned photograph (20–50 KB), signature in black ink, left thumb impression and a handwritten declaration in English (not in capital letters), as per prescribed dimensions.
- Preview the form, click Complete Registration, pay the fee online and print the e-receipt and application form.
Candidates should keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process, as call letters and all communication will be shared digitally — no hard copies will be posted.
Important Dates at a Glance
- Online registration begins: 8 September 2026
- Last date to apply and pay fee: 28 September 2026
- Call letter download: 7 days before each exam
- Prelims: 22 October 2026 (tentative)
- Mains: 30 November 2026 (tentative)
Eligible graduates and postgraduates aiming for a stable officer-level career in the public sector insurance industry should complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server load. Regularly check the Recruitment section of uiic.co.in for the exam schedule, call letters and any changes to the notified dates.
