Oriental Insurance is all set to conduct the Phase 1 Exam on 10th Jan 2026 for 300 Administrative Officer vacancies. Applicants can check complete OICL AO Exam Schedule 2025 here which help them prepare for the exam.
The OICL AO Recruitment 2025 was conducted to fill the post of Administrative Officer (AO) across various disciplines. The online application process has now been completed, and candidates who successfully registered are required to appear for Phase 1 exam. The recruitment process includes an online examination followed by an interview, and the final selection will be based on candidates’ performance in these stages.
OICL AO Exam Date 2025 Out
The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has successfully completed the online application process for 300 Administrative Officer (AO) Scale I posts and is now set to begin the online examination process. The first stage, Phase I of the OICL AO Exam 2025, is scheduled to be held on 10 January 2026. The exam shift timings have not yet been officially announced and will be released soon along with the OICL AO Admit Card. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates.
| OICL AO Exam Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates |
| Detailed Notification | 1st December 2025 |
| Application starts | 3rd December 2025 |
| Last Date | 18th December 2025 |
| Admit Card | Dec 2025/Jan 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 10th January 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 28th February 2026 |
OICL AO Recruitment 2025- Brief Overview
The table below provides a concise summary of the OICL Administrative Officer recruitment. Go through it to get a quick snapshot of the major details.
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OICL AO Notification 2025
OICL is recruiting for 300 vacancies for the post of Administrative Officer Scale 1 post in Generalist and Hindi Officer Cadre. Candidates can find complete details in the official notification on www.orientalinsurance.org.in, which should be reviewed carefully before registering. The selection process comprises three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview.
Download OICL AO Notification 2025 (Official) PDF
OICL AO 2025 Admit Card
The OICL AO 2025 call letters will be issued separately for the Prelims and Mains exams. Each hall ticket contains essential information, including the exam date, exam city, reporting time, and instructions for the day of the exam.
Candidates can download their admit card by logging in with their Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth. It is mandatory to carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.
OICL AO Vacancy 2025 Out
For the Administrative Officer Post, around 300 vacancies have been released for the Generalist and Hindi Officer posts.
| OICL AO Vacancy 2025 | |
| Stream | Vacancy |
| Generalist | 285 |
| Hindi Officer | 15 |
| Total | 300 |
OICL AO Category-wise Vacancy 2025
| Posts | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| Administrative Officer (Generalist) | 123 | 68 | 42 | 24 | 28 | 285 |
| Administrative Officer (Rajbhasha Officer) | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Total | 130 | 72 | 44 | 25 | 29 | 300 |
OICL AO 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can review the essential eligibility criteria for the AO posts listed below. For a full understanding of all requirements, including age limits, educational qualifications, experience, and additional conditions, it is advisable to read the detailed OICL notification thoroughly.
OICL AO Qualification (As on 30/11/2025)
The post-wise OICL AO Education qualification has been shared below.
| OICL AO Post-wise Qualification Criteria | |
| Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
| Generalist Officers | Graduate / Post Graduate in any stream with 60% marks (SC/ST: 55%). |
| Hindi (Rajbhasha) Officers | Master’s Degree with Hindi & English combination in any of the following ways, with 60% marks (SC/ST: 55%): • MA in Hindi with English as compulsory/elective/medium • MA in English with Hindi as compulsory/elective/medium • MA in any subject with Hindi medium + English compulsory/elective • MA in any subject with English medium + Hindi compulsory/elective • MA in any subject with Hindi & English as compulsory/elective or one as medium and the other as compulsory/elective |
OICL AO 2025 Age Limit
The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years. The age relaxation provided to the reserved category candidates has been shared below.
| OICL AO Upper Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| Defence service Personnel Disabled in operation during the hostilities with any foreign country or a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 3 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women and women legally separated from their husbands, who have not remarried | 9 years |
| Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies | 8 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
Read in detail: OICL AO Eligibility Criteria 2025
OICL AO Selection Process
Candidates applying for the Administrative Officer post will have to go through the following selection stages:
| Stage | Exam Name | Details |
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| Stage 1 | Prelims Exam | Objective-type exam; qualifying in nature; marks not added to final merit list. |
| Stage 2 | Mains Exam | Objective + Descriptive papers; total marks 230 (200 + 30); candidates must score sectional and overall minimum marks. |
| Stage 3 | Interview | Conducted for Mains-qualified candidates; weightage: Online Exam – 80%, Interview – 20%; final selection based on Mains + Interview. |
OICL AO 2025 Exam Pattern
The stage-wise exam pattern has been discussed below. Candidates must note that both exams shall be computer-based.
