{"id":210373,"date":"2026-09-07T10:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T04:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=210373"},"modified":"2026-09-07T10:13:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T04:43:18","slug":"uiic-ao-notification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/uiic-ao-notification\/","title":{"rendered":"UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 225 Administrative Officer Vacancies, Apply Online from September 8 to 28"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/uiic\/\">UIIC<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UIIC AO Recruitment 2026:<\/strong> United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of <strong>Administrative Officers (Scale-I) \u2013 Generalists and Hindi Officers<\/strong>. The official notification, dated <strong>7 September 2026<\/strong>, announces a total of <strong>225 vacancies<\/strong>, including <strong>200 vacancies for Administrative Officer \u2013 Generalists<\/strong> and <strong>25 vacancies for Administrative Officer \u2013 Hindi Officers<\/strong>. The online application process will begin on <strong>8 September 2026<\/strong> and continue until <strong>28 September 2026<\/strong> through the official UIIC website, <strong>uiic.co.in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Recruitment 2026<\/strong> is a significant opportunity for graduates and eligible Hindi-language professionals seeking an officer-level career in the public sector general insurance sector. The selection process includes <strong>Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Descriptive Test and Interview<\/strong>. The <strong>Tier-I Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 22 October 2026<\/strong>, while the <strong>Tier-II Main Examination is scheduled for 30 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should carefully check the post-wise eligibility criteria because the educational qualification, vacancy distribution and examination structure differ for <strong>Generalist and Hindi Officer<\/strong> posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/?ref=16490\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt Free Mock Tests for Upcoming Banking Exams<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Notification 2026<\/strong> has been officially released for recruitment to Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts in the Generalist and Hindi Officer disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UIIC is a Government of India-owned public sector general insurance company. According to the notification, the company has a gross premium of more than <strong>\u20b921,400 crore<\/strong> and more than <strong>1,200 offices including service hubs across India as on 31 March 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recruitment is being conducted through an open-market selection process, and eligible Indian citizens can apply for the Administrative Officer (Scale-I) posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/pricing\/marketing\/files\/pdf\/uiic-ao-notification-2026-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UIIC AO Notification 2026 PDF &#8211; Click Here to Download<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification before applying because UIIC has specified detailed conditions regarding eligibility, reservations, application requirements, examination, interview, probation, bond, posting and document verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Recruitment 2026: Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Organization<\/strong><\/td><td>United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post<\/strong><\/td><td>Administrative Officer (Scale-I)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disciplines<\/strong><\/td><td>Generalists &amp; Hindi Officers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>225<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Generalist Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hindi Officer Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notification Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>7 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application Start Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>28 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Date for Fee Payment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>28 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prelims Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>22 October 2026 (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mains Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30 November 2026 (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mode of Application<\/strong><\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Selection Process<\/strong><\/td><td>Prelims, Mains, Descriptive Test &amp; Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/uiic.co.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">uiic.co.in<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The official notification confirms the recruitment dates, vacancy count and selection stages mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Vacancy 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of <strong>225 vacancies<\/strong> have been announced under the UIIC AO Recruitment 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Discipline<\/th><th>Vacancies<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Administrative Officer \u2013 Generalists<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Administrative Officer \u2013 Hindi Officers<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>225<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The vacancies are provisional\/indicative, and UIIC reserves the right to vary or interchange category-wise vacancies during the recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Generalist Vacancy 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>200 Generalist vacancies<\/strong> are distributed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Vacancies<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>ST<\/strong><\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SC<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OBC<\/strong><\/td><td>62<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EWS<\/strong><\/td><td>22<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UR<\/strong><\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For horizontal PwBD reservation, the notification mentions <strong>VI \u2013 2, HI \u2013 2, OC \u2013 4 and MD\/ID \u2013 3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Hindi Officer Vacancy 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>25 Hindi Officer vacancies<\/strong> are distributed as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Vacancies<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>ST<\/strong><\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SC<\/strong><\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OBC<\/strong><\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EWS<\/strong><\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UR<\/strong><\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification provides <strong>VI \u2013 1<\/strong> under the horizontal PwBD reservation for the Hindi Officer discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Note on UIIC AO Vacancies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The category-wise vacancy figures are provisional and may change during the recruitment process. UIIC also reserves the right not to select candidates from a particular category if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification further states that the vacancies are substantially concentrated in the <strong>Western and Southern Zones<\/strong>, and selected