225 Posts: UIIC Recruitment 2026- Apply Online
225 Posts: UIIC Recruitment 2026- Apply Online
Post Name : Administrative Officer (Scale I) – Generalists & Hindi Officers
Total Vacancies : 225 (200 Generalists + 25 Hindi Officers) – provisional
Important Dates
Online Registration Commences : 8th September 2026
Last Date of Online Registration : 28th September 2026
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee/Service Charges : 28th September 2026
Downloading of Call Letters for Online Examinations : 7 days prior to each examination (tentative)
Jammu Smart City Ltd Recruitment 2026
Tier I: Preliminary Examination (Online Objective Test) : 22nd October 2026 (tentative)
Tier II: Main Examination (Online Objective Test + Descriptive Test) : 30th November 2026 (tentative)
Vacancy Details
UIIC has announced 225 provisional vacancies for Administrative Officer (Scale I) across two disciplines. The category-wise breakup, including the 4% horizontal reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), is given below. Note that these numbers are provisional and may vary as per the notification.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative Officer – Generalists | 200 (UR-68, OBC-62, EWS-22, SC-30, ST-18; PwBD horizontal: VI-2, HI-2, OC-4, MD/ID-3) |
| 2 | Administrative Officer – Hindi Officers | 25 (UR-11, OBC-7, EWS-2, SC-4, ST-1; PwBD horizontal: VI-1) |
A candidate can apply for either Generalists or Hindi Officers, but not both. Multiple registrations or appearances will lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates currently serving as Administrative Officers (Scale-I) in UIIC are not eligible to apply.
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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the Nationality/Citizenship condition as on the date of application. A candidate must be either a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came 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, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in the last four categories must hold an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
UIIC AO Qualification
The minimum educational qualification must have been obtained on or before 30.06.2026 from a recognised university or institute, approved by UGC/AICTE, through the 10+2+3 pattern or an equivalent system. Working knowledge of computers is mandatory for all candidates.
| Discipline | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Generalists | Graduate or Postgraduate degree in any discipline (including Engineering, Arts, Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Data Science, etc.) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD category) |
| Hindi Officers | Master’s Degree from a recognised university with Hindi and English in any of the specified combinations (as compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination) at the degree level, with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD category) |
Where only CGPA/OGPA/SGPA is awarded, candidates must produce a conversion certificate from the university; a fraction such as 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%.
Age Limit
As on 30.06.2026, the minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 30 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 30.06.1996 and not later than 30.06.2005 (both dates inclusive). Upper age relaxation is available as follows, subject to a cumulative cap of 45 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 Years |
| Ex-servicemen (with at least 5 years military service) | 5 Years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 Years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated (not remarried) | 9 Years |
| Existing confirmed employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (incl. GIC & Agriculture Insurance Company of India Ltd.) | 8 Years |
Application Fee
The application fee/service charges are non-refundable under any circumstances, once paid.
| Category of Applicant | Amount (Non-Refundable) |
|---|---|
| All applicants other than SC/ST/PwBD/permanent employees of UIIC | ₹1,000/- (application fee including service charges) + GST as applicable |
| SC/ST/PwBD/permanent employees of UIIC | Application fee: Nil. ₹250/- (service charges only) + GST as applicable |
Salary
Selected candidates will draw basic pay in the scale of ₹82,485-4050(14)-139185-4390(4)-156745, along with other admissible allowances. In addition to emoluments, the Company provides Gratuity, LTS, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, and National Pension System (NPS), with leased accommodation extended as per Company rules. Gross pay is approximately ₹1,10,000 per month at Metropolitan centres.
Selected candidates will serve a probation period of one year (extendable at the Company’s discretion) and must pass the non-life Licentiate Examination conducted by the Insurance Institute of India during probation. Candidates must also execute a guarantee bond to serve the Company for a minimum of five years, including the probation period; early resignation attracts liquidated damages plus a ₹35,000 onboarding and integration cost.
Selection Process
Selection for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026 is through a three-stage process: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Interview.
Tier I – Preliminary Examination (Qualifying, 100 marks, 60 minutes): English Language (30 questions/30 marks), Reasoning (35/35), Quantitative Aptitude (35/35).
Tier II – Main Examination for Generalists: Objective Test of 250 marks (English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness with special reference to the Financial Sector, and Computer Knowledge – 200 questions, 150 minutes) followed by a Descriptive Test of 30 marks (Letter Writing and Essay, 30 minutes).
Tier II – Main Examination for Hindi Officers: Objective Test of 200 marks (English Language, Reasoning, Professional Knowledge of Hindi/English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge – 150 questions, 120 minutes) followed by a Descriptive Test of 50 marks (English/Hindi essay, letter writing, and translation, 60 minutes).
Interview: Candidates qualifying the Main Examination are called for interview, up to three times the vacancies in the respective category/discipline.
For Generalists, the final merit list is prepared using Main Examination Objective Test marks and Interview marks in the ratio 75:25; Preliminary and Descriptive Test marks are not counted for merit. For Hindi Officers, the Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) and Interview marks are considered in the ratio 75:25; Preliminary Examination marks are not counted for merit. There is a penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question for each wrong answer in the objective tests.
Documents Required
Scanned photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, colour, light background)
Scanned signature in black ink (not in capital letters)
Scanned left thumb impression on white paper with black or blue ink
Handwritten declaration in English, in the candidate’s own handwriting, as per the prescribed format
Valid Call Letter and original Photo Identity proof (PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter’s Card, Bank Passbook with photograph, or similar accepted ID) at the time of examination and interview
Category/community, age, and educational qualification certificates, as applicable, at the time of interview
Ration cards and Learner’s Driving Licences are not accepted as valid photo ID proof.
How to Apply for UIIC AO Recruitment 2026
Visit the Recruitment section on the UIIC official website and click on “Apply Online”.
Choose “Click here for New Registration” and enter your name, contact details, and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Log in and fill in the application form, using the “Save and Next” option to complete it in stages.
Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specified format and size.
Preview the completed application form and verify all details carefully.
Click “Complete Registration” only after confirming all details are correct, as no changes are permitted afterward.
Proceed to the Payment tab and pay the applicable application fee/service charges online.
Click “Submit” and take a printout of the system-generated application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Important Instructions
Applications must be submitted online only; no other mode of application will be accepted.
No change of category, discipline, or application data will be permitted after registration is complete.
Candidates should apply well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
The initial posting period is a minimum of five years, and requests for transfer to a preferred location will not be entertained.
Candidates must keep their registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process, as all official communication will be sent there.
Any dispute arising from this recruitment is subject to the sole jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai.
Important Links
Apply Online: Click here
Official Notification : Click here
Official Website: Click here