OICL AO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 60 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
| Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
OICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 (Generalist)
The OICL AO Mains Exam 2025 consists of five sections: Reasoning, English Language, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and Professional Knowledge. Each section carries its own set of questions, marks, and time allocation. The overall duration of the examination is 150 minutes.
| Name of the Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
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| Reasoning | 45 | 45 | 45 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 30 Minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 40 Minutes |
| Test of Computer Knowledge | 35 | 35 | 15 Minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 150 Minutes |
OICL AO Descriptive Paper 2025
The descriptive test will assess English writing skills through Precis and Essay writing, and candidates must type their responses on the computer. Descriptive answers are checked only if the objective test is cleared. The minimum qualifying marks are 15 out of 30 (13.5 for SC/ST/PwD).
| Topic | Marks | Duration |
| Precis | 10 | 30 Minutes |
| Essay | 20 | |
| Total | 30 |
OICL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2025 (Rajbhasha)
OICL AO (Rajbhasha) Exam Pattern | ||||
Objective Test | ||||
| Sr. No. | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Test of Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| 2 | Test of English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 Minutes |
| 3 | Professional Knowledge (Hindi & English grammar, vocabulary, Act/Rules on Official Language implementation, Translation Eng↔Hindi) | 50 | 100 | 50 Minutes |
| 4 | General Awareness | 25 | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| 5 | Test of Computer Knowledge | 25 | 25 | 10 Minutes |
| Total | 150 | 200 | 120 Minutes | |
Descriptive Test (60 Minutes) | ||||
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| English & Hindi Language (English Essay –10, Hindi Essay –10, Letter Writing –10, Translation Eng→Hindi –10, Translation Hindi→Eng –10) | 5 | 50 | English and/or Hindi (as applicable) | 60 Minutes |
OICL AO 2025 Syllabus
The OICL AO Syllabus consists of topics related to English Language, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Current Affairs, and the Professional stream. The subject-wise syllabus for Prelims and Mains is given in the table below.
| Subject | Topics To be Covered |
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| Reasoning Ability |
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| Quantitative Aptitude |
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| Professional Knowledge | As per the relevant disciplines |
Check: OICL AO Previous Year Question Paper
OICL AO 2025 Salary
The OICL AO Salary in the beginning is approximately. Rs. 85,000/- per month, which includes allowances and perks. The starting pay scale is 50925 2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765, and annual increments are given to the employees each year.
OICL AO Service Conditions
Selected candidates will serve under the Company’s rules and may be posted or transferred anywhere in India. The minimum tenure at the initial posting is 3 years. Hindi Officers may remain in their specialisation for at least 5 years, while still being eligible for promotions as per Company norms.
Probation:
Officers will be on probation for one year, extendable twice by six months each. During this period, passing the non-life Licentiate Examination from the Insurance Institute of India is mandatory for confirmation. Failure to do so or being found unsuitable may lead to termination without notice.
Check: OICL AO Bond Conditions 2025
OICL AO 2025 Cut Off
The OICL AO Cut Off 2025 will be published along with the results once the examination is completed. The cut-off is decided after considering several factors, including the number of vacancies, total applicants, exam difficulty level, previous year trends, and category-wise reservations. For reference, the previous year’s cut-off marks are provided below:
| Category | Accounts | Actuarial | Engineering (IT) | Engineering | Medical | Legal |
| UR | 73.25 | 70.25 | 67.25 | 71.25 | 42.5 | 41.75 |
| EWS | 71.75 | – | 64.5 | 68.5 | 42.5 | 41.75 |
| OBC | 73.25 | 70.25 | 67.25 | 71.25 | 37.25 | 41.75 |
| SC | 69.75 | – | 67.25 | 71.25 | 40.5 | 41.75 |
| ST | 52 | – | 51.25 | 61 | 33.5 | 39.75 |
OICL AO 2025 Application Fee
The OICL AO Application Fee 2025 varies based on the candidate’s category. Applicants from the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 1000 (including GST). For candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and other eligible reserved categories, the fee is reduced to Rs. 250, making the process more accessible for disadvantaged groups.
| Category | Application Fee (Incl. GST) |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 1000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Others eligible | Rs 250 |
Note: The fee must be paid online during the submission of the application form.
