OICL AO Exam Guide 2026
OICL AO 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Oicl ao interview date
| Interview City | Interview Dates |
|---|---|
| Chennai | 22 May 2026 to 26 May 2026 |
| Kolkata | 28 May 2026 to 30 May 2026 |
| Delhi | 01 June 2026 to 06 June 2026 |
| Mumbai | 08 June 2026 to 11 June 2026 |
📊 Post Details & Salary Structure
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) |
| Post Name | Administrative Officer (AO) Scale-I |
| Total Vacancies | 300 (285 Generalist + 15 Hindi Officers) |
| Notification Release Date | 01 December 2025 |
| Application Start Date (Revised) | 03 December 2025 (from 6:30 PM) |
| Application Last Date (Revised) | 18 December 2025 |
| Tier-I (Prelims) Exam Date | 10 January 2026 |
| Tier-II (Mains) Exam Date | 28 February 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Salary | Basic Pay ₹50,925; Gross approx. ₹85,000/month (Metro cities) |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Official Website | orientalinsurance.org.in |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Interview
- To be notified
- Exam Event
- OICL AO Exam Date 2025–26
- OICL AO Tier-I Exam
- 10 January 2026
- OICL AO Tier-II Exam
- 28 February 2026
- Online Registration (Revised)
- 03 December 2025 to 18 December 2025
- Release of Detailed Notification
- 01 December 2025 (6:30 PM)
📊 Exam Information 4
| Post | Total Vacancies | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer (Generalist) | 285 | 123 | 68 | 42 | 24 | 28 | 14 |
| Administrative Officer (Hindi/Rajbhasha) | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 300 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Category
- Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwBD
- ₹250 (including GST)
- All Other Candidates
- ₹1000 (including GST)
📊 Application Fee
- SC / ST
- 5 years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- 10 years
- Defence personnel disabled in hostilities or disturbed areas
- 3 years
- Widows, Divorced, or Legally Separated Women (not remarried)
- 9 years
- Existing Confirmed Employees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies
- 8 years
- Ex-Servicemen / ECOs / SSCOs (as per conditions mentioned in notification)
- 5 years
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Discipline | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accounts | B.Com with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) / MBA / CA / ICWAI |
| Actuarial | Bachelor’s in Statistics / Mathematics / Actuarial Science with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) |
| IT | B.E./B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in IT / CS / ECE or MCA with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) |
| Engineering (various branches) | B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in relevant field with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) |
| Medical | MBBS / BDS from a recognized university |
| Legal | Graduate in Law with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Name of the Test | Type of test | Max. Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English language | Objective | 30 | 1 hour |
| Reasoning Ability | Objective | 35 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Objective | 35 | |
| Total | - | 100 |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Scale
- Rs.50925-2500(14)-85925-2710(4)-96765 with other allowances
- Total
- Rs.85,000/- per month
- Basic pay
- Rs.50,925/-
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Books | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Officer [AO] (NIACL, OICL, NICL, UIICL) Preliminary & Main Exam Guide Paperback – 1 January 2019 | RPH Editorial Board | One of the most recommended books for OICL AO which is a perfect guide for both Prelims and Mains examination. |
| Administrative Officer [AO] (NIACL, OICL, NICL, UIICL) Preliminary & Main Exam Guide | RPH Editorial Board | Most recommended book for the candidates willing to write their exam in Hindi |
| Insurance Officer Exams AAO,AO & ADO Solved Papers(NICL/LIC/OIC/UIICL/OICL) (2013 - 2002) | Kiran Prakashan | Most recommended books for the candidates which include solved sample papers. |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Is the OICL AO Notification 2025-26 released?
Yes, the OICL AO Notification 2025 has been released with 300 vacancies for Administrative Officer (Scale-1) posts.
Q2.When will the OICL AO Application Form 2026 be available?
The OICL AO Apply Online process started from 3rd December 2025 and the last date to submit the application was 18th December 2025.
Q3.What is the OICL AO Exam Date 2025?
The OICL AO Tier-I Exam was held on 10 January 2026 and the Tier-II Exam is scheduled for 28 February 2026.
Q4.How many vacancies are announced for OICL AO 2025?
A total of 300 posts are announced where 285 is Generalist officers and 15 Hindi Officers under OICL AO Vacancy 2025.
Q5.What is the age limit as per OICL AO Notification 2025?
The OICL AO Notification 2025 specifies an age limit of 21 to 30 years, with relaxations for reserved categories as per government rules.
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