candidates are likely to be posted mainly in offices in these zones. The initial posting period will be for a <strong>minimum of five years<\/strong>, during which requests for transfer to a place of choice will not be entertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should note all important dates related to the recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Notification Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>7 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Online Registration Starts<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>8 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Date for Online Registration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>28 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Date for Fee\/Service Charge Payment<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>28 September 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Call Letter Availability<\/strong><\/td><td>7 days before respective exam date, tentative<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tier-I Preliminary Examination<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>22 October 2026 (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tier-II Main Examination<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30 November 2026 (Tentative)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UIIC has clarified that the examination dates are tentative and may be modified if required. Candidates should regularly check the Recruitment section of the official website for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/strong> are different for Generalist and Hindi Officer candidates. Eligibility is assessed <strong>as on 30 June 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must satisfy the prescribed nationality, educational qualification and age requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Educational Qualification 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Generalist Qualification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <strong>Administrative Officer \u2013 Generalist<\/strong> post, candidates must possess a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Graduate Degree\/Post Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognised university<\/strong>, including disciplines such as Engineering, Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Data Science and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have secured:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>60% marks<\/strong> in either degree examination for General\/OBC\/EWS candidates, as applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>55% marks<\/strong> for <strong>SC\/ST\/PwBD<\/strong> candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The qualification must be from a recognised university\/institute approved by the relevant authority and should have been obtained through the prescribed <strong>10+2+3 pattern or equivalent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Hindi Officer Qualification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates applying for the <strong>Hindi Officer<\/strong> discipline need a relevant Master&#8217;s Degree from a recognised university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification accepts several qualification combinations involving Hindi, English and other subjects, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master&#8217;s Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory\/elective subject or as the medium of examination at degree level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master&#8217;s Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory\/elective subject or as the medium of examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master&#8217;s Degree in another subject with Hindi medium and English as compulsory\/elective or the medium of examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master&#8217;s Degree in another subject with English medium and Hindi as compulsory\/elective or the medium of examination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master&#8217;s Degree in another subject with both Hindi and English as compulsory\/elective subjects or with one as the medium of examination and the other as a compulsory\/elective subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The required percentage is <strong>60% for General\/OBC\/EWS candidates and 55% for SC\/ST\/PwBD candidates<\/strong>, subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Qualification Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have completed the prescribed qualification <strong>on or before 30 June 2026<\/strong>. Candidates who appeared in the final qualifying examination by that date but whose result was declared after 30 June 2026 are <strong>not eligible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working knowledge of <strong>Computer is mandatory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If CGPA\/OGPA\/SGPA is awarded instead of percentage marks, the candidate must produce an official certificate showing the university&#8217;s prescribed conversion formula and the equivalent percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A very important point is that the notification states that a fraction in the calculated percentage will be ignored. Therefore, <strong>59.99% will be treated as less than 60%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Age Limit 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The age limit for both the Generalist and Hindi Officer posts is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimum Age: 21 years<\/strong><br><strong>Maximum Age: 30 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Age is calculated as on <strong>30 June 2026<\/strong>. Candidates must have been born <strong>not earlier than 30 June 1996 and not later than 30 June 2005<\/strong>, both dates inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Age Relaxation 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Upper Age Relaxation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>SC\/ST<\/strong><\/td><td>5 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OBC-NCL<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PwBD<\/strong><\/td><td>10 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eligible Ex-Servicemen<\/strong><\/td><td>5 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities<\/strong><\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Widows\/Divorced\/Legally Separated Women who have not remarried<\/strong><\/td><td>9 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Existing confirmed employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies<\/strong><\/td><td>8 Years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Where a candidate qualifies for age relaxation under more than one category, the relaxation can be cumulative, subject to the <strong>maximum age not exceeding 45 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates claiming age relaxation will have to produce the relevant certificates during the recruitment process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Nationality 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A candidate must fulfil one of the nationality\/citizenship conditions prescribed by UIIC. Eligible candidates may be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Citizen of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subject of Nepal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subject of Bhutan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Person of Indian origin who migrated from the countries specified in the notification with the intention of permanently settling in India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates covered under the latter categories must possess the required <strong>certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Application Fee 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application fee\/service charges vary by category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Fee\/Service Charges<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>All applicants except SC\/ST\/PwBD\/Permanent UIIC Employees<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u20b91,000 + GST<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SC\/ST\/PwBD\/Permanent UIIC Employees<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u20b9250 + GST (Service Charges only)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For SC\/ST\/PwBD and permanent UIIC employees, the application fee itself is <strong>Nil<\/strong>, but \u20b9250 plus applicable GST is payable as service charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount paid is <strong>non-refundable<\/strong> and cannot be carried forward or adjusted against another examination or selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Apply Online 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Apply Online 2026<\/strong> process will start on <strong>8 September 2026<\/strong> and end on <strong>28 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications will be accepted <strong>only through online mode<\/strong>. No offline application will be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Visit the Official Website:<\/strong> Go to <strong>uiic.co.in<\/strong> and open the Recruitment section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Open the Application Link:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>\u201cAPPLY ONLINE\u201d<\/strong> link for Administrative Officer Recruitment 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Complete New Registration:<\/strong> Click on <strong>\u201cClick here for New Registration\u201d<\/strong> and enter your name, contact details and email ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Note Registration Credentials:<\/strong> A <strong>Provisional Registration Number and Password<\/strong> will be generated. These details will also be sent through email\/SMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Fill the Application Form:<\/strong> Log in and enter your personal, educational and category details carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Upload Documents:<\/strong> Upload the required photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration according to the prescribed specifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: Preview the Form:<\/strong> Use the preview option to verify the complete application before final submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8: Pay the Fee:<\/strong> Pay the applicable application fee\/service charges through the online payment gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 9: Complete Registration:<\/strong> Click on <strong>\u201cCOMPLETE REGISTRATION\u201d<\/strong> after verifying all information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 10: Save the Application:<\/strong> Download or print the final application form for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Point While Filling the Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UIIC will not allow changes after completion of the registration process. Candidates must carefully verify their name, father&#8217;s\/husband&#8217;s name and other details with their certificates and identity documents before final submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Photograph and Signature Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must upload the required documents in the prescribed format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photograph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The photograph should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recent passport-style colour photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taken against a light-coloured, preferably white, background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clearly showing the candidate&#8217;s face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free from harsh shadows and red-eye<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Without caps, hats or dark glasses, except permitted religious headwear that does not cover the face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preferred dimensions: <strong>200 \u00d7 230 pixels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File size: <strong>20 KB to 50 KB<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>UIIC specifically warns that if the photograph is not uploaded correctly or is uploaded in the wrong place, the candidate may be denied admission to the examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate must sign on white paper using <strong>black ink<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signature in <strong>CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The uploaded signature must be clear because it may be compared with the signature on the call letter or attendance sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Left Thumb Impression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The left thumb impression must be taken on white paper using <strong>black or blue ink<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preferred specifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>JPG\/JPEG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>240 \u00d7 240 pixels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 DPI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately <strong>3 cm \u00d7 3 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File size <strong>20 KB\u201350 KB<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handwritten Declaration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The handwritten declaration must be written <strong>by the candidate personally in English<\/strong>, using black or blue ink on white paper. It must not be written in capital letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prescribed declaration is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cI, _______ (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.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The handwritten declaration should be uploaded as a JPG\/JPEG file with preferred dimensions of <strong>800 \u00d7 400 pixels<\/strong> and file size of <strong>50 KB\u2013100 KB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Selection Process 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Selection Process 2026<\/strong> consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tier-I Preliminary Examination \u2192 Tier-II Main Examination \u2192 Descriptive Test \u2192 Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible candidates first appear for the Preliminary Examination. Candidates who qualify the required sectional and overall standards are shortlisted for the Main Examination. Candidates qualifying the Main Examination and applicable Descriptive Test are then considered for the Interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merely fulfilling the eligibility conditions does not guarantee that a candidate will be called for the examination or interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Exam Pattern 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The examination pattern is different for the Preliminary stage and Main stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tier-I Preliminary Examination is common to both <strong>Generalist and Hindi Officer<\/strong> candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>English Language<\/strong><\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td><td>35<\/td><td>35<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>100<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>60 