Steps to Apply Online For OICL AO Exam 2025
Follow these steps to apply for the OICL AO Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the official website of OICL: orientalinsurance.org.in.
- Go to the “Careers” or “Recruitment” section and click on “OICL AO Recruitment 2025”.
- Click on “Apply Online / New Registration” and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- After registration, log in with the received credentials and fill in the detailed application form with personal, educational & category information.
- Upload required documents: photograph, signature, and any other necessary certificates as per instructions.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Preview and verify all details carefully before submitting. Once submitted, save/print the confirmation page or application form for future reference.
OICL AO 2025 Exam Centres
The OICL AO Exam 2025 will be conducted across 32 states and UTs, and applicants have the choice to select their preferred exam city and allotment will be made based on availability. Check the list of all available exam cities for Phase 1 and Phase 2 exam in the table below.
OICL AO Exam Centre for Prelims and Mains | |||
| Sl. No. | State/UT | Prelims Exam Centres | Mains Exam Centres |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada/Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Ongole | Hyderabad (AP/Telangana combined) |
| 2 | Assam | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat | Guwahati |
| 3 | Arunachal Pradesh | Naharlagun | – |
| 4 | Bihar | Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur | Patna |
| 5 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali | Chandigarh/Mohali |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur | Raipur |
| 7 | Delhi–NCR | Delhi–NCR | Delhi–NCR |
| 8 | Goa | Panaji/Mapusa | – |
| 9 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, Vadodara/Anand, Surat, Rajkot | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar |
| 10 | Haryana | Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad, Gurgaon | – |
| 11 | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla, Dharamshala, Mandi, Palampur, Hamirpur, Bilaspur | Shimla, Bilaspur |
| 12 | Jammu & Kashmir | Jammu, Srinagar, Samba | Jammu |
| 13 | Jharkhand | Ranchi, Jamshedpur | Ranchi |
| 14 | Karnataka | Bengaluru, Hubli/Dharwad, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Kalaburagi | Bengaluru |
| 15 | Kerala | Ernakulam/Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode | Ernakulam/Kochi |
| 16 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Satna | Bhopal |
| 17 | Maharashtra | Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR, Nagpur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik | Mumbai/Navi Mumbai/Thane/MMR |
| 18 | Manipur | Imphal, Churachandpur | – |
| 19 | Meghalaya | Shillong | – |
| 20 | Mizoram | Aizawl | – |
| 21 | Nagaland | Kohima | – |
| 22 | Odisha | Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Berhampur-Ganjam | Bhubaneswar |
| 23 | Puducherry | Puducherry | – |
| 24 | Punjab | Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Bathinda, Patiala | – |
| 25 | Rajasthan | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner | Jaipur |
| 26 | Sikkim | Gangtok, Bardang | – |
| 27 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli | Chennai |
| 28 | Telangana | Hyderabad/Rangareddy, Warangal, Khammam, Karimnagar | Hyderabad |
| 29 | Tripura | Agartala | – |
| 30 | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Noida/Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Agra | Lucknow |
| 31 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haridwar/Roorkee, Haldwani/Nainital | Dehradun |
| 32 | West Bengal | Kolkata/Greater Kolkata, Siliguri, Asansol, Durgapur | Kolkata/Greater Kolkata |
OICL AO 2025 Result
The OICL AO 2025 results for both Prelims and Mains will be announced after the completion of each stage. While the Prelims exam is only qualifying, the final selection will be based on the Mains exam (80% weightage) and the Interview (20% weightage). Candidates can check their results online using their registration number and password once they are released.
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