United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC), a leading public sector general insurance company wholly owned by the Government of India, has released its official notification (Ref: HO:HRM:REC:AO:1:2026) for UIIC Recruitment 2026. The drive invites applications from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Administrative Officer (Scale I) across the Generalist and Hindi Officer disciplines, on a regular basis.
A total of 225 provisional vacancies have been announced under UIIC Recruitment 2026, comprising 200 posts for Generalists and 25 posts for Hindi Officers. Candidates can apply online from 8th September 2026, and a candidate may apply for only one of the two disciplines, not both.
Vacancy Details
The overall break-up of vacancies under UIIC Recruitment 2026 is given below:
| Reserved Category | Generalist | Hindi Officer | Total |
| UR | 68 | 11 | 79 |
| OBC | 62 | 7 | 69 |
| SC | 30 | 4 | 34 |
| EWS | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| ST | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| Total | 200 | 25 | 225 |
Note:
- A horizontal reservation of 4 percent is also provided for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), covering Visually Impaired (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI), Orthopedically Challenged (OC) and Multiple Disabilities/ Intellectual Disability (MD/ ID) categories, mainly under the Generalist discipline.
- All the category-wise figures mentioned above are provisional and may be interchanged at any stage of the recruitment process.
Emoluments and Benefits
- Selected candidates under UIIC Recruitment 2026 will draw a basic pay in the scale of Rs. 82,485-4,050(14)-1,39,185-4,390(4)-1,56,745, along with other admissible allowances. The approximate gross pay works out to Rs. 1,10,000 per month at Metropolitan centres.
- Other benefits include Gratuity, LTS, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, National Pension System (NPS) and leased accommodation as per Company rules.
- Selected candidates are appointed on probation for one year and must give an undertaking to serve the Company for a minimum of five years, including the probation period, failing which liquidated damages and an onboarding cost of Rs. 35,000 become payable.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality/ Citizenship
A candidate applying under UIIC Recruitment 2026 must be one of the following:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam, with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Educational Qualification (as on 30th June 2026)
- Generalists: A Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in any discipline, including but not limited to Engineering, Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture and Data Science, from a recognised university, with a minimum of 60 percent marks (55 percent for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates) in either degree examination.
- Hindi Officers: A Master’s Degree from a recognised university in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject, or in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject, or in any other subject with a suitable combination of Hindi and English as the medium of examination and/ or a compulsory/ elective subject, with a minimum of 60 percent marks (55 percent for SC/ ST/ PwBD candidates).
Note:
- Where only CGPA/ OGPA/ SGPA has been awarded, candidates will need a certificate from the university converting the grade into a percentage, and any fraction below 60 percent (such as 59.99 percent) will be treated as less than 60 percent. Working knowledge of computers is compulsory for all candidates.
Age Limit (as on 30th June 2026)
- Candidates applying under UIIC Recruitment 2026 must be between 21 and 30 years of age, that is, born not earlier than 30th June 1996 and not later than 30th June 2005.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and certain other specified categories are entitled to age relaxation as applicable; the complete category-wise relaxation table is available in the official notification (linked in the Important Links section below).
Selection Procedure
The selection process for UIIC Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Tier I: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test), common for both Generalists and Hindi Officers.
- Tier II: Main Examination (Online Objective Test and Descriptive Test).
- Interview.
- For the Generalist discipline, only the Main Examination Objective Test and the Interview are considered for the final merit list, in a 75:25 ratio. For the Hindi Officer discipline, the Main Examination (Objective plus Descriptive Test combined) and the Interview are considered in a 75:25 ratio. In both cases, marks from the Preliminary Examination are not counted towards final selection.
- UIIC last conducted this recruitment as UIIC AO Recruitment 2024 for 250 vacancies, and the overall pattern of examination stages remains largely similar this year.
UIIC Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern
Tier I: Preliminary Examination (1 hour, common for both disciplines)
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 60 minutes |
Tier II: Main Examination – Generalists (Objective Test, 150 minutes)
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Reasoning | 60 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 60 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness (Financial Sector) | 60 | 30 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 10 minutes |
| Total | 250 | 150 minutes |
Note: Generalist candidates under UIIC Recruitment 2026 also attempt a Descriptive Test of 30 marks (30 minutes) in English, comprising Letter Writing (10 marks) and an Essay (20 marks), conducted immediately after the Objective Test.
Tier II: Main Examination – Hindi Officers (Objective Test, 120 minutes)
| Section | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge (Hindi/ English) | 100 | 50 minutes |
| General Awareness | 25 | 10 minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 25 | 10 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 120 minutes |
Note:
- Hindi Officer candidates under UIIC Recruitment 2026 also attempt a Descriptive Test of 50 marks (60 minutes), consisting of an English Essay (10 marks), a Hindi Essay (10 marks), Letter Writing in Hindi (10 marks), English-to-Hindi Translation (10 marks) and Hindi-to-English Translation (10 marks).
- A penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned is deducted for each wrong answer in both the Preliminary and Main Objective Tests; there is no penalty for unattempted questions.
Candidates preparing for similar public sector insurance recruitments may also find the LIC AAO 2025 recruitment details useful for reference.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-style colour photograph (200 x 230 pixels, 20kb–50kb)
- Signature in black ink (not in capital letters)
- Left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink
- A handwritten declaration in English on white paper with black ink, reading: “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.”
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Choose “Click here for New Registration” and enter your name, contact details and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Use the “Save and Next” option to fill in personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the specified format.
- Preview the completed application form and click “Complete Registration” only after verifying all details.
- Proceed to the Payment tab and pay the applicable application fee.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the form of UIIC Recruitment 2026 and payment receipt for future reference.
Application Fee
| Category of Applicant | Amount (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| All applicants other than SC/ ST/ PwBD/ permanent employees of UIIC | Rs. 1,000/- + GST |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ permanent employees of UIIC | Rs. 250/- (service charges only) + GST |
Key Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Commences From | 8th September 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Registration | 28th September 2026 |
| Last Date for Payment of Application Fee | 28th September 2026 |
| Tier I | Preliminary Examination: 22nd October 2026 (Tentative) |
| Tier II | Main Examination: 30th November 2026 (Tentative) |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there under UIIC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 225 provisional vacancies have been announced, comprising 200 posts for Generalists and 25 posts for Hindi Officers.
What is the last date to apply for UIIC Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 28th September 2026, and the application fee must also be paid by the same date.
What is the age limit for UIIC Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 30th June 2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms.
Can a candidate apply for both the Generalist and Hindi Officer posts?
No, a candidate can apply for only one of the two disciplines. Multiple registrations or appearances will lead to cancellation of candidature.
Will Preliminary Examination marks be counted for final selection?
No, marks obtained in the Preliminary Examination (Tier I) are not considered for the final merit list. Only the Main Examination Objective Test (and Descriptive Test, for Hindi Officers) along with Interview marks are considered, in a 75:25 ratio.
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