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each section is <strong>separately timed<\/strong>. English is conducted in English, while Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude are conducted in English\/Hindi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must qualify each section and also meet the overall qualifying score decided by UIIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 for Generalists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For <strong>Administrative Officer Generalists<\/strong>, the Tier-II Main Examination consists of an objective test of <strong>250 marks<\/strong> followed immediately by a <strong>30-mark Descriptive Test<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective Test<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>English Language<\/strong><\/td><td>40<\/td><td>50<\/td><td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td>50<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>40 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Quantitative Aptitude<\/strong><\/td><td>50<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>40 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>General Awareness with Special Reference to Financial Sector<\/strong><\/td><td>40<\/td><td>60<\/td><td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Computer Knowledge<\/strong><\/td><td>20<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>10 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>250<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All sections are separately timed. English is conducted in English, while the remaining sections are conducted in English\/Hindi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Descriptive Test 2026 for Generalists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Generalist Descriptive Test carries <strong>30 marks<\/strong> and has a duration of <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Component<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Letter Writing<\/strong><\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Essay<\/strong><\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The test is conducted online and candidates have to <strong>type their answers on the computer<\/strong>. It is conducted in <strong>English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important point is that the Descriptive Test is qualifying in nature for the selection process, but its marks <strong>are not counted in the final merit list for Generalists<\/strong>. For Generalists, the final merit is prepared using <strong>Tier-II Objective marks and Interview marks in the ratio of 75:25<\/strong>. Preliminary marks and Descriptive Test marks are not included in final merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Mains Exam Pattern 2026 for Hindi Officers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Main Examination for Hindi Officers consists of an objective test of <strong>200 marks<\/strong> and a <strong>50-mark Descriptive Test<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks<\/th><th>Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>English Language<\/strong><\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>20 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reasoning<\/strong><\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>30 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Professional Knowledge<\/strong><\/td><td>50<\/td><td>100<\/td><td>50 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>General Awareness<\/strong><\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>10 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Computer Knowledge<\/strong><\/td><td>25<\/td><td>25<\/td><td>10 Minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>150<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>120 Minutes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Professional Knowledge section includes <strong>Hindi and English grammar\/vocabulary, Official Language Act\/Rules and translation from English to Hindi and Hindi to English<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Descriptive Test for Hindi Officers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hindi Officer Descriptive Test carries <strong>50 marks<\/strong> and has a duration of <strong>60 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English Essay \u2013 10 marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hindi Essay \u2013 10 marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hindi Letter Writing \u2013 10 marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English to Hindi Translation \u2013 10 marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hindi to English Translation \u2013 10 marks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The descriptive test is conducted online in <strong>English and\/or Hindi<\/strong>, depending on the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Hindi Officers, the <strong>Tier-II Main Examination, comprising Objective and Descriptive Test marks, and Interview marks are considered for final merit in the ratio of 75:25<\/strong>. Preliminary Examination marks are not considered for final merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Negative Marking 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a penalty for incorrect answers in both the Preliminary and Main objective examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One-fourth (1\/4th) of the marks assigned to the question will be deducted for each wrong answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>no penalty for unanswered questions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Cut Off 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UIIC will determine the required qualifying marks and cut-offs for different stages of the recruitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification states that candidates must qualify <strong>each individual section as well as the overall qualifying score<\/strong> prescribed by the company. UIIC also reserves the right to fix minimum eligibility standards, benchmarks and cut-offs based on factors such as the number of vacancies and candidate performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, candidates should not assume a fixed percentage as the final qualifying standard unless UIIC officially announces it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Score Normalization and Equating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When an examination is conducted in multiple sessions, UIIC will use an <strong>equating process<\/strong> to adjust for minor differences in difficulty between different test forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The corrected score is first calculated after applying the penalty for wrong answers. The scores may then be equated across different sessions. Test-wise and total scores are reported up to <strong>two decimal places<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case two candidates obtain the same consolidated score, <strong>the candidate who is senior in age is placed above the candidate who is junior in age<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Exam Centres 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The online competitive examination will be conducted at specified centres across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can select <strong>one examination centre<\/strong> while filling the application form. However, UIIC reserves the right to allot a different centre if required due to administrative reasons, capacity constraints or insufficient candidate response at a particular centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once selected, the examination-centre preference is final and requests for