UIIC AO Eligibility Criteria 2026 is an important aspect that candidates must check before applying for the Administrative Officer recruitment. Candidates must meet the prescribed requirements related to age, educational qualification, nationality, and other conditions to be eligible for the exam. The age limit is 21 to 30 years as of June 30, 2026, with relaxation available for eligible categories. For Generalist posts, candidates need a Graduation or post-graduation degree in any discipline with the required percentage of marks, while Hindi Officer posts have specific Master’s Degree requirements. Candidates with prior work experience can also apply, as experience is not mandatory. Check the complete UIIC AO eligibility criteria below to confirm your eligibility before applying.

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Nationality/Citizenship

To apply for the UIIC AO Recruitment 2026, candidates must be: 

• Indians & Other Nationals as per the notification.

UIIC AO Age Limit 2026

The age limit is an important eligibility condition for the UIIC AO posts.

As per the prescribed age criteria:

• Minimum age: 21 years

• Maximum age: 30 years

• Age calculated as of: 30 June 2026

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UIIC AO Age Relaxation 2026

Candidates belonging to eligible categories can claim relaxation in the upper age limit as prescribed in the UIIC AO notification. The category-wise age relaxation is given below

UIIC AO Educational Qualification 2026

Generalist Posts

• Graduation or Post Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university.

• Minimum 60% marks for General candidates and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

• The qualification must be obtained as on June 30, 2026.

Hindi Officer Posts

• Master’s Degree in Hindi, English, or another subject with the prescribed Hindi-English subject/medium combination at the degree level.

• Minimum 60% marks for General candidates and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

• The qualification must be obtained as on June 30, 2026.

UIIC AO Language Proficiency 2026

• For UIIC AO 2026, candidates should have the required language proficiency as prescribed for the post.

• For Hindi Officer posts, candidates must meet the specified Hindi-English language requirements along with the prescribed Master’s degree qualification.

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UIIC AO Reservation Categories 2026

The UIIC AO recruitment follows the prescribed Government of India reservation rules for eligible categories. The key provisions are:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): Reserved vacancies with 5 years' upper age relaxation.

• Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): Reserved vacancies with 3 years' upper age relaxation.

• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): Reservation as per the prescribed government rules, without age relaxation.

• Unreserved (UR / General): Standard category with no age relaxation.

• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Horizontal reservation adjusted against the respective SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or UR category, with 10 years' upper age relaxation.

UIIC AO Documents Required for Eligibility Verification

Candidates should keep their educational and category-related documents ready before applying. Documents may include:

• Graduation marksheets.

• Degree certificate or provisional degree certificate, where accepted.

• Valid photo identity proof.

• Date-of-birth proof.

• SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS certificate, if applicable.

• PwBD certificate, if applicable.

• Ex-servicemen or other applicable supporting documents.

• Any other document specifically required by the recruitment notification.

FAQs

Q. What is the age limit for UIIC AO 2026?

Candidates must be 21 to 30 years old as on June 30, 2026. Age relaxation applies to eligible categories.

Q. What is the educational qualification for UIIC AO Generalist posts?

Candidates must have a Graduation or Post Graduation degree in any discipline with 60% marks. SC/ST/PwBD candidates require 55%.

Q. What is the qualification for UIIC AO Hindi Officer posts?

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree with the prescribed Hindi-English subject or medium combination and the required percentage of marks.

Q. Is work experience required for UIIC AO?

No. Prior work experience is not mandatory. Both freshers and experienced candidates can apply if they meet the eligibility criteria.