The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) has released a short notification for the recruitment of Administrative Officers (AO) Scale-I. This is a highly sought-after opportunity in the public sector General Insurance industry.
Here are the full details based on the official short notice and established recruitment patterns:
🏛️ OICL Administrative Officer (AO) Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (AO) Scale-I |
| Total Vacancies | 300 |
| Disciplines | Generalist (285 Posts), Hindi Officer (15 Posts) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.orientalinsurance.org.in/careers |
📅 Important Dates
The application window is very short, so candidates must adhere strictly to these dates.
| Event | Date |
| Detailed Notification Release | December 01, 2025 (6:30 PM onwards) |
| Online Registration Starts | December 01, 2025 |
| Registration Last Date | December 15, 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | December 15, 2025 |
| Phase I (Prelims) Exam Date (Tentative) | January 10, 2026 |
| Phase II (Mains) Exam Date (Tentative) | February 28, 2026 |
| Interview | To be notified later |
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹1,000/- (Plus GST) |
| SC/ST/PwBD / OICL Permanent Employees | ₹250/- (Service Charges Only) (Plus GST) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (As on December 31, 2025)
1. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
Age Relaxation is applicable as per government norms (e.g., SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years).
2. Educational Qualification
The qualification varies by discipline.
| Discipline | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Administrative Officer (Generalist) | A Graduate or Post-Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in either the Graduation or Post-Graduation examination. |
| Administrative Officer (Hindi Officer) | Post-Graduate in Hindi/Hindi Translation with English as a subject at the Graduation level. |
| Specialist Posts (Accounts, Legal, IT, Actuarial, Engineering, Medical) | Specific Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g., B.Tech/M.Tech for IT/Engineering, MBBS for Medical, B.Com/CA/MBA for Accounts) with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). |
Note: The Generalist post is open to candidates from any degree background who meet the aggregate percentage criteria.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process for OICL AO is based on a three-phase structure:
Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Online CBT)
| Subject | No. of Qs | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes | $0.25$ marks per wrong answer |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes (Sectional Timing) |
- Note: Candidates must qualify in each test/section and also meet the overall minimum cutoff to be shortlisted for the Mains Exam (Phase II).
Phase II: Main Examination (Online CBT + Descriptive Test)
The structure varies slightly for Generalist and Specialist posts.
A. Generalist Officer (Objective + Descriptive)
| Section | No. of Qs | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| English Language | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Total Objective | 200 | 200 | 150 Minutes |
| Descriptive Test | 2 Questions | 30 | 30 minutes |
- The Descriptive Test is on English Language (Essay and Letter Writing).
B. Specialist Officer (Objective + Descriptive)
| Section | No. of Qs | Max. Marks | Duration |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 25 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 30 minutes |
| Total Objective | 200 | 200 | 160 Minutes |
| Descriptive Test | 2 Questions | 30 | 30 minutes |
Phase III: Interview
Candidates who qualify in the Main Examination will be shortlisted for the Interview round. The final selection is based on the composite score of the Main Examination and the Interview.
💰 Salary and Perks
The OICL AO post offers an excellent compensation package as a Scale I officer.
| Component | Details |
| Basic Pay (Start) | ₹50,925/-per month |
| Pay Scale | ₹50,925 – 96,765 |
| Gross Monthly Emoluments | Approximately ₹85,000/- per month in Metropolitan cities (New Delhi, Mumbai, etc.) |
| Key Perks & Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), City Compensatory Allowance (CCA), Transport Allowance (TA), Lease Accommodation, Medical Benefits, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Contributory Pension Scheme, etc. |