change of centre, venue, date or session will not be entertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must appear at the venue mentioned in their call letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Call Letter 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will have to download their <strong>UIIC AO Call Letter 2026<\/strong> from the official UIIC website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UIIC will also send intimation through <strong>email\/SMS<\/strong>. Candidates will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registration Number\/Roll Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Password\/Date of Birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No hard copy of the call letter will be sent by post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must affix a recent, recognizable photograph to the call letter, preferably the same photograph submitted during registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required for UIIC AO Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the examination without the required documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must carry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valid Call Letter with recent recognizable photograph affixed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original valid photo identity proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photocopy of the photo identity proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two recent passport-size photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional documents wherever applicable for PwBD candidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The name on the photo ID must exactly match the name on the call letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valid Photo ID for UIIC AO Exam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accepted identification documents include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PAN Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving Licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voter Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank Passbook with photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo ID issued by a Gazetted Officer on official letterhead with photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo ID issued by a People&#8217;s Representative on official letterhead with photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid recent College\/University ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar Card with photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bar Council Identity Card with photograph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ration Card and Learner&#8217;s Driving Licence are not accepted as valid ID proof.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a candidate has changed their name, they must produce the relevant original <strong>Gazette notification, marriage certificate or affidavit<\/strong>, as applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Examination Centre Reporting Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre <strong>well before the reporting time mentioned in the call letter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Late-arriving candidates will not be permitted to take the examination. The reporting time is earlier than the actual test start time because candidates may need additional time for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identity verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collection and verification of documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logging in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examination instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other administrative formalities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the one-hour Preliminary Examination, candidates may have to remain at the venue for around <strong>two hours or more<\/strong>. For the Main Examination, which lasts three hours including the described objective and descriptive components for relevant candidates, candidates may be required to remain at the venue for around <strong>four hours or more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Interview 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who qualify the Main Examination and the applicable Descriptive Test will be shortlisted for the <strong>Interview<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For candidates called for the interview, UIIC may shortlist up to <strong>three times the number of vacancies<\/strong> of the relevant category\/discipline. The weightage of the online examination and interview is <strong>75:25<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates shortlisted for the interview must carry original and attested\/self-attested documents as required by UIIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For eligible outstation candidates, UIIC provides reimbursement of <strong>to-and-fro Sleeper Class railway fare or applicable bus fare by the shortest route<\/strong>, subject to the conditions specified in the notification and submission of valid travel proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Pre-Examination Training 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UIIC will arrange <strong>online Pre-Examination Training (PET)<\/strong> for eligible <strong>SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and PwBD candidates<\/strong> in accordance with Government of India guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates who want to avail themselves of PET must select the relevant option in the online application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details of the training schedule will be communicated through the candidate&#8217;s <strong>registered email ID\/mobile number<\/strong>. No hard copy will be sent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participation in PET does not create any right to employment with UIIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO PwBD Reservation and Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UIIC provides <strong>4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)<\/strong> under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification includes detailed provisions for candidates with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Orthopedic\/locomotor disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual impairment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing impairment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intellectual disability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple disabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only candidates with <strong>benchmark disability<\/strong>, generally involving not less than 40% specified disability as prescribed, are eligible for reservation benefits. The relevant disability certificate must be issued by the competent authority and may be subject to verification\/re-verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible candidates may receive facilities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scribe facility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compensatory time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnified font for eligible visually impaired candidates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates using a scribe must comply with UIIC&#8217;s detailed eligibility and documentation requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For eligible candidates using a scribe, the notification provides <strong>20 minutes of compensatory time for every hour of examination<\/strong>, subject to the prescribed conditions and prior registration for the facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO EWS Reservation 