United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) - Assistant Recruitment
United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC) is a leading Indian nationalised general insurance company owned by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The company keeps on inviting applications by releasing the official notification to recruit dynamic and young people for the posts of Assistant for its branch offices all over India. Interested eligible Indian candidates can participate in this recruitment process for their better careers. Here we are going to discuss their recruitment exam related information like eligibility criteria, selection and application process, exam scheme and other details.
1. Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
A. Nationality: A candidate must be a citizen of India.
B. Age: Ranges from 18 to 28 years.
Relaxation in the upper age limit will be considered as follows:
| Sr. No. | Categories | Upper Age Limit Relaxation |
|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes - Non-creamy layer (OBC-NCL) | 3 years |
| 3 | Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) (Gen) | 10 years |
| 4 | Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| 5 | Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 6 | Resident of Assam State during the period from 01.01.1980 to 15.08.1985 | Maximum age shall be 33 years |
| 7 | Persons domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | Gen: 5 years, OBC: 8 years, SC/ST: 10 years |
| 8 | Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen | Candidates up to 45 years are eligible |
| 9 | Displaced persons from East Pakistan who have migrated to India on or after 01.01.1964 | Maximum age shall be 33 years |
| 10 | Existing Employees of UIIC | 5 years |
C. Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university, OR Pass in HSC / equivalent (12th pass) examination with 60% marks (50% for Ex-servicemen, SC/ST & PwBD)
Knowledge and proficiency in the regional language of the State/ UT (candidates should know to read, write and speak the regional language of the State/ UT) for which the candidate wishes to apply is mandatory.
2. Examination Scheme & Selection Process:
- The selection of UIIC Assistant will be done through a Two-tiered process.
- All the candidates will have to appear for an online computer-based test consisting of objective type questions. After qualifying the online test, candidates will be shortlisted and called for an interview and computer proficiency test.
- Candidates will have to qualify in the Computer Proficiency Test for final selection. No separate marks will be awarded for the Computer Proficiency Test. However, it will be taken for qualifying purposes.
| Section | Paper Name | Number of questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|
| I | Reasoning | 40 | 50 | |
| II | English Language | 40 | 50 | |
| III | Numerical Ability | 40 | 50 | |
| IV | General Knowledge | 40 | 50 | |
| V | Computer Knowledge | 40 | 50 | |
| Total | 200 | 250 | 120 minutes |
| VI | Total marks obtained shall be proportionately reduced to a base of 35 marks (A) | | 35 | |
| VII | Interview (B) | | 15 | |
| VIII | Total (A)+(B) | | 50 | |
- The questions in objective tests, except for the test of English Language, will be provided in bilingual i.e. English & Hindi.
A. Final Merit List:
- Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in Online Test, Interview and Computer Proficiency Test taken as the method mentioned above.
- The company will prepare the state-wise and category-wise merit-wise list. If the online test is conducted in more than one session, the scores for different sessions will be equated to accommodate slight differences in the difficulty level of the different test batteries used in different sessions. More than one session is required if the node capacity is less or there is some technical disruption at a centre or for a candidate.
B. Probation:
- The probation period of the newly appointed candidates for the posts of Assistants will be a minimum of 6 months from the date of joining. Meanwhile, the performance of the newly recruited candidates will be evaluated and for those employees whose performance fails to meet the expectations of the company, the probation period may be extended.
C. Salaries:
The salary of a candidate appointed as an Assistant in the initial stage in Metro City will be around ₹ 17,000/- per month, which includes house rent allowance and city compensatory allowance. Apart from the allowances, other benefits like lump sum home medical benefits, membership of group mediclaim policy for reimbursement of hospitalisation expenses, leave travel subsidy and other staff welfare schemes will also be provided to the selected candidates as per the rules of the company.
3. Application Procedure:
The application process will be categorised into 2 stages:
A. Application Registration:
Before applying, a candidate must have
(i) scanned images of his/her recent passport size, coloured photograph, and signature (in English and in blue or black ink on white paper).
(ii) a valid and active personal email ID and mobile number. UIIC verifies these details by sharing the registration and password and may use them to send the call letters for the exam and interview.
Steps:
- Candidates should visit the website of the company: [(https://www.uiic.co.in/)]
- Click on the “APPLY ONLINE” option which will open a new screen.
- Select the tab “Click here for New Registration” and fill in the required information mentioned there correctly.
- Thereafter, a Provisional Registration Number and Password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. An email and SMS showing the Provisional Registration Number and Password will also be sent to the candidate.
- In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he/she can save the already entered data by selecting the “SAVE & NEXT” tab.
- Now login with Provisional Registration Number and Password (in case the candidate has not completed the application form in one go) and fill the details carefully and click on ’Validate your details and ‘SAVE & NEXT’ tabs.
- Now upload the scanned images of the photograph and signature.
- Then click on the ‘Preview Tab’ to preview and verify the entire application form. If any modification/correction is required, go to the edit option and make the necessary amendments.
- After ensuring that the photograph, signature and other details uploaded by you are correct, click on the ‘FINAL SUBMIT’ tab to proceed to the next step.
B. Payment of fees:
- A candidate has to pay the application fee/intimation fee (non-refundable) online mode only through the Payment Gateway integrated with the Application Form.
- Payment can be made using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet.
- On successful completion of the transaction, an e-receipt will be generated.
- After successful payment of the fee, a confirmation page will be generated for the candidate.
- A candidate is required to take a printout of the e-receipt and confirmation page which contains the details of the candidate and the fee paid while filling the application. They can use it for further recruitment processes in the future.
C. Issue of call letters and Examination:
- Candidates need to visit the Company’s website: [(https://www.uiic.co.in/)]
- They can download their call letters for Computer-Based Tests (CBT) by giving details about (i) Registration Number, (ii) Password and (iii) Date of Birth.
- Candidates must affix a recent recognisable photograph on the printed call letter.
- Candidates will have to appear at the examination centre with (i) a call letter (ii) original photo identity proof issued by the Govt. Authorisation and photocopy of the same photo identity proof which is brought in the original.
- A candidate will have to appear for the examination on the date given in the respective call letter/admit card at his own risk and expense.
- Candidates will have to report themselves at the venue of the examination before the commencement time of the test as mentioned on the call letter for various formalities like verification and collection of various required documents, login, and instructions. Candidates reporting late after the reporting time specified on the call letter for the examination will not be allowed to take the examination.
D. Identity and Biometric Data Verification:
The biometric data and photograph of the candidate will be captured and verified by the organisation during the examination, interview and joining processes. In case of a mismatch of these data, the candidate may be denied or debarred from the recruitment processes. Hence the candidates are advised to take care of their identity while uploading the documents and giving fingerprints during the examination.
