UIIC AO Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit and other conditions prescribed in the UIIC AO notification.
The eligibility conditions are different for Generalist and Hindi Officer posts.
Educational Qualification for Generalist
Candidates applying for the Administrative Officer (Generalist) post must possess a Graduate Degree or Postgraduate Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
The minimum marks requirement is:
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General / OBC / EWS and other applicable categories: 60%.
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SC / ST / PwBD candidates: 55%.
Eligible academic disciplines may include:
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Arts
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Science
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Commerce
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Engineering
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Agriculture
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Computer Science
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Data Science
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Other recognised disciplines
The qualification must satisfy the university recognition and education-pattern conditions prescribed in the notification.
Educational Qualification for Hindi Officers
Candidates applying for the Hindi Officer post must possess a relevant Master's Degree with the required Hindi and English language qualifications.
The notification provides eligible qualification routes such as:
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Master's Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject, or as the medium of examination at degree level.
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Master's Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject, or as the medium of examination at degree level.
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Master's Degree in another subject with Hindi and English meeting the prescribed medium or compulsory/elective subject conditions.
The required minimum marks are generally 60%, relaxed to 55% for eligible SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Candidates should carefully check the precise combinations of subjects and language medium accepted in the official notification before applying.
Computer Knowledge
Working knowledge of computers is required for the recruitment.
Candidates should be comfortable with basic computer operations, office applications, internet usage and other relevant computer-related activities.
Qualification Cut-Off Date
The prescribed educational qualification had to be completed by 30 June 2026.
Candidates whose final results were declared after the specified cut-off date were not eligible under the 2026 notification.
UIIC AO Age Limit
The age limit for UIIC AO was calculated as on 30 June 2026.
| Particulars | Age |
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| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age | 30 Years |
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 30 June 1996 and not later than 30 June 2005, both dates inclusive.
Age Relaxation
Eligible candidates receive upper-age relaxation according to the applicable recruitment rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
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| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
| Eligible Widows / Divorced Women / Women Legally Separated and Not Remarried | 9 Years |
| Eligible Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies | 8 Years |
The notification specifies the conditions for claiming each relaxation. The maximum permissible age after applicable relaxations is subject to the limit mentioned in the recruitment rules.
Candidates must possess valid supporting certificates wherever required.