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EWS reservation is subject to the Government of India rules specified in the notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification states that eligible EWS candidates generally must belong to families with <strong>gross annual income below \u20b98 lakh<\/strong>, subject to the prescribed asset criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A family will be excluded from EWS consideration if it owns or possesses any of the specified assets, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agricultural land of <strong>5 acres or more<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residential flat of <strong>1,000 sq. ft. or more<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residential plot of <strong>100 sq. yards or more in notified municipalities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residential plot of <strong>200 sq. yards or more in areas other than notified municipalities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The relevant Income and Asset Certificate must be issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Job Posting and Transfer Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Recruitment 2026<\/strong> is an all-India posting opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification specifically states that vacancies are substantially concentrated in the <strong>Western and Southern Zones<\/strong>, and selected candidates are likely to be posted mainly in these regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initial posting period will be for a <strong>minimum of five years<\/strong>, during which no request for transfer to the candidate&#8217;s preferred place will be entertained. UIIC also reserves the right to post or transfer selected candidates to any location in India according to organisational requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Probation Period 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected Administrative Officers will be appointed on <strong>one year probation<\/strong>, subject to medical fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UIIC may extend the probation period at its discretion. During probation, officers may undergo theoretical and practical training as prescribed by the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A particularly important condition is that officers must pass the <strong>non-life Licentiate Examination conducted by the Insurance Institute of India<\/strong> during the probation period to become eligible for confirmation. Failure to pass the examination within the extended probation period may result in termination of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Salary 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Salary 2026<\/strong> is based on the following basic pay scale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u20b982,485 \u2013 4,050 (14) \u2013 \u20b91,39,185 \u2013 4,390 (4) \u2013 \u20b91,56,745<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to basic pay, selected officers will receive admissible allowances and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gratuity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LTS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group Personal Accident Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Pension System (NPS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leased accommodation, as per company rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification states that the <strong>approximate gross pay is \u20b91,10,000 per month at Metropolitan centres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Guarantee Bond 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before joining as a probationer, selected candidates appointed on the regular payroll will have to give an undertaking to serve the company for a <strong>minimum of five years, including the probation period<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a candidate resigns before completing the bond period, liquidated damages may be applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification specifies that the liquidated damages can be equivalent to the actual gross salary paid to the officer, subject to the prescribed ceiling. In addition, the candidate will be liable to pay <strong>\u20b935,000 towards onboarding and integration cost<\/strong>, with proportional reduction in liquidated damages in the specified circumstances after completion of probation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Service Conditions 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The posts are permanent, subject to the applicable service rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected candidates can be posted or transferred <strong>anywhere in India<\/strong> according to company requirements. Candidate preferences regarding place of posting are not binding on UIIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Important Instructions 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should keep the following points in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only <strong>one application<\/strong> can be submitted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A candidate can apply for <strong>either Generalists or Hindi Officers, not both<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple registrations\/appearances can result in cancellation of candidature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing Administrative Officers (Scale-I) serving in UIIC are <strong>not eligible<\/strong> to apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No change in category or discipline is permitted after registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No change in application data is permitted after completion of registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests to change examination centre, interview centre, contact number, address or email ID will not be entertained.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile phones and other electronic devices are prohibited in the examination\/interview hall.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates should keep their registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorrect, false or incomplete information may lead to cancellation of candidature, even after appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UIIC may conduct biometric verification through photograph, thumb impression and\/or iris scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates must not apply mehendi, ink, chemicals or other external substances to their hands where it could interfere with biometric capture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate responses may be analysed for suspicious similarity patterns; candidature can be cancelled if responses are found to be shared or invalid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canvassing in any form can lead to disqualification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Document Verification 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates shortlisted for the interview must submit documentary proof supporting the information entered in their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important documents may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date of Birth proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational qualification certificates and marksheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EWS Income &amp; Asset Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PwBD certificate, where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age-relaxation certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience\/other applicable certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relevant certificates for