United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) has opened applications for 225 Administrative Officer (Scale I) posts under its 2026 recruitment drive. The vacancies include 200 posts for Generalists and 25 posts for Hindi Officers.

Eligible candidates can apply online from September 8 to September 28, 2026 through the official UIIC recruitment portal. The preliminary examination is tentatively scheduled for October 22, followed by the Tier-II main examination on November 30, 2026. 

225 Administrative Officer vacancies

UIIC's recruitment drive covers two disciplines:

• Administrative Officer – Generalists: 200 posts

• Administrative Officer – Hindi Officers: 25 posts

• Total: 225 posts

The vacancies are provisional, and candidates can apply for either the Generalist or Hindi Officer discipline, not both. 

Who can apply?

For the Generalist posts, candidates need a graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, subject to the marks requirement prescribed in the notification.

The reported eligibility requirement is 60% marks, with the threshold reduced to 55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. For Hindi Officer posts, candidates need to meet the prescribed postgraduate qualification involving Hindi and English. 

The age limit is 21 to 30 years, with the relevant cut-off date being June 30, 2026. Applicable relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories as per government rules. 

Application dates and exam schedule

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:

The examination dates are tentative and candidates should check the UIIC recruitment section for any subsequent changes. 

Salary crosses ₹1 lakh

The revised basic pay for Administrative Officer (Scale I) starts at ₹82,485. The pay scale extends to ₹1,56,745, while the approximate gross monthly pay at metropolitan centres is around ₹1.10 lakh, according to recruitment-related details. 

The package also includes applicable benefits such as gratuity, Leave Travel Subsidy, medical benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, National Pension System and leased accommodation, subject to company rules. 

Importantly, ₹1.10 lakh is an approximate gross salary at metropolitan centres, not a guaranteed in-hand salary.

Selection process

Candidates will go through a multi-stage selection process comprising:

1. Tier-I Preliminary Examination

2. Tier-II Main Examination

3. Descriptive Test

4. Interview

The preliminary examination is qualifying in nature, while the main examination and interview contribute to the final selection process. 

Application fee

As per recruitment details, candidates in the general categories are required to pay ₹1,000 plus applicable GST, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates have a lower fee/service-charge requirement of ₹250 plus applicable GST. Candidates should verify the exact amount displayed on the official application portal before making payment. 

How to apply for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply online by visiting the official UIIC website and opening the recruitment section.

The general application process is:

• Open the UIIC recruitment page.

• Select the Administrative Officer (Scale I) Recruitment 2026 application link.

• Complete registration and generate login credentials.

• Enter personal, educational and other required details.

• Upload the prescribed documents and photograph/signature.

• Pay the applicable application fee.

• Submit the form and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should read the complete recruitment notification carefully before applying, particularly the qualification requirements, age cut-off, examination pattern and service conditions.