Ex-Servicemen and other special categories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates serving in Government, Quasi-Government or Public Sector Undertakings must produce a <strong>No Objection Certificate (NOC)<\/strong> at the interview if shortlisted. Selected candidates will also need to provide the appropriate discharge certificate from the existing employer at the time of joining, wherever applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notification released:<\/strong> 7 September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total vacancies:<\/strong> 225<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generalist vacancies:<\/strong> 200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hindi Officer vacancies:<\/strong> 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application starts:<\/strong> 8 September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last date:<\/strong> 28 September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prelims:<\/strong> 22 October 2026, tentative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mains:<\/strong> 30 November 2026, tentative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age limit:<\/strong> 21 to 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generalist qualification:<\/strong> Graduate\/Post Graduate in any discipline with the prescribed percentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hindi Officer qualification:<\/strong> Relevant Master&#8217;s-level qualification as prescribed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Computer knowledge:<\/strong> Mandatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selection:<\/strong> Prelims + Mains + Descriptive Test + Interview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generalist final merit:<\/strong> Mains Objective + Interview in 75:25 ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hindi Officer final merit:<\/strong> Mains Objective + Descriptive + Interview in 75:25 ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negative marking:<\/strong> 1\/4th marks for every wrong answer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generalist Mains:<\/strong> 200 questions, 250 marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hindi Officer Mains:<\/strong> 150 questions, 200 marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic pay:<\/strong> \u20b982,485 onwards as per the prescribed scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approximate gross pay:<\/strong> \u20b91.10 lakh\/month at metropolitan centres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Probation:<\/strong> 1 year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bond:<\/strong> Minimum five years including probation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Recruitment 2026<\/strong> has opened <strong>225 Administrative Officer (Scale-I) opportunities<\/strong>, comprising <strong>200 Generalist and 25 Hindi Officer vacancies<\/strong>. The online application process starts on <strong>8 September 2026<\/strong>, giving eligible candidates until <strong>28 September 2026<\/strong> to complete registration and fee payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recruitment offers an officer-level opportunity in a Government-owned general insurance company, with a prescribed basic pay scale starting at <strong>\u20b982,485<\/strong> and approximate gross pay of <strong>\u20b91.10 lakh per month at metropolitan centres<\/strong>. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, Descriptive Test and Interview, with the final merit methodology differing between Generalists and Hindi Officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should pay particular attention to the <strong>30 June 2026 eligibility cut-off, 60%\/55% qualification requirement, one-discipline-only application rule, document specifications, five-year service bond, posting conditions and separately timed examination structure<\/strong> before submitting the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will the UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 application process start?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO online application process will start on 8 September 2026<\/strong> and the last date to submit the application and pay the applicable fee\/service charges is <strong>28 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many vacancies are announced under UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of <strong>225 vacancies<\/strong> have been announced, including <strong>200 Administrative Officer Generalist vacancies and 25 Hindi Officer vacancies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the age limit for UIIC AO 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must be between <strong>21 and 30 years of age as on 30 June 2026<\/strong>. Candidates must have been born between <strong>30 June 1996 and 30 June 2005<\/strong>, both dates inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the educational qualification for UIIC AO Generalist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates must have a <strong>Graduate Degree\/Post Graduate Degree in any discipline<\/strong> from a recognised university, with <strong>60% marks<\/strong> for the relevant general category candidates and <strong>55% for SC\/ST\/PwBD candidates<\/strong>, subject to the notification&#8217;s conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the selection process for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection process consists of <strong>Tier-I Preliminary Examination, Tier-II Main Examination, Descriptive Test and Interview<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the UIIC AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Preliminary Examination consists of <strong>100 questions for 100 marks<\/strong> from English Language, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Each section is separately timed for 20 minutes, making the total duration 60 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there negative marking in the UIIC AO exam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. <strong>One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every incorrect answer<\/strong> in the Preliminary and Main objective examinations. There is no penalty for unanswered questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the UIIC AO Salary 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic pay scale is <strong>\u20b982,485 \u2013 4,050(14) \u2013 \u20b91,39,185 \u2013 4,390(4) \u2013 \u20b91,56,745<\/strong>, with applicable allowances and benefits. The approximate gross pay is <strong>\u20b91,10,000 per month at metropolitan centres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a bond in UIIC AO Recruitment 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Selected candidates must undertake to serve UIIC for a <strong>minimum of five years including the probationary period<\/strong>. The notification also specifies liquidated damages and an additional <strong>\u20b935,000 onboarding and integration cost<\/strong> in case of resignation under the prescribed conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the UIIC AO Prelims Exam Date 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Tier-I Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 22 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the UIIC AO Mains Exam Date 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>UIIC AO Tier-II Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for 30 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I apply for both Generalist and Hindi Officer posts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. A candidate can apply and appear for <strong>either Generalists or Hindi Officers, but not both<\/strong>. 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